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South Korea’s Samsung Electronics will invest around 40 billion yen ($280 million) over five years in a facility for research into advanced chip packaging it will set up in Japan, according to an announcement by the city of Yokohama. The city says the investment will help strengthen ties between Samsung and Japanese chipmaking equipment and materials makers. The move aims to boost the company’s competitiveness in the increasingly competitive world of semiconductor technology, the industry that underpins smartphones, tablets, and

Sony is seeing strong momentum for its PlayStation 5 console, a senior games executive said, with lifetime sales exceeding 50 million units and the company recording its best-ever Black Friday period sales for the device. During this holiday shopping season, the entertainment conglomerate is looking for a strong performance from the PS5, which is in its fourth year on the market, to hit its sales target of a record 25 million units in the current financial year ending March 31.

When managing apps across multiple devices, Google makes it easy for users. Using a smartphone from Xiaomi, OnePlus, Motorola, or Samsung, you can easily install and remove apps on all your connected Android devices through the Google Play Store app. However, this is only possible with some apps, and some require more complex steps to be removed from a device. Google is working to change this by adding a new feature allowing you to uninstall applications remotely on your other

On Wednesday, Alibaba (9988. HK) said that its chief executive would directly oversee its domestic e-commerce arm, with the unit’s previous head turning her focus to managing non-core assets as the group combats slower earnings growth. Group CEO Eddie Wu will take over as chief executive of the domestic e-commerce arm of Taobao and Tmall Group effective immediately, the company said, boosting his direct control over the group’s core businesses. Alibaba’s stock fell as much as 10% in Hong Kong

Digital mapping specialist TomTom said on Tuesday it has partnered with tech giant Microsoft to create an artificial intelligence (AI) driven conversational assistant for vehicles. The company said the assistant would allow users to “converse naturally with their vehicles” and enable voice interaction with infotainment, location search, and vehicle command systems. TomTom used various Microsoft products to build the assistant, including Azure OpenAI Service to leverage large language models and ChatGPT, an AI system designed for generating human-like text and

On Monday, IBM announced its intention to acquire Software AG’s enterprise integration platforms for a total of 2.13 billion euros ($2.33 billion). This strategic move aims to enhance IBM’s capabilities in artificial intelligence and hybrid cloud services. The U.S. technology giant said it would pay cash to acquire Germany-based Software’s StreamSets and webMethods platforms. StreamSets provides a cloud-native DataOps and data ingestion platform that helps enterprises achieve consistent access to data from different sources and types. At the same time,

On Tuesday, the streaming giant lifted the curtain on its viewing data, releasing global midyear viewer data for every title on its service in what it said would be regular reports. The first report covers 18,000 titles, representing nearly 100 billion hours viewed. The political thriller The Night Agent was the most-watched title globally in the first half of 2023, generating 812.1 million hours of viewing. That was followed by Season 2 of the family drama Ginny & Georgia and

On Wednesday, a team of tech giants, including Alphabet’s Google, Meta Platforms, and Qualcomm, teamed up to push for open digital ecosystems in response to new EU tech rules that may also take the edge of possible future legislation. Calling itself the Coalition for Open Digital Ecosystems (CODE), the group wants to promote more open platforms and systems to boost growth and innovation in Europe. The tech firms’ alliance underscores the growing pushback against the dominance of closed technology ecosystems,

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi rebutted a senior Huawei executive’s statements on Tuesday, asserting that the executive had presented a distorted account of facts. Yu Chengdong, overseeing Huawei’s consumer products and auto divisions, raised concerns about patent infringement during a company event last week, making a reference to “dragon bone” technology. The allusion was widely construed as targeting Xiaomi’s newly introduced foldable phone. Xiaomi, China’s No. 5 smartphone maker, quickly rebutted Yu’s claims on Tuesday, saying that its hinge design was

In the ever-evolving gaming realm, Samsung continues to push the boundaries with its cutting-edge technology. The Samsung Odyssey Ark 55″ Monitor is a testament to the brand’s commitment to delivering immersive gaming experiences. This monitor isn’t just a display; it’s a portal to a new dimension of gaming, offering features that redefine what enthusiasts can expect from their gaming setups. Visual Delight: The Odyssey Ark boasts a massive 55-inch display that captivates users with its stunning visuals. The QLED technology