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Samsung Invests 267 Billion Won, Takes Top Spot in Rainbow Robotics and Forms Future Robotics Office
December 31, 2024 – In a regulatory filing on Tuesday, Rainbow Robotics, a Korean robotics company, revealed that Samsung Electronics has emerged as its largest shareholder. According to the document, Samsung acquired a significant stake in Rainbow Robotics, investing 267 billion Korean won. Prior to this transaction, Samsung Electronics held a 14.71% share, equivalent to…
EU Gives Green Light to NVIDIA’s $700M Purchase of AI Venture Run:ai
December 31, 2024 – Chip giant NVIDIA has recently finalized the acquisition of Israeli AI startup Run:ai, following antitrust scrutiny of the deal. The European Commission granted unconditional approval for NVIDIA’s $700 million acquisition plan earlier this month. In October, the EU had flagged the transaction for antitrust review, with regulatory bodies cautioning that it…
Napoleonic Wars to WWII: Mercedes Logo Supplier’s Journey Ends in Bankruptcy
December 30, 2024 – Gerhardi Kunststofftechnik GmbH, a German plastics technology company that survived Napoleon’s invasion, the Great Depression, and two World Wars, has succumbed to the current downturn in the European automotive industry. Established in 1796, Gerhardi Kunststofftechnik initially began manufacturing metal products. Its mastery of injection molding and hot stamping led it to…
AI Smartphones: Japan Trails in Global Awareness, Survey Shows
December 30, 2024 – The application of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) technology in the smartphone industry has emerged as a trending topic. According to a recent survey conducted by Counterpoint Research across seven countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Poland, and Japan, the awareness and adoption of Gen AI…
Cybersecurity Threat: 98% of Leading EU Firms Reported Hacker Intrusions and Data Leaks in the Past Year
December 30, 2024 – According to a recent report published by SecurityScorecard, third-party data breaches have emerged as one of the greatest cybersecurity threats facing businesses in the European Union. The security company’s latest research, which analyzed the top 100 companies in Europe, revealed that 98% of these organizations have suffered hacker attacks and experienced…
Japan’s Semiconductor Leaders Unite for Talent Development and Acquisition
December 30, 2024 – According to a report by Kyodo News, six domestic semiconductor companies in Japan, including Sony Group’s semiconductor subsidiary and Kioxia, have begun collaborating to cultivate and acquire talent. As part of this initiative, engineers from these companies are introducing their work content and career planning to university students. The aim of…
Microsoft Goes All-in with Copilot: A New Chapter in Tech Integration
December 29, 2024 – Microsoft has announced plans to rename its Microsoft 365 app to Microsoft 365 Copilot, effective mid-January 2025. This change is not merely cosmetic, as it also involves modifications to the application’s icon and user interface. The renaming underscores Microsoft’s commitment to the Copilot brand, which has already been featured on several…
Near Data Centers, 3.7 Million Americans Face Power Quality Decline
December 29, 2024 – According to a special report released by Bloomberg, monitoring data from approximately one million residential power quality sensors across the United States indicates a decline in power quality in areas near large data centers. The report highlights that the most significant power quality degradation typically occurs within a 50-mile radius of…
Samsung’s Next-Gen QD-OLED Panel to Reach 4000 Nits Brightness
December 29, 2024 – After resisting OLED technology for over a decade, Samsung finally embraced it in 2022 with the launch of its first OLED TV, featuring the proprietary QD-OLED technology developed by Samsung Display. While this technology excelled in color depth and white accuracy compared to LG Display’s WRGB-OLED panels, it still lagged behind…
Toyota Unveils RAV4 ‘Darkside’ Concept, Blending Sci-Fi with Reality for Future Mobility
December 27, 2024 – Toyota Motor Corporation has recently announced plans to unveil a special performance edition called the “Darkside” during next year’s Tokyo Motor Show. While the automaker has remained tight-lipped about specific details of the model, they did reveal that the “Darkside” performance edition is a futuristic concept car, showcasing a new look…