Ford Germany Slashes 1,000 Jobs Amid Weak EV Demand
September 17, 2025 – Ford Motor Company has unveiled plans to cut up to 1,000 jobs at its Cologne, Germany, plant, citing sluggish demand for electric vehicles (EVs). The automaker will reduce production shifts from two to one starting in 2026, marking a significant downscaling of operations at the facility. This move is part of…
Intel Firmly Denies TSMC’s Accusations: Strictly Bans Use or Transfer of Third – Party Confidential Info
November 27, 2025 – On November 25, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) announced that it had filed a lawsuit against its former senior vice – president, Luo Weiren, accusing him of potentially disclosing trade secrets to Intel. According to Reuters, on November 26 local time, Intel refuted TSMC’s allegations. In a statement, Intel said, “Intel…
Waymo Clarifies: No Plans to Use In-Cab Camera Data for AI Training
April 9, 2025 –Recent investigations by tech analyst Jane Manchun Wong, as highlighted in a TechCrunch report, have uncovered potential plans by Waymo to leverage data from its autonomous taxis—including in-cab footage tied to passenger identities—for training generative AI models. The discovery stemmed from an analysis of Waymo’s unreleased privacy policy drafts, which also hinted…
Musk Secures New Office Space in SF Bay Area for Neuralink and xAI’s Big Move
October 18, 2025 – According to a report from the “San Francisco Business Times” on October 9 this month, Elon Musk has rented a five – story office building in the southern part of San Francisco. This building, with a total area of 144,000 square feet (about 13,378 square meters), is set to become the…
In-House Alternatives: Microsoft Advises Employees Against ChatGPT Usage
November 10, 2023 – Recent media reports reveal that Microsoft, citing security concerns and the fear of potential leaks of sensitive corporate data, has implemented a ban on the usage of ChatGPT by its employees. Despite Microsoft’s significant investment in OpenAI and the incorporation of protective measures within ChatGPT to prevent misuse, the platform is…
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…
Collaborative Breakthrough: Hyundai Joins Forces with Samsung, SK, and LG in Automotive Alliance
June 13, 2023 – In a remarkable move, Hyundai has announced a groundbreaking alliance with Samsung, SK, and LG, aiming to revolutionize the electric vehicle industry by leveraging their combined strengths and resources. According to reports, Samsung will primarily contribute its cutting-edge semiconductor solutions for autonomous driving systems. SK, on the other hand, will focus…
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….
BYD Narrows Down Mexico Plant Locations to Three States, Evaluates Incentives
August 26, 2024 – According to a report by Reuters on the 22nd, Jorge Vallejo, the general manager of BYD Mexico, revealed in an interview that the company has narrowed down the final location for its Mexican plant to three states and is currently evaluating a range of incentives offered by each candidate state. He…
Qualcomm Accuses Arm of Monopoly Practices Across Three Continents, Chip Architecture Licensing Model at Risk of Overhaul
March 26, 2025 – UK-based chip design firm Arm, since its acquisition by SoftBank, has gradually shifted its business model from a provider of basic architectures to a full-fledged chip designer. Bloomberg, citing sources familiar with the matter today, reports that Qualcomm has submitted confidential documents to the European Commission, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission…