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Microsoft Debuts Phi-3 Mini, Pioneering Smaller AI Models for Mobile Use
Microsoft has introduced the Phi-3 Mini, the first in its series of smaller AI models designed for performance on personal devices like smartphones and laptops. This launch marks a significant advancement in AI technology, making powerful tools more affordable and widely available, particularly for organizations with limited resources. 
Microsoft has introduced the Phi-3 Mini, the first in its series of smaller AI models designed for performance on personal devices like smartphones and laptops. This launch marks a significant advancement in AI technology, making powerful tools more affordable and widely available, particularly for organizations with limited resources. -
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 Set to Debut in Xiaomi's Upcoming Flagship
As the race in smartphone technology accelerates, Qualcomm remains at the forefront with its flagship Snapdragon processors, highly anticipated each year for pushing the boundaries of mobile performance. 
As the race in smartphone technology accelerates, Qualcomm remains at the forefront with its flagship Snapdragon processors, highly anticipated each year for pushing the boundaries of mobile performance. -
iPhone Sales in China Reportedly Drop 19% in Q1, Apple Slips to Third in Market Share
Apple has fallen from the top spot in China's smartphone market, marking its worst performance since 2020. According to the latest data from Counterpoint Research, in the first quarter of 2024, iPhone sales in China declined by 19%, the largest drop since 2020. 
Apple has fallen from the top spot in China's smartphone market, marking its worst performance since 2020. According to the latest data from Counterpoint Research, in the first quarter of 2024, iPhone sales in China declined by 19%, the largest drop since 2020. -
Xiaomi Car to Launch Electric SUV, Plans for More Affordable Models
Xiaomi Car, having made a successful debut, continues to ride high on its initial achievements. Lei Jun, during the Xiaomi Investment Conference held on April 23, announced that as of April 20, pre-orders for the Xiaomi SU7 had exceeded 70,000 units, leading the company to increase its annual delivery target to over 100,000 vehicles. 
Xiaomi Car, having made a successful debut, continues to ride high on its initial achievements. Lei Jun, during the Xiaomi Investment Conference held on April 23, announced that as of April 20, pre-orders for the Xiaomi SU7 had exceeded 70,000 units, leading the company to increase its annual delivery target to over 100,000 vehicles. -
Meta Licenses Quest Operating System to Lenovo and Asus, Unveils Limited-Edition Xbox Headset
Meta Platforms has begun licensing the operating system for its Quest headset to rival device makers, starting with Lenovo and Asus. The company also announced a limited-edition, gaming-focused Quest headset in collaboration with Microsoft's Xbox. 
Meta Platforms has begun licensing the operating system for its Quest headset to rival device makers, starting with Lenovo and Asus. The company also announced a limited-edition, gaming-focused Quest headset in collaboration with Microsoft's Xbox. -
EU Threatens TikTok with Fines and Suspension Over Addictive Features in New TikTok Lite App
The European Union has launched proceedings against ByteDance's TikTok, threatening to suspend its newly launched TikTok Lite rewards program over concerns that it may lead to addiction among users, particularly children. The European Commission, the EU's executive arm, has given TikTok 24 hours to provide a risk assessment report for TikTok Lite or face fines, and until May 3 to provide further requested information. 
The European Union has launched proceedings against ByteDance's TikTok, threatening to suspend its newly launched TikTok Lite rewards program over concerns that it may lead to addiction among users, particularly children. The European Commission, the EU's executive arm, has given TikTok 24 hours to provide a risk assessment report for TikTok Lite or face fines, and until May 3 to provide further requested information. -
SoftBank to Invest $960 Million in AI Capabilities, Eyes Leadership in Japanese Tech Industry: Report
Japanese telecommunications giant SoftBank Group has announced a significant investment aimed at boosting its AI data centers' computational power, with plans to spend approximately 150 billion yen ($960 million) by 2025. 
Japanese telecommunications giant SoftBank Group has announced a significant investment aimed at boosting its AI data centers' computational power, with plans to spend approximately 150 billion yen ($960 million) by 2025. -
TSMC Beats Q1 Expectations, Forecasts Up to 30% Sales Jump in Q2 on Strong AI Chip Demand
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's largest chipmaker and a major supplier to Apple and Nvidia, reported better-than-expected revenue and profit for the first quarter, driven by strong demand for advanced chips used in artificial intelligence (AI) applications. 
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's largest chipmaker and a major supplier to Apple and Nvidia, reported better-than-expected revenue and profit for the first quarter, driven by strong demand for advanced chips used in artificial intelligence (AI) applications. -
TikTok Faces EU Scrutiny Over New App Offering Rewards for Watching Videos
The European Commission has given ByteDance's TikTok a 24-hour ultimatum to provide a risk assessment on its recently launched TikTok Lite app in France and Spain, citing concerns over the app's potential impact on children and users' mental health. 
The European Commission has given ByteDance's TikTok a 24-hour ultimatum to provide a risk assessment on its recently launched TikTok Lite app in France and Spain, citing concerns over the app's potential impact on children and users' mental health. -
Intel Introduces Scaled-Back AI Chips for China in Compliance with U.S. Sanctions
Intel Corporation is set to release two artificial intelligence (AI) chips with limited capabilities specifically for the Chinese market, adhering to the recent U.S. export controls that aim to curb the technological capabilities available to China. 
Intel Corporation is set to release two artificial intelligence (AI) chips with limited capabilities specifically for the Chinese market, adhering to the recent U.S. export controls that aim to curb the technological capabilities available to China.
