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USB-C to become the standard port in EU: How will it impact the industry?
Under the new rules, manufacturers will be forced to use USB-C ports on all smartphones, laptops, tablets, earbuds and other electronic devices. We're also expecting to see an iPhone with a USB-C port in the second half of 2023.
What is 6G and are we ready for it?
According to a new report, 6G will offer significant improvements compared to 5G, and South Korea could have early prototypes ready by the end of this decade. 6G could become available commercially in 2030, and change the way we connect and…
These are all the tech companies that exited Russia
As a result of the recent developments in Europe between Russia and Ukraine, a lot of companies decided to cease manufacturing and operation for products and services. Here is a list of most tech companies that exited Russia.
Apple & Meta reportedly gave sensitive data to hackers pretending to be government officials
Meta, the owner of social media platfiorm Facebook, and Apple reportedly gave away sensitive information to hackers who were pretending to be law enforcement officials. Learn more about the situation here.
HUAWEI posts record-high profits for 2021 as revenue continues to drop
HUAWEI held its annual press conference today where it announced record-high profits, and continuously decreasing revenues. Selling the HONOR sub-brand contributed significantly to the high profits.
Intel to invest €33 billion in European R&D and chip manufacturing facilities
Intel today announced the first phase of its plans to invest as much as €80 billion ($88 billion) in the European Union over the next decade, and more than €33 billion in the next few years.
Nothing announces fundraise, March 23 event
Nothing has announced that it will be holding an event on March 23 where it will announce the roadmap for 2022. The company has also announced a new series of funding. Learn more here.
Hackers reportedly leak 190GB of confidential Samsung data online [Update: Samsung confirms]
According to a new report, over 190GB of Samsung's highly confidential data, including data for biometric unlocking operations and several other sensitive data has leaked online. Read more about the cyberattack here.
Is TM Roh to blame for the recent Samsung snafus?
According to a new report from a Korean publication, Samsung's mobile chief TM Roh is under scrutiny after the recent events and could be held accountable for the recent events. Click here to read more about the situation at Samsung.
Samsung said to be developing a new type of OLED panel for Apple
According to a new report, Samsung is developing a new type of OLED panel for Apple which will debut in the 2024 iPad Pro. Check more details here.
Former Sprint dealers sue T-Mobile
Former Sprint dealers filed suit against T-Mobile for running them out of business since the operator finished the merger with Sprint.
Samsung to host its MWC 2022 event on February 27
Samsung has officially revealed the date for its MWC 2022 event. Check out the time and date of Samsung's MWC event here!
Intel acquires Tower Semiconductor for $5.4 billion to increase chip production
Intel just announced that it will acquire Tower Semiconductor for $5.4 billion to help manage and increase the chip production and meet the “unprecedented demand.
OPPO announces partnership with Hasselblad ahead of Find X5 series launch
After sub-brand OnePlus, OPPO has announced a three-year partnership with the camera company Hasselblad. OPPO says it will hugely benefit from this partnership in improving the camera of its Find X series smartphones.
Mozilla & Facebook are working together on private ad tracking tools
Mozilla and Meta (formerly Facebook) have been working to build an ad tracking tech that would maintain user's privacy while allowing advertisers to see the success rate of their ads, and more.
Foxconn says shortages are now easing
Foxconn, the biggest manufacturer of iPhones and other Apple devices, has announced that it's seeing some signs of the shortage and supply chain easing.
European Union to invest 42 billion Euros in the semiconductor industry to reduce its dependency on Asia
The EU will launch a plan today to raise tens of billions of Euros to boost its semiconductor production process in Europe, and decrease its dependence on Asia and other regions.
NVIDIA officially scraps deal to acquire ARM
NVIDIA announced its intentions to acquire ARM all the way back in 2020. NVIDIA originally offered $40 billion for ARM, but multiple roadblocks prevented the deal from going through.
Nike, Amazon reportedly considering buying Peloton
According to multiple reports from reliable sources, Nike, Amazon, and even Apple are considering buying Peloton after the company's market value fell many folds.
MediaTek posts Q4 2021 financial results and expects larger market share in 2022
The semiconductor company shared its new financial results for the fourth-quarter of 2021, showing promising growth and earnings.
Corning records strong profits in latest Q4 2021 financial report
Corning delivered another quarter of year-over-year growth, with sales reaching $3.7 billion. The company expects strong demand for its products, and expects strong revenues for Q1 2022.
Qualcomm beats expectations and records strong revenues
Qualcomm shared its first-quarter earnings, beating some analyst expectations for revenues. The company reported healthy growth, despite the chip shortages.
Facebook says it’s rebuilding ad infrastructure due to Apple’s iOS app tracking transparency
Facebook has announced that it is re-working on its ad business infrastructure as Apple's app tracking transparency has made it difficult to target ads to the end users.
Facebook daily users decline for the first time
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced that Facebook daily users fell for the first time in the company's history. The social media platform says it'll now focus on building Reels and metaverse in 2022
Google says the Pixel 6 series is selling excellently
Google held its Q4 2021 earnings call yesterday and the company reported a revenue of $75.32. About the Pixel 6, Sundar Pichai said that Google touched its "quarterly sales record" for Pixel phones in Q4 2021.