Honda is taking full control of its Ohio battery plant joint venture from LG Energy Solution in a $2.85 billion deal. The move comes as Honda and other automakers scale back EV production plans amid slowing demand. Instead, Honda is pivoting investment toward new hybrid models.
Meta has hit pause on the global rollout of its Ray-Ban Display smart glasses. The company cited overwhelming demand and limited inventory, pushing waitlists into 2026. International customers will have to keep waiting indefinitely.
Bosch has unveiled its next-generation BMI5 inertial sensor platform, boasting sub-0.5 ms latency and a built-in Edge-AI engine. It’s designed to be the motion-sensing heart of future XR systems, wearables, and robots. But what does this leap in specs actually mean for developers?
Xiaomi is aggressively pushing its electric vehicle business, announcing a major delivery target hike for 2026. The company is also expanding its model lineup and making a surprising move into advanced chip manufacturing.
After stumbling with HBM3, Samsung is poised for a major comeback in the critical high-bandwidth memory market. The company’s co-CEO revealed that key clients, including NVIDIA, are optimistic about its upcoming HBM4 modules, which boast industry-leading 11 Gbps pin speeds. Analysts now predict Sams
China has lowered the import tariff on lithium-ion battery “black mass” scrap from 6.5% to 3%. The move aims to supply its overbuilt recycling industry but faces hurdles due to stringent quality standards.
A key survey shows French manufacturing activity expanded in December at its fastest pace in over three years. The growth was driven by a surge in export orders, particularly in aerospace. However, the report cautions that political instability poses a significant future risk.
TSMC is facing a severe supply crunch for its upcoming 2nm chips, with capacity fully booked until the end of 2026. The company has notified customers of price increases for its advanced nodes for four consecutive years, starting January 1st.
Graphite mines in the U.S., closed since the 1950s, are getting a second life. Driven by battery demand and trade tensions with China, companies like Titan Mining are racing to tap domestic deposits of this critical mineral.
Researchers have developed a powerful new adhesive from used cooking oil that rivals petroleum-based plastics. The glue is so strong it can tow a mid-size sedan and outperforms commercial epoxy in tests.
