Qualcomm Extends Apple Modem Deal to 2027, Dashing Hopes of In-House 5G Chip for iPhones
February 01, 2024 – Qualcomm has announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, reporting revenues of 99.35billionandnetincomeof27.67 billion. In a related development, MacRumors reports that during the earnings call, Qualcomm disclosed an extension of its modem chip licensing agreement with Apple until March 2027. This two-year extension of the existing…
Ford Reports Q4 Revenue Above Expectations, Up 17% YoY
Ford announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2022 on Thursday, revealing revenue of $44 billion, a 17% increase from the previous year. This figure was higher than the expected $39.8 billion by the market. Despite this positive news, the company’s net profit was $1.3 billion in the fourth quarter, lower than the…
Ralf Groene Bids Farewell: Surface Design Legend Announces Retirement
April 17, 2024 – In a recent LinkedIn post, Ralf Groene, a heavyweight figure in Microsoft’s hardware design field and the head of the Surface design team, announced his retirement. “I am happy to share that I have now retired,” stated Groene. Groene played a pivotal role in Microsoft’s Surface computer series, serving as one…
Musk Unveils Optimus V3: Grok Voice Assistant Integration Set to Redefine Human-Robot Interaction
June 27, 2025 – Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to social media platform X yesterday to announce that the upcoming Optimus V3 humanoid robot will integrate the Grok voice assistant, leveraging advanced AI models for seamless voice-based interactions. In his post, Musk hinted at the robot’s enhanced capabilities with a finger-pinching emoji (🤌), often associated…
The Energy Footprint of Tech Giants: Google and Microsoft Exceed Electricity Usage of Over 100 Nations in 2023
July 15, 2024 – A staggering revelation has emerged regarding the colossal energy consumption of tech giants Google and Microsoft, as Michael Thomas’s analysis underscores their respective annual electricity usage at a whopping 24 terawatt-hours (TWh) in 2023, surpassing the total power demands of over 100 nations, including Iceland, Ghana, and Tunisia. This colossal energy…
Samsung Unveils Galaxy Book 3 Go: The Future of 5G Mobile Computing
December 27, 2023 – In a significant move to enhance mobile computing, Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Book 3 Go, a new notebook that marries the convenience of portability with powerful connectivity. This device isn’t just another iteration; it’s a gateway to the future, harnessing the power of 5G networks and operating on the intuitive…
Toyota’s Latest Hoops Robot Stands 2.18 Meters Tall and Now Moves Like an Actual Player
May 15, 2026 – Toyota’s latest basketball-playing robot has finally learned how to dribble — and the leap forward is nothing short of remarkable. The Japanese automaker unveiled CUE7, the seventh generation of its AI-powered hoops machine, at the Toyota Arena in Tokyo this week. Standing at 2.18 meters tall and weighing just 74 kilograms,…
A Concert Photography Powerhouse: X500 Standard Supports Exclusive ‘Lipstick 200’ Telephoto Lens
September 3, 2026 – Han Boxiao, General Manager of vivo’s X Series product line, recently revealed the imaging specifications for the standard vivo X500. The device is equipped with the same main camera sensor as the Pro models, marking a leapfrog upgrade in its imaging capabilities. Han stated that last year’s X300 Pro was widely…
Adopting Apple’s Platform Tactics: Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Revealed with Diverse AI Assistant Options and Skills
July 31, 2025 – During a recent interview with Bloomberg, Won-Joon Choi, the head of Samsung’s smartphone division, revealed that future Galaxy smartphones will offer users a wider array of AI models and capabilities. Bloomberg interpreted this announcement as a sign that Samsung is set to follow in Apple’s footsteps with its upcoming Galaxy S26…
Japanese Firm Proterial Achieves Neodymium-Free Car Motor
July 24, 2023 – In an exciting breakthrough for the electric vehicle (EV) industry, Proterial, a prominent Japanese company formerly known as Hitachi Metals, has successfully developed a revolutionary electric motor that utilizes a neodymium-free magnet. This achievement comes as a major milestone in the quest for sustainable and eco-friendly transportation solutions. Traditionally, neodymium magnets…