Brian Niccol: Starbucks to Keep Major Equity in China, Eyes Sustained Market Expansion
October 31, 2025 – During yesterday’s earnings call, Brian Niccol, Chairman and CEO of Starbucks, addressed the progress regarding the potential sale of equity in its Chinese business, a topic that has drawn significant market attention. Niccol stated, “We’ve received strong interest from multiple high-quality partners who recognize the immense value of the Starbucks brand…
Amazon’s Massive Layoffs Hit “The Lord of the Rings” MMORPG: Project Reportedly Halted
October 31, 2025 – Amazon has initiated a massive round of layoffs this week, affecting 14,000 employees. Amid this significant workforce reduction, a high-ranking executive revealed that the company is putting a “significant number” of MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game) development projects on hold. According to a report by The Verge today, this strategic…
Musk’s Bold Vision: Tesla Cars Could Join “Supercomputing” Fleet When “Bored”, Total Power May Hit 100 GW
October 31, 2025 – During Tesla’s third – quarter 2025 earnings call as reported by Tom’s Hardware yesterday, CEO Elon Musk unveiled an innovative concept. He proposed that when Tesla vehicles are idle, they could form a massive distributed inference fleet to make full use of their powerful computing capabilities. Musk projected that in the…
Meta’s Silence on Metaverse: A Strategic Shift or Temporary Pivot?
October 31, 2025 – In a stark contrast to three years ago, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg made zero mentions of the “metaverse” during the company’s third-quarter earnings call on Wednesday, a significant shift from 2022 when he referenced the term eight times in a single session. According to Business Insider, the hour-long discussion with analysts—also…
Tariff Tsunami: Apple’s Cumulative Costs Surge Past $3.3 Billion, Pressuring Profit Margins
October 31, 2025 – During Apple’s fiscal Q4 2025 earnings call (ending September 27), CEO Tim Cook revealed that tariff-related costs had reached approximately $1.1 billion for the quarter spanning July to September. This figure aligned closely with the company’s prior projections, marking a significant drag on profitability amid ongoing global trade tensions. The financial…
Mazda Bids Farewell to “Oil-to-Electric” Conversions, Unveils First Proprietary EV Platform for 2027 Launch
October 31, 2025 – Mazda, one of the world’s leading independent automakers, has officially commenced testing of its inaugural prototype vehicle built on a dedicated electric vehicle (EV) platform. The company aims to bring this groundbreaking model to market by 2027, marking a significant leap in its electric mobility ambitions. Unlike its previous EV efforts,…
Apple Anticipates Year-on-Year Decline in Mac Business for Q4 Amid Lack of New Launches
October 31, 2025 – In its financial outlook for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 (which corresponds to the fourth quarter of this year), Apple has indicated that its Mac business will encounter challenges in achieving year-on-year growth. The primary reason is that almost all consumer and professional Mac models underwent a comprehensive upgrade during…
Google’s Generous Gift: 18-Month Free AI Pro Subscription for Jio Users
October 31, 2025 – In a strategic move to bolster its AI presence in emerging markets, Google has forged a partnership with Reliance Industries, led by India’s richest man Mukesh Ambani, to bundle its AI Pro subscription service at no extra cost with Jio’s 5G plans. Reliance stands as India’s most valuable enterprise, and Jio…
Cook Confirms: Apple’s AI to Integrate More Third – Party Suppliers
October 31, 2025 – During today’s fourth – quarter earnings call, Apple CEO Tim Cook sat down for an interview with CNBC and shared his insights on the company’s current status in the AI arena. Cook revealed that Apple has plans to incorporate an increasing number of third – party AI tools into its operating…
Toyota Stands Firm on “Multi – Energy” Strategy: New Corolla to Embrace Hydrogen Power
October 31, 2025 – According to a report by Autocar on October 30 local time, Toyota is set to introduce a hydrogen fuel cell power system in its next – generation Corolla. Alongside hybrid, gasoline, and pure electric options, hydrogen power will become a crucial part of Toyota’s future energy strategy. In a landscape where…