Microsoft’s New Network Card Could Reduce Dependence on Nvidia
February 21, 2024 – In a move aimed at enhancing the performance of its in-house Maia AI server chips and potentially reducing its reliance on chip designer Nvidia, Microsoft is reportedly developing a new type of network card, according to sources cited by The Information. The report states that Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has tapped…
Apple Investigates Screen Flickering Issue on Apple Watch with ‘Always On’ Mode
October 18, 2023 – An internal service memo shared today with Apple’s authorized service providers reveals that the tech giant is currently investigating a peculiar issue affecting certain Apple Watch models when using the “Always On” display mode. Users have reported brief screen flickering or a “jumping” effect when this mode is enabled. The memo…
Tesla Market Cap Slides Below $1 Trillion, Marking a 38% Drop from Its Peak
February 26, 2025 – Tesla shares tumbled 8.39% by the close of the US stock market, erasing over 280billionfromitsmarketcapitalizationandpushingitbelowthe1 trillion mark. The electric vehicle giant’s latest stock price settled at 302.8,markingasignificant38488. This decline has resulted in Tesla being ousted from the exclusive club of seven US tech companies, including NVIDIA, Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta,…
Tim Cook Reveals Push for Apple Intelligence Rollout in China, Aims to Serve All Apple Users with AI
August 02, 2024 – Apple CEO Tim Cook announced during the company’s fiscal third-quarter earnings call that the tech giant has already reached out to regulatory bodies to launch its Apple Intelligence service in Europe and China. During the call for the second quarter ending June 29, 2024, when questioned about the international rollout of…
Samsung to Exclusively Supply Display Driver Chips for Apple’s Upcoming OLED iPad Pro
March 15, 2024 – According to a recent report from South Korean media outlet ETNews, Apple’s upcoming OLED iPad Pro will be exclusively supplied with display driver chips (DDI) by Samsung. Typically known for pursuing a diversified supply chain strategy, Apple’s decision to rely on a single supplier for such a key component is somewhat…
Samsung’s AI Home Companion Robot Ballie: Launch Delayed, Price Tag to Exceed $2000
July 2, 2025 – In April this year, Samsung made an announcement about deepening its collaboration with Google Cloud. The tech giant revealed that it would integrate its generative AI technology, Gemini, into its brand – new home AI companion robot, Ballie. Ballie is no ordinary robot. It boasts the ability to engage in natural…
Gurman: Siri Snags Delay Apple’s Smart Home Hub Launch to 2026
April 8, 2025 – Apple’s highly anticipated next-generation smart home hub, initially slated for a 2025 launch, now faces potential delays extending into 2026, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in his latest Power On newsletter. The device, internally codenamed J490, was positioned as a voice-centric control center leveraging an upgraded Siri interface and App Intents…
Apple iPhone Sales in China Drop by Double-Digit Percentage During Singles’ Day, Reports Counterpoint
November 21, 2024 – According to recent reports from Reuters and Counterpoint Research, Apple’s iPhone sales have significantly decreased during this year’s “Singles’ Day” shopping festival in China, primarily due to the influx of new products from its competitors. Between October 18th and November 10th, iPhone sales dropped by a double-digit percentage compared to the…
The Potential Benefits of Amazon’s Investment in Generative AI for Advertisers
May 06, 2023 – E-commerce giant Amazon is reportedly investing in the development of AI tools aimed at generating photos and videos for its platform’s advertising campaigns. According to an Amazon spokesperson, the company is excited about the potential benefits for customers and advertisers that could result from its investment in generative AI. Amazon’s advertising…
Japan Boosts EV Battery Production with $2.4 Billion Subsidy Plan for Toyota, Nissan
September 07, 2024 – The Japanese government has announced today, according to Reuters, its plan to bolster the country’s battery supply chain by offering additional subsidies for the production of electric vehicle batteries. This move includes a commitment to provide up to $2.4 billion in support for related projects by Toyota and other major companies,…