News & Reviews:   USA

Sony has issued a service notice for certain units of the Xperia 1 VII smartphone, following reports of unexpected power shutdowns. The issue may cause the device to switch off abruptly, even when the battery level appears normal.

A recent survey has revealed a major shift in how U.S. companies are making key decisions about their workforce. Nearly two-thirds of full-time managers now use artificial intelligence (AI) in their day-to-day roles, and many are relying on it to determine which employees get raises, promotions, or even let go.

Samsung is reportedly working on a new feature called Auto DeX, a potential in-car interface that may rival Android Auto. According to early leaks, Auto DeX is designed to work across more than 8?500 car models from over 100 brands.

Intel has confirmed it will cut 529 jobs at its Oregon facilities starting 15 July 2025. This marks the beginning of a larger workforce reduction across the United States, with global layoffs potentially reaching 10000 employees as the company shifts its focus and tightens operations.

YouTube will introduce updated monetisation guidelines under the YouTube Partner Program (YPP) starting 15 July 2025. The platform is refining its approach to clarify which types of content are eligible for ad revenue, especially as the use of AI-generated and repetitive content continues to grow.

Samsung is preparing to roll out its first tri-fold smartphone by the end of 2025, with pricing expected to range between RM13600 and RM15900. The device, currently in its final development phase, is said to be hardware-ready and undergoing final usability refinements before mass production begins.

NVIDIA has now become the first company in the world to reach a market value of $4 trillion, surpassing other companies including Apple. This market value was recorded in line with NVIDIA's recent increase in share price.

Epic Games has officially settled its lawsuit with Samsung over the “Auto Blocker” feature found on Galaxy devices.

On 7 July 2025, the United States officially notified Malaysia of a 25?percent tariff on all products exported to the U.S.

On 6 July 2025, Xiaomi’s Head of Public Relations, Wang Hua, officially denied rumours that the brand’s collaboration with Leica had ended. So, what should you know about it?