TSMC Customers Agree to Price Hike for Reliable Supply
July 08, 2024 – According to a report recently released by Macquarie Securities, most of TSMC’s customers have agreed to an increase in foundry prices in exchange for reliable supply, which is expected to drive TSMC’s gross profit margin to climb further. Analysts estimate that TSMC’s gross profit margin will rise to 55.1% in 2025…
Samsung Faces Chip Production Disruption as Over 6,500 Workers Strike for Higher Wages and Bonus Adjustments
July 08, 2024 – Over 6,500 workers at Samsung Electronics have walked off their jobs today, demanding higher wages and adjustments to the performance-based bonus system. The strike, led by the Korean labor union, is intended to convey these demands to Samsung management through a three-day protest. Negotiations between the two parties regarding salary and…
First Model Featuring Honda-Sony EV Chassis to Hit the Market in 2026
July 08, 2024 – Honda and Sony have announced their collaboration to share an electric vehicle (EV) chassis, marking a significant step in the automotive industry. The two companies plan to introduce this shared chassis system in their North American models starting from 2026. The chassis, often referred to as the backbone of a car,…
Gurman Reveals: Apple Watch Series 10 to Be Bigger, Slimmer, But New Health Features May Be Delayed
July 08, 2024 – Apple is gearing up for a significant revamp of its Apple Watch line this year, with reports indicating that the upcoming Apple Watch Series 10 will feature a larger screen, a slimmer design, and a more powerful processor. However, the tech giant has encountered some hurdles in introducing new health-related functionalities….
HMD Global Revives Nokia’s Colorful Polycarbonate Wired Headphones from the 2012 Era
July 08, 2024 – According to recent leaks from the source @HMDMeme, HMD Global is set to release a remake of the popular Nokia Lumia smartphone, dubbed the “Skyline.” This upcoming device is not only a nod to the past but also packs impressive modern specifications. The Skyline is rumored to be powered by the…
Huawei Dominates 5G Competitiveness for Six Years: Excels in All Five Key Areas
July 05, 2024 – For the sixth consecutive year, Huawei has been named the leader in the 2024 “5G RAN Competitiveness Evaluation Report” released by the globally renowned consulting firm, GlobalData. The report comprehensively evaluated RAN equipment providers across five key dimensions: AAU, RRU, millimeter wave, BBU, and energy efficiency, and Huawei emerged as the…
Nobel Laureate Foresees the Demise of Gas Stations by 2050, Ushering in the Era of Electric Vehicles
July 05, 2024 – Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry, Akira Yoshino, has recently stated that gas stations may cease to exist by 2050. Yoshino, who revolutionized the battery industry by developing the world’s first rechargeable lithium-ion battery prototype in 1983, envisions a future where fossil fuel-powered vehicles are phased out in favor of electric alternatives….
Google Takes on Apple with Its New SoC Tensor G5 Now in Tape-Out Phase
July 05, 2024 – In the competitive mobile phone market, where leading players boast their own SoC (System on a Chip) technology, it was only natural for tech giant Google to forge its own path in chip manufacturing. Starting with the Pixel 6 series, Google’s Pixel models have been equipped with the company’s customized Tensor…
NVIDIA’s Tailored H20 Chip for China Anticipated to Reach Nearly $900 Million in Annual Sales, Despite Performance Cut
July 05, 2024 – Despite a significant reduction in performance, NVIDIA’s specially supplied H20 chip for the Chinese market is estimated to generate sales exceeding $12 billion this year. According to predictions from the chip industry consulting company, SemiAnalysis, NVIDIA is expected to deliver over one million H20 chips in the current fiscal year, with…
BMW Chairman Criticizes EU Tariffs on Chinese Electric Cars as ‘Dead End’
July 05, 2024 – BMW Chairman and CEO Oliver Zipse has criticized the European Union’s decision to impose a temporary tariff of up to 37.6% on Chinese-made electric vehicles from July 5th. According to Zipse, this measure will not only fail to enhance the competitiveness of the European automotive industry but may actually harm the…