Apple’s Bezel-less Dream: Samsung and LG Leading the Charge in OLED Panel Development
December 26, 2024 – Reports have emerged today confirming that Samsung Display and LG Display are currently developing bezel-less OLED panels that meet Apple’s stringent requirements, with an expected completion date of late 2025. Apple had originally planned to introduce bezel-less OLED iPhones in 2025 and 2026, but there have been whispers that this ambitious…
Toyota Faces 10th Consecutive Month of Production Drop, But Sales Are on the Upswing
December 26, 2024 – Despite achieving global sales growth for the second consecutive month driven by strong demand in the United States and China, Toyota Motor Corporation reported a decline in its global production for the tenth straight month in November. The world’s largest automaker produced a total of 869,230 vehicles globally in November, representing…
Honda and Nissan to Finalize Merger Framework by January 2025
December 25, 2024 – Honda and Nissan Motor Company are planning to finalize the framework for a business merger by the end of January 2025, according to a report by Kyodo News Agency. The two automakers will focus their discussions on a soon-to-be-established merger preparation committee. Given that Honda’s market capitalization (7.56 trillion yen) significantly…
Samsung Responds to Foldable Market Slowdown with 40% Shipment Reduction Plan
December 25, 2024 – Samsung Electronics is reportedly planning to reduce the shipment volume of its foldable smartphones next year, indicating a cooling market for such devices, according to AndroidAuthority. The Mobile Experience (MX) division of Samsung Electronics has established shipment targets for its high average selling price (ASP) flagship models in the coming year….
OpenAI’s Next Move: Exploring the Development of Humanoid Robots
December 25, 2024 – According to a report by The Information today, insiders from OpenAI have recently revealed that the company is exploring the possibility of developing humanoid robots. This news was learned from two “directly informed sources” by the media. However, details about this potential project remain scarce, and it is currently unclear when…
Apple Exec Reveals Reasons Behind Not Developing a Search Engine: High Costs, Enormous Risks, and Commitment to Privacy
December 25, 2024 – In a statement submitted to the Federal Court in Washington D.C., Eddy Cue, Apple’s Senior Vice President, elaborated on the reasons why Apple has no intention to develop a search engine similar to Google’s. Cue highlighted that developing a search engine would involve significant costs, pose immense risks, and contradict Apple’s…
Apple Joins Forces with Google, Aiming to Justify $1 Billion Search Payment
December 25, 2024 – According to a report by Reuters, Apple has requested to participate in Google’s antitrust trial regarding the U.S. online search case, aiming to defend the billion-dollar payment made by Google in this search case. In court documents submitted by Apple’s lawyers in Washington on Monday, they stated that Apple has no…
Microsoft Reportedly Seeking to Diversify AI Models for 365 Copilot, Lowering Costs and Dependence on OpenAI
December 24, 2024 – According to sources familiar with the matter, Microsoft is working to introduce internal and third-party artificial intelligence models into its flagship AI product, Microsoft 365 Copilot. This move is aimed at reducing the company’s current reliance on OpenAI technology and lowering operational costs. The initiative marks the latest step by Microsoft…
Meta to Unveil Smart Glasses with Integrated Screens, Possibly Arriving Late Next Year
December 24, 2024 – According to a report published today by the Financial Times, Meta, with a market capitalization of 1.5trillion,iscollaboratingwiththeeyeweargiantEssilorLuxotticatointegratedisplayscreensintoits300 sunglasses. Insiders have revealed that the new version of the glasses, featuring the ability to showcase notifications or responses from Meta’s virtual assistant, could potentially hit the market in the latter half of 2025….
Renault Weighs All Options as Nissan and Honda Enter Merger Talks
December 24, 2024 – Renault has announced tonight that it has been informed of the statements released by Nissan and Honda regarding the official launch of their negotiations for a potential business merger. According to Renault, these discussions are still in their infancy. As a major shareholder in Nissan, Renault stated that it would consider…