Ralf Groene Bids Farewell: Surface Design Legend Announces Retirement
April 17, 2024 – In a recent LinkedIn post, Ralf Groene, a heavyweight figure in Microsoft’s hardware design field and the head of the Surface design team, announced his retirement. “I am happy to share that I have now retired,” stated Groene. Groene played a pivotal role in Microsoft’s Surface computer series, serving as one…
Apple Vision Pro Head Display: A Glimpse into Variable Refresh Rates of 90Hz, 96Hz, and 100Hz
October 10, 2023 – Uncovering the Secrets of Apple’s Vision Pro Headset The developer community is abuzz with excitement as M1 Astra delves deep into the code of visionOS Beta 4, unveiling intriguing details about Apple’s highly anticipated Vision Pro headset. The standout discovery? A maximum refresh rate of 100Hz, with the ability to seamlessly…
Alibaba at 25: Ma Urges Team to Stay True to Itself Amidst Competition
September 11, 2024 – On the occasion of Alibaba’s 25th anniversary, Jack Ma, the founder of the e-commerce giant, posted a message on the company’s internal network reminding employees of the company’s core values and its journey towards a 102-year vision. Ma emphasized that while the company has already progressed through almost a quarter of…
Toyota Unleashes Four Next-Gen Batteries in Challenge to Chinese New Energy Giants
June 28, 2024 –On the occasion of its Technology Open Day, Toyota Motor Corporation announced the development of four cutting-edge battery technologies, marking a significant stride forward in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. The Japanese automotive giant revealed plans to introduce these advanced batteries in a phased manner, beginning in 2026 and extending through 2028….
Apple Faces Mounting Legal Challenges as Four New States Join Antitrust Suit
June 13, 2024 – Despite Apple’s impressive showing at the WWDC24 conference, where it unveiled a slew of new systems and the “Apple Intelligence” AI platform, the company is facing mounting legal challenges. Amidst its rising stock price and robust growth, the US Department of Justice has expressed increasing concerns over Apple’s dominant market position….
Unveiling the Secret: Exploring Tesla’s Hidden “Elon Mode” in FSD Beta Software
June 20, 2023 – Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta software version is still being refined and requires drivers to remain attentive to road conditions, ready to take control of the vehicle at any moment. To ensure safety, Tesla has mandated that owners using the FSD beta cannot keep their hands off the steering wheel for…
AI Coding Wars: Anthropic Faces Backlash Over Licensing Disputes as OpenAI Gains Developer Favor
April 27, 2025 – In the ongoing competition between Anthropic’s Claude Code and OpenAI’s Codex CLI—two AI-powered coding assistants designed to streamline development workflows—the latter has emerged as the preferred choice among developers, according to a TechCrunch report today. Industry observers attribute this shift largely to Anthropic’s handling of intellectual property controls and community engagement,…
Apple’s iPhone Faces Dip in User Stickiness in U.S. Market as Samsung Achieves Record-High 76% Brand Loyalty
May 22 2025 – According to a blog post released yesterday (May 21) by market research firm CIRP, Apple’s iPhone continues to lead the U.S. smartphone market in terms of brand loyalty, though its position has softened over the years. The data indicates that iPhone user loyalty, which stood at a towering 94% in 2021,…
NEC’s 40th Anniversary Notebook: A Collector’s Dream with A570M GPU
August 01, 2023 – Intel has quietly unveiled its latest mobile GPU, the Enigma A570M, which appears to be a high-power variant of the A550M. While the A550M discrete GPU had seen minimal adoption in products before, the A570M is now set to be the practical market version of its predecessor. As seen in the…
OpenAI Eyes $3B Deal for Windsurf, AI-Powered Programming Assistant
April 17, 2025 – According to recent reports from Bloomberg, OpenAI is currently engaged in discussions to acquire Windsurf, formerly known as Codeium, an AI-powered coding tool, for an estimated $3 billion. If finalized, this acquisition would represent OpenAI’s largest deal to date, positioning the company to strengthen its presence in the competitive AI-driven coding…