https://youtu.be/-8XJTRYTizE The ROG Phone 8 Pro stands as ASUS's latest flagship gaming phone, boasting top-tier specs, innovative features, and a sleek design. However, with a hefty price tag of S$1999, potential buyers may wonder if it's worth the investment. Let's dive in and find out. Design and Display: The ROG Phone 8 Pro is large yet not overly heavy, weighing in at 233g. The matte-finish back panel and aluminium frame not only exude premium quality but also offer a comfortable grip. Its smooth texture ensures a pleasant holding experience, with the added benefit of being fingerprin ..read more

Toyota and Nissan have partnered with Tencent and Baidu, respectively, to harness the potential of AI in the automotive industry. The collaborations highlight the challenges faced by Japanese car manufacturers in the Chinese market. Tencent and Baidu are leaders in China's AI race. In a strategic move to tap into the power of artificial intelligence (AI), Japan's leading automakers, Toyota and Nissan, have announced partnerships with Chinese tech giants Tencent and Baidu, respectively. These cross-border collaborations highlight the growing significance of AI for the automotive industry. The ..read more

Japanese lawmaker demands stricter online rules for companies like Meta Platforms Inc. Facebook in Japan has a high number of fake ads, prompting outrage and calls for action. Lawsuit filed against Meta Japan by victims seeking damages. A prominent lawmaker in Japan is calling for stricter regulations on companies like Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, in response to the rise of social media scams. Takuya Hirai, the head of the ruling party's digital promotion working group, believes that current efforts by Meta to address the issue are insufficient. Hirai is considering su ..read more

Flying cars are gaining popularity in China, with Ehang's air taxi generating significant interest. Xpeng's dual-mode flying car has faced skepticism, as it combines EV and eVTOL technologies. China's advanced EV-related technologies, particularly in batteries, give Chinese eVTOL manufacturers an advantage. While Chinese EV maker Xpeng's ambitious plans for a dual-mode electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle have been met with skepticism, the concept of flying cars is gaining traction in China's cyberspace. Last month, Guangzhou-based autonomous aerial vehicle manufacturer Eha ..read more

Meta Platforms unveils new AI systems, claiming to have the most intelligent AI assistant. Meta's AI agents' interactions on social media expose limitations of generative AI- Meta releases smaller versions of its powerful AI model, Llama 3, integrated into Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. AI language models are trained on vast amounts of data to predict the next word in a sentence. However, as Meta's AI agents began interacting with real users on social media, their peculiar exchanges highlighted the ongoing limitations of even the most advanced generative AI technology. Some of Meta's AI ..read more

Apple rejects Spotify's app update with price information for EU users. Spotify accuses Apple of defying the European Commission's decision. Apple insists on Music Streaming Services Entitlement for app approval. In a recent development, Apple has rejected Spotify's latest version of its iOS app, which includes in-app pricing information for users in the European Union. The Swedish audio streaming company revealed this setback on Thursday. Spotify had submitted the updated app to Apple, ensuring it complied with the European Commission's ruling on music streaming cases by including basic pric ..read more

ByteDance would prefer to shut down TikTok in the US rather than sell it if legal options fail. The algorithms that power TikTok are crucial to ByteDance's overall operations, making a sale with the algorithms unlikely. TikTok's contribution to ByteDance's revenues and user base is relatively small. ByteDance, the owner of popular social media app TikTok, would rather shut down the app than sell it if it exhausts all legal options to fight the proposed ban in the United States, according to four sources familiar with the matter. The algorithms that power TikTok are considered essential to Byt ..read more

In the rural village of Wuxing in Fujian Zhangzhou Pinghe County, a new breed of farmers is emerging. These farmers, known as "technology farmers," are embracing scientific advancements to revolutionise their agricultural practices. Led by Liu Yaidong, a graduate student from Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, this group is focused on improving the fertilization methods for honey teak trees, a key agricultural industry in the region. For years, farmers in Wuxing Village believed that more fertilisation would lead to better crop yields. However, Liu Yaidong's research has revealed tha ..read more

Sony, the renowned technology company, has recently unveiled a cutting-edge AI camera-powered system that aims to revolutionise the analysis of consumer behavior. The system has been installed in 500 7-Eleven convenience stores across Japan, marking a significant step towards meeting the growing demand for high-precision analysis of in-store advertising effectiveness. The cameras, developed by Sony Semiconductor Solutions, are compact in size, resembling a digital camera. They have been strategically placed in undisclosed locations within the 7-Eleven stores. The primary purpose of these came ..read more

The Logitech G Yeti Orb and Yeti GX are USB microphones for streamers, podcasters, and content creators. Both offer excellent audio quality and compatibility with Logitech's G Hub software, but there are some key differences between the two models. Let's take a deeper look at the Yeti Orb and Yeti GX! The Yeti Orb has a unique orb-like shape wrapped in fabric and plastic, while the Yeti GX has a more traditional rectangular design. Both microphones have a plastic build but feel very sturdy and well-constructed. This plastic construction helps keep them lightweight, an important factor for t ..read more