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Tech giants jockey for position at dawn of AI age
AFP, Published on 06/11/2023
» SAN FRANCISCO - Whether they sell smartphones, ads or computer chips, the heavyweights of Silicon Valley have everything to prove to investors looking to see who is best placed in the race to dominate the generative artificial intelligence market.
As AI rises, lawmakers try to catch up
AFP, Published on 28/12/2022
» PARIS: From "intelligent" vacuum cleaners and driverless cars to advanced techniques for diagnosing diseases, artificial intelligence has burrowed its way into every arena of modern life.
Apple profit slips, but gains in services
AFP, Published on 26/10/2016
» SAN FRANCISCO - Apple's quarterly profit slumped on a widely expected drop in iPhone sales, but gains in services offered some optimism on its move to ease dependence on its smartphone.
Ad-blocking software use for mobile surges: study
AFP, Published on 31/05/2016
» WASHINGTON - The use of ad-blocking software for mobile devices has nearly doubled in the past year, raising questions about the viability of online media business models, a study showed Tuesday.
Volkswagen, Toyota buy into ridesharing
AFP, Published on 25/05/2016
» SAN FRANCISCO - Toyota and Volkswagen announced separate partnerships Tuesday with rideshare companies Uber and Gett, in the latest such moves by major carmakers.
Start-ups, IT giants explore auto world of tomorrow
AFP, Published on 18/09/2015
» FRANKFURT - For a glimpse of the automobile of the future, take the escalator up to Hall 3.1 at the IAA motor show and step into the "New Mobility World".
Hacking sends shivers through brave new world of digital cars
AFP, Published on 18/09/2015
» FRANKFURT - The connected car may be catching everyone's imagination at this year's IAA auto show. But the new technology also brings with it new dangers, such as hacking.
British-Chinese taxi, bus models showcased on Xi visit
AFP, Published on 22/10/2015
» LONDON - Zero-emission prototypes of a classic London taxi and red bus were showcased as models of China-Britain collaboration on the second day of President Xi Jinping's state visit on Wednesday.
Apple mulling original online television shows: report
AFP, Published on 02/09/2015
» SAN FRANCISCO - Apple is dabbling with the idea of making online television programming in a move that would challenge established players such as Netflix and Amazon Prime, according to show-business magazine Variety.
German automakers take on Tesla in race of electric cars
AFP, Published on 15/09/2015
» FRANKFURT - Germany's mighty auto industry is stepping on the accelerator so it won't be left behind by a US upstart racing ahead in the market for luxury electric cars.