Samsung Electronics Delays Production Start at Texas Semiconductor Plant to 2025
December 26, 2023 – Samsung Electronics Delays Start of Production at Texas Semiconductor Plant According to a report from Businesskorea, Samsung Electronics has postponed the start of production at its new semiconductor factory in Taylor, Texas, USA, to 2025, delaying the original target of commencing production next year. The delay is speculated to be related…
German Antitrust Authority Gives Green Light to Volkswagen-Rivian Joint Venture
July 30, 2024 – The German antitrust regulatory authority, the Bundeskartellamt, announced on July 29 local time that it has approved the establishment of a 50%-50% joint venture between Volkswagen and the American automotive startup Rivian. The regulator also gave the nod for Volkswagen to acquire a minority stake in Rivian. Volkswagen had previously declared…
Facing Sony CIS Capacity Constraints, Apple Tests Samsung CMOS as Secondary Supplier for iPhone 16 Series
July 03, 2024 – In a significant shift from its traditional reliance on Sony for CMOS Image Sensors (CIS), Apple is reportedly advancing plans to diversify its supply chain by incorporating Samsung Electronics as a secondary supplier. According to sources cited by TheElec, Samsung’s System LSI division is currently undergoing final quality assessments for its…
Apple Unveils iPad Pro with Double-Stacked OLED but No Always-On Display
May 08, 2024 – Apple unveiled its latest iPad Pro at a product launch event, featuring a new double-stacked OLED technology that allows the screen’s refresh rate to drop as low as 10 Hz. However, despite this innovation, the new iPad Pro still lacks support for the always-on display feature. Since 2017, the iPad Pro…
USB-C Takes Over Europe: Apple Joins the Standard, Simplifying Charging
December 31, 2024 – The European Commission has announced a new regulation effective immediately, mandating that all new mobile devices sold within the European Union must be equipped with a USB-C charging port. This measure aims to standardize charging methods, reduce electronic waste, and enhance consumer convenience. The new rule encompasses a wide range of…
Apple’s Latest Design Patents Unveil Vision Pro Headset Accessories
January 03, 2024 – In recent developments, Apple Inc. has once again secured several design patents for accessories related to the Vision Pro headset, showcasing details such as the “Cushion for Light Seal” pad, power cord, and headband. These design patents differ from technical patents, as they do not include any technical specifications or related…
ChatGPT’s Staggering Energy Consumption: 17,000 Times More Than an Average US Household
March 11, 2024 – A recent report has revealed that OpenAI’s popular chatbot, ChatGPT, may be consuming a staggering amount of electricity, potentially exceeding 500,000 kilowatt-hours per day. This colossal energy usage is nearly 17,000 times the average daily electricity consumption of a typical American household, which stands at just 29 kilowatt-hours. As generative AI…
Apple Seeks Vision Pro User Feedback in Comprehensive Survey
October 12, 2024 – Apple has recently initiated a survey campaign targeted at early adopters of its Vision Pro headset, aiming to delve into users’ satisfaction levels, frequency of use, and other pertinent information. This comprehensive inquiry serves as a pivotal tool for Apple to gather invaluable user feedback and steer future product enhancements. The…
Solving Tesla’s Steering Wheel Challenge: Norwegian Academy’s Wireless Turn Signal Upgrade
August 29, 2024 – Despite Tesla’s electric vehicles garnering widespread acclaim, certain aspects of their cutting-edge design have drawn criticism, notably the integration of turn signal controls within the steering wheel. However, a recent innovation by a Norwegian driving school has elegantly addressed this issue, yielding remarkable results. Elite Trafikkskole AS, a prestigious driving academy…
Lamborghini CTO: Timing Not Ripe for Fully Electric Supercar, Focus Remains on Hybrids
October 9, 2024 – At the recent Urus SE unveiling, Lamborghini Chief Technical Officer Rouven Mohr expressed skepticism about the current market readiness for a fully electric supercar. “The timing isn’t ripe yet for introducing an electric supercar,” Mohr stated. “There are already numerous electric models on the market, but they haven’t achieved true success.”…