Micron Kicks Off $24B NAND Wafer Fab Construction in Singapore
January 27, 2026 – Micron Technology has just announced the commencement of construction for a brand-new NAND flash memory wafer fabrication plant in Singapore. This facility stands out as the first-ever double-decker wafer fab in the country. Over the next decade, Micron plans to pour approximately $24 billion into this project. The plant is slated…
Layoffs, Order Cuts, Redesigns: Global Chip Giants Cornered by Memory Crisis
January 27, 2026 – A “super cycle” in memory chip prices is sending shockwaves through the semiconductor industry, with IT equipment and consumer electronics manufacturers experiencing a sharp slowdown in end-user demand, South Korean outlet Chosun Biz reported today. Fabless giants like Qualcomm and MediaTek, key suppliers for smartphone components, now face significant downward revisions…
Gurman: Apple’s Cook “Unlikely” to Step Down Early This Year
January 26, 2026 – The ongoing debate about when Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down has intensified, with various media outlets offering conflicting timelines. The Financial Times previously reported that Apple might start preparing for Cook’s departure as early as the beginning of 2026. However, Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman, in his latest “Power On”…
Meta Under Fire: End – to – End Encryption on WhatsApp Called into Question over Chat Access
January 26, 2026 – On January 25 local time, Bloomberg reported that Meta is facing a lawsuit from an international group of plaintiffs. The plaintiffs accuse Meta of making false claims regarding the privacy and security features of WhatsApp. The crux of the lawsuit centers on WhatsApp’s “end – to – end encryption” function. For…
Microsoft’s Large – Scale Internal Promotion of Claude Code: Non – Tech Staff Urged to Embrace AI Programming
January 24, 2026 – According to a recent report from tech outlet The Verge, although Microsoft has its own GitHub Copilot, a growing number of its employees are turning to Anthropic’s Claude Code AI programming tool within the company. Over the past few months, Microsoft developers have been engaged in a thorough comparison of the…
Volvo Doubles Down on EVs: CEO Samuelsson Declares Electric Business Profitable
January 24, 2026 – According to a recent report from CarBuzz, Volvo’s management has reiterated that the “full electrification” strategy remains at the heart of the company’s vision, with its electric vehicle (EV) business already delivering significant financial returns. When discussing profitability, Volvo CEO Hakan Samuelsson emphasized that the brand is now more profitable thanks…
Elon Musk Unveils Tesla’s Ambitious Plan: Extensive Robotaxi Network in US by 2026
January 23, 2026 – At the Davos World Economic Forum yesterday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk made a bold announcement. He stated that Tesla aims to establish a “wide – reaching” autonomous robotaxi (Robotaxi) operation network across the United States by the end of 2026. Musk mentioned that although the robotaxi service has already been launched…
TikTok Unveils U.S. Data Security Joint Venture, ByteDance Retains Algorithm IP Rights
January 23, 2026 – TikTok has officially announced the establishment of TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, a new entity dedicated to safeguarding data security, algorithm integrity, content moderation, and software reliability for its operations in the United States. This move marks a significant step forward in the platform’s strategy to address regulatory concerns while maintaining…
YouTube CEO Declares War on AI Spam: 2026’s Top Priority Unveiled
January 22, 2026 – In a recent annual open letter released on Wednesday (local time), YouTube CEO Neal Mohan revealed that combating “AI-generated spam” and detecting deepfakes will be top priorities for the platform in 2026. As AI-generated content becomes increasingly prevalent, distinguishing between authentic and synthetic media is growing more challenging, with deepfakes posing…
Elon Musk Says Tesla’s FSD: A Major Boost to Driving Safety, Halving Insurance Fees
January 22, 2026 – On Wednesday local time, U.S. insurance company Lemonade made a significant announcement. It will offer a 50% discount on insurance premiums for Tesla owners, but only if their vehicles have the Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature activated. Elon Musk, responding on X today, said, “When the Tesla self-driving function is turned on,…
