Apple Closes iOS 18.2 Verification, Preventing Downgrade for Upgraded iPhones
January 14, 2025 – Apple has recently halted the verification process for iOS 18.2 updates, effectively preventing iPhone users who have upgraded to iOS 18.2.1 from downgrading back to the earlier version. This move aligns with Apple’s standard practice of discontinuing verification for older iOS versions within a few weeks of releasing a new update….
NVIDIA Faces Delay in Deliveries as Blackwell Chip Overheating Leads to Billion-Dollar Order Cuts
January 14, 2025 – According to a report published by tech media outlet The Information on January 13th, NVIDIA has once again delayed the delivery of its data center AI chips due to overheating issues in racks equipped with the latest Blackwell chips and interconnection failures within the chips. Racks are structures used in data…
Samsung Galaxy Ring Expands Size Range and Introduces Advanced Health Tracking Features
January 14, 2025 – Samsung is making significant efforts to enhance the appeal of its Galaxy Ring smart ring by expanding its health tracking capabilities and ensuring it fits a wider range of users. The company has announced that the Galaxy Ring will now be available in sizes ranging from 5 to 15, with the…
Sonos CEO Patrick Spence Steps Down, Receives $1.875 Million in Compensation Amid App Crisis
January 14, 2025 – In a sudden move, smart speaker company Sonos has announced the immediate resignation of its Chief Executive Officer, Patrick Spence, with the change taking effect as of today. Board member Tom Conrad has stepped into the role of Interim CEO. This executive shuffle stems from the troubled launch of a new…
NVIDIA Unveils Nemotron-CC: A Massive 6.3 Trillion Token AI Training Database
January 14, 2025 – NVIDIA has announced the launch of a massive English AI training database called Nemotron-CC, containing a total of 6.3 trillion tokens, with 1.9 trillion being synthetic data. According to NVIDIA, this training database is expected to significantly advance the training process of large language models for both academia and the corporate…
Gurman Suggests Apple May Unveil M4-Powered iPad Air in Spring, Bypassing M3
January 14, 2025 – According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple might surprise the market by introducing a new iPad Air equipped with the M4 chip this spring, bypassing the M3 chip altogether. This move would contradict previous expectations that the iPad Air would receive an upgrade to the M3 chip this year. Last May, Apple…
Sony and Honda’s Joint Venture Sparks Outrage from US Dealers with Its Direct EV Sales Plan
January 14, 2025 – At the 2025 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Sony Honda Mobility, a joint venture between Sony and Honda, announced its intention to adopt a direct sales model similar to that of Tesla and Rivian for its upcoming Afeela electric vehicle. This decision, which bypasses the traditional franchised dealer network, has immediately…
VinFast Unveils Four New EV Models, Eyes Taxi and Transportation Services Market
January 14, 2025 – According to a report by Vietnam’s VTC television station, Vietnamese automotive startup VinFast has unveiled four electric vehicle models targeted at taxi companies and other transportation service providers. The range includes a mini-car, a small SUV, a compact SUV, and an MPV. Here’s a roundup of the key specifications for each…
Ford CEO Jim Farley Proudly Announces $600 Million Profit in China Last Year
January 13, 2025 – Despite facing numerous challenges in the Chinese market, Ford Motor Company still managed to earn approximately $600 million in profits last year, according to CEO Jim Farley. Speaking at the Detroit Auto Show after unveiling a new car, Farley expressed his pride in Ford’s performance in China. “I’m pleased to report…
Gurman Reveals: Apple’s iPad 11 to Upgrade with 8GB RAM and A17 Pro Chip for Apple Intelligence Support
January 13, 2025 – According to the latest scoop by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, the next-generation entry-level iPad is set to embrace the AI feature suite of Apple Intelligence. Insights from the report reveal that the iPad 11 will undergo two significant upgrades to accommodate Apple Intelligence: the integration of the A17 Pro chip and…