Grab, the Singapore-based technology company, has come under scrutiny in Vietnam due to its financial practices. Recent revelations regarding substantial losses, unpaid taxes, and questionable financial transactions have raised concerns about Grab Vietnam’s operations and their impact on the Vietnamese economy.
Nvidia Surpasses $1 Trillion Market Cap Fueled by AI Success
The renowned chipmaker Nvidia has reached a significant milestone in its history by achieving a market capitalization of $1 trillion. This accomplishment places Nvidia in an elite group of companies on Wall Street, becoming only the ninth globally and the sixth currently holding such a distinction.
Codeword Breaks New Ground: Introducing the World’s First AI Interns
Codeword, a leading tech-marketing agency, has made history by hiring the world’s first AI interns. Aiden and Aiko, the AI interns, have been brought on board for a three-month trial internship, where they will work alongside Codeword’s team of 106 people. Aiko will be part of the design team, while Aiden will work with the editorial team.
WhatsApp Expands Functionality with Username and Screen Sharing Features
WhatsApp is continuously working on enhancing its user experience by introducing new features. Recent reports from WABetaInfo, a platform that tracks WhatsApp beta versions, reveal that WhatsApp is developing usernames and screen sharing capabilities. These new additions are poised to bring further convenience and functionality to the app.
WPP Teams Up with Nvidia to Revolutionize Advertising with AI-Generated Content
The world’s largest advertising agency, WPP, has teamed up with chipmaker Nvidia to harness the power of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in creating ads. This partnership, announced on Monday, aims to revolutionize the way brands develop content for commercial use.
Tencent Revolutionizes Metro Travel with Palm Payments in Beijing
Tencent Holdings, the renowned Chinese social media giant, has introduced a groundbreaking payment service in Beijing that enables metro passengers to pay for their rides with a simple wave of their hand.
VinFast Initiates Recall of US-Bound EVs Due to Safety Concerns
VinFast, a Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has initiated a recall of its initial shipment of vehicles to the United States due to safety concerns raised by U.S. authorities.
Hotbit Ceases Operations as Centralized Exchanges Struggle to Adapt in a Changing Crypto Landscape
Hotbit, a Shanghai-based cryptocurrency exchange, has recently made a surprising announcement that it will be ceasing all operations starting May 22. The decision comes as the platform believes that centralized exchanges are “becoming increasingly cumbersome” and are unlikely to meet long-term trends in the crypto industry.
Uber and Waymo Join Forces: Self-Driving Technology Partnership Signals a New Era in Autonomous Transportation
Uber and Waymo, once fierce competitors in the autonomous driving space, have announced a partnership that will bring Waymo’s self-driving car technology to Uber’s platform. This unexpected alliance marks a significant development in the race towards fully autonomous vehicles and highlights the evolving dynamics in the industry.
Google Unveils the Universal Translator: Revolutionizing Dubbing with AI and Lip Matching
During Google’s annual conference, Google I/O ’23, James Manyika, Senior VP of Technology and Society, introduced an exciting new development in dubbing technology—the Universal Translator.