Samsung Taps High School Talent to Bolster R&D Amid Skills Gap
September 30, 2024 – According to a report by Nikkei Asia, Samsung Group is intensifying its recruitment efforts among high school graduates as the labor market for highly skilled talent in South Korea tightens. The company is assigning these graduates not only to production lines but also to research and development departments, aiming to elevate…
India Launches Investigation into Fire at Tata’s iPhone Parts Factory
September 30, 2024 – A devastating fire broke out at the Tata Electronics iPhone component factory in southern India on September 28th, resulting in a complete halt of production. Authorities in Tamil Nadu have initiated an investigation into the incident. According to reports, the blaze originated in a section of the plant designated for storing…
Apple’s New ‘iPad-Style’ Smart Home Device to Arrive Next Year with homeOS
September 30, 2024 – According to a recent prediction by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple’s next operating system could be homeOS, designed to run on two brand-new smart devices. Gurman revealed that one of the “most important products” in development is a desktop device codenamed J595. This innovative gadget combines mechanical limbs with a large iPad-like…
Coherent Sells Wafer Fab for £20 Million After Being Cut Off by Apple
September 30, 2024 – Semiconductor giant Coherent Corporation announced on September 27th the sale of its wafer fabrication plant located in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, UK. The divestment is part of the company’s continuous efforts to optimize its operations and streamline its global business footprint. “The divestiture of the Newton Aycliffe facility aligns with our…
Tesla’s NACS Wins First Support in Japan, Sony Honda Mobility to Adopt
September 29, 2024 – The North American Charging Standard (NACS) of Tesla has been expanding its influence not only in the US market but also gaining support in Japan. On September 27th, Sony Honda Mobility announced that its upcoming electric vehicle, “AFEELA,” will support the NACS charging standard. With this announcement, Sony Honda Mobility becomes…
Ford CEO Jim Farley Plans to Ditch ‘Boring’ Cars for ‘Iconic’ Models
September 29, 2024 – According to a report by automotive media outlet Motor1, Ford CEO Jim Farley stated in an interview that the company intends to phase out “boring” models and shift its focus towards a series of “iconic” vehicles. Ford has made the decision to discontinue several models, including the Fiesta, Focus, Fusion, and…
Tesla Faces High Sick Leave Rates in Germany, Prompting Musk’s Personal Investigation
September 29, 2024 – Tesla’s sole European car manufacturing plant in Grünheide, Brandenburg, has caught the attention of CEO Elon Musk due to its high absentee rate. According to a report by Handelsblatt, the sick leave rate among employees at the Tesla factory climbed to 17% in August, which is more than three times the…
Sony Faces Legal Challenge in UK Over Allegedly Excessive Game Pricing
September 29, 2024 – A collective lawsuit targeting Sony, scheduled to commence trial on March 2, 2026, with an estimated duration of eight weeks, has been finalized in the UK. The lawsuit alleges that Sony engaged in unlawful pricing practices for digital content, including add-ons, resulting in excessively high costs. The case was initiated by…
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Debunks Rumors of Acquiring 7% Stake: ‘Not True At All’
September 29, 2024 – Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, firmly rejected rumors during a company-wide meeting on Thursday that he would acquire a significant equity stake in the company, stating that such reports are “simply not true.” Addressing the speculations about his potential ownership of OpenAI shares, Altman clarified, “There are no such plans…
Apple’s New Smart Home Device: Square Screen, A18 Chip, and AI Capabilities Revealed
September 27, 2024 – According to a report published by tech media outlet 9to5Mac on September 26th, Apple is currently developing a smart home product dubbed “HomeAccessory” with an internal codename of “J490.” The device is rumored to be powered by an A18 chip, potentially to support Apple Intelligence. The report, citing reliable sources, reveals…