Apple’s Most Aromatic iPhone Expected in March: Morgan Stanley Predicts SE 4 Sales of 15-20 Million Units
October 16, 2024 – Morgan Stanley, a leading American investment bank, has released a new investment note predicting a shipment volume of between 15 to 20 million units for the upcoming iPhone SE 4, driven by the integration of Apple Intelligence. According to the report, despite the iPhone 16 series sales being below expectations, Apple…
Microsoft Xbox’s Alan Hartman to Retire, Making Way for New Leadership
October 15, 2024 – Alan Hartman, the long-serving head of Microsoft’s Xbox Game Studios, is set to retire at the end of November, with Craig Duncan, currently the lead at Rare, stepping into his shoes. Hartman, whose career has been marked by his involvement in hit franchises like “Forza” and “Fable,” is preparing to pass…
OpenAI Lands Top Microsoft AI Executive Sébastien Bubeck
October 15, 2024 – In a significant move within the realm of artificial intelligence, Microsoft announced on October 14 that Sébastien Bubeck, its Vice President of Generative AI Research, is set to depart the company to join OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT. This development marks a turning point not only for Microsoft but also for…
Japan Government Eyes Equity Stake in Rapidus via In-Kind Contributions
October 15, 2024 – According to a report by Kyodo News on the 10th of this month, the Japanese government is planning to directly acquire shares in the advanced chip manufacturer Rapidus through in-kind contributions. This move aims to strengthen its participation and supervision of the company’s operations while clarifying its support for Rapidus, thereby…
Tesla’s ‘We, Robot’ Faces Design Controversy as ‘I, Robot’ Director Mulls Legal Action
October 15, 2024 – Following the conclusion of Tesla’s “We, Rebot” conference, Alex Proyas, director of the film “I, Robot,” took to social media platform X to draw parallels between Tesla’s new products and the futuristic designs featured in his movie. Proyas posted a series of comparative images, juxtaposing Tesla’s Optimus robot, Cybercab self-driving taxi,…
Google Signs Nuclear Deal to Fuel its AI Ambitions
October 15, 2024 – On Monday, Google announced that it had signed a power purchase agreement with Kairos Power, a company specializing in small modular reactors (SMRs). Under the agreement, Google intends to acquire electricity from six to seven SMRs, totaling 500 megawatts, to meet the growing energy demands of its artificial intelligence operations. According…
Cybertruck’s Stellar Performance: Ranked Third in American EV Sales for the Third Quarter
October 15, 2024 – According to data provided by Cox Automotive, the Tesla Cybertruck emerged as the third best-selling electric vehicle in the United States during the third quarter of 2024. This fully electric pickup truck trailed only its two siblings from the same brand – the Model Y crossover and the Model 3 sedan,…
Apple’s Smart Glasses and Camera-Equipped AirPods Rumored for 2027 Release
October 14, 2024 – According to Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, Apple is currently developing a range of vision-based products, including smart glasses similar to the collaboration between Meta and Ray-Ban, as well as AirPods equipped with cameras. However, these products are not expected to be released earlier than 2027, and there is even a possibility…
Google Seeks Delay in California’s Third-Party App Store Order Implementation
October 14, 2024 – Google has filed a request with a federal judge in California to suspend a sweeping court order that demands the tech giant to open up its app store to enhance competition, Reuters reported on the 12th. In court documents submitted on the 11th local time, Google stated that the injunction issued…
Paris Auto Show 2024: Chinese Automakers Step into the Spotlight as Mercedes and Japanese Giants Skip Event
October 14, 2024 – The 90th edition of the Paris Mondial de l’Automobile is set to take place at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from October 14th to 20th. As the world’s first auto exhibition, dating back to 1898, its influence in the industry is unquestionable. Looking back at the Paris Auto Show two…