iOS 26 Unveils ‘Transparent Tone’ Mode: A New Era of Transparent Beauty for iPhones
June 10, 2025 – During the WWDC 2025 Global Developers Conference, Apple unveiled the iOS 26 system update, introducing a highly anticipated enhancement: a brand-new “Clear Look” display option that goes beyond the traditional light and dark modes. This innovative mode is built upon Apple’s recently launched Liquid Glass design language, creating a multi-layered semi-transparent…
Powered by Shanghai: China’s Manufacturing Prowess Drives Model Y to Historic Sales Peak in Japan
August 27, 2026 – Tesla officially announced today that the China-made Model Y has become the best-selling single new car model among imported brands in Japan during the first half of 2026. This achievement marks another significant milestone for the China-manufactured vehicle in the Japanese market, following its top spot in the single-month sales ranking…
2024 Foldable Phone Shipment Shakeup: Samsung Down, Huawei and Xiaomi Up
April 1, 2025 – The market research firm CounterPoint Research released a blog post on March 28th, revealing that the global foldable smartphone market experienced a mere 2.9% growth in 2024, marking a significant deceleration. The report further projects that the market will witness its first single-digit negative growth in 2025 but anticipates a robust…
Indonesia Offers Incentives to Attract Tesla Investment
Indonesia is Luring Tesla to Invest As a leading player in the electric vehicle industry, Tesla is reportedly planning to build more factories globally. Indonesia is one of the countries that are attracting Tesla’s investment with a series of incentives, including tax breaks and nickel mining. Abundant Nickel Resources Indonesia is a country rich in…
Google Unveils ‘The Bot’: A 3D Evolution of the Android Mascot at CES 2024
January 12, 2024 – Google, in a move announced in September 2023, has embarked on a significant rebranding of its Android operating system, with one of the most noticeable changes being the transformation of the familiar green robot icon into a three-dimensional design. At the CES 2024 exhibition, the tech giant christened this revamped mascot…
Waymo’s Self-Driving Cars: Proven Safer Than Human Drivers
December 20, 2024 – According to a report published today by Engadget, Waymo, a leading company in autonomous driving, has collaborated with Swiss Re, a renowned reinsurance company, on a study that reveals Waymo’s self-driving cars result in fewer insurance claims compared to human-driven vehicles. The study conducted by Swiss Re analyzed collision liability claims…
China’s Apollo Go Rolls Out Fully Driverless Commercial Taxis in Dubai
March 31, 2026 – Baidu’s self-driving taxi service, Apollo Go, has officially launched its fully driverless commercial operations in Dubai, marking a significant milestone as the city welcomes its first-ever fleet of autonomous taxis. The rollout is taking place in phases, with Apollo Go gradually deploying a fleet that aims to reach thousands of vehicles…
Apple Unveils Patent for Revolutionary Glass-Covered MacBook with Touchscreen Capabilities
March 22, 2024 – In a recent development, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted a patent to Apple Inc. for a revolutionary MacBook design. The standout feature of this patent is the extensive use of glass material across most of the device, paired with a touch-sensitive screen. According to the patent,…
Gree’s Breakthrough: Capable of Manufacturing Humanoid Robots with Entirely Self-Developed Parts
April 28, 2026 – In a recent interview, Zhu Lei, the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Gree Electric Appliances, made a groundbreaking announcement. He stated that Gree has now fully developed the capability to manufacture humanoid robots from scratch, with all components being independently researched and produced without relying on external suppliers. Zhu Lei attributed…
Yann LeCun’s Critical Assessment of OpenAI’s Evolution Under Microsoft’s Influence
December 28, 2023 – In a recent interview with Wired magazine, Yann LeCun, Chief AI Scientist at Meta, launched a scathing critique of OpenAI under the leadership of Sam Altman. LeCun was candid in his assessment, stating that OpenAI has deviated from its original non-profit mission and has become a “contract research organization” for Microsoft….