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Intel’s Lunar Lake Hits Major Milestone with Over 1.5 Million Processors Shipped
January 7, 2025 – At the Intel CES 2025 keynote, Interim Co-CEO of Intel, Michelle Johnston, revealed that shipments of the Lunar Lake processor have surpassed 1.5 million units. According to Johnston, “Lunar Lake stands as Intel’s most energy-efficient processor ever.” The Intel Ultra 200V “Lunar Lake” processor, launched in September of last year, boasts…
Boosting ‘Make in India’: Government to Offer ₹230 Billion for Electronic Component Manufacturers
January 7, 2025 – The Indian government is contemplating the introduction of new subsidy policies to bolster electronic component manufacturers, according to a report by Bloomberg today. Additionally, plans are underway to reduce import tariffs, aiming to foster the growth of local manufacturing, particularly targeting smartphone manufacturers like Apple. Insiders revealed that the Ministry of…
Microsoft Hits Pause on OpenAI Wisconsin Data Center Construction for Technical Review
January 7, 2025 – Microsoft has halted partial construction work at its $3.3 billion data center campus in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, which was intended for use by OpenAI. The company, which had previously been granted permission to develop up to 1,000 acres of land in the village, stated that while it is fully committed to…
Apple Chip Evolution: 19x Transistor Increase, 2.6x Wafer Cost Surge from A7 to A18 Pro
January 6, 2025 – Apple’s A-series smartphone processors have undergone remarkable technological evolution in recent years. Starting from the A7 chip, which utilized a 28-nanometer process in 2013, to the cutting-edge A18 Pro chip with a 3-nanometer process in 2024, Apple has achieved significant progress in core count, transistor density, and functional features. However, this…
Silicon Chip Veteran Rehan Sheikh Makes the Switch from Microsoft to Google
January 6, 2025 – Rehan Sheikh, a top silicon engineering executive from Microsoft who played a key role in launching the new Azure Cobalt processor and Azure Maia AI accelerator, has switched sides to join competitor Google Cloud. He will spearhead Google Cloud’s silicon chip technology innovation. With a wealth of experience in the IT…
Japan’s NTT Docomo Faces Service Outages Following Cyberattack
January 4, 2025 – NTT Docomo, Japan’s largest mobile communications operator, announced that it had suffered a cyberattack on Thursday, resulting in temporary disruptions to some of its services. The company stated that it is currently striving to restore normal operations. According to NTT Docomo’s statement, the company’s systems were targeted by a Distributed Denial-of-Service…
Kevan Parekh Takes Over as Apple CFO, Earning $1 Million Annually
January 4, 2025 – Apple Inc. has officially announced that Kevan Parekh will succeed Luca Maestri as the company’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective January 1, 2025. Maestri, who had served as Apple’s CFO since 2014, oversaw significant growth in the company’s financial performance. Following his transition from the CFO role, he will continue to…
Samsung and Google Team Up to Disrupt Audio Industry with Eclipsa Audio, Challenging Dolby Atmos Dominance
January 4, 2025 – Samsung Electronics has unveiled plans to equip its 2025 range of new televisions and soundbars with an innovative 3D audio technology called Eclipsa Audio. This technology, developed in collaboration with Google, will be featured across the brand’s Crystal UHD and Neo QLED 8K TV series. Moreover, Samsung has announced a partnership…
Protecting the Little Ones: Apple Introduces Warning Labels on AirTag in Line with U.S. Safety Law
January 3, 2025 – Following an agreement with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Apple has announced that it will be adding warning labels to the packaging of its AirTag devices. This measure, aimed at protecting children from the potential dangers of ingesting button batteries, comes as a response to the upcoming “Reese’s Law,”…
India Set to Release 142-Page Antitrust Report, Demanding Apple Open App Store Payment System
January 3, 2025 – The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is poised to unveil the findings of its antitrust investigation into Apple’s App Store, encapsulated in a comprehensive 142-page report. The tech giant has already been apprised of the inquiry’s outcomes. The CCI asserts that Apple’s mandate for developers to utilize its in-app payment system…