Apple Halts Construction of North Carolina Campus, Reason Remains a Mystery
June 25, 2024 – Apple has postponed the construction of its major new campus in North Carolina, as reported by Triangle Business Journal. The tech giant had previously announced in 2021 a significant investment of over $1 billion in the state, with plans to establish an engineering and research center in the Research Triangle area…
LG Electronics Establishes First EV Charging Station Factory in the US, Eyes North American Expansion
January 15, 2024 – LG Electronics, a global electronics giant, announced its foray into the North American market with the opening of its first electric vehicle (EV) charging station factory in the United States last Friday. The new facility, located in Fort Worth, Texas, spans across 100,000 square feet (approximately 9290 square meters) and boasts…
Next-Gen Smartphone: Samsung Galaxy S24 Unveils Satellite Connectivity
December 14, 2023 – Leaked Screenshots Reveal Samsung Galaxy S24 to Feature Satellite Communication Recent reports from the media have unveiled screenshots of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S24, showcasing a groundbreaking feature: satellite communication support. This marks a significant milestone for the Android ecosystem as the Galaxy S24 becomes the first small-screen flagship smartphone to…
Samsung Chooses Sony’s OLEDoS Over Its Own Display Technology for XR Headset
April 25, 2024 – According to a report by Korean media outlet The Elec, Samsung’s MX division has decided to abandon Samsung Display’s technology for its inaugural XR headset screen, opting instead to utilize Sony’s OLEDoS. Previously in March, market research firm Omdia reported that Samsung’s first XR headset would feature a Sony OLEDoS screen,…
Steve Jobs’ Iconic 1984 Macintosh Ad Suit Hits the Auction Block, Expected to Fetch Up to $30,000
June 26, 2024 – In 1984, Apple Inc. introduced the revolutionary Macintosh computer, marking a significant milestone in the history of personal computing. Now, a piece of that history is on the auction block, as the navy blue suit worn by Steve Jobs during the promotion of the Macintosh is being offered for sale. Currently…
Siri’s Original Voice Actor Reveals: Earliest Recordings Date Back to 2005
May 27, 2024 – Susan Bennett, a name that might not ring a bell, but her voice surely has. Bennett was the original voice actor for the American version of Siri, the intelligent assistant that debuted alongside the iPhone 4s in October 2011. It was revealed, on the second anniversary of the iPhone 4s release,…
Samsung’s Game-Changing Galaxy A55: Unveiling the Exynos 1480 Chipset
December 18, 2023 – In a bold move to redefine mobile technology, Samsung is poised to unveil the Galaxy A55, a device heralding a new era in smartphone performance and design. At the heart of this anticipated release is the Exynos S5E8845 chipset, speculated to be the Exynos 1480. This marks a significant leap from…
Amazon Ditches Plastic Cushions, Adopts Paper-Based Recycled Materials for Packaging in North America
June 24, 2024 – Amazon announced last Thursday that it has removed 95% of plastic air cushions from its packaging in North America, replacing them with paper-based dunnage made from 100% recycled materials. This marks Amazon’s largest plastic packaging reduction initiative in North America, aiding in the elimination of nearly 15 billion plastic air cushions…
Tesla FSD System Under Scrutiny After Nearly Causing Train Collision
May 27, 2024 – A recent incident involving a Tesla vehicle in Full Self-Driving (FSD) mode has sparked controversy, as the driver claimed that the car nearly collided with an oncoming train. The driver, Craig Doty II, has voiced his concerns over the apparent lack of response from Tesla’s FSD system during the emergency and…
Apple’s Latest Patent Revolutionizes Interaction: Gesture-Activated Operable Items
December 22, 2023 – Apple Inc. has recently been granted a patent titled “Gesture-Activated Operable Items,” according to a listing from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This patent signifies another step forward in enhancing the interaction capabilities of devices such as the Vision Pro headset and other related Apple products. Accompanying the…