Germany Rolls Out New EV Purchase Subsidies: Up to €6,000 for All, Chinese Brands Eligible
January 20, 2026 – On the 19th, the German government made an announcement that it would offer subsidies of up to 6,000 euros to families purchasing new electric vehicles (EVs), aiming to boost the domestic EV industry. This marks a resumption of similar subsidies after Germany ended its previous EV purchase subsidy program at the…
Tesla Surpasses Mercedes & BMW, Claims Top Spot on South Korea’s Imported Car Sales Chart in May
June 9, 2025 – Tesla has firmly held its position among the top five imported car brands in the South Korean market since August last year. At one point, it even climbed to the third spot. However, it has consistently lagged behind the two German luxury automotive giants, Mercedes-Benz and BMW. According to data released…
U.S. Makes AM Radios Mandatory in New Vehicles for Disaster Preparedness
September 25, 2024 – The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee has recently passed the “AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2024,” mandating that automakers must include AM (Amplitude Modulation) radio functionality in vehicles manufactured and sold in the United States. Under this new legislation, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will establish…
Elon Musk Says Tesla’s FSD: A Major Boost to Driving Safety, Halving Insurance Fees
January 22, 2026 – On Wednesday local time, U.S. insurance company Lemonade made a significant announcement. It will offer a 50% discount on insurance premiums for Tesla owners, but only if their vehicles have the Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature activated. Elon Musk, responding on X today, said, “When the Tesla self-driving function is turned on,…
JBL Set to Unveil Cutting-Edge Tune Buds and Tune Beam TWS Earphones in India
June 5, 2023 – JBL to Unveil New Tune Buds and Tune Beam TWS Earphones in India JBL is set to launch its latest offerings, the Tune Buds and Tune Beam TWS earphones, in India. Catering to audiophiles and tech enthusiasts, these new earphones promise a blend of style and functionality. Interested individuals can find…
Samsung Granted Patent for Innovative Smartphone Display Design
January 23, 2024 – In a recent development, Samsung has been granted a design patent by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) last Thursday, hinting at a potential new form factor for smartphones. Included in the patent are illustrative diagrams, with Figure 1 depicting a perspective view of the display device and Figure 2 showing…
Apple’s Groundbreaking Move: Global iPhone & Apple Watch Glass to Be Made in US
August 7, 2025 – In a major development, Apple has just revealed an expanded partnership with Corning. The tech giant announced plans to jointly build a factory in Kentucky, USA, with Corning to produce the outer – layer glass for iPhones and Apple Watches sold globally. Apple is set to invest a massive $2.5 billion…
Mistral Unveils Open-Source Plan, Aims to Outperform DeepSeek with New AI Model
March 9, 2025 – French company Mistral AI, often referred to as the “European OpenAI,” has announced plans to embrace an open-source strategy, aiming to release a new AI model that surpasses DeepSeek. This announcement was made by the company’s CEO, Arthur Mensch, during the 2025 World Mobile Communication Conference. According to Mensch, the adoption…
Nobel Laureate Foresees the Demise of Gas Stations by 2050, Ushering in the Era of Electric Vehicles
July 05, 2024 – Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry, Akira Yoshino, has recently stated that gas stations may cease to exist by 2050. Yoshino, who revolutionized the battery industry by developing the world’s first rechargeable lithium-ion battery prototype in 1983, envisions a future where fossil fuel-powered vehicles are phased out in favor of electric alternatives….
Global Top 10 Wafer Foundries Generated $304.9B in Q4 2023, with SMIC at 5th and Hefei Nexchip Returning to 9th
March 13, 2024 – According to the latest report released by TrendForce, a leading market research firm, the top ten wafer foundries globally generated a revenue of US$304.9 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023. Among them, SMIC secured the fifth spot while Hefei Nexchip re-entered the list at ninth place. TSMC retained its top…