Topic: mass production
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LG Display Begins Mass Production of 1Hz LTPO LCD Laptop Screens
LG Display has begun mass-producing a new laptop panel with an adaptive refresh rate that dynamically adjusts from 1 Hz to 120 Hz to extend battery life. The display, branded as Oxide 1Hz, automatically switches to 1 Hz for static content like reading and ramps up to 120 Hz for dynamic content li...
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New MacBook Pro Nears Production, But Major Upgrades Coming Next Year
Apple's next MacBook Pro models are expected to enter mass production soon, with availability anticipated between late 2025 and early 2026, aligning with industry predictions for a launch by March 2026. The upcoming 14-inch and 16-inch versions will likely feature M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max processor...
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Will Apple Ever Make a Touchscreen MacBook?
Apple is reportedly developing a touchscreen MacBook Pro with an OLED display, targeting a late 2026 or early 2027 release. This marks a shift from Apple's long-standing resistance to touchscreen Macs, influenced by slowing iPad sales and rising demand for touchscreen laptops. The company aims to...
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NEURA Robotics raises $1.4B in record round backed by Nvidia, Amazon
NEURA Robotics raised up to $1.4 billion in Series C funding, led by Tether with participation from Amazon, Nvidia, Qualcomm, and Bosch, achieving a $7 billion valuation in what it calls the largest capital raise for a full-stack robotics firm. The company plans to use the funds to ramp up mass p...
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Small Nuclear Reactors: Startups' Big Comeback and Challenges
A major resurgence in nuclear energy is driven by investment in **small modular reactors (SMRs)**, which aim to overcome traditional nuclear power's high costs and delays through factory-built, standardized units. The industry faces significant hurdles in scaling up manufacturing, including a sev...
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Foldable iPhone Ultra Production Begins July Despite Hinge Concerns
Mass production of Apple's foldable iPhone Ultra is expected to begin at the end of July, with a September launch still on track despite earlier hinge-related issues. The device will feature a 7.8-inch foldable OLED panel from Samsung that is thinner and more power-efficient, and hinges from Shin...
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Humanoid robot maker EngineAI files for Hong Kong IPO
EngineAI, a Shenzhen-based humanoid robotics startup, has confidentially filed for an IPO in Hong Kong, working with China International Capital Corp and Citic Securities after a Series B funding round valued the company at over $1.5 billion. The company, known for its viral PM01 robot performing...
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Foldable iPhone Rumors: Latest Updates and What We Know
Apple's first foldable iPhone is reportedly in a critical pre-production testing phase, focusing on overcoming technical challenges like screen durability and the crease with a new hinge and potential self-healing display. The device is projected for a late 2025 or 2026 launch, featuring a clamsh...
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Apple’s AI AirPods with cameras near production
Apple's camera-equipped AirPods have reached the design validation testing (DVT) stage, a critical milestone just before production validation testing. The tiny cameras will capture low-resolution visual information for Siri processing, enabling features like identifying ingredients for recipes o...
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Pentagon: Launch Industry Thrives, But Payloads Lag Behind
The Pentagon is strategically shifting its funding priority from launch providers to companies developing advanced satellite payloads, sensors, and components to accelerate mission deployment. A key goal is achieving affordable, high-volume production of these payloads, which is seen as the final...
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Meta-Ray-Ban Glasses Set for Wider Field of View, Says Maker
The next generation of Meta-Ray-Ban smart glasses will feature a significantly wider field of view, enabled by scalable waveguide technology that supports immersive experiences and has reached mass production for the first time. Schott, in partnership with Lumus, is the key supplier behind these ...
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iPhone Ultra Leaks Reveal Release Date, Screen Upgrade, and More
Apple has achieved a crease-free display for its foldable iPhone Ultra, marking a significant display breakthrough. A persistent hinge reliability issue is causing production delays, as the mechanism fails Apple's quality standards after frequent use. Despite the hinge problem, a September 2026 l...
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LG's New Tandem OLED Cuts Power 18% With Double Durability, 1200 Nits
LG Display's 3rd-generation Tandem OLED technology reduces power consumption by 18% and nearly doubles durability, with the first commercial application being an automotive panel reaching 1200 Nits brightness and over 15,000 hours of lifespan. The company unveiled a 5K RGB OLED monitor panel with...
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OpenAI Reportedly Developing a ChatGPT Phone
OpenAI is reportedly accelerating development of a ChatGPT-powered smartphone, with mass production targeted for early 2027, shifting from its original plans for a Jony Ive collaboration. The device will run on a customized MediaTek Dimensity 9600 chipset featuring an enhanced image signal proces...
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iPhone Fold Trial Production Begins for 2026 Launch
Apple's first foldable iPhone, likely a clamshell design, has entered trial production with a target for full-scale manufacturing in July and a planned launch in 2026. The device is rumored to feature a 7.8-inch interior screen with a wide 4:3 aspect ratio and a focus on an ultra-thin design, whi...
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China humanoid robot forecast doubles to 50,000 units
Morgan Stanley has doubled its forecast for China humanoid robot shipments twice in six months, now predicting 50,000 units in 2026, driven by faster-than-expected commercial adoption in factories, retail, and service sectors. China's humanoid market is projected to reach $2 billion this year and...
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Bose sleep chief’s startup SOND exits stealth with $7M
SOND, a Boston-based startup founded by two MIT graduates, has emerged from stealth with $7 million in seed funding to launch Dreambuds, a closed-loop in-ear system that uses 12 physiological sensors and a cloud-based AI coach to personalize sleep audio in real time. The AI coach can be activated...
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Samsung Reveals Fastest UFS 5.0 for Next-Gen On-Device AI
Samsung has announced the industry's first UFS 5.0 solution, achieving record data transfer rates of up to 10.8GB/s to accelerate on-device AI performance and reduce latency for next-gen devices. The new standard delivers more than double the performance of UFS 4.1 with sequential read speeds of ...
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Samsung Galaxy S26+ May Arrive Early With Minor Changes
Samsung is reviving the Galaxy S26+ to restore its three-model flagship lineup, but a compressed development timeline means it will retain a 6.66-inch display with minimal changes. The Plus model is returning after the Galaxy S25 Edge was deemed a commercial failure, though it will not receive th...
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Alibaba unveils Zhenwu M890 chip to challenge NVIDIA in China
Alibaba's T-Head unveiled the Zhenwu M890, a GPU-class AI processor positioned as a domestic rival to NVIDIA, which is already in scaled mass production amid US export restrictions and a looming Trump-Xi summit on AI chip policy. The chip aims to reduce China's reliance on foreign semiconductor t...
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