Xiaomi granted reprieve against investment ban
Xiaomi was designated a CCMC in January, one of the final acts by Donald Trump's outgoing administration. A 1999 law requires the Defense Department to compile a catalog of companies owned or controlled by the People's Liberation Army. The Pentagon h.....»»
ABB buys tech company to give next-generation industrial robots eyes and brains
The deal to buy Sevensense, a Swiss startup, is the latest robotics investment by ABB and follows growing demand for industrial robots that can move and work independently......»»
Third investment firm downgrades Apple, but expects iPhone demand to improve
Investment firm Redburn Atlantic has become the latest to downgrade Apple, although its analyst is keeping its $200 price target.Apple's iPhone 15Following Barclays' expectation that the iPhone 16 will have no compelling features, Piper Sandler also.....»»
The ViXion01 could be a useful wearable for people struggling to focus their eyes
A lot of us with non-impaired vision probably take for granted that we have relatively no issues with seeing things. However, there are many things that can affect eyesight. This includes medical issues or simply by getting older. For those who might.....»»
Apple had a pretty good year for patent grants, but not its best
Apple's research and development work made it the seventh-biggest recipient of granted U.S. patents in 2023, but it's not as high as its 2020 record.A detail from an Apple patent application for a modular MacBook ProAs a major tech company, Apple hab.....»»
Apple has designed a MagSafe gimbal camera mount for iPhones
A newly-granted patent shows how Apple has at least designed a stand that is specifically for charging an iPhone during filming, and connecting to a gimbal.Two views of Apple's proposed MagSafe camera mount for iPhonesThere was no sign of such a MagS.....»»
Nvidia expands its reach in China"s EV sector
Chinese automakers Li Auto, Great Wall Motor, Zeekr and the new EV unit of Chinese telecommunications company Xiaomi will use Nvidia's DRIVE technology.....»»
iPhone AI and Siri 2.0 will launch in 2024, predicts Morgan Stanley
Investment bank Morgan Stanley believes that Apple is accelerating its AI work and will announce an improved Siri at WWDC, and launch an AI-powered iPhone in September 2024.Apple's 2024 iPhone could feature an AI-improved SiriMorgan Stanley has said.....»»
Tata, Pegatron commit over $1 billion to expand iPhone production in Tamil Nadu
The government of India's Tamil Nadu region has announced investment deals with international technology firms, including $1.5 billion specifically for iPhone manufacturing.Pegatron facility (Source: Pegatron)Following its 2023 purchase of Wistron's.....»»
Not all financial predictions for Apple"s holiday quarter are doom and gloom
Despite other investment analysts downgrading Apple, Evercore is more positive and is maintaining a $220 stock price target because of the continued growth of the App Store.Apple's App StoreEvercore has previously been positive on Apple because of wh.....»»
Apple"s rumored buy of Peloton ignores giant factors weighing against it
Investment firm Deepwater Asset Management is guessing that Apple will buy Peloton in the short term to boost subscription revenue — but the prediction ignores a few key factors why Apple probably isn't interested.A Peloton exercise bikeNo more tha.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: January 3, 2024 – Apple’s AI investment, Apple Pay expansion
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Check out Topd.....»»
iPhone 16 won"t be compelling, says analyst with no compelling data
Investment analysts at Barclays say that the 2024 iPhone 16 range won't reverse what it sees as falling iPhone demand, and consequently has lowered its stock price target.Mockup of a possible iPhone 16Barclays has only cut its Apple price target by a.....»»
Barclays says iPhone 16 won"t be compelling
Investment analysts at Barclays say that the 2024 iPhone 16 range won't reverse what it sees as falling iPhone demand, and consequently has lowered its stock price target.Mockup of a possible iPhone 16Barclays has only cut its Apple price target by a.....»»
Chinese smartphone company says it wants to build a Porsche challenger
Xiaomi wants to be a top-5 automaker within the next 15-20 years. Enlarge / I know it looks like someone grafted the nose from a McLaren onto a Porsche Taycan, but it's actually a Xiaomi SU7. (credit: Xiaomi) Xiaomi, a.....»»
Xiaomi teases its upcoming HyperOS EV
Xiaomi has teased its upcoming EV on X, the Xiaomi SU7, which will apparently run on the company’s HyperOS platform. The post Xiaomi teases its upcoming HyperOS EV appeared first on Phandroid. Back in the day, car companies made cars, wh.....»»
No last-minute reprieve, US ban on some Apple Watch sales now in effect
Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 blood oxygen sensors are patent-infringing. Enlarge / The Apple Watch Ultra 2. (credit: Apple) Apple is banned from selling the Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 in the US after President.....»»
SimSpace raises $45 million to fuel continued growth
SimSpace has closed a $45 million equity raise led by L2 Point Management, a private investment firm specializing in flexible capital solutions for growth companies. This investment brings the total capital raised by SimSpace over the past year to $7.....»»
Why universities warrant public investment: Preparing students for living together well
A recent report noting that funding for Ontario's universities is "low when compared with support in other provinces" points to underfunding as a serious problem in the province's post-secondary sector......»»
Two automotive technology-focused venture capital firms raising money for new funds
A venture capital investment downturn in recent months has brought startup valuations back to earth, adding value for investors who commit......»»
Xiaomi 14 Pro might be skipping the global stage
For those who are hoping to get their hands on the Xiaomi 14 Pro outside of China, that might not be happening. The post Xiaomi 14 Pro might be skipping the global stage appeared first on Phandroid. A couple of months ago, Xiaomi officiall.....»»