IDC Reports: Global Smartphone Shipments Reach 285.4 Million Units in Second Quarter, with Samsung, Apple, Xiaomi, vivo, and OPPO Leading the Pack
July 15, 2024 – The International Data Corporation (IDC) has unveiled its latest quarterly report on global smartphone shipments, revealing a robust 6.5% year-on-year growth for the second quarter of 2024, totaling 285.4 million units. This marks the fourth consecutive quarter of shipment increases, fueling optimism for the year’s anticipated recovery, albeit with lingering market…
LG Display’s New CEO Takes Charge with a Focus on Profitability
December 05, 2023 – LG Display, after enduring six consecutive quarters of operating losses, welcomed its new CEO, Jeong Cheol-dong, who officially assumed office last Friday. He emphasized that improving the company’s performance and turning losses into profits is the most pressing task at hand. In his inaugural message to the employees, Jeong Cheol-dong stated,…
Apple Unveils ‘Newest Family Member’ on February 19th: Rumors Swirl About iPhone SE 4 and More
February 14, 2025 – Apple CEO Tim Cook has officially announced that the “newest member of the Apple family” will arrive on February 19th, hinting at the upcoming release of the new iPhone SE 4 (unnamed) and possibly other products such as the iPad 11 and AirTag 2. According to various leaked reports, the iPhone…
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…
Maserati Quattroporte to Embrace Plug – in Hybrid, Pure Electric Launch Postponed
July 31, 2025 – According to a recent report from Autocar, Maserati is seriously evaluating the introduction of plug – in hybrid powertrains into its vehicle lineup as a transitional step from traditional fuel – powered cars to fully electric vehicles. The new – generation plug – in hybrid version of the Quattroporte sedan is…
Elon Musk’s xAI Unveils Web-Based Grok, No X Account Required
January 16, 2025 – xAI, a company owned by Elon Musk, has recently launched a web-based version of its Grok AI chatbot, following the release of its iOS app. This move allows users to experience the full range of Grok’s capabilities without the need to visit X.com or even have an X account. To access…
NVIDIA Tops Charts with $3.6 Trillion Market Value, Claiming Worldwide Leadership
November 08, 2024 – NVIDIA has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first company to surpass a market value of 3.6trillion.OnThursday,itssharesreachedanall−timehigh,closingwithamarketcapitalizationof3.65 trillion. This surpassed Apple’s previous record of $3.57 trillion set on October 21st. In the race among technology giants like Microsoft and Alphabet to build artificial intelligence computing power and capture emerging technology markets,…
From Buying to Renting: Apple Faces $5 Billion Lawsuit Over Alleged Apple Books False Advertising
April 3, 2025 – A significant collective lawsuit has been filed against Apple Inc. in California, accusing the tech giant of violating false advertising laws and seeking compensation of up to $5 billion, as reported yesterday by tech news outlet MacRumors. The lawsuit, submitted to the United States District Court for the Northern District of…
US Wraps Up Probe into Cruise Self-Driving Car Safety for Pedestrians
January 17, 2025 – The U.S. auto safety regulator announced on Wednesday local time that it has concluded its investigation into whether Cruise, the autonomous driving subsidiary of General Motors, had taken adequate measures to ensure pedestrian safety. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched the probe in October 2023, citing five incidents where…
Tesla Faces Major Autopilot Computer Issues in New US Cars, Disrupting Multiple Vehicle Functions
December 17, 2024 – According to a report by Electrek, a significant number of new Tesla vehicles have encountered failures in their autopilot computers, resulting in the malfunction of various features including active safety functions, cameras, GPS navigation, and range estimation. This widespread issue has placed considerable strain on Tesla’s after-sales service. Electrek, through internal…