Graphcore’s Fate Sealed: British AI Chipmaker Now Under SoftBank’s Wing
July 12, 2024 – In a major shakeup within the AI chip landscape, Japan’s SoftBank Group has officially acquired Graphcore, a struggling British AI chipmaker, in a deal that will see the latter operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary under SoftBank’s umbrella while retaining its brand identity. The financial terms of the transaction remain undisclosed. Founded…
Rocket Test Ends in Flames: Engine Explosion at UK Spaceport
August 20, 2024 – On August 19th, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) reported that a rocket launch test conducted at the newly established SaxaVord Spaceport in the Shetland Islands of the United Kingdom ended in failure. The rocket’s engine exploded, resulting in a massive fireball that engulfed the launch site. According to the report, the…
Japanese Game Developer Key’s Parent Company, Visual Art’s, Acquired by Tencent
July 27, 2023 – Visual Art’s, a prominent Japanese game company, made a surprising announcement today. Their long-standing president, Takahiro Machiba, declared his retirement and transferred his shares to Tencent, effectively making Visual Art’s a subsidiary of the Chinese tech giant. As part of this strategic move, the renowned “Key” brand will also fall under…
Samsung Electronics Set to Unveil HBM4E Memory Samples in Q2 2026
April 30, 2026 – Samsung Electronics has just released its official financial report for the first quarter of 2026 and provided an overview of the development of its various business segments. In the memory business, the company has announced plans to sample HBM4E memory in the second quarter of 2026. During a conference call, a…
Tesla’s Latest Arrival: Refreshed Model 3 Hits Malaysian Delivery Centers
November 27, 2023 – According to reports from the foreign media outlet Teslarati, the refreshed version of the Tesla Model 3 has arrived at the delivery center in Malaysia. Photos shared by user Bryan Lee showcase the vehicles being loaded onto trucks for delivery. Numerous owners of the refreshed Tesla Model 3 have indicated that…
OpenAI’s App Division Gets a New Captain: Fidji Simo from Facebook App
July 23, 2025 – Yesterday, Fidji Simo, the former head of the Facebook App, announced via a blog post on OpenAI’s official website that she has joined the company and will soon take on the role of head of the applications division. In her post, Simo shared her insights into the future of AI, expressing…
Apple Unveils iOS 17: Transforming iPhones into Home Smart Screens
May 25, 2023 – Apple’s iOS 17 to Transform iPhones into Home Smart Screens In a recent edition of the Power On newsletter by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, exciting details emerged about Apple’s upcoming iOS 17 release. The tech giant is set to revolutionize the lock screen interface, effectively turning iPhones into versatile “home smart screens.”…
Baidu’s AI Ambitions: Taking on the Global Tech Giants?
Baidu is reportedly developing its own version of the popular AI chatbot ChatGPT and is set to launch it in March, embedding it within its own search services. If true, this news could lead to a new tech competition between two global powers, as Baidu has previously competed with and outperformed US tech giants in…
Revolutionizing AI: Tesla’s Expanding Role for TSMC’s Dojo D1 Chips
September 26, 2023 – Tesla Ramps Up Orders for Custom Dojo D1 Supercomputer Chips In a move that underscores Tesla’s commitment to enhancing its artificial intelligence capabilities, reports from Taiwan’s “Economic Daily News” suggest that the electric vehicle giant is significantly increasing its orders for Dojo D1 supercomputer chips, specially designed for its in-house Dojo…
BYD Raises Annual Car Sales Target to 4 Million, Analysts Report
September 10, 2024 – According to a report by Bloomberg, Morgan Stanley’s automotive industry analysts, including Tim Hsiao, stated in a report on September 9 that BYD’s management has announced an increase in its annual sales target to 4 million vehicles. The report mentioned that BYD’s previous sales target was approximately 3.6 million vehicles. The…