Japan Government Eyes Equity Stake in Rapidus via In-Kind Contributions
October 15, 2024 – According to a report by Kyodo News on the 10th of this month, the Japanese government is planning to directly acquire shares in the advanced chip manufacturer Rapidus through in-kind contributions. This move aims to strengthen its participation and supervision of the company’s operations while clarifying its support for Rapidus, thereby…
Powering the Future: India’s Groundbreaking Subsidies for Grid Battery Manufacturers
June 28, 2023 – India Prepares Subsidies for Grid Battery Manufacturers to Boost Clean Energy Transition In a recent report by the Financial Times, it has been revealed that India is gearing up to provide subsidies to companies engaged in the production of grid batteries as part of its efforts to increase the share of…
Nokia Faces 28 Million Euro Loss as HMD Global Struggles with Financial Performance
June 03, 2024 – Nokia has recently unveiled its 2023 financial results, highlighting a significant revenue stream generated by its technology division, which oversees the company’s patent portfolio. Despite a slight dip in figures, the division managed to secure approximately 1.3 billion euros (currently equivalent to approximately 10.231 billion yuan) in annual net sales through…
Apple’s New Research Unveils Future AirPods with Heart Rate Monitoring Capabilities
May 30 2025 – Apple Inc. has recently unveiled a groundbreaking study titled “Foundation Model Hidden Representations for Heart Rate Estimation from Auscultation,” which could pave the way for future AirPods to monitor users’ heart rates if commercialized. The research delves into leveraging foundation models initially designed for speech recognition to estimate heart rates by…
Samsung Electronics Reclaims Milestone with Foreign Ownership Reaching 52.08%
May 23, 2023 – In a significant milestone for Samsung, the latest data disclosed by the Korean Exchange reveals that as of May 19, 2023, foreign ownership of Samsung Electronics has rebounded to 52.08%, reaching levels last seen on March 4, 2022. According to the disclosed information, foreign investors had been fervently selling off Samsung…
Google Introduces Multi-Account Support for iOS Chrome Browser
May 10, 2024 – According to a recent report by tech media outlet MacObserver, Google is planning to introduce a multi-account system for its iOS version of the Chrome browser. This new feature, tentatively called “Switch Profile,” will allow users to easily switch between work and personal accounts, facilitating a seamless transition between different aspects…
Apple Faces Spotify CEO’s Ire Over ‘Farce’ of DMA Compliance, EU Action Sought
February 27, 2025 – Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has expressed his dissatisfaction with Apple’s current compliance with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), urging EU regulators to take swift action against the tech giant. In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Ek slammed Apple’s compliance efforts as a “farce” and accused the company of employing…
North America No Longer Leading Global Smartphone Replacement Rates in 2024, According to TechInsights
July 01, 2024 – Since the advent of the iPhone in 2007, North America has led the world in smartphone replacement rates. However, a notable decline has been observed since 2012, with rates finally leveling off in 2019 to match those of other regions. According to recent research conducted by the TechInsights smartphone team, a…
Apple’s Upcoming Apple Watch Ultra to Feature 2.1 Inch Display
Apple Inc. is rumored to be releasing a new Apple Watch model with a larger screen size, tentatively named the “Apple Watch Ultra,” in the near future. According to industry sources, the device is expected to feature a screen size of approximately 2.1 inches, representing a significant increase from the current models’ 1.78-inch and 1.57-inch…
Nvidia Eyes Investment in Elon Musk’s xAI, Seeking to Join Multibillion-Dollar Funding Round
November 05, 2024 – According to informed sources, Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, is planning to raise 5billionatavaluationofapproximately45 billion. Potential investors include venture capital firms such as Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, and Vy Capital. Reports from The Information indicate that xAI representatives have disclosed to potential investors that Nvidia has engaged in discussions regarding xAI’s…