EU Mandates USB-C Ports and Detachable Cables for All Chargers in Three Years, “Universal Charger” Label to Follow
December 29, 2025 – According to a report from techAU today, the European Union is set to introduce new regulations starting December 2028, which is three years from now. These regulations will mandate that all external power adapters sold within the EU must feature USB-C ports. This requirement applies to a wide range of devices,…
Shawn Layden: Exclusive Games Remain Pivotal for Console Brand Value
December 29, 2025 – In a recent appearance on the “Pause for Thought” video podcast, former senior PlayStation executive Shawn Layden weighed in on the ongoing debate about game exclusivity in the age of widespread PC gaming, arguing that exclusive titles won’t vanish entirely despite the shifting landscape. Layden stated, “I don’t believe every game…
Akihabara Stores Impose Purchase Limits on High-VRAM GPUs Amid Memory Price Surge
December 29, 2025 – As the final weekend of 2025 approaches, stores in Tokyo’s Akihabara district are bustling with end-of-year promotions. However, the persistent supply crunch for memory and storage products continues to cast a shadow over the festive atmosphere. At Dospara’s Akihabara flagship store, the manager noted that while memory prices remain on an…
OpenAI in Urgent Recruitment: $555K + Equity for Head of Safety and Risk Prevention
December 29, 2025 – OpenAI is currently on the hunt for a new Head of Safety and Risk Prevention. This role is crucial as the company aims to anticipate potential harms and risks of misuse associated with its models, thereby shaping its overall safety strategy. The recruitment drive comes at a time when OpenAI is…
Tesla’s Robotaxi Engineer Recruitment in China Fuels Hopes for Autonomous Ride-Hailing Service Launch
December 29, 2025 – Tesla has sparked market speculation in China by posting a new job advertisement in Shanghai that is directly linked to its Robotaxi project, leading many to believe the company is gearing up to launch a dedicated autonomous ride-hailing service in the country. According to the job posting, Tesla China is currently…
Musk’s Bold Vision: AI & Robots to Eradicate Poverty and Hunger, Work Becomes Optional
December 27, 2025 – On December 25, Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, made a bold economic forecast on the X platform. He claimed that humanity is on the verge of entering the “post-scarcity” era, where poverty and hunger will completely vanish under a new economic model. The concept of “post-scarcity” refers to a hypothetical…
Ford CEO Farley: Aspiring for Full – Category Coverage, Yet Outmatched in Cost Control by Japanese and Korean Rivals
December 27, 2025 – Ford is quietly undergoing a profound strategic transformation, as reported by Carscoops today. In addition to making significant adjustments to its electrification plans, the automaker is also abandoning its long – held strategy of focusing on small, mass – market vehicles. Currently, Ford is shifting its focus to what it calls…
Japan’s PC Market Paralyzed: Major Brands Suspend Orders Amid Supply Woes
December 25, 2025 – Amid a confluence of supply constraints across the global storage sector and year-end logistical pressures, Japan’s PC manufacturing industry is facing significant delivery disruptions, forcing multiple companies to extend lead times or halt order intake entirely. Mouse Computer, a prominent Japanese PC assembler, announced on Tuesday it would suspend new orders…
LG Energy Solution Unloads U.S. Battery Factory Assets to Honda for $2.86 Billion
December 25, 2025 – According to Reuters, LG Energy Solution (LGES), a major South Korean battery manufacturer, announced today that it is selling a plant and related assets located in Ohio, the United States, to Honda Development and Manufacturing of America, a subsidiary of the Japanese automaker Honda. In a regulatory filing, LGES stated that…
Qualcomm CEO Amon: Major Smartphone Computing Architecture Shift Set for 2026 Reveal
December 23, 2025 – At the UBS 2025 Global Technology and AI Conference held earlier this month, Cristiano Amon, the CEO of Qualcomm, made a bold prediction that a significant transformation in smartphone computing architecture is on the horizon. Amon revealed that Qualcomm has been pouring resources into the research and development of this new…