Tech News
Tesla Faces Another Key Departure: Dojo Supercomputer and TTPoE Lead Quits
October 21, 2024 – Tesla has recently witnessed another significant change in its upper management ranks as Eric Quinnell, the engineer spearheading the Dojo AI supercomputer project, announced his departure from the electric vehicle giant. Quinnell took to LinkedIn to share the news of his exit, expressing “heavy heart” emotions as he bid farewell to…
Trust in Japanese Manufacturing Eroded: Over 5,000 Companies Face Bankruptcy in Six Months
October 18, 2024 – According to recent data released by the Tokyo Shoko Research Institute, a private research organization in Japan, the number of bankruptcies in the country has surpassed 5000 in the six months from April to September this year, marking a decade-high. Sakata Yoshihiro, the head of the intelligence department at the Tokyo…
Meta Fires Employees Over Abuse of $25 Meal Allowance
October 18, 2024 – According to a report by the Financial Times, Meta has terminated over 20 employees in Los Angeles due to the misuse of a $25 meal voucher. It is understood that Meta employees are entitled to a daily allowance of 70,whichincludesanadditional25 specifically designated for meals, essentially Grubhub credits for internal use within…
Intel CEO Delivers First Panther Lake Processor Sample to Lenovo
October 17, 2024 – At the 2024 Lenovo Tech Innovation Conference, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger personally handed over the first sample of the Panther Lake processor to Lenovo CEO Yang Yuanqing. Gelsinger emphasized that the collaboration between Intel and Lenovo, which began with the Meteor Lake and Lunar Lake processors, as well as the long-battery-life…
Amazon Confirms Kindle Oasis Discontinuation: Physical Page-Turn Buttons Bid Farewell
October 17, 2024 – Amazon has confirmed the discontinuation of its Kindle Oasis, which was the company’s only e-reader model still featuring physical page-turning buttons. This announcement comes on the heels of the unveiling of a refreshed Kindle product line, with the company also affirming to The Verge that they will no longer produce the…
Historic Moment: Intel and AMD Unite to Defend the x86 Ecosystem
October 16, 2024 – In a surprising move, Intel announced today that they have formed an x86 Ecosystem Advisory Group with AMD, marking a historic collaboration between the two tech giants. This group aims to shape the future of the x86 architecture, simplify software development, and ensure interoperability and consistent interfaces. According to Intel CEO…
ASML Shares Plummet 16% as Company Slashes 2025 Sales Expectations
October 16, 2024 – On Tuesday, leading photolithography machine manufacturer ASML predicted lower than expected sales and orders for 2025, citing persistent weakness in certain segments of the semiconductor market. This announcement triggered a significant drop in the company’s share price, resulting in the largest single-day decline since 1998. Despite a robust demand for chips…
Lenovo and NVIDIA Unveil Groundbreaking Liquid-Cooled AI Server
October 16, 2024 – At its annual global innovation event, Tech World 2024, Lenovo Group unveiled the sixth-generation vertical liquid cooling product, ThinkSystem N1380 Neptune, designed to power generative AI computations. During the conference, Lenovo announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to introduce the Lenovo Hybrid AI Comprehensive Advantage Set. Furthermore, they launched the ThinkSystem SC777…
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…
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…