Apple Faces Class-Action Suit Over Water-Damaged iPhones Excluded from Warranty
September 09, 2024 – Apple Inc. has long touted the water-resistant capabilities of its high-end iPhone smartphones, claiming they can withstand being submerged in a certain depth of clear water. However, the company has refused to provide warranty services when users’ phones are damaged due to accidental water exposure. Recently, a lawyer from Quebec, Canada,…
MediaTek’s Q1 2026 Revenue Dips by 2.7% to NT$149.151 Billion
April 30, 2026 – MediaTek has just released its consolidated financial results for the first quarter of 2026. During this period, the company’s consolidated operating revenue reached NT$149.151 billion, marking a 2.7% year-on-year decrease and a 0.7% quarter-on-quarter decline. In terms of profitability, MediaTek’s consolidated operating gross margin for Q1 stood at 46.3%. This represents…
Google Responds to CVE-2024-4947 Threat with Immediate Chrome Update
May 16, 2024 – Google has urgently released a security update for its Chrome browser this Wednesday, addressing a critical vulnerability tracked as CVE-2024-4947. This marks the third zero-day vulnerability discovered and exploited in the past seven days, and the seventh such vulnerability identified this year. The tech giant has pushed out updates versioned 125.0.6422.60/.61…
Adrenaline Rush: Apple Unveils First 2025 Immersive Video, Letting Vision Pro Take You on a Wild Bull Riding Adventure
January 25, 2025 – Apple has announced an upcoming immersive video experience, titled “Man Vs. Beast,” which is scheduled to be released on January 31st exclusively for its Vision Pro headset. The video promises to take viewers on a thrilling ride into the world of professional bull riding. According to Apple’s official description, the 10-minute…
SpaceX Announces Breakthrough in SMS Transmission via Starlink Satellites
January 11, 2024 – In a recent announcement, SpaceX has officially declared the successful utilization of its Starlink satellites for SMS transmission. According to the company, this breakthrough was achieved through collaboration with T-Mobile, paving the way for the planned rollout of their direct-to-phone satellite services within the next year. SpaceX intends to commence its…
Japan Unveils Massive 10 Trillion Yen Boost for Chip Industry
November 12, 2024 – The Japanese government is set to unveil a massive 10 trillion yen initiative to bolster its chip industry over a span of “several years” through subsidies and other financial aid, according to a draft seen by Reuters. This ambitious plan, which offers financial support of 10 trillion yen or more, is…
Microsoft Pushes XGP Promotion in Latest Windows 11 Dev Build
May 13, 2024 – In the recently released Windows 11 Dev Build 26120.470 (KB5037864), Microsoft has incorporated a promotional card for its XGP service within the Settings homepage. This new feature, however, is exclusively available to users of the Home and Pro editions of Windows 11. According to Microsoft’s official statement, the new Game Pass…
Currency Exchange Impact: NVIDIA Allows RTX 4060 Graphics Card Price Increase to 2499 Yuan
June 30, 2023 – The highly anticipated release of the NVIDIA RTX 4060 graphics card has stirred excitement among tech enthusiasts. NVIDIA, known for its cutting-edge technology, set the suggested retail price for the RTX 4060 at 2,399 yuan. However, to the surprise of many, several manufacturers have introduced entry-level models starting at 2,499 yuan….
Intel CEO Delivers First Panther Lake Processor Sample to Lenovo
October 17, 2024 – At the 2024 Lenovo Tech Innovation Conference, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger personally handed over the first sample of the Panther Lake processor to Lenovo CEO Yang Yuanqing. Gelsinger emphasized that the collaboration between Intel and Lenovo, which began with the Meteor Lake and Lunar Lake processors, as well as the long-battery-life…
Samsung and Korean Union Agree on 5.1% Salary Increase, Taking a Crucial Step Towards Reconciliation
November 16, 2024 – According to a report by Yonhap News Agency, Samsung Electronics has reached a preliminary agreement with its largest labor union in Korea, the National Samsung Labor Union, on the 2024 wage negotiations. The agreement, which includes a 5.1% salary increase, is set to be submitted to union members for a vote…