India Launches Investigation into Fire at Tata’s iPhone Parts Factory
September 30, 2024 – A devastating fire broke out at the Tata Electronics iPhone component factory in southern India on September 28th, resulting in a complete halt of production. Authorities in Tamil Nadu have initiated an investigation into the incident. According to reports, the blaze originated in a section of the plant designated for storing…
Northvolt, Founded by Ex-Tesla Exec, Loses €2 Billion BMW Battery Deal Over Delivery Issues
June 22, 2024 – According to a report from Reuters, Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt, founded by a former Tesla executive, has failed to fulfill a long-term supply agreement, leading BMW to recently cancel a battery contract signed with Northvolt in 2020 worth over 2 billion euros. Last year, Northvolt announced a significant breakthrough in energy…
Apple Secures Patent for Impact-Resistant Fan System in Vision Pro HMD
January 18, 2024 – In a recent development, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has disclosed that Apple has been granted a patent for an innovative fan system within its Vision Pro head-mounted display (HMD). This system not only directs airflow within the HMD but also serves as a protective measure against external…
Apple to Embrace RCS Messaging on iPhones This Fall: A New Era of Cross-Platform Communication
March 29, 2024 – Recently, Google updated its Android page, introducing the official SMS experience while revealing that Apple will bring RCS support to iPhones this fall. This announcement marks a significant milestone in the evolution of messaging services, promising an enhanced communication experience for users across platforms. Highlighting the benefits of RCS, which include…
Meta Bids Farewell to Celebrity AI Chatbots, Embraces User-Generated Bots with AI Studio
July 31, 2024 – Meta Shifts Focus Away from Celebrity AI Chatbots, Unveils AI Studio for User-Generated Bots In a strategic pivot, Meta has reportedly discontinued its highly anticipated celebrity AI chatbot feature, which previously allowed users to engage in conversations with AI personas mimicking the personalities of renowned personalities. This move marks a significant…
Apple Set to Launch Powerbeats Pro 2 Next Week: Ideal for Fitness Enthusiasts with Heart Rate Monitoring
January 20, 2025 – In a blog post published yesterday, renowned tech journalist Mark Gurman from Bloomberg revealed that Apple is on the brink of unveiling the Powerbeats Pro 2 headphones. Citing information from FCC filings related to the headphones, Gurman hinted that the Cupertino giant will introduce the media to the new wireless earbuds…
Samsung Unveils Groundbreaking OLEDoS Screen for XR Headsets at CES 2024
January 10, 2024 – In a notable development at CES 2024, Samsung Display unveiled a cutting-edge screen destined for XR headsets. This innovative display marks a world-first, boasting an OLEDoS (OLED on Silicon) production process that incorporates an RGB sub-pixel structure. The showcased screen measures 1.03 inches diagonally and sports a square design. What’s more,…
Apple iOS 26 Revives News & Entertainment Notification Summaries: Italicized Display with AI Origin Labels
July 23, 2025 – Yesterday, on July 22, tech outlet MacRumors shared a post revealing that Apple has brought back the “Smart Notification Summaries” feature for news and entertainment apps in the iOS 26 Beta 4 update. According to the report, after upgrading to iOS 26 Beta 4, iPhone users will be greeted with a…
Samsung Tops Apple in Smartphone Shipments: 3 Billion Units Sold in 10 Years
May 17, 2024 – Over the past decade from 2014 to 2024, Samsung has emerged as the clear leader in smartphone shipments, with nearly 3 billion units shipped, according to data from the investment analysis platform AltIndex, which is based on figures released by IDC. This impressive tally puts Samsung ahead of Apple by a…
Samsung Unveils Plans to Usher in 3D DRAM Era at Memcon 2024
April 01, 2024 – According to a report by Semiconductor Engineering, Samsung Electronics has announced its plans to lead the industry into the 3D DRAM memory era after 2025, as revealed at the recent Memcon 2024 conference. The DRAM memory industry is facing a challenge as it approaches the later part of this decade, with…