Han Jong-Hee, the co-CEO of Samsung Electronics credited with transforming the company’s television business, passed away Tuesday at the age of 63. Samsung confirmed that Han died in a hospital after being treated for a heart attack. Han, who was serving as a co-chief executive, had overseen the company’s consumer electronics and mobile devices divisions during his career. Joining Samsung in 1988, Han spent most of his tenure in television-related roles, helping elevate the company to become the world’s leading TV manufacturer. In 2022, he was appointed co-vice chairman and CEO. Samsung, one of the globe’s largest tech giants, has…
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Microsoft has unveiled significant enhancements to its Security Copilot, introducing AI agents aimed at improving cybersecurity, according to the company’s official website. These agents will automate critical security tasks, including phishing detection, data security, and identity management, addressing the increasing complexity of cyber threats. In 2024, Microsoft detected over 30 billion phishing emails, underscoring the need for advanced automated solutions. The new Phishing Triage Agent will manage routine alerts, allowing security teams to focus on more complex issues. Key Features of New AI Agents Phishing Triage Agent: Identifies real threats and improves detection accuracy. Alert Triage Agents: Prioritize critical incidents…
After weeks of user complaints about lost Timeline data in Google Maps, Google has confirmed that a technical issue resulted in the deletion of some users’ location history, with some data now being unrecoverable. A Google spokesperson, Genevieve Park, explained to The Verge, “We briefly experienced a technical issue that caused the deletion of Timeline data for some people.” For users, this means that if their Google Maps Timeline data was deleted due to a technical issue, they may have permanently lost the history of places they’ve visited, unless they had backups enabled. If they didn’t have backups turned on,…
Google has officially kicked off the rollout of its Project Astra-powered features for Gemini Live, introducing camera and screen sharing capabilities for users. The update, first teased at Mobile World Congress (MWC) earlier this month, is now making its way to select Android devices, although full availability is still ramping up. One Android user has already reported seeing the new “Share screen with Live” button in the Gemini interface, located above the “Ask about screen” button. Users can now share their entire screen, although single app sharing remains unavailable. Additionally, the update introduces real-time camera functionality, allowing users to start…
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has announced a minority investment in OSN Streaming Ltd., a subsidiary of OSN Group, as announced in a joint statement on Monday. This strategic partnership comes in line with WBD’s plan to expand its presence in the rapidly growing streaming market in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The investment, which will be completed in stages, is still subject to regulatory approvals. OSN Group is a premium entertainment network in the MENA region, featuring exclusive content across various platforms like OSN+, OSNtv, and Anghami, offering a mix of global and local hit series and…
Amr Talaat, Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, stated that Egypt plans to double the local production of smartphones during the years 2025 and 2026. Talaat mentioned during his meeting with a group of Egyptian journalists that the volume of locally manufactured smartphones reached 3 million units in 2024, with plans to increase that number to 9 million phones by 2026. He added that the communications ministry had convinced 4 out of the 5 largest smartphone manufacturers to establish factories in Egypt, revealing that discussions are underway with one or two additional companies to join the list of local…
OpenAI and Meta Platforms have engaged in separate discussions with India’s Reliance Industries about potential partnerships aimed at expanding artificial intelligence (AI) services within the country. According to a report from technology news site The Information on Saturday, these talks could pave the way for deeper collaboration in AI distribution and development. One possible avenue being explored is a partnership between Reliance Jio, the telecom arm of Reliance Industries, and OpenAI to distribute ChatGPT in India. This collaboration could enhance the accessibility of OpenAI’s advanced AI tools for Indian consumers and businesses, sources familiar with the matter indicated. Low Price…
The liberal daily newspaper in Italy “Il Foglio” has launched a groundbreaking initiative, becoming the world’s first daily publication created entirely using artificial intelligence (AI). This month-long journalistic experiment, spearheaded by founder Giuliano Ferrara, aims to showcase the impact of AI technology in the newsroom. The inaugural four-page edition is now available both in print and online. Ferrara emphasized the novelty of the initiative, stating, “Everything from writing articles, headlines, quotes, and sometimes even irony is generated by AI.” He noted that the role of journalists in this experiment will be primarily limited to formulating questions for AI tools and…
The US-based leader in accelerated computing and AI technologies NVIDIA has announced the launch of its new personal AI supercomputers, the NVIDIA DGX Spark and DGX Station, powered by the cutting-edge NVIDIA Grace Blackwell platform, the platform announced on its blog. What are the key Features of DGX Spark and DGX Station? DGX Spark: Previously known as Project DIGITS, this compact supercomputer is designed to empower a wide range of users, from researchers to robotics developers. At its core is the NVIDIA GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip, which boasts a powerful NVIDIA Blackwell GPU, delivering up to 1,000 trillion operations per…
Google, through its parent Alphabet, has sealed the acquisition deal of the cloud security startup Wiz in an all-cash deal worth $32 billion, the company announced on Tuesday. By closing this deal, Google has concluded the largest acquisition in its history. The acquisition is still subject to regulatory approvals and other clearances before it can be finalized. Google’s largest previous acquisition was the purchase of Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion back in 2011. Under the deal, Wiz will continue to operate as an independent platform, working across all cloud providers, not just Google Cloud Platform. The company plans to expand…
In a significant shift for its artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, Google has officially announced that Google Assistant will be retired on smartphones by the end of this year, ushering in the new Gemini AI. This transition was confirmed by Brian Marquardt, the Senior Director of Product Management at Gemini app, in a recent blog post shared via 9to5Google. Marquardt stated, “Over the coming months, we’re upgrading more users on mobile devices from Google Assistant to Gemini; and later this year, the classic Google Assistant will no longer be accessible on most mobile devices or available for new downloads on mobile…
In a bid to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence (AI) landscape, Chinese tech giant Baidu has introduced two new AI models: ERNIE 4.5 and X1. ERNIE 4.5 is designed with “exceptional multimodal understanding” solution, offering enhanced language skills, better comprehension, improved generation, stronger logic, and advanced memory capabilities. The model is also noted for its high emotional intelligence (EQ), allowing it to accurately interpret internet memes and satirical cartoons. A closer look at ERNIE 4.5 and X1 The launch of ERNIE 4.5 positions Baidu as one of China’s first tech giants to create a chatbot similar to…
Oracle is reportedly the top contender to help manage TikTok in the US. TikTok has until April to finalize a sale to an American buyer, but questions about the app’s future are still up in the air. A new report suggests that Oracle is emerging as the leading choice for cloud technology services for TikTok’s US operations, according to The Information. Sources close to TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, including investors, bankers, and former executives, have indicated that ByteDance prefers Oracle over other cloud providers. Since 2022, TikTok has been using Oracle’s servers to store data for U.S. users, making Oracle…
As the race for AI dominance heats up globally, OpenAI has announced a major update to its popular Chat Completions API with the introduction of “Responses”, a new API that significantly simplifies the process for developers to integrate advanced AI capabilities into their apps. This update, months in the making, is designed to allow developers to execute more complex queries using far less code, making AI more accessible to a broader range of developers—especially those who aren’t experts in large language models (LLMs). With the new Responses API, developers can reduce the lines of code needed to execute complex tasks.…
Apple (AAPL) saw a significant dip in stock price on Monday following reports that the company has postponed the release of an AI-powered upgrade for its Siri 2.0 digital assistant. On Friday, Bloomberg reported that Apple has delayed the release of the updates to the Siri digital assistant without identifying when exactly the company will release them. Apple said that features introduced in June to Siri, including tapping into users’ personal information to answer queries and have more precise control over apps, will now be released sometime in “the coming year.”It is worth noting that Apple had announced that it…
Stock markets in the US and Asia took a big hit on Monday as investors grew worried about the economic effects of President Donald Trump’s tariffs policy. US Stocks Sinks On Monday, the S&P 500, which tracks the largest US companies, fell by 2.7%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by 2%. On Tuesday, Asian markets also experienced a sharp decline before recovering. Japan’s Nikkei 225 ended down 0.6%, and South Korea’s Kospi closed 1.3% lower. The dollar also continued to slide against the pound and the euro. Tech stocks were particularly hard-hit, with the Nasdaq dropping 4%. Tesla’s…
After less than two months of releasing AI assistant tool DeepSeek, China has revealed a new AI assistant model. Manus is a newly introduced autonomous artificial general intelligence (AGI) agent developed by the Chinese startup Monica, officially launched on 6 March. The name “Manus,” derived from Latin meaning “hand,” reflects its design to act on behalf of users, turning their thoughts into actions. The competition between China and the US in AI has intensified, with both nations making significant advancements and strategic investments. Key Features of Manus Full Autonomy: Manus operates independently, initiating tasks, analyzing data, and adapting actions in…
Elon Musk’s social media platform X has resumed normal operations after experiencing significant outages, as reported by the online outage tracker Downdetector. The downtime affected thousands of users across the US and the UK. As of 6:02 am (ET time), Downdetector recorded over 16,000 reports of issues with the platform. The site tracks outages by aggregating status reports from various sources. X platform itself has neither provided an explanation on the matter nor a confirmation. X, formerly known as Twitter, has undergone significant transformations since Musk’s acquisition in late 2022. The platform rebranding to X in July 2023 marked…
US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that his administration is currently engaging with four separate groups regarding the potential sale of the Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok, emphasizing that “all options are on the table.” TikTok’s future has been uncertain since the US government passed a law on 19 January mandating its owner, ByteDance, to divest the platform due to national security concerns. Shortly after his inauguration on 20 January, Trump signed an executive order to delay the law’s enforcement by 75 days. This order granting TikTok a 75-day extension to comply with a law banning the app if…
For the first time ever, an AI—not a human—will serve as the official host of a global summit. Argil AI, powered by AI Avatar technology, will introduce speakers and guide attendees through the AI Agents for E-Commerce Summit 2025, which will kick off on Tuesday 11 March and will over two days. This event will bring together more than 40 top experts and pioneers from the Generative and Agentic AI sectors, including companies that have collectively raised over $150 million, such as YC-backed startups. The summit will offer attendees actionable strategies and AI-driven solutions to help scale their businesses in…