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Intel and Samsung Rumored to Form ‘Semiconductor Avengers’ Alliance to Challenge TSMC
October 22, 2024 – According to a report published by Maeil Business Newspaper on October 21st, Intel has reached out to Samsung Electronics to form a “foundry alliance” in order to counterbalance the dominance of TSMC in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. The report cites an Intel executive who recently contacted Samsung Electronics, expressing the desire…
Apple’s M4 Mac Lineup Looms as Inventory Dwindles, Online Unveiling Likely
October 22, 2024 – According to a post by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg on the Thread platform today, Apple is poised to update its M4 Mac product line based on current inventory status. However, the preparations suggest that the launch may not include a physical event and is instead likely to be announced online. In…
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Chip Now Fully Produced by TSMC as Samsung Faces Competition
October 22, 2024 – According to a blog post published today by technology media outlet SamMobile, Qualcomm has confirmed that its Snapdragon 8 Ultimate Edition chip is entirely manufactured by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). This revelation marks a significant challenge for Samsung in the flagship mobile chip manufacturing race. Previous rumors suggested that Qualcomm…
Boeing Strike Ripple Effect: Spirit AeroSystems Mandates Leave for 700 Workers
October 21, 2024 – Following a more than month-long strike at aircraft manufacturer Boeing that has significantly impacted its supplier’s cash flow and inventory space, Spirit AeroSystems announced last week that it will be implementing a mandatory 21-day leave for 700 of its employees. The strike, which has halted production of Boeing’s 767 and 777…
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…