Sony and TSMC Announce Japan-Based Joint Venture to Pioneer AI-Powered Image Sensors
May 9, 2026 – TSMC and Sony are taking a bold step forward in the semiconductor-imaging crossover space, unveiling plans to launch a joint venture in Japan dedicated exclusively to next-generation image sensor development. Rather than a traditional manufacturing partnership, the collaboration is being framed as a strategic convergence of Sony’s decades-long dominance in optical…
Gurman: Tesla’s In-Car System to Soon Support Apple CarPlay, Internal Testing Underway
November 14, 2025 – According to a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, citing sources familiar with the matter, Tesla is in the process of integrating Apple’s CarPlay into its vehicle lineup and has already initiated internal testing. CarPlay, which has gained widespread adoption among numerous automakers, offers an optimized iPhone interface on in-car infotainment systems…
Apple Celebrates 20 Years of iTunes Podcasts: Unveils Top 20 Fan-Favorite Channels
June 27, 2025 – To commemorate the 20th anniversary of iTunes’ integration with podcasts, Apple has unveiled a special webpage featuring a curated list of 20 beloved podcast channels. The tech giant has expressed its deep affection for the podcasting medium with the tagline, “At Apple Podcasts, our passion for podcasts runs deep.” Apple has…
Boeing Faces Strike as 94.6% of Workers Reject Tentative Labor Deal
September 13, 2024 – Boeing and its largest union, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) 751, announced on September 8th that they had reached a tentative agreement on a new four-year contract, potentially averting a strike that could have significantly impacted the company’s aircraft manufacturing. However, according to a report by CNBC…
Netflix and Apple Lead in Revenue Per Employee Among Global Tech Giants, According to Ondeck Report
January 25, 2024 – A recent report released by market research firm Ondeck reveals that Netflix tops the list of global technology companies with the highest revenue per employee, generating 2.49million(currentlyequivalenttoapproximatelyRMB17.853million).Applefollowscloselybehindinsecondplacewith2.348 million (currently equivalent to approximately RMB 16.835 million) per employee. Based on the Forbes Global 2000 list, Ondeck’s data analysts examined the employee count…
Apple Eyes Lens Technology as Key Supplier for Foldable iPhone’s Ultra-Thin Glass
February 13, 2025 – Apple has accelerated the development of its first foldable iPhone, sparking collaborations with suppliers of ultra-thin glass (UTG). Reports from The Elec indicate that Apple intends to utilize UTG provided by Chinese manufacturer Lens Technology for its upcoming foldable devices. It is anticipated that Lens Technology will secure approximately 70% of…
Unveiling the Anticipated iPhone 15 Series: Preparations for Mass Production Underway
June 5, 2023 – Amidst recent reports, there is mounting anticipation surrounding the upcoming iPhone 15 series as it completes its trial production phase and prepares for mass production. Apple, driven by the goal of ensuring ample supply for the year 2023, has undertaken substantial initial stockpiling for the iPhone 15 lineup. According to sources,…
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…
Tesla Ordered to Pay Over $200M in Autopilot Crash Lawsuit; Musk Vows Appeal
August 2, 2025 – On August 1 locally, a jury in Florida, the United States, ruled that Tesla, the American electric vehicle manufacturer, should be partially liable for a fatal crash in 2019 involving a Model S equipped with its Autopilot system. The jury ordered the company to pay approximately $243 million in damages to…
Volvo Issues Warning: LiDAR Beams Can Permanently Damage Phone Sensors; Maintain Safe Distance for Photography
May 26 2025 – A Reddit user, Jeguetelli, recently took to the platform to share an unusual incident involving their iPhone 16 Pro Max and a newly purchased Volvo EX90. According to the post, the car’s built-in LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) system emitted a beam that allegedly caused irreversible damage to the phone’s CMOS…