Apple's 20th Anniversary iPhone: Complex Design Forces Chinese Production
Apple's ambitious 20th anniversary iPhone models, including a foldable variant and innovative Pro version, will likely be manufactured in China despite efforts to shift production to India. The decision stems from the devices' extraordinarily complex design requirements and China's advanced manufacturing capabilities.
Bezos-Backed Startup Unveils $20,000 No-Frills Electric Pickup Truck
Slate Auto challenges industry norms with a radically minimalist electric pickup featuring manual windows and no built-in entertainment system. The customizable American-made vehicle aims to redefine affordability with a sub-$20,000 price point after federal rebates.
PC Case Manufacturer Hyte Suspends U.S. Shipments Over Chinese Import Tariffs
Hyte, known for popular PC cases like Y60 and Y70 Touch, has halted U.S. shipments due to mounting tariffs on Chinese-made goods. The company is exploring manufacturing alternatives in Southeast Asia while honoring existing pre-orders, though future availability and pricing remain uncertain.
Global Tech Price Surge: Logitech Leads Wave of 25% Increases Amid Tariff Impact
Major tech manufacturers are implementing significant price hikes up to 25% due to new Chinese import tariffs reaching 145% in the US. The increases affect various sectors from 3D printing to computer peripherals, with companies like Bambu Lab already raising prices substantially.
US-Made iPhones Could Cost 90% More, Bank of America Warns
Bank of America analysts reveal that relocating iPhone production from China to the US could increase manufacturing costs by 90%, driven by higher labor costs and complex logistics. The analysis comes amid growing trade tensions and political pressure for domestic manufacturing.
Tesla's Buffalo Factory Goes Solar with Chinese Panels, Sparking Controversy
Tesla's South Buffalo facility, built with $959M in taxpayer funds for solar manufacturing, is now using Chinese-made LONGi solar panels on its own roof. The $10M installation highlights Tesla's shift away from domestic production while raising concerns about forced labor compliance.
Apple Secures $1 Billion Deal with Indonesia to Resume iPhone 16 Sales
Apple and Indonesia have reached a landmark $1 billion agreement to end the five-month ban on iPhone 16 sales, with Apple committing to major investments in local manufacturing and tech education. The deal includes establishing AirTag production facilities and coding academies while reopening access to Indonesia's market of 278 million people.
NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti Manufacturing Flaw Results in 10% Performance Loss Due to Missing ROPs
A manufacturing defect in some NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti graphics cards has resulted in missing render output units, causing up to 10% performance drops. NVIDIA acknowledges the issue affects 0.5% of produced GPUs and is directing customers to contact board partners for replacements amid ongoing chip shortages.
Inside Apple's Secret Lab: The Birth of the Revolutionary C1 Modem Chip
Get an exclusive peek into Apple's cutting-edge modem testing facility where the groundbreaking C1 chip was developed for the iPhone 16e. Discover how rigorous testing across extreme conditions and partnerships with global carriers shaped Apple's first in-house cellular modem solution.
Taiwan Earthquake Forces TSMC to Halt Chip Production, Disrupting Global Supply Chain
A 6.4-magnitude earthquake in southern Taiwan forced TSMC to temporarily suspend operations at multiple fabrication facilities producing advanced chips. While most equipment resumed operation quickly, some production lines face delays due to required safety inspections and adjustments.