Voigtlander Introduces COLOR-SKOPAR 18mm F2.8 Aspherical Lens for Fujifilm X-Series Cameras

February 18, 2024 – Voigtlander has announced the release of its COLOR-SKOPAR 18mm F2.8 Aspherical wide-angle lens, compatible with Fujifilm’s X-series APS-C cameras via the X-mount. With an effective focal length equivalent to the widely used 28mm wide-angle focal length in the APS-C format, this lens boasts a minimum focusing distance of 0.17m. It features…

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Toyota’s Trademark Application for “Lexus TZ” Hints at a Midsize Electric Three-Row SUV from Lexus

July 21, 2023 – Toyota Motor Corporation has recently made headlines in the automotive world with its groundbreaking trademark application to the European Union Intellectual Property Office. The application seeks protection for the brand name “Lexus TZ,” hinting at an exciting new development in the realm of electric SUVs. The trademarks “TZ450e” and “TZ550e” have…

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Google’s Parent Doubles Down on AI: $75B Investment in Chips and Infrastructure

April 10, 2025 – Alphabet Inc., Google’s parent company, has reaffirmed its commitment to pouring approximately $75 billion into expanding its data centers this year, underscoring its aggressive push into generative AI despite lingering uncertainties around returns and rising costs triggered by global trade tensions. CEO Sundar Pichai, speaking at Google Cloud’s annual conference, emphasized…

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Intel’s Leader: TSMC’s “Secret Disclosure” Accusations Unfounded, Welcomes Luo

November 29, 2025 – Yesterday, tech media outlet Wccftech published a blog post regarding the lawsuit filed by TSMC against its former Senior Vice President, Luo Weiren. In response, Intel’s CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, addressed the situation in an internal memo to employees. In the memo, Tan categorically denied all allegations of “intellectual property transfer” and…

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Japan’s PC Market Paralyzed: Major Brands Suspend Orders Amid Supply Woes

December 25, 2025 – Amid a confluence of supply constraints across the global storage sector and year-end logistical pressures, Japan’s PC manufacturing industry is facing significant delivery disruptions, forcing multiple companies to extend lead times or halt order intake entirely. Mouse Computer, a prominent Japanese PC assembler, announced on Tuesday it would suspend new orders…

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