Microsoft CorePC: A Modular and Customizable Version of Windows with AI
Microsoft is gearing up for another attempt to modernize its Windows platform with a new project called CorePC. The project is focused on creating a modular and customizable version of Windows, emphasizing modularity, security, and the...
Microsoft Confirms Plans to Monetize Bing Chat with Ads
Microsoft's Bing Chat has been troubled by high computational expenses, and the company is thought to be desperate for a way to monetize the service as quickly as possible. Ads in Bing Chat have...
Disney Scraps Metaverse Plans as Part of Divisional Layoffs
Disney had planned to enter the so-called Metaverse for its next-generation storytelling and consumer experience, but The Wall Street Journal reported that the plan was scrapped as part of divisional layoffs. The team, which consists of...
Apple Launches Apple Pay Later Service in the US
Apple has announced a new post-payment feature called ApplePay Later. The service allows Apple Pay purchases to be split into four instalments over six weeks and paid without interest or late fees. This feature is designed...
NVIDIA Announces AutoDMP, a New AI-Accelerated Tool for Chip Design
NVIDIA has introduced AutoDMP (Automated DREAMPlace-based Macro Placement), a new tool that utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize chip design. AutoDMP uses AI to automate putting macros, big blocks of integrated circuits (ICs) commonly used in...
Apple Quietly Acquires WaveOne, a Startup Developing AI-powered Video Compression Algorithms
TechCrunch has recently reported that Apple has quietly acquired WaveOne, a Mountain View-based startup that developed AI-powered video compression algorithms. WaveOne's website was shut down around January, and former employees, including one of the co-founders, already...
Samsung Announces New Exynos Modem 5300 with Sub6 and mmWave 5G Support
Samsung Electronics has unveiled its latest 5G modem, the Exynos Modem 5300. This modem can support Sub6 and mmWave 5G, providing users the best of both worlds. Moreover, it is designed to offer ultra-fast download speeds...
PayPal Introduces Passkey Authentication on Android for Passwordless Login
PayPal has been working on implementing alternative authentication systems for some time now and is well aware of the possibility of a future without passwords. The online payment giant has launched support for passkeys on Android,...