Volkswagen Embraces EV Revolution: All Future Electric Cars to Be Built on Rivian R2 Tech
June 7, 2025 – A significant milestone has been reached in the ongoing $5 billion software partnership between Rivian and the Volkswagen Group, as revealed by motor1 today. The platform technology set to be utilized in Rivian’s next-generation SUV is poised to become the digital backbone for all future electric vehicles (EVs) across Volkswagen’s brand…
“HomeOS” Trademark Exposure Suggests Apple’s Smart Home Central System is on the Horizon
June 6, 2025 – A recent post by tech media outlet MacRumors has stirred up discussions regarding Apple’s potential move in the smart home arena. The report suggests that Apple might have filed trademark applications for “homeOS” in various parts of the world through a shell company named Home Operations Suite LLC. This shell company,…
UK April Car Production Plunges to 70-Year Low with Just 59,203 Units
June 6, 2025 – British automotive production has plummeted to its lowest level in seven decades this April, largely due to holiday scheduling conflicts and uncertainties surrounding tariffs, as reported by motor1 today. According to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the UK produced a mere 59,203 vehicles last month, marking…
iOS 18 Dominates with 82% Adoption, iPadOS 18 Follows at 71% – June App Store Data
June 6, 2025 – According to the latest data revealed on Apple’s Developer website, as of June 4, 2025, and based on device transaction statistics from the App Store, iOS 18 has achieved an adoption rate of 88% among devices launched in the past four years. Across all devices, its adoption rate stands at 82%….
AMD Acquires Untether AI Team: Pioneering Near-Memory Computing for Next-Gen AI Accelerators
June 6, 2025 – Toronto-based AI inference chip startup Untether AI, known for its near-memory computing solutions, has announced via its official website that its team will join AMD under a strategic agreement. As a result, Untether AI will discontinue the supply and support of its speedAI and imAIgine software development kits (SDKs). AMD confirmed…
Tata Group Takes Over iPhone/MacBook Repair Duties as Apple Bolsters India Operations
June 6, 2025 – According to a Reuters report published yesterday (June 5), Apple has entrusted the repair services for its iPhone and MacBook devices in the Indian market to Tata Group, a major Indian conglomerate. This move, revealed by two sources familiar with the matter, underscores Tata’s growing significance within Apple’s supply chain ecosystem….
Amazon Ramps Up AI Infrastructure with $10B Investment in North Carolina
June 6, 2025 – Amazon announced on the 4th of this month its intention to invest approximately $10 billion in North Carolina, USA, to bolster its data center infrastructure in the region. This expansion is aimed at providing robust support for artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing technologies. The tech giant stated that the investment…
Meta in Talks with Disney, A24 for Exclusive Content Deals on Loma Smart Glasses
June 5, 2025 – Meta is reportedly engaging in discussions with entertainment giants like Disney and A24 to secure exclusive streaming content for its upcoming smart glasses, “Loma,” according to a Wall Street Journal report published yesterday (June 4). The negotiations, as cited in blog posts, involve obtaining exclusive rights to existing content and securing…
ualcomm CEO Confirms Readiness for ‘Breakup’ with Apple
June 5, 2025 – As the longstanding partnership between Apple and Qualcomm edges closer to its conclusion, Cristiano Amon, Qualcomm’s CEO, has asserted in an interview with Yahoo Finance’s Opening Bid podcast that his company is no longer hinging its future growth on Apple’s business. Instead, Amon aims to reassure investors about Qualcomm’s strategic autonomy…
iPad Outshines Mac in Apple Ecosystem: Survey Shows 78% Adoption Rate
June 5, 2025 – Within Apple’s product ecosystem, the iPhone has long reigned as its flagship device. However, recent findings from a newly released study highlight that the iPad is emerging as a standout performer, rivaling the iPhone in popularity and even surpassing the Mac in user adoption. Market research firm CIRP recently conducted a…