1. Apple Wraps Up 2025 with Broad Hardware Lineup

Date: Dec 31, 2025
Summary: Apple released 16+ new products in 2025, including iPhone 16e, iPhone 17 series, M4/M5 Macs and iPads, Apple Watch models, and AirPods Pro 3.
Significance: Highlights Apple’s push for AI-enabled devices, performance upgrades, and ecosystem expansion.
Source: 9to5Mac

2. Tesla Overtaken by BYD as World’s Biggest EV Maker

Date: Jan 2, 2026
Summary: Tesla delivered 1.63M cars in 2025, down 8.5%, while BYD sold 2.26M, surpassing Tesla for the first time.
Significance: Reflects growing dominance of Chinese EV makers and intensifying global competition.
Source: Forbes

3. Samsung Highlights HBM4 AI Memory Competitiveness

Date: Jan 2, 2026
Summary: Samsung says HBM4 memory chips are praised by customers; foundry business ready for growth amid rising AI demand.
Significance: Shows Samsung’s push in advanced AI memory and competition with SK Hynix.
Source: Reuters

4. Defence Sector Battles Skills Gap

Date: Jan 2, 2026
Summary: UK defence sector struggles to attract STEM talent due to ethical concerns, competition from tech, and perception of rigid culture.
Significance: Highlights challenges in recruiting engineers for AI, cyber, and advanced systems.
Source: BBC

5. Retro X5 Mini PC Combines Classic Design with Ryzen AI

Date: Jan 2, 2026
Summary: Acemagic Retro X5 mini PC features Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, integrated Radeon 890M GPU, and retro NES-style design.
Significance: Demonstrates small-form-factor PCs integrating AI acceleration and gaming/media capabilities.
Source: TechPowerUp

6. YPlasma Debuts Plasma-Powered Solid-State Laptop Cooler

Date: Jan 3, 2026
Summary: YPlasma announces fanless solid-state cooler for laptops using plasma actuators, ultra-quiet 17 dBA, and thin 200-micron design.
Significance: Highlights potential for silent, energy-efficient cooling in laptops and AI servers.
Source: Tom’s Hardware

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