Apple CEO Tim Cook ‘Very Open’ to AI Acquisitions, Plans to Increase Investments: Report

Apple CEO Tim Cook reportedly highlighted that the company is planning to “significantly” increase its investments in artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The statements were made on Thursday as part of the CEO’s remarks alongside Apple’s third-quarter earnings report. As per the report, the Cupertino-based tech giant is also open to the merger and acquisition route … Read more

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL Price to Increase, Upcoming Pixel Fold Models to Get Cheaper: Report

Google Pixel 10 series is expected to succeed the company’s current Pixel 9 series of smartphones, and pricing for some models in the upcoming lineup has leaked online. According to a report, the Pixel 10 Pro XL price will be hiked this year, while Google could reduce the cost of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. … Read more

Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, MediaTek Dimensity 9500 to Launch Without Notable Price Increase, Tipster Claims

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chip is expected to be unveiled in September, and the company’s latest mobile processor could arrive on flagship smartphones by the end of the year. According to a post by a tipster on Weibo, the Chinese microblogging website, the successor to the Snapdragon 8 Elite, as well as the MediaTek … Read more

FBI Issues Warning on Surge in Crypto Investment Scams, Reports 53 Percent Increase Over the Past Year

US’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recorded a significant rise in crypto investment scams in 2023. In its recently released ‘Internet Crime Report 2023′, the FBI claimed that crypto investment scams rose by 53 percent last year. In investment scams, fraudsters offer crypto investment advice to potential victims and get them to invest in fake … Read more

iPhone 16 Shipments in 2024 Not Expected to See Increase Despite Claims, Suggests Analyst

iPhone 16 shipments were previously reported to see an increase in 2024, but that may not be the case when it launches, according to claims by an Apple analyst. This rise in iPhone orders from suppliers was speculated to be a result of upgrades coming with Apple’s next iPhone, which was headlined by Apple Intelligence … Read more

ChatGPT Is Leading to Increase in AI-Written E-Books on Amazon, Kindle

Until recently, Brett Schickler never imagined he could be a published author, though he had dreamed about it. But after learning about the ChatGPT artificial intelligence program, Schickler figured an opportunity had landed in his lap. “The idea of writing a book finally seemed possible,” said Schickler, a salesman in Rochester, New York. “I thought … Read more

iPhone 16 Plus Pre-Orders Saw 48 Percent Increase YoY, Low Demand for ‘Pro’ Models: Ming-Chi Kuo

iPhone 16 series pre-orders began on September 13 but the demand for most models globally has been high, according to a market analyst. Apple’s top performer is said to be the iPhone 16 Plus which has seen the highest growth in pre-orders compared to the previous generation. On the other hand, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone … Read more

Samsung, Apple Said to Be Working on New Battery Technology to Increase Capacities

Samsung could be working on a new technology that could allow the company to introduce a smartphone with a larger battery, without drastically increasing the thickness of the handset. Apple is also working towards achieving the same goal, and the new batteries are expected to arrive on the companies’ flagship handsets in the future. Chinese … Read more

FIU-Nepal Flags Rise in Crypto-Based Money Laundering; Plans to Increase Tracking, Awareness

The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of Nepal has highlighted a rise in the misuse of crypto assets in the country. The agency, which closely monitors the crypto sphere, has said that the laundering of illicit funding through cryptocurrencies has spiked in the country. The Nepal Rastra Bank has released its ‘Strategic Analysis Report’ that claims … Read more

Siemens Partners With Microsoft to Use AI to Increase Productivity

Siemens and Microsoft on Tuesday announced a joint project to use artificial intelligence to increase productivity and human-machine collaboration. The Siemens Industrial Copilot scheme will see the two companies work together to use generative AI for the manufacturing, transportation and healthcare industries. German automotive supplier Schaeffler AG is among the companies to have adopted the … Read more