Counterpoint Reveals: Apple’s AI Not Enough to Trigger iPhone 16 ‘Super Cycle’
September 20, 2024 – According to a blog post released today by market research firm Counterpoint Research, Apple Intelligence is unlikely to significantly boost sales of the iPhone 16 series, predicting that the industry will not enter into a “super cycle” this year. The term “super cycle” refers to periods of exceptional growth in iPhone…
LG Energy Solution and Qualcomm Collaborate on Advanced BMS Diagnostic Solution for Electric Vehicles
March 12, 2024 – LG Energy Solution has announced a collaboration with Qualcomm to develop a cutting-edge Battery Management System (BMS) diagnostic solution for the next generation of electric vehicles, according to recent media reports. Through this partnership, LG Energy Solution intends to integrate its BMS diagnostic software with specific features of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Digital…
BMW Urges EU to Reconsider 2035 Ban on New Fuel Cars: Labels It Unrealistic
October 17, 2024 – At the Paris Auto Show on Tuesday local time, BMW CEO Oliver Zipse made a clear statement advocating for a new regulatory approach in Europe. He emphasized the need for Europe to leverage its technological advantages and reduce reliance on battery imports. According to reports from AutoNews and Bloomberg, Zipse suggested…
Volkswagen Pays Homage to Golf Fire and Ice with New ID.3 GTX Fire+Ice Electric Hatchback
September 07, 2024 – At the ID. conference held in Locarno, Switzerland, Volkswagen unveiled the ID.3 GTX Fire+Ice, a collaboration with fashion brand Bogner that pays tribute to the Golf Fire and Ice of the 1990s. Volkswagen highlighted the Golf Fire and Ice’s immense success, noting its loyal fanbase worldwide and the admiration it holds…
Apple Reportedly Revives iPad Production Plans in India, Hinting at Mac Line Expansion
July 09, 2024 – A groundbreaking revelation by Moneycontrol yesterday, July 8, indicates that Apple Inc. is reassessing its strategy for iPad production in India, buoyed by robust government incentives and other compelling factors. The Indian government, in a bid to bolster domestic IT manufacturing, is poised to unveil a comprehensive package of rewards and…
Volkswagen CFO Advocates Cost Reduction Over Tariffs to Compete With Chinese EVs
May 27, 2024 – According to a report by Bloomberg, Arno Antlitz, the Chief Financial Officer of Volkswagen, stated this week that imposing higher import tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles by the European Union would only provide a “temporary breather.” In the long run, he emphasized, cost reduction remains the essential condition for maintaining competitiveness….
Intel’s 2022 Q4: A Disappointing Turnaround with a $700 Million Net Loss
Intel announced its fourth quarter financial results for 2022. The company reported a net loss of $700 million, a significant reversal from the previous year’s profit of $3.4 billion. The loss was attributed to a number of factors, including increased competition and a slowdown in the personal computer market. One of the biggest reasons for…
Nikon’s Updated Lens Roadmap Unveils Exciting Additions for 2023
June 23, 2023 – Nikon Rumors recently shared exciting news regarding Nikon’s updated lens roadmap. It appears that Nikon is set to unveil two new lenses within the year: the 35mm F1.2 S and the 135mm F1.8 S. These lenses, as depicted in the provided roadmap, are part of Nikon’s esteemed S Line series, tailored…
Meta Looks to Apple’s Vision Pro to Revive Its Metaverse Ambitions, Shifting Focus to Software Development
January 29, 2024 – In a recent development, Meta is reportedly pinning its hopes on Apple’s upcoming Vision Pro headset to bolster its virtual reality (VR) endeavors and rejuvenate its $50 billion metaverse venture. According to sources cited by the Wall Street Journal, Meta executives, including Mark Zuckerberg, are optimistic about the launch of Vision…
Personalized AI Assistance: The Future of Notetaking with Notebook LM
July 13, 2023 – In a significant announcement at this year’s Google I/O 2023 conference, Google unveiled its inaugural “AI Notetaking Application,” previously known as “Project Tailwind.” This experimental app has recently been renamed as “Notebook LM” and is now undergoing limited testing. The inclusion of “LM” in the name “Notebook LM” represents “Language Model,”…