Qualcomm Seals the Deal: Autotalks Acquisition Finalized After Two-Year Hitch
June 7, 2025 – Over two years after Qualcomm initially announced its intention to acquire V2X vehicle-to-everything communication chip firm Autotalks through its subsidiary Qualcomm Technologies on May 8, 2023, the deal has finally been finalized. Back in March 2024, Reuters reported that Qualcomm had abandoned the acquisition of Autotalks due to delays in obtaining…
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…
Tesla’s Founders’ Edition Cybertruck Sells for Sky-High Price at Auction
April 08, 2024 – Today, news broke that a Tesla founder’s edition of the Cybertruck, nicknamed the “Beast,” was auctioned off overseas. The current bid for this unique vehicle has reached 242,000,equivalenttoapproximatelyRMB1,553,700.Remarkably,theofficiallistpricefortheCybertruckisonly100,000, meaning the current bidding price has surpassed the official price by $140,000, or approximately RMB 896,000. In the past, the founder’s edition of…
Microsoft Bids Farewell to Mobile Ambitions as Its Mobile Communication Company Gets Cancelled
March 08, 2024 – Recent reports from Tianyancha, a Chinese corporate information platform, reveal that Microsoft Mobile Communication Co., Ltd. has undergone a significant change in its business status, shifting from “active” to “cancelled.” Established in March 1995, the company boasted a rich history spanning 29 years and was led by Benjamin O. Orndorff as…
Elon Musk’s xAI Unveils Plans for Groundbreaking AI Models: Grok-2 and Grok-3
July 02, 2024 – Elon Musk, the renowned tech entrepreneur, has recently announced that his artificial intelligence startup, xAI, is set to unveil its large language model, Grok-2, in August. This new model promises to usher in more advanced AI capabilities, marking a significant milestone in the field of artificial intelligence. While the highly anticipated…
BMW’s New Factory Workers Roll on Wheels and Can Pull 8-Hour Shifts Without a Break
May 30, 2026 – BMW Group is set to deploy humanoid robots at its Leipzig plant in eastern Germany this summer, marking a major step toward integrating advanced robotics into automotive manufacturing. The move, part of a broader strategy to redefine production processes, will see the machines take on tasks like high-voltage battery assembly and…
Apple Unveils iOS 17.3 with Enhanced Security and Collaborative Music Features for iPhone XS and Newer
January 23, 2024 – In the early hours of today, Apple rolled out the official iOS 17.3 update exclusively for iPhone XS and newer models, introducing a slew of noteworthy features. Among the standouts is the Enhanced Stolen Device Protection, which elevates the security of iPhones and Apple IDs by mandating the use of Face…
OpenAI in Urgent Recruitment: $555K + Equity for Head of Safety and Risk Prevention
December 29, 2025 – OpenAI is currently on the hunt for a new Head of Safety and Risk Prevention. This role is crucial as the company aims to anticipate potential harms and risks of misuse associated with its models, thereby shaping its overall safety strategy. The recruitment drive comes at a time when OpenAI is…
OpenAI’s Next Move: Exploring the Development of Humanoid Robots
December 25, 2024 – According to a report by The Information today, insiders from OpenAI have recently revealed that the company is exploring the possibility of developing humanoid robots. This news was learned from two “directly informed sources” by the media. However, details about this potential project remain scarce, and it is currently unclear when…
Beyond Cost Cuts: Ming-Chi Kuo Reveals Apple’s High-Stakes Play for Chinese DRAM Sourcing
June 30, 2026 – Top Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has laid out the core logic behind Apple’s aggressive lobbying of the U.S. government to remove Chinese memory maker CXMT from the Entity List, pointing out that the global DRAM supply-demand imbalance will stretch well into 2027 as the fundamental driving force behind the…