Last year’s Made by Google event for the Pixel 10 resembled a late-night talk show hosted by Jimmy Fallon and aired an hour after the devices were revealed, replacing technical deep dives and executive appearances with celebrity cameos and scripted skits. Trevor Noah Leads Star-Studded Pixel Livestream Noah will anchor a stacked lineup of guest … Read more
USA TODAY is launching its first-ever Consumer Tech & Gadget Awards this fall, inviting manufacturers to submit innovative devices for formal editorial evaluation, according to the publication’s announcement. The program targets smartphones, smart-home hardware, workplace essentials, and emerging technologies designed to help consumers work smarter and stay connected in a crowded marketplace. Evaluating Innovation in … Read more
Apple CEO Tim Cook arrived at the annual Allen & Co. Media and Technology Conference in Sun Valley, Idaho, addressing investors regarding supply constraints and artificial intelligence opportunities. According to CNBC reporting by David A. Grogan, Cook defended the company’s hybrid AI approach and lower capital expenditures during his final earnings call as CEO before … Read more
Reddit search traffic is facing mounting uncertainty as Google continues rolling out its AI Overviews feature, according to statements made by Reddit CEO Steve Huffman during an interview on Oct. 21, 2024. While the platform reported strong second-quarter earnings with ad revenue jumping 61%—marking an eighth straight quarter above 60%—its stock plummeted 11% in extended … Read more
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is weighing plans to launch a commercial cloud computing business to monetize massive artificial intelligence data center capacity, even as soaring infrastructure costs pressure the company’s financial forecasts, according to regulatory filings and earnings statements. Among the four major U.S. hyperscalers, Meta remains unique in lacking a dedicated cloud services division … Read more
Samsung has officially debuted its wide foldable handset, the Galaxy Z Fold 8, establishing a squatter 4:3 inner screen ratio that tech industry observers predict will become the default design standard for upcoming foldable devices, according to a recent hardware review published by The Verge. Galaxy Z Fold 8 Design Shift and Display Dimensions According … Read more
The Central Bank of Somalia is expanding the Somalia Instant Payment System to connect commercial banks, mobile money services, and regional payment networks through a single interoperable infrastructure, according to Central Bank Governor Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi. The initiative aims to modernize the nation’s financial systems, lower transaction costs, and bring more citizens into the formal … Read more
Zenless Zone Zero developer HoYoverse Korea announced a collaboration with domestic pizza franchise Banolim Pizza to run a limited-edition merchandise promotion from August 4 to 25. According to HoYoverse Korea, the partnership pairs the urban fantasy ARPG’s characters with signature menu items to bridge virtual gameplay and everyday life. Zenless Zone Zero Collaboration Sets and … Read more
Nvidia Corp. has secured an artificial intelligence memory supply agreement with South Korea’s SK Hynix that could be worth $500 billion over multiple years, according to an announcement made by the chipmaker late Friday in San Francisco. The deal aims to lock in high-bandwidth memory (HBM) for advanced processors and systems amid a severe global … Read more
Intel reported second-quarter revenue of $16.1 billion and adjusted earnings of 42 cents per share, surpassing consensus estimates from LSEG and notching its fastest quarterly revenue growth rate since 2011, according to company earnings data released Thursday. The performance drove an 11% jump for the stock in extended trading, fueled by surging demand for AI … Read more