Entries by Techno

Apple’s low-cost MacBook might lack these features

Apple’s Budget MacBook: The Ultimate Low-Cost Laptop with Shocking Compromises In a stunning revelation that’s sending shockwaves through the tech community, Apple’s highly-anticipated budget MacBook is set to launch with a series of jaw-dropping compromises that might make you question everything you thought you knew about the Cupertino giant’s commitment to quality. The A18 Pro […]

Apple and Amazon accused of ignoring Spanish antitrust order

Apple and Amazon Face Potential New Fine as Spain’s Antitrust Watchdog Accuses Them of Delaying Compliance In a fresh twist to a long-running antitrust saga, Spain’s competition regulator has concluded that Apple and Amazon took far too long to comply with a 2023 order to remove anti-competitive clauses from their distribution agreements. The case, which […]

Samsung to auto-tag AI generated photos in Galaxy S26

Samsung’s Bold Move: AI-Generated Photos Get Tagged in Galaxy S26 Lineup At the highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event, the tech giant unveiled its latest flagship lineup—the Galaxy S26 series—alongside a suite of groundbreaking AI-powered features. Among the most talked-about announcements was Samsung’s commitment to transparency in the age of AI-generated content. With the introduction […]

Meta’s $100 billion AMD bet could hand it 10% of the chipmaker

Meta Platforms has struck a landmark agreement with Advanced Micro Devices that could reshape the AI hardware landscape, securing up to $100 billion in AMD’s next-generation AI processors over a multiyear span. This bold move positions Meta to potentially hold nearly a 10% stake in the U.S. semiconductor powerhouse, a rare alignment of interests between […]

ByteDance restarts plan to sell Moonton, in talks with Saudi fund’s Savvy Games · TechNode

ByteDance Mulls Selling Moonton to Saudi Gaming Giant in Multi-Billion Dollar Deal In a move that could reshape the global mobile gaming landscape, ByteDance is reportedly in advanced negotiations to sell its Shanghai-based gaming studio, Moonton Technology, to Saudi Arabia’s Savvy Games Group. The potential deal, first reported by Bloomberg, signals a major shift in […]

Tencent apologizes after AI tool Yuanbao uses offensive language toward user · TechNode

Tencent’s Yuanbao AI Apologizes After Offensive Output Sparks Outrage In a startling incident that has reignited debates about the reliability and ethical safeguards of artificial intelligence, Tencent’s AI-powered tool Yuanbao found itself at the center of controversy after generating offensive language instead of a New Year greeting. The mishap, which occurred on Chinese New Year’s […]

ShinyHunters Leak 12.4 Million CarGurus Records in Massive Data Dump

In a shocking turn of events that has sent ripples through the cybersecurity world, the notorious hacking collective ShinyHunters has allegedly leaked a staggering 12.4 million records from CarGurus, a popular online automotive marketplace. This massive data dump has exposed a treasure trove of personal and financial information, leaving millions of users vulnerable to a […]

Galaxy S26’s Gallery app lets you find exact moments in videos

Samsung just dropped the Galaxy S26, and it’s not just another smartphone—it’s a pocket-sized AI powerhouse. With the S26, Samsung is doubling down on artificial intelligence, integrating it into nearly every aspect of the device. From the system-wide Finder to advanced photo and video editing tools, the S26 is designed to make your life easier, […]

Gong launches ‘Mission Andromeda’ with AI sales coaching, chatbot and open MCP connections to rivals

Gong’s Mission Andromeda: A New Era for Revenue Intelligence In a bold move that signals the future of sales technology, Gong, the leader in revenue intelligence, has launched Mission Andromeda — its most ambitious platform release to date. This comprehensive update bundles cutting-edge AI-powered coaching tools, a sales-focused chatbot, unified account management features, and groundbreaking […]

Refine – by John H. Cochrane

I recently tried refine, an AI tool for refining academic articles, developed by Yann Calvó López and Ben Golub. I sent it the current draft of my booklet on inflation, to see what it can offer. I just used it once so far, with the free trial mode. I will be a regular user forever. […]