Qualcomm Extends Apple Modem Deal to 2027, Dashing Hopes of In-House 5G Chip for iPhones
February 01, 2024 – Qualcomm has announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, reporting revenues of 99.35billionandnetincomeof27.67 billion. In a related development, MacRumors reports that during the earnings call, Qualcomm disclosed an extension of its modem chip licensing agreement with Apple until March 2027. This two-year extension of the existing…
OpenAI’s Chromium – Based AI Browser Codenamed ‘Aura’ Revealed
July 16, 2025 – OpenAI is making bold strides in the realm of internet infrastructure, as it is reportedly developing an AI – powered browser internally codenamed “Aura”. This move signals the company’s ambition to expand its influence beyond its existing AI – driven services. The existence of “Aura” was first hinted at by X…
Apple Introduces Facial Scanning for Personalized Vision Pro Headset Fitting
January 12, 2024 – Recent revelations by sources close to Apple’s inner workings, specifically Aaron Perris, have shed light on a new feature within the Apple Store app. It appears that customers looking to purchase the Vision Pro headset will first need to undergo a facial scan. This innovative step ensures that Apple can provide…
Alibaba Opens First African Hub in Morocco, Marking Official Market Entry
December 23, 2024 – Alibaba Has Officially Launched Operations in Morocco, Marking Its First African Foray Alibaba has recently announced its expansion into Morocco, signaling the e-commerce giant’s first African venture. This move is aimed at assisting Moroccan businesses in expanding their exports to new markets, particularly North America. The company revealed its growth strategy…
Volvo and Starbucks Launch Groundbreaking EV Charging Network Along Key U.S. Route
December 12, 2023 – In a pioneering move blending retail convenience with sustainable transportation, Volvo Cars and Starbucks have embarked on an innovative collaboration. This partnership marks a significant step forward in enhancing the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the United States. Spanning a distance of approximately 2172 kilometers, a strategic route stretching from…
GM Bolsters Software Team with Former Apple Exec Tim Twerdahl
August 28, 2024 – According to sources quoted by Bloomberg, General Motors’ software services division has hired a former Apple executive, Tim Twerdahl, who will take on the role of Vice President of Product Management. As General Motors continues to bolster the leadership team of its emerging software division, it seems to have a preference…
DoorDash & Waymo Team Up: Self-Driving Taxis Revolutionize Food Delivery in the U.S.
October 20, 2025 – DoorDash, the largest food delivery platform in the United States, has forged a strategic partnership with Google’s Waymo to integrate Waymo’s self-driving taxis into its delivery network. This collaboration will initially cover an expansive 816-kilometer area within the Phoenix metropolitan region of Arizona. Currently in the testing phase, the new feature…
Shopee Clarifies: No Layoffs in Indonesia, Only Employee Relocations
August 05, 2024 – According to a report by Tempo.co on Saturday, rumors had been circulating on social media about a massive layoff of “hundreds of people” by the Southeast Asian e-commerce giant Shopee. However, these rumors were later denied by the company. Radynal Nataprawira, the head of public affairs at Shopee Indonesia, clarified that…
AMD’s Mystery Unveiled: Pro 695 Chipset Hints at Dual-Threadripper Pro Lineup
October 25, 2023 – AMD has recently updated the specifications for their Ryzen Threadripper Pro processors, and one unexpected detail that caught everyone’s attention is the chipsets section. Alongside the familiar WRX90 and TRX50 chipsets, there’s a new entry labeled Pro 695. Currently, there’s a degree of uncertainty surrounding this Pro 695 chipset. It could…
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Gasoline Models Bow Out, Paving Way for CLA as Budget-Friendly Starter
March 24, 2025 – Automotive news outlet Drive published a blog post today reporting that Mercedes-Benz has confirmed the discontinuation of the A-Class as part of its efforts to streamline its global product lineup. The current A-Class hatchback marks the final iteration, with no successor planned for the future. Launched in 1997, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class…