Apple Buys French AI Firm to Boost Privacy-Focused On-Device Processing
Apr 22, 2024 16:06 pm UTC| Technology Business
Apple has acquired Datakalab, a French AI firm specializing in on-device processing, aligning with its commitment to enhance privacy and data security. The acquisition underscores Apples strategy to integrate advanced AI...
Lotte Starts Online Sales of Premium Bacha Coffee Line
Apr 22, 2024 10:13 am UTC| Business
Lotte Department Store Company secured exclusive distribution rights for the premium coffee brand Bacha Coffee earlier this year. As part of the deal, the department store chain has now launched the coffee products...
A Blend of Tradition and Technology: Finnish Roastery Launches AI-Developed Coffee Blend
Apr 22, 2024 10:05 am UTC| Business Technology
In a groundbreaking trial aimed at reducing the workload in the traditional coffee roasting industry, the Helsinki-based Kaffa Roastery has unveiled its latest coffee blend, developed with the aid of artificial...
BMW Inaugurates Facility in South Korea for EV Technology Research and Development
Apr 22, 2024 09:52 am UTC| Business Technology
BMW or Bayerische Motoren Werke AG recently opened its Research and Development (RD) facility in South Korea. The German luxury carmaker built this hub to speed up vehicle launches and boost its electrification...
PUMA Launches Innovative Compostable Sneaker RE:SUEDE 2.0
Apr 22, 2024 09:45 am UTC| Business Sports
Sports giant PUMA has announced it will release a commercial version of its experimental RE:SUEDE sneaker, dubbed the RE:SUEDE 2.0, marking a significant milestone in sustainable footwear. This announcement follows a...
BYD Unwraps New Electric Pickup Truck It Named BYD Shark
Apr 22, 2024 08:27 am UTC| Business Technology
BYD Auto Co., Ltd. unveiled its latest electric vehicle, named the BYD Shark. It is an electric pickup truck that features a cutting-edge off-road system. It was predicted that with the trucks sleek design and unmatched...
Fashion Retailer Express Inc Seeks Bankruptcy Protection Amid Store Closures
Apr 22, 2024 08:03 am UTC| Business
Fashion retailer Express Inc. announced on Monday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States and plans to shut down over 100 stores as part of its restructuring plan. The company, known...
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