US Treasury Secretary Yellen to Visit China as Semiconductor Battle EscalatesAmid the recent semiconductor war of nerves between China and the United States, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is set to visit China next month, as reported by Politico on the 24th (local time). Yellen, who had previously sent a conciliatory message in a speech last December, stating that she would manage relations with China without rupture, […]
How Did Nvidia Become an AI Chip Powerhouse?Nvidia, a U.S. semiconductor company, is a primary beneficiary of the AI boom. Since early last year, its stock price has surged by about 450%, and its market capitalization has exceeded $2 trillion. Nvidia has now established itself as the third highest-valued company in the U.S., following Microsoft and Apple. Nvidia’s growth is steep. Its […]
Apple in Talks with Baidu for AI Integration: A Shift in Strategy?Apple CEO Tim Cook greeted attendees at the grand opening of the new flagship Apple Store, Jing’an, in Shanghai, China, on the 21st (local time). /Xinhua=Newsis Apple is reportedly considering incorporating Baidu’s AI model Ernie Bot into its devices sold in China, such as the iPhone. According to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), on the […]
Cash for Missiles: North Korea Rakes in Millions Through Cyber AttacksIn the Annual Report of the Un Security Council Sanctions Committee on North KoreaA total of $750 Million in Thieving Is SuspectedSmuggling of Refined Oil Exceeds 3 Times Its LimitSouth Korea and the U.S. Launched a Working-Level Consultation Body North Korea has reportedly funded half of its total foreign currency through hacking and cyber attacks. […]
Short-Seller Targets SoundHound AI, Calls It 'NVIDIA's Favorite' in Scathing ReportThe U.S. activist short-seller investor Capybara Research has set its sights on SoundHound AI. This voice recognition AI company has attracted attention with its investment from the American semiconductor company NVIDIA. On the 22nd, Capybara stated in a short-selling report on SoundHound, “This company is a failed company that spreads lies and deceit. They don’t […]
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Gives Handwritten Approval to Samsung's HBM3E at GTC 2024Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, visited Samsung Electronics’ booth at ‘GTC 2024’ and left a handwritten approval for their 5th generation high-bandwidth memory ‘HBM3E’ 12-layer product. Previously, Huang had announced through a global media briefing that he had tested Samsung’s HBM and had high expectations. This handwritten approval from CEO Huang is interpreted as an […]
Apple Faces Antitrust Probe from U.S. and EU Authorities, Threatened with SanctionsApple Faces Sanctions from U.S. and European Regulatory AuthoritiesCompeting in the Market with Advanced Technology Apple, the manufacturer of the iPhone, is now under sanctions from U.S. and European regulatory authorities. Apple’s closed ecosystem has come under scrutiny. According to the Financial Times, on the 21st (local time), the U.S. Department of Justice and 16 […]
Apple's CEO Tim Cook Hits the Ground in China: Here's WhyTim Cook of Apple has finally made a personal visit due to a slowdown in sales in China. Apple CEO Tim Cook met with suppliers, including Biel Crystal, on the 20th as sales in China decreased, emphasizing China’s importance in the supply chain. Cook revealed on his SNS post that he enjoyed a local breakfast […]
Saudi Arabia Unleashes $40 Billion Blitz in Global AI RaceSaudi Arabia plans to invest approximately $40 billion in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. Major governments worldwide are racing to increase their investments to gain an edge in AI supremacy. According to the New York Times and other sources, on the 20th, Saudi Arabia plans to establish a $40 billion fund to invest in AI. […]
North Korea's Cruise Missiles vs. U.S. Tomahawk: Game-Changer in the Region? - Part 3“The performance is overwhelming when flying radar-altitude” It is worth noting that the U.S. Tomahawk cruise missile, which is a representative of cruise missiles, and the Hyunmoo-3 cruise missile operated by the South Korean military can fly 30 to 100 meters above the ground and follow the terrain. North Korea’s “Hwasal” long-range cruise missile has […]
North Korea's Cruise Missiles vs. U.S. Tomahawk: Game-Changer in the Region? - Part 1North Korean Cruise Missiles Excluded from International Sanctions NetDiversification of Offensive Means, Overloading ROK-U.S. Defense NetworkNumerous Loopholes in Air Defense, Particularly Threatening to South KoreaProposal for Development of K-SSAM’s Ground-based Derivative Model Since the Gulf War in 1991, the United States has often initiated military engagements with the launch of Tomahawk cruise missiles, marking the […]
Google's Gemini AI Engine May Soon Power Features on Apple's iPhone, Sources SayApple is in talks to integrate Google’s Gemini into the iPhone. Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing a source, that Apple is in discussions to incorporate Google’s Gemini AI engine into the iPhone, according to a report on the 18th. According to the source, the negotiations involve a Gemini license for some new features to be […]
U.S. Boosts Development of AI Unmanned Fighter Jets to Check China - Part 3In addition, the U.S., Australia, China, and Japan are actively pursuing the development of stealth unmanned combat aircraft. However, the reality is that much of the stealth unmanned combat aircraft development in the UK, France, Russia, China, and Japan, excluding the U.S. and Australia, is shrouded in mystery. Even a part of it has not […]
U.S. Boosts Development of AI Unmanned Fighter Jets to Check China - Part 2There are two main reasons why the U.S. is rushing to develop AI unmanned combat aircraft. First, it’s due to cost pressure. As the production cost of existing military aircraft continues to rise, the U.S. Air Force is concerned that it could end up with the smallest and oldest aircraft since 1947. The AI unmanned […]
Future is Here: Waymo Unveils Fully Autonomous Ride-Hailing in LAWaymo, the autonomous driving division of Google’s parent company Alphabet, announced that it will begin offering a fully autonomous ride-hailing service to the general public in Los Angeles starting March 14, 2024, and plans to launch in Austin, Texas, by the end of this year. Waymo has been testing its Level 4 autonomous ride-hailing service […]
Elon Musk to Open-Source AI Chatbot Grok, Raising Pressure on OpenAIDetails of what will be open-sourced have not yet been disclosed Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, announced on the 11th (local time) on his social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that he plans to release the source of the AI chatbot Grok this week, according to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). The article did not […]
Pentagon Initiates Efforts to Develop Domestic Rare Earth Element SupplyThe U.S. Department of Defense is taking steps to establish a supply chain for rare earth permanent magnets to reduce dependence on China and secure its domestic supply network. Laura D. Taylor-Kale, Assistant Secretary of Industrial Policy, stated on the 11th, “We have been working to secure the supply chain for rare earth elements needed […]
How China's Self-Development is Reshaping the Global Arms MarketChina’s weapon imports have significantly decreased. As China’s ability to develop weapons has improved, it appears to accelerate its domestication. On the 11th, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) in Hong Kong, citing a report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), reported that China’s weapon imports from 2019 to 2023 decreased by 44% […]
10 Mystery Codes Behind Your Smartphone's Secret FunctionsMany have experienced the need to visit a repair shop due to a malfunctioning smartphone. At the repair shop, we often encounter screens hidden on our smartphones. The repair shop person taps the screen a few times, and a screen we’ve never seen before appears on our phone. This is due to a “backdoor” preset […]
How Apple's M3 Chip Redefines MacBook AI FunctionalityThe new Apple MacBook Air is equipped with an M3 chip./Photo provided by Apple Apple recently unveiled a new MacBook Air with its self-developed SoC (System-on-Chip), the “M3.” The MacBook Air is one of Apple’s most popular PC products, but this new product was quietly launched without a separate introduction event. Despite the quiet launch, […]
US Treasury Secretary Yellen to Visit China as Semiconductor Battle Escalates Amid the recent semiconductor war of nerves between China and the United States, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is set to visit China next month, as reported by Politico on the 24th (local time). Yellen, who had previously sent a conciliatory message in a speech last December, stating that she would manage relations with China without rupture, […]
How Did Nvidia Become an AI Chip Powerhouse? Nvidia, a U.S. semiconductor company, is a primary beneficiary of the AI boom. Since early last year, its stock price has surged by about 450%, and its market capitalization has exceeded $2 trillion. Nvidia has now established itself as the third highest-valued company in the U.S., following Microsoft and Apple. Nvidia’s growth is steep. Its […]
Apple in Talks with Baidu for AI Integration: A Shift in Strategy? Apple CEO Tim Cook greeted attendees at the grand opening of the new flagship Apple Store, Jing’an, in Shanghai, China, on the 21st (local time). /Xinhua=Newsis Apple is reportedly considering incorporating Baidu’s AI model Ernie Bot into its devices sold in China, such as the iPhone. According to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), on the […]
Cash for Missiles: North Korea Rakes in Millions Through Cyber Attacks In the Annual Report of the Un Security Council Sanctions Committee on North KoreaA total of $750 Million in Thieving Is SuspectedSmuggling of Refined Oil Exceeds 3 Times Its LimitSouth Korea and the U.S. Launched a Working-Level Consultation Body North Korea has reportedly funded half of its total foreign currency through hacking and cyber attacks. […]
Short-Seller Targets SoundHound AI, Calls It 'NVIDIA's Favorite' in Scathing Report The U.S. activist short-seller investor Capybara Research has set its sights on SoundHound AI. This voice recognition AI company has attracted attention with its investment from the American semiconductor company NVIDIA. On the 22nd, Capybara stated in a short-selling report on SoundHound, “This company is a failed company that spreads lies and deceit. They don’t […]
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Gives Handwritten Approval to Samsung's HBM3E at GTC 2024 Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, visited Samsung Electronics’ booth at ‘GTC 2024’ and left a handwritten approval for their 5th generation high-bandwidth memory ‘HBM3E’ 12-layer product. Previously, Huang had announced through a global media briefing that he had tested Samsung’s HBM and had high expectations. This handwritten approval from CEO Huang is interpreted as an […]
Apple Faces Antitrust Probe from U.S. and EU Authorities, Threatened with Sanctions Apple Faces Sanctions from U.S. and European Regulatory AuthoritiesCompeting in the Market with Advanced Technology Apple, the manufacturer of the iPhone, is now under sanctions from U.S. and European regulatory authorities. Apple’s closed ecosystem has come under scrutiny. According to the Financial Times, on the 21st (local time), the U.S. Department of Justice and 16 […]
Apple's CEO Tim Cook Hits the Ground in China: Here's Why Tim Cook of Apple has finally made a personal visit due to a slowdown in sales in China. Apple CEO Tim Cook met with suppliers, including Biel Crystal, on the 20th as sales in China decreased, emphasizing China’s importance in the supply chain. Cook revealed on his SNS post that he enjoyed a local breakfast […]
Saudi Arabia Unleashes $40 Billion Blitz in Global AI Race Saudi Arabia plans to invest approximately $40 billion in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. Major governments worldwide are racing to increase their investments to gain an edge in AI supremacy. According to the New York Times and other sources, on the 20th, Saudi Arabia plans to establish a $40 billion fund to invest in AI. […]
North Korea's Cruise Missiles vs. U.S. Tomahawk: Game-Changer in the Region? - Part 3 “The performance is overwhelming when flying radar-altitude” It is worth noting that the U.S. Tomahawk cruise missile, which is a representative of cruise missiles, and the Hyunmoo-3 cruise missile operated by the South Korean military can fly 30 to 100 meters above the ground and follow the terrain. North Korea’s “Hwasal” long-range cruise missile has […]
Google's Gemini AI Engine May Soon Power Features on Apple's iPhone, Sources Say Apple is in talks to integrate Google’s Gemini into the iPhone. Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing a source, that Apple is in discussions to incorporate Google’s Gemini AI engine into the iPhone, according to a report on the 18th. According to the source, the negotiations involve a Gemini license for some new features to be […]
U.S. Boosts Development of AI Unmanned Fighter Jets to Check China - Part 3 In addition, the U.S., Australia, China, and Japan are actively pursuing the development of stealth unmanned combat aircraft. However, the reality is that much of the stealth unmanned combat aircraft development in the UK, France, Russia, China, and Japan, excluding the U.S. and Australia, is shrouded in mystery. Even a part of it has not […]
Future is Here: Waymo Unveils Fully Autonomous Ride-Hailing in LA Waymo, the autonomous driving division of Google’s parent company Alphabet, announced that it will begin offering a fully autonomous ride-hailing service to the general public in Los Angeles starting March 14, 2024, and plans to launch in Austin, Texas, by the end of this year. Waymo has been testing its Level 4 autonomous ride-hailing service […]
Elon Musk to Open-Source AI Chatbot Grok, Raising Pressure on OpenAI Details of what will be open-sourced have not yet been disclosed Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, announced on the 11th (local time) on his social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that he plans to release the source of the AI chatbot Grok this week, according to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). The article did not […]
Pentagon Initiates Efforts to Develop Domestic Rare Earth Element Supply The U.S. Department of Defense is taking steps to establish a supply chain for rare earth permanent magnets to reduce dependence on China and secure its domestic supply network. Laura D. Taylor-Kale, Assistant Secretary of Industrial Policy, stated on the 11th, “We have been working to secure the supply chain for rare earth elements needed […]
How China's Self-Development is Reshaping the Global Arms Market China’s weapon imports have significantly decreased. As China’s ability to develop weapons has improved, it appears to accelerate its domestication. On the 11th, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) in Hong Kong, citing a report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), reported that China’s weapon imports from 2019 to 2023 decreased by 44% […]
10 Mystery Codes Behind Your Smartphone's Secret Functions Many have experienced the need to visit a repair shop due to a malfunctioning smartphone. At the repair shop, we often encounter screens hidden on our smartphones. The repair shop person taps the screen a few times, and a screen we’ve never seen before appears on our phone. This is due to a “backdoor” preset […]
How Apple's M3 Chip Redefines MacBook AI Functionality The new Apple MacBook Air is equipped with an M3 chip./Photo provided by Apple Apple recently unveiled a new MacBook Air with its self-developed SoC (System-on-Chip), the “M3.” The MacBook Air is one of Apple’s most popular PC products, but this new product was quietly launched without a separate introduction event. Despite the quiet launch, […]
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