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NVIDIA CEO Confirms and Addresses Major Blackwell GPU Defect
October 25, 2024 – Earlier this year, NVIDIA made waves in the tech industry with the announcement of their new high-performance GPU, Blackwell, in March. The company then proceeded to announce sampling in August, followed by large-scale production. It seemed like everything was going according to plan as NVIDIA began delivering the product to customers…
Apple’s iPhone SE 4 Set to Debut Next Year, with Display Panels Shipping Next Month: Ross Young
October 25, 2024 – According to a tweet published yesterday by Ross Young, the CEO of screen supply chain consulting firm DSCC, on the X platform (exclusively for subscribers), the panel for Apple’s M4 MacBook Air is set to begin shipping this month. Additionally, the estimated shipment date for the iPhone SE 4’s display panels…
Disney Names Ex-Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman as New Chairman
October 23, 2024 – Disney has officially appointed former Morgan Stanley CEO James P. Gorman as its new chairman, effective January 2, 2025. According to reports, Gorman will succeed current Chairman Mark G. Parker, who has served on Disney’s board for nine years and is currently the Executive Chairman of Nike. Parker will step down…
Qualcomm and Google Partner to Revolutionize Digital Cockpits with Generative AI
October 23, 2024 – Qualcomm Technologies has announced a multi-year technological partnership with Google, aiming to propel the digital transformation within the automotive sector. This collaboration will harness the complementary strengths of the Snapdragon Digital Chassis, Android Automotive OS, and Google Cloud to forge a standardized reference platform for developing in-car solutions powered by generative…
FAA Final Rules Pave the Way for “Future Aerial Rideshares”
October 23, 2024 – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has unveiled the long-awaited final regulations for electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, heralding a new era in “aviation of the future.” The FAA asserts that these aircraft represent the first entirely new aircraft category since the advent of helicopters in 1940. These innovative crafts…
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…