Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Chip Now Fully Produced by TSMC as Samsung Faces Competition
October 22, 2024 – According to a blog post published today by technology media outlet SamMobile, Qualcomm has confirmed that its Snapdragon 8 Ultimate Edition chip is entirely manufactured by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). This revelation marks a significant challenge for Samsung in the flagship mobile chip manufacturing race. Previous rumors suggested that Qualcomm…
Tesla Gears Up for FSD Launch in Japan and Thailand Markets
August 20, 2025 – Tesla is stepping up its global expansion of Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology, with notable progress in both Japan and Thailand. According to a report by Nihon Keizai Shimbun today, Tesla initiated FSD testing on Japanese roads this summer, with safety drivers present in the vehicles. Tesla Japan clarified that the current…
“HomeOS” Trademark Exposure Suggests Apple’s Smart Home Central System is on the Horizon
June 6, 2025 – A recent post by tech media outlet MacRumors has stirred up discussions regarding Apple’s potential move in the smart home arena. The report suggests that Apple might have filed trademark applications for “homeOS” in various parts of the world through a shell company named Home Operations Suite LLC. This shell company,…
Apple Joins Forces with Google, Aiming to Justify $1 Billion Search Payment
December 25, 2024 – According to a report by Reuters, Apple has requested to participate in Google’s antitrust trial regarding the U.S. online search case, aiming to defend the billion-dollar payment made by Google in this search case. In court documents submitted by Apple’s lawyers in Washington on Monday, they stated that Apple has no…
Breaking Records: PlayStation VR2 Surpasses Sales Expectations
May 24, 2023 – In a highly anticipated announcement, Sony unveiled the next generation of virtual reality gaming with the release of PlayStation VR2. Priced at $559 and set to hit stores worldwide on February 22, 2023, this advanced VR system promises to redefine the gaming experience. Building upon the success of its predecessor, the…
BMW Exec Confirms: Fuel-Powered M3 to Coexist with Electric Version, If Regulations Allow
February 10, 2025 – Rumors have been circulating that BMW plans to introduce its first electric M3 model in 2027. However, in a recent interview with CarExpert, Sylvia Neubauer, Vice President of Customer, Brand, and Sales at BMW M Division, confirmed that the next generation M3 will continue to be powered by a straight-six engine,…
The Language Inequality of AI: English Users Enjoy Lower Costs
**July 31, 2023 – Bridging the Language Gap in AI: Equal Opportunities for Users Worldwide** In the realm of artificial intelligence, the language used by users has a significant impact on the cost of utilizing large language models (LLMs), potentially leading to an AI divide between English speakers and speakers of other languages. Recent research…
Figure’s Valuation Hits $39.5 Billion in New Funding Round After Parting Ways with OpenAI
February 15, 2025 – According to informed sources quoted by Reuters on the 14th local time, Figure AI, a robotics startup, is in talks with investors to raise 1.5billioninfunding,whichwouldbringthecompany′svaluationto39.5 billion after the financing round. With the rapid development of AI technology, technology giants such as NVIDIA, Meta, and Tesla, along with several startups, are intensifying…
Non-Storage Semiconductor Market: South Korea Claims Mere 3.3% Share
September 3, 2023 – Amidst the dynamic landscape of global non-memory semiconductor markets, a recent report from the Korea Institute for Industrial Economics & Trade reveals a contrasting picture of market shares. Last year, South Korea held a modest 3.3% market share in the non-memory semiconductor domain, marking a fraction of both Japan’s market presence…
Apple Offers Refurbished 2023 Mac Pro with M2 Ultra Chip at 16% Off
September 20, 2023 -In a surprising turn of events, Apple has just listed the M2 Ultra-powered Mac Pro in their refurbished store in the United States, marking the first time this model has been offered at a discounted price since its initial release. The base model of the Mac Pro, featuring the “M2 Ultra” chip,…