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US House to Vote on $3 Billion Plan to Remove Chinese Telecom Equipment

The U.S. House of Representatives plans to vote next week on a defense bill allocating over $3 billion to remove Huawei and ZTE equipment from American telecom networks. This funding…

Uber and WeRide Team Up for Robotaxi Service in Abu Dhabi

Uber and WeRide have launched a robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi, marking Uber’s first autonomous vehicle deployment outside the U.S. This collaboration brings a small-scale fleet of self-driving vehicles to…

California Requires Fingerprint Screening for Drivers Transporting Minors

California has implemented a new requirement for drivers in the rideshare and taxi industry to undergo fingerprint-based background checks before they can transport unaccompanied minors. This directive, issued by the…

Waymo Expands Its Autonomous Taxi Service to Miami

Autonomous taxi company Waymo is gearing up to launch in Miami, bringing its self-driving technology to the bustling Florida city. The expansion, detailed in a recent announcement on the company’s…

ChatGPT Pro Now Offers Advanced Tools for $200 a Month

OpenAI has unveiled a new premium tier for its flagship chatbot, ChatGPT, priced at $200 per month. Announced during the company’s “12 Days of OpenAI” livestream series, the updated subscription,…

TSMC Discusses Arizona AI Chip Production Deal with Nvidia

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is reportedly in discussions with Nvidia Corp. to produce its Blackwell artificial intelligence chips at TSMC’s upcoming plant in Arizona, according to three sources familiar…

Nvidia partners with Vietnam to build AI research and data centers

Nvidia has entered a new collaboration with the Vietnamese government to establish an artificial intelligence research and development center and a data center in Vietnam. The agreement, signed on Thursday…

Apple Plans $1 Billion Manufacturing Facility in Indonesia

Apple is planning a $1 billion investment in a manufacturing facility in Indonesia, according to the country’s investment minister, Rosan Roeslani. The plant is expected to produce components for smartphones…

Apple and Baidu hit roadblocks in AI adaptation for China

Apple and Baidu are collaborating to integrate advanced AI features into iPhones sold in China, but technical and policy hurdles may complicate their efforts. The Information reported that the companies…

U.S. Senators React to Chinese Hacking Campaign Targeting Telecoms

U.S. senators are ramping up their efforts to address a growing cybersecurity threat following a classified briefing on the Chinese hacking campaign, Salt Typhoon. The briefing, held Wednesday, provided alarming…

Intel Seeks CEO with Foundry Expertise Following Gelsinger’s Resignation

Intel’s search for a new CEO is focused on candidates with strong manufacturing backgrounds, particularly in foundry operations, interim co-CEO David Zinsner revealed at the UBS Technology Conference on Wednesday.…

Temu Ordered to Halt Operations in Vietnam Over Registration Failure

Chinese e-commerce platform Temu has been ordered to suspend its operations in Vietnam after missing a key registration deadline, according to reports from Vietnamese state media. The decision follows the…

Chinese Hackers Steal Metadata in Major Cybersecurity Breach

A Chinese hacking group, known as “Salt Typhoon,” has stolen a significant amount of Americans’ metadata in an ongoing cyberespionage campaign, a senior U.S. official revealed on Wednesday. The hackers…

Schneider Electric and Nvidia Team Up to Create AI Data Center Cooling Systems

Schneider Electric, the French electrical equipment giant, is collaborating with Nvidia to create advanced cooling systems for artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. These systems will support Nvidia’s flagship servers, set…

Trade Tensions Deepen as China Questions Safety of U.S. Semiconductors

Chinese companies have been advised to reconsider purchasing U.S. semiconductor products, with top industry associations declaring on Tuesday that American chips are “no longer safe.” The coordinated statements, issued by…

Lip-Bu Tan Emerges as Key Candidate in Intel’s CEO Hunt

Intel has begun its search for a new CEO, evaluating several external candidates, including semiconductor industry veteran and former board member Lip-Bu Tan. This follows the departure of Pat Gelsinger,…

US Urges Stronger Encryption Amid Chinese Telecom Hacking Allegations

A senior U.S. cybersecurity official has issued a clear recommendation to Americans: embrace encryption to secure their communications. Jeff Greene, Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure…

China Tightens Grip on Critical Minerals Amid US Trade Dispute

China escalated trade tensions with the United States on Tuesday by banning the export of gallium, germanium, and antimony—critical minerals with significant military and technological applications. The move, effective immediately,…

Spotify Wrapped Underwhelms Fans with Lack of Creativity

Spotify’s annual Wrapped feature, eagerly awaited by users each year, has drawn criticism in 2024 for falling short of expectations. While typically celebrated for its creative and interactive data insights,…

Netflix Japan Hits 10 Million Subscribers with Local Shows Driving Growth

Netflix has achieved a major milestone in Japan, surpassing 10 million subscribers in the first half of this year. The streaming giant attributes this growth to its investment in Japanese-language…