| Mobile Web

All articles List

AI & Enterprise

Apple, Amazon, Microsoft roll out AI devices ahead of year-end shopping season

Apple, Amazon and Microsoft have introduced a string of consumer devices highlighting generative AI ahead of the year-end shopping season, from laptops to tablets and smart home hubs. The companies are trying to seed new hardware demand by pushing AI assistants into everyday use, but analysts say it is unclear whether AI alone will drive upgrades amid high prices and rising component costs. Subscription models and on-device AI processing are also in focus.

AI & Enterprise

Google expands 'Gemini' experiences for college students with pop-up store and career meetups

Google is expanding hands-on programs for college students and Generation Z using its AI model Gemini. It will run a pop-up store in Seoul from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1 in collaboration with the YouTube web variety show "Jeongwaja", offering campus-themed booths and Gemini features. Google will also hold student meetups in Busan, Daejeon and Seoul led by DeepMind staff. Proceeds from the pop-up will be donated to support tuition for low-income students.

Finance

Korea Investment Securities' JCR credit rating upgraded to 'A'

Korea Investment Securities said Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) upgraded its long-term foreign-currency issuer credit rating to 'A' from 'A-'. JCR also raised the bond credit rating to 'A' from 'A-' and changed the outlook to stable from positive. JCR cited solid profitability, a diversified business portfolio, capital adequacy, and liquidity. Korea Investment Securities has expanded overseas funding, including issuing a total of 66 billion yen in bonds in Japan.