Chinese Internet Giant Baidu Planning to Launch AI Chatbot Similar to OpenAI’s ChatGPT in March

Chinese Internet giant Baidu is planning to launch an artificial intelligence chatbot tool similar to OpenAI’s ChatGPT in March, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters. Baidu plans to debut the application by initially embedding it into its main search services, Bloomberg News reported earlier. ChatGPT’s tech works by learning from vast amounts of … Read more

Apple Intelligence-Powered Writing Tool Might Outperform Similar AI Tools by Samsung’s Galaxy AI

Apple Intelligence features (some of them) were rolled out in preview last month with the iOS 18.1 Developer Beta 1 update, as well as similar beta updates for iPadOS, and macOS Sequoia. A user with access to the artificial intelligence (AI) features has posted a demo of the functioning of the Writing Tools. The user … Read more

EU’s MiCA Inspires Nigerian Policy Analyst to Urge for Similar Crypto Legislation: Report

European Union’s crypto-focussed MiCA legislation, created to govern the crypto sector, went live on June 30 almost one year after being finalised in April 2023. The aim of this legislation is to ensure that investors engaging with the crypto sector across the EU region are safeguarded against the factors of financial risks and instability that … Read more

Microsoft, US Say Chinese Hackers Targeted ‘Critical’ Infrastructure; Warn Against Similar Global Attacks

State-sponsored Chinese hackers have infiltrated critical US infrastructure networks, the United States, its Western allies and Microsoft said Wednesday while warning that similar espionage attacks could be occurring globally. Microsoft highlighted Guam, a US territory in the Pacific Ocean with a vital military outpost, as one of the targets, but said “malicious” activity had also … Read more

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE May Get Similar Telephoto, Ultra-Wide Cameras As Galaxy S24 FE; Launch Timeline Tipped

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE may launch in select global markets later this year. A recent leak claimed that the purported handset will likely come with an upgraded selfie camera over the current Galaxy S24 FE, which has a 10-megapixel front sensor. A new report now suggests that the Galaxy S25 FE could retain the telephoto and … Read more

Hong Kong’s HKMA to Upgrade e-HKD CBDC With Programmability, Offline Payment Features Similar to eRupee

Hong Kong is actively accelerating efforts to give its fiat currency, the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD), a blockchain revamp. The special administrative region (SAR) of China has launched its e-HKD central bank digital currency (CBDC) into the second elaborate phase of trials. Following the footsteps of the Reserve Bank of India, the authorities in Hong … Read more

Apple’s AirTag 2 to Come With New Ultrawide-Band Chip Similar to That in iPhone 15: Mark Gurman

Apple’s AirTag, that helps users track their belongings, was introduced in 2021. The Cupertino-based tech giant is expected to unveil the second generation of the smart tracker soon. A rumoured AirTag 2 has surfaced online over the past few weeks. Although the company has yet to confirm the tracker, its probable launch timeline has been tipped.  … Read more

Sony Xperia 5 VI Alleged Cases Listed on German Retailer Site; Suggests Similar Design to Its Predecessor

Sony Xperia 5 V with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC and 5,000mAh battery was launched in September last year. Now, Sony seems to be gearing up to introduce the Sony Xperia 5 VI. The company is yet to confirm its existence, but ahead of it, purported cases of the Sony Xperia 5 VI have been … Read more