Chip Industry Shakeup: Apple, Samsung, and Qualcomm in Bidding War for Intel
November 02, 2024 – Reports indicate that in the race to acquire Intel, not only is Qualcomm deeply interested, but Apple and Samsung are also throwing their hats into the ring. For Qualcomm, which is currently embroiled in a dispute with Arm, the prospect of owning x86 IP is particularly enticing. Meanwhile, Apple, which already…
Samsung’s XR Headset Market Push: New Patent Reveals Future Controller Design
November 02, 2024 – According to a blog post published by technology media outlet sammobile on November 1st, Samsung has recently been granted a patent that could potentially be utilized in future controllers for XR headsets. The patent application included images showcasing not only the controllers but also a charging dock design. The two controllers…
Warner Bros. Unveils $2.99 Million Batman Tumblers: Only 10 Units Available with 6.2L V8, 525 HP Engines
November 02, 2024 – Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products has announced their plans to produce 10 limited-edition Batman Tumblers, priced at $2.99 million each, according to a report published by carscoops on November 1st. These Batman Tumblers, inspired by the iconic vehicles from the Batman films, will be equipped with a powerful 6.2-liter LS3…
Data Tampering Scandal Hits Panasonic: 93 Cases of Impropriety Across 40 Factories
November 02, 2024 – According to NHK reports, a subsidiary of Panasonic Holdings responsible for electronic components has engaged in misconduct such as tampering with data when registering component materials with certification authorities. A total of 93 instances of irregular operations have been confirmed. In response, top executives of the company will voluntarily return part…
Tesla’s ‘Cowboy Project’ Revealed: Pushing the Boundaries of Autonomous Driving Technology
November 02, 2024 – According to a report published by Business Insider on October 31st, Tesla has formed a specialized internal testing team, dubbed “Project Rodeo,” to facilitate the rollout of its autonomous driving technology. The media outlet gained insight into the project through interviews with nine current and former “Project Rodeo” testers, as well…
Volkswagen Seeks 10% Pay Cut from German Workers as Q3 Profit Drops 42%
November 01, 2024 – According to Reuters, Volkswagen has requested a 10% pay cut from its German employees on Wednesday, citing it as the only way to save jobs and maintain competitiveness amid falling profits and threats of strikes from the labor union. The company, which is facing a three-year low in profits, has not…
Samsung Readying Enhanced HBM3E Memory for Major Clients’ Next-Gen AI GPUs
November 01, 2024 – During the 2024Q3 earnings call, Kim Jae-june, Vice President of Samsung Electronics’ Memory Business Division, confirmed that the company is preparing optimized and improved versions of HBM3E memory for the next-generation AI GPUs of multiple key clients. Previously, reports had suggested that Samsung Electronics’ HBM3E business was being hindered by 14nm-class…
Intel Reveals Shift from MoP: Future Processors to Diverge from Lunar Lake’s Integrated Memory Design
November 01, 2024 – During the 2024 third-quarter earnings call, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger confirmed that future processor generations, including Panther Lake, Nova Lake, and their successors, will not directly integrate memory within the package, unlike the Lunar Lake processors. For clarification, Intel’s Core Ultra 200V “Lunar Lake” series processors utilize a Memory on Package…
Google’s Initial Shopping Mall Retail Outlet Opens Its Doors
November 01, 2024 – According to a blog post published by tech media outlet 9to5Google on October 31st, Google has opened its first-ever Google Store retail location within a shopping mall today, November 1st. The new retail outlet is situated in the Oakbrook Center mall in Oak Brook, Illinois, marking the tech giant’s fifth physical…
Anthropic Unveils Claude AI Desktop Client, Following ChatGPT’s Lead
November 01, 2024 – Following the footsteps of ChatGPT, Claude AI, another popular artificial intelligence model from overseas, has now gained a desktop client. Currently, the client is in a testing phase and supports Windows, macOS, and iOS platforms. Anthropic, the developer of Claude AI, announced this news on the X platform, revealing that users…