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EU Approves Subsidies for Diamond Foundry’s Spanish Wafer Factory, Targeting Production Launch Next Year
December 27, 2024 – The European Commission has approved an €81 million subsidy from the Spanish government for Diamond Foundry’s diamond wafer fabrication plant in Trujillo, western Spain, on the 16th local time. Diamond, praised by some as the “ultimate semiconductor material,” boasts exceptional material properties such as an ultra-wide bandgap, high carrier mobility, high…
Record-High CEO Departures in the US This Year: Over 1990 Executives Leave, Including Giants Like Intel and Boeing
December 27, 2024 – A report released by Challenger Gray, a US-based human resources consulting firm, revealed that the number of CEO departures in American companies has hit a record high this year. According to the data, as of November, a total of 1,991 CEOs have left their positions in 2024, surpassing the previous record…
Sony’s Acquisition of Naughty Dog Was Crucial for Studio’s Longevity
December 26, 2024 – Andrew Gavin, co-founder of Sony’s renowned first-party studio Naughty Dog, reflected on the studio’s journey in a LinkedIn post, highlighting the significance of the studio’s acquisition by Sony in 2001. According to Gavin, it was this acquisition that allowed Naughty Dog to thrive and continue producing innovative games despite escalating development…
EV Guru Andy Palmer Cautions Against Hybrid Detour, Urges Auto Industry to Embrace Pure Electric to Stay Ahead of China
December 26, 2024 – Andy Palmer, known as the “godfather of electric vehicles,” has issued a stark warning to automobile manufacturers considering abandoning electric vehicles in favor of hybrid cars. Palmer, who previously served as CEO of Aston Martin and held senior positions at Nissan, sat down for an interview with Business Insider where he…
Toyota Faces 10th Consecutive Month of Production Drop, But Sales Are on the Upswing
December 26, 2024 – Despite achieving global sales growth for the second consecutive month driven by strong demand in the United States and China, Toyota Motor Corporation reported a decline in its global production for the tenth straight month in November. The world’s largest automaker produced a total of 869,230 vehicles globally in November, representing…
OpenAI’s Next Move: Exploring the Development of Humanoid Robots
December 25, 2024 – According to a report by The Information today, insiders from OpenAI have recently revealed that the company is exploring the possibility of developing humanoid robots. This news was learned from two “directly informed sources” by the media. However, details about this potential project remain scarce, and it is currently unclear when…
Apple Exec Reveals Reasons Behind Not Developing a Search Engine: High Costs, Enormous Risks, and Commitment to Privacy
December 25, 2024 – In a statement submitted to the Federal Court in Washington D.C., Eddy Cue, Apple’s Senior Vice President, elaborated on the reasons why Apple has no intention to develop a search engine similar to Google’s. Cue highlighted that developing a search engine would involve significant costs, pose immense risks, and contradict Apple’s…
Renault Weighs All Options as Nissan and Honda Enter Merger Talks
December 24, 2024 – Renault has announced tonight that it has been informed of the statements released by Nissan and Honda regarding the official launch of their negotiations for a potential business merger. According to Renault, these discussions are still in their infancy. As a major shareholder in Nissan, Renault stated that it would consider…
Honda and Nissan Aim for June 2025 Merger, with New Company Head to Be Picked by Honda
December 23, 2024 – According to a report by NHK today, Honda and Nissan are hoping to finalize a merger agreement by June 2025, with negotiations kicking off on Monday local time. Insiders have revealed that the two automotive giants are planning to establish a holding company that will oversee the operations of both companies….
Apple’s AirPods to Gain Heart Rate, Body Temperature Monitoring: AirPods Pro 3 Could Be First
December 23, 2024 – In his recent “Power On” newsletter, Mark Gurman from Bloomberg has unveiled the latest advancements in Apple’s AirPods health feature development. Gurman disclosed that Apple is currently exploring a range of health-monitoring capabilities for its AirPods, including a heart rate monitor, body temperature sensor, and novel sensors capable of tracking “numerous…