Apple’s Next Move: Unveiling Larger iPad Air Models in 2024
November 13, 2023 – Renowned Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has unveiled insights into Apple’s upcoming upgrades to the iPad Air product line scheduled for the next year. The tech giant is poised to introduce 10.9-inch and 12.9-inch variants of the iPad Air, with the latter marking the largest size ever for an Air tablet in…
Apple’s CEO Tim Cook Makes Unprecedented Move to Halt Texas’ App Store Age Verification Law
May 24 2025 – In an unusual move, Apple CEO Tim Cook took the initiative to personally intervene in Texas’ legislative process to halt a child safety bill targeting the App Store from becoming law, as reported by The Wall Street Journal in a blog post published yesterday (May 23). Cook directly called Texas Governor…
OpenAI CEO Altman Acknowledges DeepSeek’s Performance, Sees Them as Worthy Competitors
February 13, 2025 – In a recent interview with The Times Tech Podcast on Tuesday local time, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, expressed his acknowledgment of the technological prowess of Chinese AI company DeepSeek. He praised their “good performance” in developing a chatbot that can now compete with ChatGPT. Altman revealed that he has…
Apple’s Maiden Gaming Studio Buyout: RAC7 Acquisition Bolsters Arcade’s Hit Game Development
May 28 2025 – In a move that marks Apple’s first-ever acquisition of an independent gaming studio, the tech giant has confirmed it has finalized a deal to bring RAC7 into its fold, as reported by Digital Trends. The small-scale studio, consisting of just two members, rose to prominence with its exclusive title for Apple…
Samsung and Korean Union Agree on 5.1% Salary Increase, Taking a Crucial Step Towards Reconciliation
November 16, 2024 – According to a report by Yonhap News Agency, Samsung Electronics has reached a preliminary agreement with its largest labor union in Korea, the National Samsung Labor Union, on the 2024 wage negotiations. The agreement, which includes a 5.1% salary increase, is set to be submitted to union members for a vote…
South Korea Launches 3 Trillion Korean Won Fund to Boost Semiconductor Industry
June 26, 2023 – In a move aimed at bolstering the semiconductor industry, South Korea has announced the establishment of a new fund worth 300 billion Korean won. The country, known for its strong emphasis on chip development, intends to leverage this fund to drive the growth of related enterprises. The decision to set up…
Tesla Dissolves Marketing Team Amid Global Layoffs
April 23, 2024 – Recent reports indicate that Tesla has decided to disband its newly established U.S. marketing team in the midst of a larger layoff, reflecting CEO Elon Musk’s reconsideration of conventional advertising strategies. As part of this reorganization, Tesla has let go of its entire “growth content” team in the United States, affecting…
Tesla Reveals Fully Automated Wireless Charging for its Robotaxi
October 20, 2024 – Tesla unveiled a new video on Friday, showcasing its latest robotic taxi, the Robotaxi (also known as Cybercab), equipped with a wireless charging feature that enables a fully automated experience from driving to charging. Designed as a driverless, steering-wheel-less, and pedal-less vehicle, the Robotaxi aims to revolutionize transportation methods. As a…
Rivian Uncovers: Xiaomi SU7 Reveals China’s Supply Chain Advantage, Cutting Costs by 20%-40%
September 14, 2024 – In a surprising revelation, American electric vehicle upstart Rivian has procured the Xiaomi SU7 for benchmarking purposes, as reported by automotive outlet insideevs on September 12th. The publication hailed the SU7 as the ‘Chinese Apple Car’ in its headline, highlighting the vehicle’s significance. The confirmation came from Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe…
Geoffrey Hinton Urges UK to Adopt UBI to Counter AI-Driven Job Losses
May 21, 2024 – Renowned pioneer in artificial intelligence (AI), Geoffrey Hinton, has expressed profound concerns regarding the advancing AI landscape. Dubbed the “Godfather of AI” for his groundbreaking work in neural networks, Hinton recently warned that AI might displace a significant number of traditional jobs, prompting him to propose a Universal Basic Income (UBI)…