TECH - What's New In Consumer Tech World Last Week? News That You Should Know (May 12-May 19 2024) | Benzinga
Here’s what happened in the world of consumer tech in the last week:
In a significant development, Chinese chipmakers are making headway in producing high bandwidth memory (HBM) semiconductors, a crucial component in artificial intelligence (AI) chipsets. This marks a key step in China’s efforts to diminish its dependence on foreign suppliers amid ongoing tensions with the U.S.
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Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META), is reportedly set to celebrate his 40th birthday on his new superyacht, Launchpad, in Panama.
Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google slipped in a pair prototype version of augmented reality (AR) glasses at the Google I/O 2024 conference, sparking speculation about a potential revival of the once-abandoned Google Glass project.
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Elon Musk
Tesla Inc. (NYSE:TSLA) and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has expressed skepticism about the capabilities of ChatGPT-parent OpenAI’s latest AI model development.
Elon Musk revealed that his AI-powered chatbot, Grok, will soon offer a humorous take on the news.
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Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) is set to introduce a new streaming bundle featuring Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) TV+, Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX), and Peacock, a service by NBCUniversal.
To prioritize streaming services, Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) has significantly reduced its investment in traditional television networks, said CEO Bob Iger.
Also, Walt Disney and Airbnb, Inc (NASDAQ:ABNB) have joined forces to offer fans a unique experience. Starting May 24, guests can stay in a recreation of the iconic Edna Mode house from the Pixar film “The Incredibles.”
Video sharing platform, Rumble Inc. (NASDAQ:RUM) has initiated legal proceedings against Google, accusing ...