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EV Guru Andy Palmer Cautions Against Hybrid Detour, Urges Auto Industry to Embrace Pure Electric to Stay Ahead of China

December 26, 2024 – Andy Palmer, known as the “godfather of electric vehicles,” has issued a stark warning to automobile manufacturers considering abandoning electric vehicles in favor of hybrid cars. Palmer, who previously served as CEO of Aston Martin and held senior positions at Nissan, sat down for an interview with Business Insider where he…

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Apple’s Bezel-less Dream: Samsung and LG Leading the Charge in OLED Panel Development

December 26, 2024 – Reports have emerged today confirming that Samsung Display and LG Display are currently developing bezel-less OLED panels that meet Apple’s stringent requirements, with an expected completion date of late 2025. Apple had originally planned to introduce bezel-less OLED iPhones in 2025 and 2026, but there have been whispers that this ambitious…

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Honda and Nissan to Finalize Merger Framework by January 2025

December 25, 2024 – Honda and Nissan Motor Company are planning to finalize the framework for a business merger by the end of January 2025, according to a report by Kyodo News Agency. The two automakers will focus their discussions on a soon-to-be-established merger preparation committee. Given that Honda’s market capitalization (7.56 trillion yen) significantly…

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Samsung Responds to Foldable Market Slowdown with 40% Shipment Reduction Plan

December 25, 2024 – Samsung Electronics is reportedly planning to reduce the shipment volume of its foldable smartphones next year, indicating a cooling market for such devices, according to AndroidAuthority. The Mobile Experience (MX) division of Samsung Electronics has established shipment targets for its high average selling price (ASP) flagship models in the coming year….

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Apple Exec Reveals Reasons Behind Not Developing a Search Engine: High Costs, Enormous Risks, and Commitment to Privacy

December 25, 2024 – In a statement submitted to the Federal Court in Washington D.C., Eddy Cue, Apple’s Senior Vice President, elaborated on the reasons why Apple has no intention to develop a search engine similar to Google’s. Cue highlighted that developing a search engine would involve significant costs, pose immense risks, and contradict Apple’s…

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Microsoft Reportedly Seeking to Diversify AI Models for 365 Copilot, Lowering Costs and Dependence on OpenAI

December 24, 2024 – According to sources familiar with the matter, Microsoft is working to introduce internal and third-party artificial intelligence models into its flagship AI product, Microsoft 365 Copilot. This move is aimed at reducing the company’s current reliance on OpenAI technology and lowering operational costs. The initiative marks the latest step by Microsoft…

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