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Boston Dynamics, the robotics company that has been a social media sensation, is retiring its hydraulic powered robot, but that’s not quite the end for the ... Show more
Quick Glance: Boston Dynamics' New Fully Electric Atlas Robot
- Boston Dynamics has retired its hydraulic Atlas robots after 11 years and introduced a new fully electric version, marking a significant evolution in the company's product lineup.
- The electric Atlas offers enhanced strength, range of motion, and versatile applications across various industries, starting with automotive manufacturing for parent company Hyundai.
- Boston Dynamics has had a tumultuous history, from its founding as a promising research-focused startup to multiple acquisitions, but now seems to be focusing more on commercial applications.
- The launch of the electric Atlas not only signifies a milestone in robotics but also provides a glimpse into the future where humanoid robots are poised to play an increasingly integral role in the industry.
Hyundai pauses ads on X over antisemitic posts: Automaker Hyundai paused advertisements on the social media platform X after a sponsored post from the company ...
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Apple loses smartphone crown to Samsung as Chinese rivals gain ground: iPhone sales fall 10 per cent in first quarter of 2024 while groups including Xiaomi and ...
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Quick Glance: Samsung Takes Smartphone Crown from Apple
- Apple loses top position in the global smartphone market to Samsung as Chinese competitors gain traction.
- Samsung regains its status as the world's largest smartphone manufacturer in the first quarter of 2024, just three months after Apple claimed the top spot.
- The market's strongest growth comes from two Chinese manufacturers, while Apple continues to face challenges in the world's largest smartphone market.
- Despite an overall increase in global smartphone shipments, Apple experiences a decline in iPhone sales in China and misses out on much of the broader industry recovery.
TSMC plans to charge customers more for chips made outside Taiwan: World’s largest chipmaker says ‘incremental cost’ of setting up plants abroad should be shared
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Samsung execs have to work 6 days a week now: report: Samsung reportedly wasn't happy with its performance last year, so execs will be working Saturdays or ...
businessinsider.com/samsung-executives-six-day-work-week-report-2024-4
Quick Glance: Samsung Executives: New Work Schedule and Economic Challenges
- Samsung Group is introducing a six-day workweek for executives in response to economic challenges and disappointing results in 2023.
- The sudden change aims to create a sense of urgency and promote efforts to overcome the situation. The new work schedule takes effect immediately in most of Samsung's technology divisions.
- The work culture in South Korea is renowned for its intensity. In 2022, the average worker spent 1,901 hours at work.
- Recent data shows that Samsung has regained the top position in global smartphone shipments. First-quarter 2024 results are expected on April 30.
China's Xiaomi, one of the world's largest smartphone makers, has jumped into the EV market. Its SU7 model is priced at less than half that of EVs offered by ... Show more asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/China-s-Xiaomi-jumps-into-EV-market-battle-with-gusto
Quick Glance: Xiaomi's Entry into the EV Market Battle
- Xiaomi's new SU7 model EV offers performance equal to or better than that of their much pricier American and European competitors.
- Xiaomi, one of the world's largest smartphone makers, has entered the electric vehicle market, releasing a model that is priced at less than half of EVs offered by Tesla from the U.S. and Porsche from Germany, despite offering better performance than these prestigious brands.
- Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun passionately discussed his company's first EV, the SU7, unveiling the price of the sporty vehicle and technical specifications that surpass the American and German cars.
- The Xiaomi presentation in Beijing on March 28 lasted three hours, with the climax near the end when the price of the vehicle was displayed on screen, prompting applause from the audience.
Biden administration announces $6.6 billion to ensure leading-edge microchips are built in the US
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Quick Glance: Billion-Dollar Deal Strengthens US Semiconductor Production and National Security
- The world's largest chipmaker is planning cutting-edge facilities in Arizona with substantial subsidies.
- From 2028, TSMC will produce its most advanced products in Arizona to boost US semiconductor production.
- The $65 billion investment in the US drives 2nm chip production and enhances national security.
- This move supports the goal of relocating 20% of global advanced semiconductor manufacturing onshore by 2030.
Apple loses top phonemaker spot to Samsung as iPhone shipments drop, research company says
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Quick Glance: iPhone sales plummet. Here's why
- Apple’s smartphone sales dropped by 10% last quarter, primarily due to a sharp decline in sales in China.
- Samsung had been the top smartphone manufacturer for 12 years, but Apple briefly took the top spot last year.
- The global smartphone market is showing signs of recovery with a 7.8% increase in smartphone shipments in the first quarter of 2024.
- Despite expectations for Apple and Samsung to maintain their market dominance, the rise of Huawei and other Chinese manufacturers like Xiaomi and OPPO/OnePlus may continue.
NEW: Taylor Swift’s "The Tortured Poets Department" is already Spotify’s most-streamed album in a single day this year ... Show more www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/live-blog/taylor-swift-album-tortured-poets-live-updates-rcna147489
Xiaomi says sales of its electric car 3-5 times higher than expected: Sales of Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi's first electric car have been 3-5 times higher ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/xiaomi-says-sales-its-new-ev-have-been-3-5-times-higher-than-expected-2024-04-18/
Biden gives Samsung $6.4 billion in grants to boost Texas chip output: The Biden administration will award up to $6.4 billion in grants to South ...
cnn.com/2024/04/15/tech/us-southkorea-samsung-chips-hnk-intl/
Apple loses top phonemaker spot to Samsung as iPhone shipments drop, IDC says: Apple's smartphone shipments dropped about 10% in the first quarter of 2024 ...
reuters.com/technology/apple-loses-top-phonemaker-spot-samsung-iphone-shipments-drop-idc-says-2024-04-15/
Taylor Swift’s ‘Tortured Poets Department’ Is Spotify’s Most Streamed Album in A Single Day
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Quick Glance: Harvard Students Analyzing Taylor Swift's New Album
- Harvard students studying a course on the singer are well-prepared to analyze her new album.
- A group of students gathered to listen and discuss the album, with certain lines causing immediate excitement.
- Some students stayed up into the early hours waiting for additional music to be released.
- The students discussed their thoughts on the new songs and brainstormed their final papers, due by the end of the month.
Taylor Swift’s music is back on TikTok ahead of her latest album’s release | CNN Business
cnn.com/2024/04/11/business/taylor-swift-tiktok-return-universal-dispute/
Tesla to lay off more than 10% of staff globally as sales fall: Tesla will lay off more than 10 per cent of its global workforce, an internal memo seen by ...
channelnewsasia.com/business/tesla-layoffs-shares-fall-sales-slowdown-china-price-war-byd-xiaomi-4266676
Chinese pianist Lang Lang gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame: His inclusion places him among a select group of Asian artistes like Bruce Lee ...
straitstimes.com/life/arts/chinese-pianist-lang-lang-gets-star-on-hollywood-walk-of-fame
Hyundai pauses ads on X over brand safety issues: South Korea's Hyundai said on Friday that it had paused advertising on X, formerly known as Twitter ...
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U.S. gives Samsung $6.4 billion to build new chip factories in Texas: The subsidy is the latest wave of funding in the Biden administration’s ongoing efforts to ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/15/samsung-chips-act-taylor-texas/
Samsung returns to top of the smartphone market: industry tracker: SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — Samsung regained its position as the top smartphone ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/15/samsung-returns-top-smartphone-market-industry-tracker/
We might have an answer to Intel’s crashing crisis: High-end Intel CPUs have seen issues with crashing over the past several months, but there might be some ...
digitaltrends.com/computing/intel-crashing-bios-settings/
Samsung owes $142 mln in wireless patent case, jury says: Samsung Electronics owes patent owner G+ Communications $142 million for infringing G+ patents related ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/samsung-owes-142-mln-wireless-patent-case-jury-says-2024-04-17/
TSMC first-quarter profit expected to rise 5% on strong AI chip demand: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co , , the dominant producer of advanced chips used in ...
reuters.com/technology/tsmc-first-quarter-profit-expected-rise-5-strong-ai-chip-demand-2024-04-16/
Battle for supremacy in East Asia semiconductor manufacturing: From Taiwan to Kumamoto prefecture in Japan, the South Korean city of Pyeongtaek ...
channelnewsasia.com/business/east-asia-semiconductor-chips-manufacturing-dram-taiwan-korea-japan-china-supremacy-battle-4277751
Your favorite board game went through a lot to get here: Designers, artists, marketers and publishers of some of the most popular tabletop games tell CNN exactly ...
cnn.com/2024/04/11/us/creating-catan-board-games-card-cec/
flydubai resumes operations from DXB; offers full refund for cancelled flights
Flight delays are expected to continue, said an airline spokesperson ... Show more www.cnet.com/news/ #uae #dubai #travel
How One Valorant Clip Kickstarted A Conversation About Sexism In Competitive Games
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Roku closes the barn door, badly, after a half-million accounts are compromised: Roku has finally turned on two-factor authentication -- after it learned that ...
digitaltrends.com/home-theater/roku-account-breach-2fa/
Google is copying icons from Samsung’s One UI for Android 15: Last month, Google released Android 15 Developer Preview 2. Since then, experts have been digging ...
sammobile.com/news/google-copying-status-bar-icons-from-samsungs-one-ui-android-15/
How Japan Is Trying to Rebuild Its Chip Industry: Taiwan’s semiconductor giant, TSMC, is quickly remaking a farm town in Japan into Asia’s next hub of chip ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/09/business/tsmc-kikuyo-japan.html
Samsung S95C 4K TV review: Is this premium OLED still worth it in 2024?: Samsung's 2023 S95C OLED delivers performance that falls between its S90 series and its ...
businessinsider.com/guides/tech/samsung-s95c-oled-4k-tv-review
Quick Glance: Reports suggest Arizona Coyotes potentially relocating to Salt Lake City
- Arizona Coyotes general manager Bill Armstrong traveled to Edmonton to brief the team on relocation rumors.
- According to multiple reports, the team was reportedly informed about an upcoming relocation to Salt Lake City.
- Two schedules were created for the upcoming season, one for Salt Lake City and one for Arizona.
- There are still uncertainties surrounding the future of the franchise, with an official announcement of the sale scheduled for April 18.
If Apple loses against China so will the West: According to figures out on Monday, Apple is no longer the world’s biggest manufacturer of smartphones after a ...
spectator.co.uk/article/if-apple-loses-against-china-so-will-the-west/
Patrón’s Beloved XO Cafe Coffee Liqueur Is Back—But Only for a Limited Time: After a three-year absence, tequila brand Patrón has brought its beloved XO Cafe ...
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Project Babel: how Chinese scientists built the world’s first satellite that makes smartphone calls possible
scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3258596/project-babel-how-chinese-scientists-built-worlds-first-satellite-makes-smartphone-calls-possible
Seized Sentosa plot in $3 billion money laundering probe goes on sale as OCBC seeks loan recovery
straitstimes.com/singapore/seized-land-in-3-billion-money-laundering-probe-goes-on-sale-ocbc-seeks-loan-recovery
Ford, Daimler Truck, Chrysler, Jeep among 131k vehicles recalled: Check car recalls here
usatoday.com/story/money/cars/recalls/2024/04/15/car-recall-check-ford-daimler-truck-chrysler/73294129007/
Xiaomi 14 Ultra review: This phone is more camera than smartphone: A cover with a faux leather look, a camera grip, a decorative ring: special accessories make ...
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EV prices are down 18% over the past year as drastic price cuts take effect: Electric vehicle prices are down 18% so far this month compared to April 2023 ...
electrek.co/2024/04/18/ev-prices-down-18-last-year-drastic-price-cuts/
TSMC wins subsidies to expand US chip manufacturing in Arizona: The US has been pushing to expand chip production, citing economic and national security risks.
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ByteDance profit jumps 60%, sources say, taking it past arch-rival Tencent: It marks the first time that ByteDance has overtaken Tencent both in revenue and ...
straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/bytedance-profit-jumps-60-sources-say-taking-it-past-archrival-tencent
Russian companies are facing growing hurdles when making payments to China, two Russian news outlets reported, with one saying transactions involving ... Show more www.reuters.com/business/finance/china-tightens-russia-payments-scrutiny-hitting-electronics-components-say-2024-04-12/
Broadcasters announce early bird price of S$88 for Euro 2024 viewers in Singapore
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The US might ban TikTok. Record labels are cutting ties. What’s music’s Plan B?: TikTok's benefits to the music industry were primarily in exposure ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/12/the-us-might-ban-tiktok-record-labels-are-cutting-ties-whats-musics-plan-b/
J. Cole Apologizes for Kendrick Lamar Diss Track: J. Cole also vowed to update the track, “7 Minute Drill,” or remove it from streaming services after it was ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/08/arts/music/jcole-kendrick-lamar-diss-apology.html
Best Washing Machine deals for April 2024: The best washing machine deals for April on freestanding and integrated models. Each month we find the biggest ...
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You Asked: HDMI 2.1 and Blu-ray, TV life spans, and 2023 TV price drops: How long should a QLED TV last? Will 2023 TV prices go down even further? And whatever ...
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Dundee-based global superstar in the making Hannah Laing has been continuously wowing clubbers and now, the star is gearing up to play BBC Radio 1's Big ... Show more www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/scots-dj-hannah-laing-credits-32558298
US to award Samsung up to $6.6 billion chip subsidy for Texas expansion, sources say
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Quick Glance: Samsung to Receive Generous Chip Subsidies for Texas Expansion
- The Biden administration plans to award Samsung between $6 billion and $7 billion to expand its chip output in Taylor, Texas.
- These subsidies will be used for the construction of four facilities in Taylor, including a $17 billion chipmaking plant, a factory, an advanced packaging facility, and a research and development center.
- The goal of the CHIPS Act is to reduce reliance on China and Taiwan, as the share of global semiconductor manufacturing capacity in the U.S. has fallen from 37% in 1990 to 12% in 2020.
- As part of the deal, Samsung plans to more than double its U.S. investments to over $44 billion without taking government loans. It was not expected for President Joe Biden to attend the event.
Hyundai Motor, Kia to partner with India's Exide Energy on EV batteries: Hyundai Motor Co and Kia Corp on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding with ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/hyundai-motor-kia-partner-with-indias-exide-energy-ev-batteries-2024-04-08/
Taylor Swift takes her partnership with TikTok to the next level: SwiftTok is back with 'exclusive in-app experiences' for fans.
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Quick Glance: ByteDance Given 24 Hours to Provide DSA Risk Assessment for TikTok Lite
- The EU demands TikTok owner ByteDance to submit a risk assessment for TikTok Lite within 24 hours to address compliance questions related to the Digital Services Act.
- EU's concerns focus on the launch of TikTok Lite, especially on a reward-linked engagement feature that could have a negative impact on young people's mental health.
- The EU has requested TikTok to provide more information on the risk assessment of the new program and the measures to mitigate systemic risks.
- The company has until April 26 to provide additional information before the EU decides on potential further steps, such as a formal investigation.
This $362 billion ‘beyond well-positioned’ Dutch company is quietly winning the global AI chips race
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Google to soon fix accidental Circle to Search activations: The Galaxy S24 series introduced Circle to Search (CtS), a feature that allows you to search for ...
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GC Daily: We go hands on with Huawei Pura, HMD has a ‘Boring’ phone: Yesterday, Huawei released its new Pura series lineup, and we had to rush to the stores to ...
gizmochina.com/2024/04/19/gc-daily-huawei-pura-hands-on-hmd-boring-phone/
Quick Glance: Huawei Begins Sales of New Pura 70 Smartphone Amid Chip Scrutiny
- Huawei started selling two models of its highly anticipated, high-end Pura 70 smartphone series that are expected to contain an advanced China-made chip like its Mate 60 handset.
- The Mate series by Huawei emphasizes performance and business features.
- Eric Xu, Huawei's acting chairman, announced that the company also plans to roll out a Mate 70 smartphone this year.
- According to Ivan Lam, a senior analyst at research firm Counterpoint, shipments of about 60 million units from Huawei are expected this year, with the Pura 70 series being an important catalyst.
Generative AI is a marvel. Is it also built on theft?: The wonder-technology faces accusations of copyright infringement
economist.com/business/2024/04/14/generative-ai-is-a-marvel-is-it-also-built-on-theft
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ may have leaked—but it’s already breaking records
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Singtel and Viettel to develop Singapore-Vietnam submarine cable system: It is scheduled to be operational by the second quarter of 2027.
straitstimes.com/business/singtel-viettel-to-develop-singapore-vietnam-submarine-cable-system
Get to know more winners from this year’s Cosmopolitan Philippines Lifestyle Awards, a thoroughly-vetted list of Editor-approved products for a well-rounded ... Show more bit.ly/3PZpnlA
Samsung, LG, SKT, KT showcase innovative AI products at World IT Show : Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, SK Telecom, KT and other companies are showcasing ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/04/133_372896.html
TSMC Arizona chip fab progress, US-made chips could be more expensive: TSMC is "well on track" to start chip production in Arizona next year.
businessinsider.com/tsmc-arizona-semiconductor-chip-fab-taiwan-china-president-joe-biden-2024-4
Micron (MU) to Get Over $6 Billion in Chips Act Grants in Announcement Next Week: Micron Technology Inc., the largest US maker of computer-memory chips ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/micron-mu-to-get-over-6-billion-in-chips-act-grants-in-announcement-next-week
Paid articlePaid ASML’s poor quarter is not a good reason to fret about its future: The Dutch group holds an unassailable market position
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SK Hynix and TSMC Team Up for HBM4 Development: SK hynix and TSMC announced early on Friday that they had signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on ...
anandtech.com/show/21362/sk-hynix-and-tsmc-team-up-for-hbm4-memory-advancements
MediaTek Dimensity 6300 Goes Official, Offering 50% Faster GPU Performance For The Budget-Oriented Devic…
wccftech.com/mediatek-dimensity-6300-goes-official-offering-50-faster-bpu-performance/
TSMC's shares slide nearly 7% in Taipei on global chip outlook concerns: TSMC's Taipei-listed shares tumbled 6.7% on Friday following the company's first-quarter ...
reuters.com/technology/tsmcs-taipei-listed-shares-drop-4-after-q1-results-2024-04-19/
Intel Completes Assembly of World's First High-NA Lithography Machine: The company says it's now calibrating the device so it can begin cranking out wafers,.
extremetech.com/computing/intel-completes-assembly-of-worlds-first-high-na-lithography-machine
Nikkei leads Asian market retreat as Middle East tensions flare: Asian stocks tumbled Friday, with Japan’s Nikkei slumping 2.4% on heavy selling of ...
japantoday.com/category/business/stock-market-today-japan%E28099s-nikkei-leads-asian-market-retreat-as-middle-east-tensions-flare
US car software firm Sonatus to open an R&D and engineering centre in Dublin: Sonatus’ software platform is in mass production in over 1 million vehicles from ...
businesspost.ie/tech/us-car-software-firm-sonatus-to-open-an-rd-and-engineering-centre-in-dublin/
Paid articlePaid Carrier-locked Galaxy Note 20 in USA gets April 2024 security update: After releasing the April 2024 security patch to the carrier-unlocked variants of the ...
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Nvidia Stock Rises. What Taiwan Semi’s Earnings Mean for the Chip Maker.: Nvidia stock was gaining early on Thursday, following positive message about demand for ...
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Paid articlePaid New Boston Dynamics robot is pure nightmare fuel: With new robot debut, Boston Dynamics clearly welcomes your 'Terminator' jokes.
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WRC Croatia: Neuville, Evans tied for the lead after eight stages: World Rally Championship title contenders Thierry Neuville and Elfyn Evans incredibly shared ...
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Polestar to launch its new electric SUV on Hyundai and Kia’s home turf this summer
electrek.co/2024/04/19/polestars-new-electric-suv-coming-hyundai-kia/
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