Google Announces US$400 Million Humboldt Project: Laying a New Undersea Cable from Australia to Chile
January 16, 2024 – Google has recently announced its ambitious Humboldt project, a US$400 million (approximately 2.872 billion Chinese yuan) initiative to lay a new undersea cable across the Pacific Ocean, establishing an internet route spanning from Australia to Chile. The tech giant is leading this endeavor in collaboration with the Chilean Infrastructure Fund Desarrollo…
LG Electronics to Unveil XR Devices Next Year, CEO Confirms
January 16, 2024 – LG Electronics CEO Cho Joo-wan has recently confirmed to The Guru, a South Korean technology media outlet, that the company is planning to unveil XR devices as early as next year. However, due to the lack of distinction between singular and plural forms of the word “device” in Korean, it remains…
Apple to Split App Store for EU Compliance, Enabling Sideloading Amid Digital Markets Act Enforcement
January 16, 2024 – In a recent development, Apple is reportedly planning to bifurcate its App Store in the coming weeks, segregating the European Union from the rest of the world to enable sideloading. This move, according to Mark Gurman’s latest report, is in compliance with the imminent enforcement of the Digital Markets Act (DMA)…
Apple Claims Top Spot in Q4 2023 Smartphone Shipments, Outpacing Samsung and Others
January 16, 2024 – According to recent data released by the International Data Corporation (IDC), the global smartphone shipments for the fourth quarter of 2023 have been officially announced. The report reveals that Apple shipped 80.5 million units in Q4 2023, securing a market share of 24.7% and claiming the top spot in the industry….
HMD Global Moves Away from Nokia: Preparing for Own-Brand Transformation in 2024
January 15, 2024 – Once known as the manufacturer of Nokia phones, HMD Global is now gearing up for its “own-brand transformation plan” announced last year. The company is gradually moving away from the Nokia brand and is not expected to launch any more Nokia-branded smartphones this year. According to previous reports, HMD Global has…
LG Electronics Establishes First EV Charging Station Factory in the US, Eyes North American Expansion
January 15, 2024 – LG Electronics, a global electronics giant, announced its foray into the North American market with the opening of its first electric vehicle (EV) charging station factory in the United States last Friday. The new facility, located in Fort Worth, Texas, spans across 100,000 square feet (approximately 9290 square meters) and boasts…
Apple Vision Pro Mixed Reality Headset Set for February Launch: Pre-Orders Begin January 19
January 15, 2024 – Apple has made a significant announcement regarding its mixed reality headset, Vision Pro, which is set to hit all US Apple Stores and the official Apple website on February 2. Pre-orders for this innovative device will commence on Friday, January 19. As the excitement builds, more detailed information about Vision Pro…
Microsoft Bids Farewell to the Fifth-Generation Surface Pro, Ending Official Support
January 15, 2024 – Marking the end of an era, Microsoft has officially terminated support for the fifth-generation Surface Pro, also known as Surface Pro Model 1807 or simply Surface Pro “5.” As of January 15, 2024, this device has reached the end of its lifecycle, signifying that it will no longer receive any driver…
Apple Quietly Updates Vision Pro Promo, Omitting ‘Sky Replacement’ Feature
January 15, 2024 – In a recent development, Apple, which unveiled its mixed reality headset Vision Pro during the 2023 WWDC conference with a promotional video running 9 minutes and 22 seconds, has quietly made some adjustments. Keen-eyed observers have noticed that the video has been subtly updated, with its duration now trimmed to 9…
USPTO Update Reveals Apple’s New Controller Patent: A Fusion of Apple Pencil Design and Advanced Functionality
January 12, 2024 – In a recent update from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Apple has been granted a design patent for a unique controller resembling the form of an Apple Pencil. This innovative device is designed to work seamlessly with a range of Apple products, including head-mounted displays, Macs, iPhones, iPads,…