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…
Baidu Explores ‘Possible’ Coop with Tesla for Robotaxi Services
May 16, 2024 – According to a report by Shanghai Securities News, Xu Baoqiang, General Manager of Baidu’s Autonomous Driving Technology Department, stated today that Baidu will consider possible cooperation opportunities with Tesla based on the specific application mode and the pace of entering the Chinese market of Tesla’s upcoming Robotaxi (shared taxi) service. Elon…
Tesla Pushes for Shareholder Approval of Musk’s Lucrative Compensation Package and Texas Relocation
May 16, 2024 – Tesla is actively lobbying its shareholders to approve two key proposals at the upcoming annual general meeting. The first proposal seeks approval for CEO Elon Musk’s 2018 compensation package worth $56 billion (currently valued at approximately 405.44 billion Chinese yuan), while the second proposal aims to relocate Tesla’s incorporation from Delaware…
Mercedes-Benz to Forge Ahead with Pure Electric Vehicle Platforms
May 16, 2024 – Amidst recent rumors suggesting a reduction in investment towards electric vehicle (EV) platform research and development, as well as the abandonment of the planned MB.EA Large architecture, Mercedes-Benz has responded to Dongchedi, reassuring its commitment to electric transformation. The automaker stated, “Mercedes-Benz will not stop developing new pure electric vehicle architecture…
Apple Executives Declare: ‘Tablets Are Mediocre, But iPads Stand Alone
May 16, 2024 – This week, 《Fast Company》 featured an insightful interview with Apple’s senior vice presidents, John Ternus and Greg Joswiak (affectionately known as “Joz”), delving into Apple’s vision for the iPad, the introduction of the M4 chip, AI advancements, and what truly makes an iPad “pro”. One of the most striking comments came…
CIRP Report Reveals: 40% of iPad Users Stick With Their Devices for 3+ Years
May 16, 2024 – Following the release of the 2024 models of Apple’s iPad Pro and Air, the Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) has unveiled a new study shedding light on the replacement cycles of Apple users. Mirroring a similar trend observed among iPhone users, the replacement cycles for iPad users are also on the…
NMPA Demands Spotify Remove Unauthorized Copyrighted Material
May 16, 2024 – The National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) has recently taken action against Spotify, accusing the music streaming giant of utilizing copyrighted content from its members without proper authorization. According to a letter shared by Billboard, Spotify has been hosting unlicensed musical works, including lyrics, videos, and podcasts. The NMPA, which represents American…
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…
Nvidia GB200 Superchip Pricing Hits the High Mark: $70,000 Per Unit
May 15, 2024 – A report by @firstadopter, a veteran writer at Barron’s, citing insights from HSBC analysts, reveals the staggering price tag attached to Nvidia’s GB200 superchip, a fusion of CPU and GPU technology. The estimated retail price of this cutting-edge component stands at a whopping $70,000 per unit. Notably, Nvidia’s strategy appears to…
TSMC Set to Kickstart German Semiconductor Fab Construction in Q4 2024
May 15, 2024 – In a recent development, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has reaffirmed its commitment to commencing the construction of its German semiconductor fab in the fourth quarter of this year, with an anticipated production rollout in 2027. Last year, TSMC forged a partnership with three leading European chipmakers – Bosch, Infineon, and…