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TSMC CFO Reveals: Received First $1.5 Billion Payment from US CHIPS Act in Q4 2024
January 21, 2025 – In a recent interview with CNBC, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), Huang Renzhao, revealed that the company has secured its first payment of $1.5 billion from the US CHIPS Act in the fourth quarter of 2024. This funding comes as part of a larger agreement reached…
HP Appoints Former Apple CPO Carol Surface to Lead Its Human Resources
January 21, 2025 – HP announced on the 15th local time in California, USA, that former Apple Chief Human Resources Officer Carol Surface will officially join HP on March 24th, continuing to serve in the same capacity and succeeding Kristen Ludgate, who is set to retire. Previously, Carol Surface held the newly established position of…
ROHM Semiconductor Replaces CEO Amid Forecasted First Fiscal Deficit in 12 Years
January 21, 2025 – ROHM Semiconductor, a Japanese company, announced on the 17th of this month that it will be changing its leadership at the start of the 2025 fiscal year (April 1st, 2025). The current board member, Tokichi Azuma, will replace Isao Matsumoto as President and CEO, while Matsumoto will transition into the role…
Nokia’s 2007 iPhone Threat Warning: A Missed Chance for Innovation
January 21, 2025 – A recently disclosed internal document from Nokia reveals that at least nine employees recognized the significant threat posed by the first-generation iPhone just a day after its release. These employees promptly submitted a confidential internal report highlighting their concerns. It’s worth noting that prior to the iPhone’s launch, Nokia held approximately…
TikTok Gets a Breather: Trump’s 75-Day Grace Period on ‘Ban Unless Sold’ Law
January 21, 2025 – On January 20th, local time, former U.S. President Trump signed an executive order, temporarily suspending the implementation of the “ban unless sold” law targeting the short-video social media platform TikTok for the next 75 days. According to previous reports, on April 24th of last year, President Biden signed a bill passed…
Apple to Launch Youth Edition Magic Keyboard in March/April 2025, Boosting iPad Air Productivity
January 20, 2025 – In his latest edition of the Power On newsletter released yesterday, Mark Gurman from Bloomberg reiterated a report disclosed in October 2024, stating that Apple Inc. is set to introduce a new Magic Keyboard for the 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air tablets early in 2025. As reported back in October 2024,…
TikTok Announces Revival of Services for American Users
January 20, 2025 – In a statement released on social media platform X on January 19, local time, TikTok announced that it was in the process of restoring services for users in the United States. Furthermore, the company revealed plans to collaborate with President-elect Trump of the United States to develop a long-term solution that…
Apple Set to Launch Powerbeats Pro 2 Next Week: Ideal for Fitness Enthusiasts with Heart Rate Monitoring
January 20, 2025 – In a blog post published yesterday, renowned tech journalist Mark Gurman from Bloomberg revealed that Apple is on the brink of unveiling the Powerbeats Pro 2 headphones. Citing information from FCC filings related to the headphones, Gurman hinted that the Cupertino giant will introduce the media to the new wireless earbuds…
OpenAI Set to Unveil o3 mini Inference Model in Weeks
January 18, 2025 – In a recent post on X, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, announced the completion of a new inference AI model, the o3 mini. The company plans to roll out this model, which includes API and ChatGPT options, in the coming weeks. This development is aimed at making advanced inference AI more…
Apple Watch SE 3 to Embrace Sustainability with Ocean-Recovered Plastic, Marking First Carbon Negative Milestone
January 18, 2025 – According to a recent tweet by Jon Prosser, the host of the YouTube channel Front Page Tech, Apple’s upcoming Apple Watch SE 3 is rumored to adopt an eco-friendly recycled plastic material for its construction. Additionally, the smartwatch may feature a broader color palette to appeal to a younger demographic. The…