EU’s “Removable Battery” Rule Not Applicable to All Smartphones, High-Quality Batteries Exempted
July 17, 2023 – In a surprising move last month, the European Parliament passed a new regulation calling for the “easy disassembly and replacement” of batteries in household appliances and consumer electronics, including smartphones and gaming consoles, to be enforced by 2027. This decision raised hopes of a potential comeback for removable batteries in mobile…
Nokia Divests Management Platform Business to Lumine Group for €185 Million
December 21, 2023 – Nokia today announced its decision to sell its device and service management platform business to Lumine Group for a sum of €185 million (approximately 1.447 billion yuan). The sale is expected to be finalized in the first quarter of the following year. Lumine Group, recently spun off from Constellation Software, specializes…
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G Specifications and Update Policy Revealed Ahead of Launch
March 08, 2024 – German online retailer Otto has recently made available the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A35 5G smartphone ahead of its official release, revealing its complete specifications and confirming support for four major Android version updates. While Samsung is scheduled to officially unveil both the Galaxy A35 5G and Galaxy A55 5G on March…
Two – Year Delay: Apple Vision Pro’s Native Apps Still Stuck in Limbo
June 14, 2025 – According to a recent post by tech media outlet AppleInsider, Apple has not yet transformed its proprietary apps like Books, Calendar, and Maps into native applications for the visionOS 26 system. Since the launch of the Vision Pro headset, Apple’s first foray into the spatial computing realm, which was unveiled in…
Bluesky Hits 24 Million Users, Adding 9 Million in Just One Month
December 6, 2024 – According to a report by GSMArena, Bluesky, a decentralized social platform, has surpassed the 24 million user mark, with an impressive growth of approximately 9 million users in just the past month. Rose Wang, the Chief Operating Officer of Bluesky, revealed that the majority of new users flocking to the platform…
CineAltaB: Redefining Cinematic Excellence with 8K Innovation
September 13, 2023 – In a world where filmmaking technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, Sony has once again pushed the boundaries of what’s possible with their latest addition to the CineAlta series – the CineAltaB. This lightweight, intelligent, full-frame 8K cinema camera comes with a suggested retail price of $200,000, and it’s…
Samsung’s ‘Ads Everywhere’ Gambit: Smart Fridge Screens in the US Become Ad Billboards
September 19, 2025 – In a move that has sparked a fresh wave of controversy, Samsung has started rolling out a new software update for its smart refrigerators in the United States, as reported by Android Authority yesterday. This update introduces advertisements on the front – facing display screens of certain refrigerator models. According to…
Meta CEO’s Bold Move: Deleting All Facebook Friend Connections
April 16, 2025 – During the ongoing antitrust lawsuit trial against Meta, which commenced this Monday, Meta’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, disclosed a surprising consideration: the idea of erasing all Facebook users’ friend connections to enhance the platform’s cultural influence. In 2022, Zuckerberg outlined a strategy in a letter to Meta employees, suggesting “wiping everyone’s friend…
Elon Musk Rebuts Allegations of Illegal Work Status in Initial US Startup
October 28, 2024 – Elon Musk has refuted reports that he worked illegally in the United States during the early stages of his entrepreneurial career. These allegations, which circulated widely over the weekend, contradicted Musk’s recent political statements regarding illegal immigration. According to a Saturday report by The Washington Post, Musk did not have a…
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…