Apple will move to in-house developed Bluetooth chips
Apple is working to reduce its reliance on outside suppliers, switching to its own custom-designed Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity chips in its devices starting next year. According to Bloomberg, the new chip, tentatively named Proxima, is planned to be used in Apple iPhones and smart home devices produced in 2025. Also read: Apple starts assembling iPads in Vietnam In a strategic move to achieve technological self-reliance, Apple plans to produce these chips through TSMC. It is worth noting that Taiwan is already the leading exporter of the global electronic chip market. According to statistics, exports will reach US$317.5 billion in 2023. IndexBox platform. Apple's internal innovation extends to their server chips, as they announced at their annual developer conference in June that their development efforts are aimed at enhancing artificial intelligence capabilities in their products. The shift fits Apple's broader strategy of replacing components from suppliers such as Broadcom and Qualcomm, with whom it has previously had significant partnerships. That…
Steelbird SBA-8 BT flip-top helmet review: The most VFM Bluetooth
There are two major trends on the rise in a country like India, and Steelbird Helmets aims to cater to both with its new product, the SBA-8 BT. The first trend is about the growing awareness about motorcycle safety, and the second is about mobile connectivity while riding. Traditionally, consumers would buy a motorcycle helmet and spend extra to get a Bluetooth headset to install it. The good thing about the new SBA-8 is that not only do you get both products at once, but the manufacturer also pre-installs it. For anyone who has ever installed a Bluetooth headset in a helmet, you would know how daunting a task it is. Steelbird SBH-25 Breeze Helmet Review: Best Summer Helmet Under Rs 2,500? Before we get into the actual functionality of the Bluetooth module and other features, let's talk about the design and features. The new SBA-8 is designed to be a sport-touring helmet and its styling reflects that. It's a…
Mazda Connect infotainment system issues lead to lawsuit
The class-action lawsuit alleges that Mazda's infotainment systems have problems that prevent drivers from using important functions. July 5, 2024 — Problems with Mazda's infotainment system have spurred a class-action lawsuit that alleges the system, called Mazda Connect, caused malfunctions in the navigation, audio, backup camera and Bluetooth systems. The lawsuit alleges that Mazda's infotainment systems can malfunction intermittently or permanently, preventing drivers from using important functions. The Mazda Connect infotainment system class action lawsuit involves the following vehicles: 2016-2022 Mazda2 2014-2018 Mazda3 2016-2021 Mazda Mazda 6 2016-2021 Mazda CX-3 2016-2020 Mazda CX-5 2016-2020 Mazda CX-9 2016-2023 Mazda MX-5 According to the lawsuit, the Mazda Connect system helps drivers “stay connected without taking their hands off the steering wheel” and enables “seamless connectivity between the car and smartphone.” However, four car owners who filed a class-action lawsuit claim that the infotainment system "exists" with serious problems. The systems were said to "constantly reboot, freeze, become unresponsive, get stuck in an…
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