Counterpoint Reveals: Apple’s AI Not Enough to Trigger iPhone 16 ‘Super Cycle’
September 20, 2024 – According to a blog post released today by market research firm Counterpoint Research, Apple Intelligence is unlikely to significantly boost sales of the iPhone 16 series, predicting that the industry will not enter into a “super cycle” this year. The term “super cycle” refers to periods of exceptional growth in iPhone…
Major Acquisition: Luxshare Precision Pays 4.1 Billion Yuan for Leoni Group, a Top Player in Automotive Wiring Harnesses
September 20, 2024 – On September 17th, Leoni AG, a renowned manufacturer of automotive wire harnesses, signed a share purchase agreement with Chinese company Luxshare Precision. Under the terms of the agreement, Luxshare Precision will acquire 50.1% of Leoni Group’s shares and 100% of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Leoni Kabel (hereinafter referred to as “Leoni K”),…
Apple’s Initial 5G Chip Faces Limitation: No Millimeter Wave Support
September 20, 2024 – According to a report by DigiTimes, Apple’s first version of its self-developed 5G modem, also known as a baseband, does not support millimeter wave technology. This revelation suggests that Apple may continue to rely on its current 5G chip supplier, Qualcomm, to furnish 5G chips for iPhone models that require millimeter…
Norway Leads the Way: Electric Car Ownership Tops Gasoline Vehicles
September 20, 2024 – Despite being rich in oil resources, Norway has now emerged as a global leader in vehicle electrification. According to the latest vehicle registration data released by the Norwegian Road Federation (OFV), the country has surpassed a significant milestone with the number of electric cars exceeding that of gasoline-powered vehicles, making it…
5 Key Motivations for Distributed Database Adoption in the Telecom Industry
The communications industry is on a continuous upward trajectory, which has resulted in a massive surge in data consumption, the proliferation of connected devices, and the increasing demand for high-speed networks. With this rapid expansion comes unprecedented challenges in managing, storing, and processing vast amounts of data. However, legacy enterprise database systems are challenging to…
Apple Expands iPhone 16 Production to Brazil, Joining China and India
September 19, 2024 – According to a report by tech media MacMagazine, Apple has expanded its iPhone 16 assembly operations to include Brazil, in addition to China and India. The report cites Brazilian regulatory documents revealing that the assembly of these devices is being carried out at a Foxconn factory located in the city of…
Faraday Future Welcomes Koti Meka as New Chief Financial Officer, Succeeding Jonathan Maroko
September 19, 2024 – Faraday Future has announced today that Jonathan Maroko has notified the company of his decision to resign from his position as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective from September 20, 2024. According to the announcement, on September 17, 2024, the company’s board of directors appointed Koti Meka as the new Chief Financial…
Zuckerberg Highlights Meta’s Contrast with Apple: Prioritizing Feedback Over Acclaim
September 19, 2024 – In a recent podcast appearance on Acquired this week, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg made some noteworthy comments about his company’s approach, contrasting it with that of Apple. The tech mogul emphasized that Meta’s strategy stands in stark contrast to Apple’s in many respects. According to Zuckerberg, there’s no question of right…
Samsung to Restructure Foundry Business: Aiming to Boost Cross-Departmental Collaboration
September 19, 2024 – According to a report by ChosunBiz on September 18th, Samsung is gearing up to initiate a reorganization plan for its DS (semiconductor foundry) division before the end of the year. The primary objective of this reorganization is to dismantle departmental silos and address issues such as poor communication and team egoism,…
OpenAI Introduces Auto Mode: ChatGPT Selects AI Model Based on Prompt Complexity
September 19, 2024 – According to a report by testingcatalog on September 18th, OpenAI has introduced an “Auto” mode for ChatGPT, which is now available to all users on multiple devices. This new feature automatically selects the most suitable AI model based on the complexity of the user’s input prompt. For complex prompts, the system…