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Nov 4, 11:40
Google Cloud soars amid AI demand as antitrust shadows fall over ad business
As the first major US tech giant to report quarterly earnings, Alphabet delivered third-quarter results that outpaced analysts' predictions. Fueled by soaring demand for AI computing power, development tools, and resources, Alphabet's cloud services saw significant growth. However, the stakes are high: looming antitrust investigations by US regulators and fierce competition in search advertising could cast a shadow over Alphabet's future momentum.
Countries are making significant investments in smart city applications. According to one survey, consumers spend 70% of their time on transportation, making smart traffic management a lucrative opportunity for a variety of firms. Smart parking management systems integrated with charging stations have gained popularity, with businesses such as Acer and Asustek Computer targeting this market through their respective affiliates.
Apple Inc. agreed to buy software maker Pixelmator, adding a popular high-end photo-editing app to its lineup.
Three months ago, Wall Street punished the world's largest technology firms for spending enormous amounts to develop artificial intelligence (AI), only to deliver results that failed to justify the costs.
Located near London, UK, Silverstone—home to the Formula 1 British Grand Prix since 1950—has evolved into much more than a racetrack. The venue now serves as a hub for cutting-edge technology and innovation. The Silverstone Technology Cluster (STC), established in 2016, leverages the region's motorsport heritage to advance fields including automotive, aerospace, healthcare, digital technology, and industrial engineering.
Apple's latest financial report not only exceeded overall analyst expectations but also showcased robust sales performance for the iPhone 16, which has garnered significant attention from the public.
Samsung Electronics is reportedly set to launch high-capacity and high-heat-dissipation Bonding Vertical (BV) NAND Flash with more than 400 layers in 2026. This move aims to enhance its fundamental technological competitiveness and seize opportunities in the currently lagging enterprise solid-state drive (eSSD) market.
Huawei is forging ahead with its comprehensive artificial intelligence strategy, demonstrating resilience against US restrictions on Chinese AI investments. The tech giant's "All Intelligence" initiative, unveiled at its 2023 Connect conference and detailed by Rotating Chairman Zhijun Xu in 2024, spans computing power, storage, and network capabilities, building on groundwork laid six years ago.
South Korean semiconductor firms have shown little interest in investing in India, even as U.S. and Japanese semiconductor companies begin to establish a presence there.
OpenAI is adding a new set of search features to its flagship product ChatGPT, escalating the artificial intelligence startup's challenge to Alphabet Inc.'s Google.
FIC Global (FICG) chairman Leo Chien highlighted the soaring demand for optical communication modules driven by AI. To meet growing demand, FICG plans to establish a new plant in Malaysia to enhance production capacity. The facility will focus on manufacturing high-speed optical modules, including 400G, 800G, and 1.6T models.
Samsung Electronics (Samsung) has released its financial report for the third quarter of 2024, revealing a 14.5% year-over-year decline in operating profit for its Mobile Experience (MX) division. While revenue from new products such as smartphones, tablets, and wearables contributed to growth, rising costs and inflation have dampened demand recovery, leading to decreased profitability.