Global Top 10 Wafer Foundries Generated $304.9B in Q4 2023, with SMIC at 5th and Hefei Nexchip Returning to 9th
March 13, 2024 – According to the latest report released by TrendForce, a leading market research firm, the top ten wafer foundries globally generated a revenue of US$304.9 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023. Among them, SMIC secured the fifth spot while Hefei Nexchip re-entered the list at ninth place. TSMC retained its top…
ASE Secures Major Order for iPhone 16’s Capacitive Button Modules
April 23, 2024 – Recent reports indicate that ASE Technology has secured a significant order from Apple for the capacitive button system-in-package (SiP) modules in the upcoming iPhone 16 series. These innovative buttons are set to replace the traditional physical volume and power buttons located on the sides of the phone, resembling the pressure-sensitive Home…
Tesla’s Alleged Robotaxi Spotted in Disguise in Los Angeles: A Two-Door, Two-Seater Design
September 14, 2024 – Tesla is gearing up for a grand event on October 10th at the Warner Bros. film studio in the Los Angeles area, where it plans to unveil its highly anticipated Robotaxi, an autonomous ride-sharing vehicle. Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has declared this day as the most significant for the…
Toyota Faces 10th Consecutive Month of Production Drop, But Sales Are on the Upswing
December 26, 2024 – Despite achieving global sales growth for the second consecutive month driven by strong demand in the United States and China, Toyota Motor Corporation reported a decline in its global production for the tenth straight month in November. The world’s largest automaker produced a total of 869,230 vehicles globally in November, representing…
Save the Date: July 27th Marks the Arrival of the Galaxy Z Flip 5
June 13, 2023 – In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, Samsung is poised to make waves once again with its latest release, the Galaxy Z Flip 5. This cutting-edge device promises a host of exciting features, with a standout attribute being its remarkably expansive and user-friendly external screen. Setting itself apart from its predecessors in…
Innovation and Personalization: Inside the Lexus LF-ZL Electric SUV Concept
October 25, 2023 – Lexus unveiled a futuristic electric flagship SUV concept at the Tokyo Motor Show, named the LF-ZL. This vehicle boasts the latest hardware and software technologies, promising a highly personalized driving experience. While it draws upon the design elements of existing models like the RZ, the LF-ZL features innovative exterior aesthetics and…
Breaking the Mold: Echo Buds Redefine Audio Technology
May 18, 2023 – A new dawn breaks on the horizon of audio technology as Amazon unveils its highly-anticipated third-generation Echo Buds Bluetooth earphones. Departing from the path of active noise cancellation, the latest iteration of Echo Buds embraces a semi-open design reminiscent of the popular AirPods. Previously known as the “Active Noise Cancellation Echo…
NEC’s 40th Anniversary Notebook: A Collector’s Dream with A570M GPU
August 01, 2023 – Intel has quietly unveiled its latest mobile GPU, the Enigma A570M, which appears to be a high-power variant of the A550M. While the A550M discrete GPU had seen minimal adoption in products before, the A570M is now set to be the practical market version of its predecessor. As seen in the…
Ralf Groene Bids Farewell: Surface Design Legend Announces Retirement
April 17, 2024 – In a recent LinkedIn post, Ralf Groene, a heavyweight figure in Microsoft’s hardware design field and the head of the Surface design team, announced his retirement. “I am happy to share that I have now retired,” stated Groene. Groene played a pivotal role in Microsoft’s Surface computer series, serving as one…
Google to Enhance Pixel 8 with Gemini Nano Model in Forthcoming Feature Drop
March 29, 2024 – According to recent news, Google has announced plans to introduce the Gemini Nano model to its Pixel 8 smartphone in the upcoming Pixel Feature Drop. This announcement comes after the tech giant previously incorporated the Gemini large language model into the Pixel 8 Pro during last December’s Feature Drop. Google states…