Xiaomi to Launch First Car in 2024
According to multiple media reports, during a Xiaomi Group investor event, Xiaomi’s founder Lei Jun disclosed the latest progress of the company’s automotive business. Lei Jun said that he spends half of his time on the automotive business and invested over 3 billion RMB in new businesses such as automobiles in 2022. The company’s automotive…
Toyota Brazil Introduces Bulletproof Retrofit for Corolla Amid Rising Violent Crime
August 15, 2024 – Typically, when one thinks of bulletproof cars, images of large SUVs like the Cadillac Escalade or luxury sedans such as the BMW 7 Series might spring to mind. However, Brazilian consumers now have the option to enjoy the same level of security in a much more accessible vehicle: the Toyota Corolla….
KIOXIA and SanDisk Eyeing Collaborative NAND Fab Setup in America
November 29, 2025 – According to a report from Japan’s Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, KIOXIA and SanDisk are exploring the possibility of jointly constructing a NAND wafer fabrication plant in the United States, a move that is anticipated to receive backing from both the Japanese and American governments. Currently, the NAND wafer fabs operated by the…
Riot Games Shutters Hypixel Studios, Halts Hytale Development Amidst Creative Challenges
June 24, 2025 – Hypixel Studios has officially announced its closure and the discontinuation of the highly anticipated game, Hytale, which aimed to blend action role-playing elements with the sandbox creativity reminiscent of Minecraft. The development journey of Hytale predates the 2020 acquisition of Hypixel Studios by Riot Games, the renowned developer behind hits like…
Audi Unveils Q6 E-tron Sportback with Impressive 408-Mile Range
October 14, 2024 – The Audi Q6 E-tron family has expanded with the introduction of a new Sportback variant, featuring a more slanted roofline that not only enhances its sporty appearance but also boosts the maximum range. Drawing inspiration from the first-generation Audi TT, the new Q6 E-tron Sportback’s roofline extends at an aggressive angle…
Apple’s iPad Pro 2024 Set to Debut with Industry-Leading OLED Panel on May 7th
April 30, 2024 – According to supply chain insider Ross Young, the upcoming iPad Pro 2024 from Apple is set to feature the best OLED panel on the market, with its official debut scheduled for May 7th. Young revealed that the iPad Pro 2024 will be available in two sizes: 12.9-inch and 11.1-inch, both equipped…
Tesla Reveals: Battery Capacity Drops to 80% After Approx. 320,000 Km
July 3, 2025 – Tesla has recently unveiled a fresh set of statistics concerning the battery longevity of its electric vehicles (EVs). Over the roughly decade-long period since Tesla started mass-selling EVs, it has been found that, regardless of the battery chemistry, the capacity of Tesla EV batteries drops to 80% of their original capacity…
Baidu Explores ‘Possible’ Coop with Tesla for Robotaxi Services
May 16, 2024 – According to a report by Shanghai Securities News, Xu Baoqiang, General Manager of Baidu’s Autonomous Driving Technology Department, stated today that Baidu will consider possible cooperation opportunities with Tesla based on the specific application mode and the pace of entering the Chinese market of Tesla’s upcoming Robotaxi (shared taxi) service. Elon…
Samsung Scores Major Breakthrough in Auto Parts Biz: Exynos Auto Chips Power BMW EVs
December 30, 2025 – According to industry insiders cited by Yonhap News Agency, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has achieved a significant breakthrough in expanding its automotive component portfolio by supplying advanced in-vehicle processors for electric vehicles (EVs) manufactured by BMW Group. The sources revealed that Samsung has provided the Exynos Auto V720 chip for BMW’s…
AirPods Pro to Get Hearing Aid Mode with iOS 18, No Hardware Changes Expected in 2024
March 11, 2024 – In his latest edition of the Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman states that the AirPods Pro are not expected to undergo any hardware changes in 2024. However, on the software side, he hints at a “significant development” in the form of a hearing aid mode that will be introduced alongside…