BYD Clarifies: No Official Word on Raising Annual Sales Target to 4 Million
September 11, 2024 – According to a report released by Morgan Stanley’s automotive industry analysts, including Tim Hsiao, on September 9th, it was noted that BYD’s management had announced an increase in their annual sales target to 4 million vehicles, an upward adjustment of approximately 400,000 units compared to their previous sales guidance. In response…
Dell to Slash Jobs Again in 2024 to Boost Profit Margins
September 11, 2024 – Dell has announced plans to continue its cost-cutting measures by implementing further layoffs this year. The company stated that due to external hiring practices, job reorganizations, and other constraints, it expects a “continued reduction in headcount” for the fiscal year ending in February 2025. Dell revealed that it is aggressively expanding…
TSMC Achieves Milestone: Successful 4nm Trial Production at US Factory
September 10, 2024 – In a significant milestone for its US operations, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has announced the successful trial production of its first batch of N4 4nm process wafers at its inaugural factory in Arizona. The test results have revealed a remarkably low defect rate, which is comparable to the yield rates…
Volkswagen CEO Addresses Declining Sales and Layoffs: ‘Smaller Pie, More Guests at the Table’
September 10, 2024 – This Sunday, the CEO of Volkswagen, Oliver Blume, defended the company’s plan for large-scale layoffs in the face of the current economic situation. Blume stated unequivocally that the prevailing economic conditions are “so severe” that the old ways of doing business can no longer be replicated. He explained, “Car sales in…
Oracle and AWS Announce Partnership to Launch Innovative Database Cloud Service
September 10, 2024 – Oracle and Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced a strategic partnership on September 9th, unveiling their collaborative effort to launch Oracle Database@AWS, a new cloud service offering. This innovative product enables customers to access Oracle Exadata database services and Oracle’s Autonomous Database, which can automatically perform certain routine management tasks, on dedicated…
EU Court Rules Against Apple, Orders 13 Billion Euro Tax Payment to Ireland
September 10, 2024 – The European Union’s highest court has recently ruled against Apple in a tax dispute case involving 13 billion euros, brought by the Irish government. In response to the verdict, Apple expressed disappointment, stating that EU regulators are attempting to retroactively change the rules. This dispute originated in August 2016, when the…
BYD Raises Annual Car Sales Target to 4 Million, Analysts Report
September 10, 2024 – According to a report by Bloomberg, Morgan Stanley’s automotive industry analysts, including Tim Hsiao, stated in a report on September 9 that BYD’s management has announced an increase in its annual sales target to 4 million vehicles. The report mentioned that BYD’s previous sales target was approximately 3.6 million vehicles. The…
YouTubers Shatter Expectations with 2-Meter Tall Functional iPhone 15 Pro Max Replica
September 09, 2024 – Matthew Perkins and Arun Maini, creators of the YouTube channels DIY Perks and MrWhoseTheBoss, have achieved a remarkable feat by constructing a colossal, fully functional iPhone 15 Pro Max, which has been recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records. This enormous device stands at an impressive 6.74 feet (approximately 2.05…
Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro to Retain $999 Starting Price, Highlighting AI and A18 Chip
September 09, 2024 – According to a recent post by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, he anticipates that the iPhone 16 Pro will maintain its starting price of $999. Gurman states that all iPhone 16 models are expected to feature a haptic camera button tomorrow. The thinner bezels on the Pro series will be noticeable, as…
Tesla’s Wireless Charging Vision Comes to Light with Four Newly Revealed Patents
September 09, 2024 – The United States Patent and Trademark Office has recently revealed four patents held by Tesla, which are related to wireless charging technology for vehicles. These patents suggest that Tesla cars may soon be capable of wireless charging, utilizing methods such as magnetic resonance. Historically, Tesla had shown little interest in incorporating…