Apple iPhone 16 Series Sales Insights in US for 2024 Q4: Pro Models Hit Five-Year Low, Basic Variant on the Rise
January 24, 2025 – According to a report released by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) on January 22nd, the new iPhone 16 series has proven to be as popular as previous iPhone models released by Apple. However, CIRP warns that analysts should adopt a cautious, even pessimistic, view of the current market performance of the…
Volkswagen CEO Addresses Declining Sales and Layoffs: ‘Smaller Pie, More Guests at the Table’
September 10, 2024 – This Sunday, the CEO of Volkswagen, Oliver Blume, defended the company’s plan for large-scale layoffs in the face of the current economic situation. Blume stated unequivocally that the prevailing economic conditions are “so severe” that the old ways of doing business can no longer be replicated. He explained, “Car sales in…
MIT Study: Autonomous AI Could Theoretically Replace 11% of U.S. Workforce
November 29, 2025 – A groundbreaking simulation tool has been jointly developed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Oak Ridge National Laboratory in the United States. This new tool aims to recreate the U.S. labor market using a “digital twin” approach. Dubbed the “Iceberg Index,” the tool operates a virtual AI workforce on…
Xiaomi Automobile Hits 600,000+ Deliveries in 22-Month Milestone
February 13, 2026 – Xiaomi Automobile has made some remarkable achievements in vehicle deliveries. Since April 3, 2024, the cumulative number of vehicle deliveries by Xiaomi Automobile has surpassed 600,000 units. In January 2026, Xiaomi Automobile delivered more than 39,000 vehicles. As previously reported, during a live – stream in January this year, Lei Jun,…
Neta Automobile Secures BRL 1 Billion from Latin America’s Top Bank for Charging Infrastructure
September 21, 2024 – Neta Automobile has announced a strategic partnership with Latin America’s largest investment bank, BTG Pactual, and Brazilian import trader Sertrading. According to Neta, the financial support of 1 billion Brazilian reais provided by BTG Pactual and Sertrading will be utilized for import services, charging infrastructure development, and other related areas in…
Alibaba at 25: Ma Urges Team to Stay True to Itself Amidst Competition
September 11, 2024 – On the occasion of Alibaba’s 25th anniversary, Jack Ma, the founder of the e-commerce giant, posted a message on the company’s internal network reminding employees of the company’s core values and its journey towards a 102-year vision. Ma emphasized that while the company has already progressed through almost a quarter of…
Berlin Gigafactory Accelerates Production: Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive Variant with Unique Colors
July 4, 2023 – Tesla’s German website has unveiled exciting news for car enthusiasts. The highly anticipated Tesla Model Y rear-wheel drive version is now available in Germany, and it comes with two stunning new color options exclusive to the Berlin Gigafactory. The factory’s state-of-the-art paint shop introduces the mesmerizing Midnight Cherry Red and the…
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,…
Evercore: Apple’s iPhone Assembly in India Faces 25% Tariff Squeeze with Limited Room to Maneuver
July 31, 2025 – Yesterday (July 30), investment bank Evercore published a blog post, stating that even if a 25% tariff is imposed, Apple will have no choice but to continue assembling iPhones in India. And how Apple will deal with these additional costs in the future has become a major concern. According to Evercore,…
Samsung Tops Apple in Smartphone Shipments: 3 Billion Units Sold in 10 Years
May 17, 2024 – Over the past decade from 2014 to 2024, Samsung has emerged as the clear leader in smartphone shipments, with nearly 3 billion units shipped, according to data from the investment analysis platform AltIndex, which is based on figures released by IDC. This impressive tally puts Samsung ahead of Apple by a…