Asia Funding Limps Along, Hits Lowest Level Since 2015
The venture funding landscape in Asia during Q2 2024 experienced significant downturns across various metrics, reflecting broader challenges in the region’... Read more.
SoftBank Acquires Graphcore, U.K.’s AI Chipmaker
SoftBank, the Japanese multinational conglomerate, has officially acquired Graphcore, a prominent U.K.-based chip company specializing in AI hardware. While rum... Read more.
Hebbia Raised $130M Series B Funding Round
Hebbia has successfully raised $130 million in a Series B funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz, with participation from Index Ventures, Google Ventures, and... Read more.
Samsung Workers’ Union Begins Three-Day Strike in South Korea
The National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU) has initiated a three-day strike starting Monday, demanding improvements in the performance-based bonus system and... Read more.
Microsoft Mandates iPhones for Staff in China Amid Security Concerns
Microsoft has ordered its employees in China to switch from Android devices to iPhones by September, citing mounting security concerns. This move follows a seri... Read more.
President’s Cybersecurity Board Fails to Investigate Massive Russian Cyberattack
After Russian intelligence launched a devastating cyber espionage attack against U.S. government agencies, the Biden administration established a new board to i... Read more.
Microsoft Quietly Adds Spellchecking and Autocorrect to Windows Notepad After 41 Years
Microsoft tested an updated Notepad app with integrated spellchecking back in March. Now, this enhanced version of its Notepad plain text editor has quietly rol... Read more.
Chinese Self-Driving Cars Have Quietly Traveled 1.8 Million Miles on U.S. Roads, Collecting Detailed Data with Cameras and Lasers
On February 1 last year, Montana residents noticed a large white object in the sky, resembling another moon. This object turned out to be a Chinese spy balloon ... Read more.
LG Acquires Dutch Smart Home Company Athom to Enhance ThinQ Ecosystem
LG has acquired an 80% stake in Athom, a Dutch smart home company known for its Homey smart home hub. LG plans to purchase the remaining 20% of Athom within the... Read more.
Tool preventing AI mimicry cracked; artists wonder what’s nex
For many artists, posting art online has become increasingly precarious. AI image generators are continually improving at replicating unique styles, and major p... Read more.