Gurman Warns: Apple Must Cut App Store Fees to Avoid Global Legal Battles
May 20 2025 – In last night’s “Power On” newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman disclosed that Apple is currently raking in approximately $20 billion annually from its App Store. For developers, the platform offers a convenient ecosystem where they can avoid the hassles of setting up their own payment systems, managing accounts, and handling refunds. They…
Apple Unveils First OLED iPad Pro with iPadOS 17.5 Beta Release
April 12, 2024 – Apple has recently released the beta version of iPadOS 17.5, sparking excitement among developers. Through exploring the beta code, developers have discovered intriguing details about the upcoming iPad Pro. Notably, this new model will feature an OLED panel, marking the first time Apple has ever used an OLED screen in its…
2030 Vision: Accelerating the Shift to Electric Vehicles and Indigenous Battery Manufacturing in the United States
November 20, 2023 – The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law have collectively infused billions of dollars into the U.S. electric vehicle industry, incentivizing localized battery production and charging infrastructure projects. The IRA offers incentives such as a maximum $7,500 tax credit for each new energy-efficient vehicle. Recently, the United…
Samsung Wage Talks Collapse: 50,000 Workers Set to Strike, $20B in Output at Risk
May 13, 2026 – Samsung Electronics is bracing for its largest-ever work stoppage after wage talks with its dominant labor union collapsed, threatening to paralyze the world’s biggest memory chip production hub and send shockwaves through the global AI supply chain. Government-brokered mediation efforts spanning Monday and Tuesday failed to bridge a wide gap between…
Samsung’s Exciting Tech Unveil: Galaxy S24 Series Debut in 2024
November 03, 2023 – In a recent update shared by South Korean media outlet SBS Biz, Samsung is gearing up for an exciting event in the tech world. The tech giant has announced plans to hold a Galaxy Unpacked event in San Francisco, USA, on January 17, 2024, where they will unveil their highly anticipated…
Alibaba Group Announces September Quarter 2023 Results
HANGZHOU, China–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA and HKEX: 9988 (HKD Counter) and 89988 (RMB Counter), “Alibaba” or “Alibaba Group”) today announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023. “Alibaba Group delivered a solid quarter, marked by renewed momentum and energy across multiple businesses as a result of our strategic reorganization….
Apple Loses World’s Most Valuable Crown as Tariff Storm Shrinks Market Cap
April 9, 2025 – On Tuesday, Apple Inc. relinquished its title as the world’s most valuable publicly traded company as its stock price plummeted amid the implementation of steep tariffs on Chinese imports. The tech giant’s shares fell by 5% on Tuesday, shrinking its market capitalization to just under 2.6trillion.Meanwhile,MicrosoftCorp.surpassedApplewithamarketvalueof2.65 trillion. Since President Trump announced…
Google Android XR Prototype Review: Single-Lens Design & Unrestrained, Gemini AI-Integrated Experience
May 21 2025 – During the 2025 I/O Developers Conference, Google showcased a prototype of its Android XR smart glasses, as reported by Android Central today. While the tech giant hasn’t unveiled any sales plans for the device yet, it did announce upcoming collaborations with eyewear brands Warby Parker and Gentle Monster to create stylish…
Tesla Offers One-Month Free Trial of Full Self-Driving to North American Car Owners
May 09, 2023 – Tesla, the American electric vehicle company, has announced that it will offer a one-month free trial of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) package to all car owners in North America. The offer is contingent on FSD being super smooth rather than just safe. Currently priced at $15,000 or $199/99 per month in…
Sony Closes PlayStation Stars to Newcomers, Program Set for 2026 Sunset
May 22 2025 – Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has announced that as of today, PlayStation Stars will no longer be accepting new registrations. While the company charts a new course for its future loyalty program initiatives, it remains committed to engaging its player community through a series of planned events and activities. Here’s what players…