Unleashing the Power of AI: Alibaba Cloud Upgrades AnalyticDB for Seamless Customized Applications
Alibaba Cloud introduces an advanced AnalyticDB vector engine that simplifies access to large language models (LLMs) for enterprises, facilitating the development of customized generative AI applications. The cloud provider also launches ApsaraDB HTAP, a powerful solution combining PolarDB and AnalyticDB, to offer unified data management and analysis capabilities, empowering international customers with efficient and cost-effective...
Conquer the Cities: Ragnarok Origin Unveils Intense Guild Warfare with War of Emperium in Malaysia
Ragnarok Origin brings an adrenaline-pumping experience to Malaysian players with the launch of the “War of Emperium” event, where guilds battle fiercely for control over key cities. Defending guilds must protect their crystals from rival attacks, while successful assaults grant ownership and exclusive privileges, culminating in a captivating gameplay experience. 25 July 2023 – In a bid to bring excitement and fierce...
WhatsApp Channels: Malaysia’s Gateway to Private Broadcast Messaging with Strong Privacy Protections
WhatsApp introduces “WhatsApp Channels” in Malaysia, a private broadcast messaging service, offering strong privacy protections and separate “Updates” tab. This one-way broadcast tool enables organizations like MIASA and MDEC to share important updates while maintaining user choice and control. 25 July 2023 – WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform, has introduced its innovative feature, “WhatsApp...
Amazon’s Ambitious Kuiper Internet Satellites Project Receives $120 Million Boost at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center
Amazon announces a $120 million processing facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida for its Kuiper internet satellites project, which aims to deploy a network of 3,200 low Earth-orbiting satellites to provide global broadband internet coverage. As part of a roughly $10 billion investment in Kuiper, the facility will employ 50 staff and serve as a last stop for satellite processing before launch, accelerating...
WhatsApp’s Smartwatch App Launches on Wear OS, Empowering Seamless Communication on the Wrist
WhatsApp introduces its smartwatch app on Wear OS 3, granting users the freedom to communicate, reply to messages, and take calls directly from their wrists. 20 July 2023 – In a groundbreaking move, Mark Zuckerberg has unveiled the much-anticipated WhatsApp smartwatch app, now available on Wear OS. Offering enhanced accessibility and convenience, the app empowers users to initiate new conversations, respond to messages, and even...
Unleash Alchemical Wonders in Ragnarok Origin’s ROO Summer Festival Update
Gravity’s highly anticipated “ROO Summer Festival” update for Ragnarok Origin takes players on a magical journey, where Alchemists rise to power and new adventures await in the Cross-Server Guild Expeditions, alongside exciting rewards from the Emoji Machine. 18 July 2023 – In an exciting development, Gravity, the renowned South Korean video game developer, has unveiled the highly anticipated “ROO Summer...
Twitter to Share Ad Revenue with Eligible Content Creators
Twitter has announced that it will share ad revenue with select content creators on its platform. Eligible creators, who meet specific criteria such as being verified users with a high number of impressions, will receive a portion of the revenue generated from ads displayed in their replies. This initiative is part of Twitter’s efforts to attract and support content creators and follows its introduction of paid subscriptions...
Salesforce to Raise Prices for Cloud and Marketing Tools, Stock Soars
Salesforce announces its first price increase in seven years, with a 9% average raise for select cloud and marketing tools starting in August. The decision comes as the company continues its investments in generative AI and aligns with the evolving landscape of the cloud services industry. 11 July 2023 – Salesforce, a leading provider of customer relationship management software, has revealed plans to raise prices for some of...
Meta’s Threads Emerges as Fastest-Growing Platform, Surpasses 100 Million Sign-Ups in Debut Week
Meta’s Threads has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 100 million sign-ups within five days of its launch, positioning itself as the fastest-growing platform in history. As a potential competitor to Twitter, the app’s rapid growth has attracted attention, although it still faces challenges in reaching the user base of its established counterpart. 10 July 2023 – Meta Platforms (META.O), the parent company...
Innovative Digital Tools to Combat Financial Crimes: Bank Negara Malaysia Reveals Winners of AML/CFT Hackathon 2023
Bank Negara Malaysia has announced the winners of the Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Financing of Terrorism Hackathon 2023, where participants from various sectors competed to develop innovative digital tools to combat financial crimes. The winning prototypes showcased exceptional creativity, with solutions ranging from privacy-preserving insights exchange to real-time detection of suspicious activities and enhanced communication...
