Northvolt, Founded by Ex-Tesla Exec, Loses €2 Billion BMW Battery Deal Over Delivery Issues
June 22, 2024 – According to a report from Reuters, Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt, founded by a former Tesla executive, has failed to fulfill a long-term supply agreement, leading BMW to recently cancel a battery contract signed with Northvolt in 2020 worth over 2 billion euros. Last year, Northvolt announced a significant breakthrough in energy…
Thai Electric Car Market Faces Challenges: Manufacturers Mull Over Dropping Government Subsidies
December 8, 2024 – According to a report in the Bangkok Post today, the Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT) has revealed that due to the continued downturn in the automotive industry, many electric vehicle manufacturers are considering withdrawing from the government’s electric vehicle incentive program and adjusting their production plans accordingly. Companies participating in…
OpenAI Whistleblower’s Death Ruled a Suicide by Authorities
February 17, 2025 – The death of former OpenAI employee, Suchir Balaji, whose lifeless body was discovered in his San Francisco apartment, has been ruled a suicide by the San Francisco coroner’s office this Friday. This conclusion contradicts the initial suspicions of Balaji’s family. Balaji had gained media attention in October 2024, when he accused…
Netflix to expand crackdown on password sharing in Q1 2023
Netflix has announced plans to expand its efforts to curb account sharing by introducing paid account sharing in the first quarter of 2023. According to the company, widespread account sharing has weakened its ability to invest in and improve the service. In a statement, Netflix said, “Widespread account sharing (exceeding 100 million households) has weakened…
Advancing Towards Full Autonomy: Tesla’s Final Puzzle Piece Revealed
August 03, 2023 – The visionary entrepreneur, Elon Musk, took to the “X” platform yesterday to make an exciting announcement about Tesla’s latest developments in the field of autonomous driving. Musk revealed that Tesla is currently working on the final piece of the puzzle in their Full Self-Driving (FSD) AI technology, which aims to achieve…
Google Chrome Leads Alliance of Five Browsers Against Microsoft Edge
November 28, 2024 – A new alliance formed by five major browsers—Chrome, Opera, Vivaldi, Waterfox, and Wavebox—has emerged to challenge Microsoft’s Edge browser, as reported by tech news outlet GHacks yesterday (November 27th). Dubbed the Browser Choice Alliance, this collective has penned a letter to the European Commission, urging the classification of Microsoft Edge as…
Samsung Faces First Worker Strike, But TrendForce Sees No Impact on Memory Chip Output
June 03, 2024 – Samsung Electronics is currently embroiled in a negotiation stalemate with the National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU), representing over 28,000 workers, who have scheduled a one-day strike for June 7th. While this may seem minor compared to strikes that last weeks or months at other companies, the impact on chip production could…
New Leaks about Sony A7cII and A7cR Cameras: Singular Slot, 2.36M Dot EVF
**August 16, 2023 – A Glimpse into Sony’s Upcoming Cameras and Lens: Unveiling A7cII, A7cR, and 16-35mm GM II** As the sun rises over the bustling cityscape of New York on this August morning, photography enthusiasts and technology aficionados alike are eagerly awaiting an imminent spectacle from Sony. Scheduled for August 29th, the anticipated press…
AI-Powered Health Revolution: How Apple’s iPhone 15 Redefines Wellness Tracking
July 14, 2023 – In a recent memo, renowned analyst Dan Ives of Wedbush Securities, a prominent investment bank in the United States, shared his insights on Apple’s highly anticipated iPhone 15 series. According to Ives, the upcoming iPhone 15 lineup is poised to bring groundbreaking improvements, enticing approximately 250 million iOS users who haven’t…
Google Chromebook: Shipment Target Stays Steady at 19.5 Million Units This Year
January 21, 2026 – According to Taiwanese media outlet DigiTimes, citing sources from the supply chain, Google has set its Chromebook shipment target for this year at 19.5 million units, maintaining the same level as last year’s total sales. The education sector is expected to remain the primary driver of Chromebook shipments, having accounted for…