Samsung’s Lee Jae-yong Visits BYD Headquarters in China for Strategic Talks
March 25, 2025 – During his visit to China, Lee Jae-yong, the Chairman of Samsung Electronics, paid a significant visit to the Shenzhen headquarters of BYD Group, a leading new energy vehicle (NEV) company. Following his attendance at the China Development Forum’s Annual Conference 2025 on the 23rd and 24th, Lee Jae-yong made his way…
Ford CEO Rejects Apple CarPlay Ultra, Praises China’s Seamless In-Car Tech
September 30, 2025 – During his appearance on the “Decoder” podcast today, Ford CEO Jim Farley made it clear that the automaker has no plans to integrate Apple’s CarPlay Ultra into its vehicles. Instead, Farley emphasized that Google’s Android Auto currently offers a superior experience for Ford drivers. While Ford remains committed to supporting the…
Tesla Slashes Cybertruck Prices, Offers Lifetime Free Supercharging to Clear Inventory
April 18, 2025 – In a move aimed at boosting sales, Tesla is reportedly “racing to clear Cybertruck inventory,” as per a recent report by Carscoops. The electric vehicle manufacturer is offering substantial discounts and incentives to attract potential buyers, including lifetime access to the Supercharger network and Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities for select models….
Faraday Future Celebrates Milestone: Delivery of 10 FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance Units in 2023
January 03, 2024 – In an official announcement on January 2, local time, Faraday Future confirmed the successful delivery of 10 units of the FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance in 2023. The latest delivery was made to Jim Gao, an executive overseeing FF’s intelligent internet application services platform. Reportedly, Jim Gao brings 15 years of…
Apple iPhone Users in US Exhibit Shorter Replacement Cycles in 2024’s Final Quarter
February 13, 2025 – According to a report released by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) on February 12th, the replacement cycle for iPhones among American users has slightly shortened as of December 2024. CIRP has been tracking relevant data since 2014, and generally speaking, the replacement cycle for iPhone users had been increasing over the…
Apple Executives Discuss iPhone 16 Camera Button: User-Centered Design and Teamwork in Action
September 21, 2024 – In a captivating interview on the podcast channel Design Tangents, Apple’s Human Interface Designer Johnnie Manzari and Senior Director of Product Design Rich Dinh shared insights into the development process of the revamped camera button for the iPhone 16 series. The discussion, held at Apple’s podcast studio in Cupertino, primarily focused…
OpenAI Lands Top Microsoft AI Executive Sébastien Bubeck
October 15, 2024 – In a significant move within the realm of artificial intelligence, Microsoft announced on October 14 that Sébastien Bubeck, its Vice President of Generative AI Research, is set to depart the company to join OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT. This development marks a turning point not only for Microsoft but also for…
DoorDash & Waymo Team Up: Self-Driving Taxis Revolutionize Food Delivery in the U.S.
October 20, 2025 – DoorDash, the largest food delivery platform in the United States, has forged a strategic partnership with Google’s Waymo to integrate Waymo’s self-driving taxis into its delivery network. This collaboration will initially cover an expansive 816-kilometer area within the Phoenix metropolitan region of Arizona. Currently in the testing phase, the new feature…
Paris Auto Show 2024: Chinese Automakers Step into the Spotlight as Mercedes and Japanese Giants Skip Event
October 14, 2024 – The 90th edition of the Paris Mondial de l’Automobile is set to take place at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from October 14th to 20th. As the world’s first auto exhibition, dating back to 1898, its influence in the industry is unquestionable. Looking back at the Paris Auto Show two…
North America No Longer Leading Global Smartphone Replacement Rates in 2024, According to TechInsights
July 01, 2024 – Since the advent of the iPhone in 2007, North America has led the world in smartphone replacement rates. However, a notable decline has been observed since 2012, with rates finally leveling off in 2019 to match those of other regions. According to recent research conducted by the TechInsights smartphone team, a…