EU Opens Investigation into TikTok Over Election Risks in Romania
The European Union has launched a formal investigation into TikTok‘s handling of election security risks, with a focus on Romania’s recent presidential election. Announced on Tuesday, the probe marks TikTok’s…
Taiwan Encourages Firms to Build Robotics and Drones Locally
Taiwan’s government is pushing forward a new initiative, “Chips Team Taiwan,” to encourage domestic companies to increase production of satellites, drones, and robotics, according to Technology and Science Minister Wu…
CrowdStrike Challenges Delta Lawsuit Over Cybersecurity Outage
CrowdStrike has filed a motion to dismiss Delta Air Lines’ lawsuit stemming from a July cybersecurity incident that caused widespread flight cancellations and passenger disruptions. The cybersecurity firm argues the…
Taiwan Explores Collaboration with Amazon on Satellite Internet
Taiwan is exploring a partnership with Amazon for its Kuiper broadband satellite system, as the government seeks to bolster communication infrastructure against potential disruptions. Taiwan’s Technology and Science Minister, Wu…
GlobalWafers Secures $406 Million for US Chip Manufacturing Expansion
The U.S. Commerce Department has finalized a $406 million subsidy for Taiwan’s GlobalWafers, aiming to boost domestic semiconductor production. The funding, announced Tuesday, will support projects in Texas and Missouri…
Nvidia Slips Further While Broadcom Loses Early Momentum
Nvidia continued its slide into correction territory on Tuesday, closing down more than 1%. Broadcom, which initially saw gains during pre-market trading, also ended the day lower, reversing earlier momentum…
Elon Musk and SpaceX Face Federal Investigations Over Security Concerns
Federal reviews are underway to investigate Elon Musk and SpaceX for potential violations of U.S. security protocols. According to a report by The New York Times, Musk and his aerospace…
Elon Musk Opens Texas Preschool to Reimagine Education
Elon Musk, known for reshaping industries and stirring public debate, is now setting his sights on education. In Bastrop, Texas—a growing hub for Musk’s business operations—the billionaire is funding a…
China Aims to Lead AI as Its Models Compete with US Rivals
China’s push to lead the global artificial intelligence race appears to be gaining momentum. Analysts and insiders report that Chinese AI models, particularly large language models (LLMs), are achieving competitive…
Chinese Lifestyle App Xiaohongshu Drives High-End Sales
Tera Feng, a Shanghai-based influencer with over 500,000 followers, has tapped into Xiaohongshu’s platform to sell a variety of products, ranging from high-end suits priced at 15,000 yuan ($2,060) to…
Qualcomm PCs Face Criticism Over High Return Rates
Intel’s interim co-CEO Michelle Johnston Holthaus made sharp observations during Barclay’s Global Technology Conference yesterday, spotlighting concerns over Qualcomm’s laptops and the growing Arm ecosystem. She claimed that a significant…
Half of Singapore Workers Hide AI Usage from Managers
A new Slack Workforce Index study reveals a complex relationship between Singapore’s workforce and artificial intelligence (AI). While 52% of employees actively use AI to streamline their work, nearly half…
Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro Delivers AI Power and 25 Hours of Battery Life
Samsung has officially unveiled its Galaxy Book 5 Pro laptops in South Korea, showcasing cutting-edge features designed to leverage artificial intelligence. Available in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes, the devices are…
China Eyes Space Dominance with Plans to Rival Starlink
China’s ambitious satellite megaprojects aim to rival Elon Musk’s Starlink, marking a significant push into the competitive low Earth orbit (LEO) internet market. With SpaceX’s Starlink operating nearly 7,000 satellites…
Anybotics Raises $60M to Expand Autonomous Robots in the United States
Swiss robotics company Anybotics has closed its Series B funding round with an additional $60 million, bringing the total to $110 million. This investment, announced 18 months after the first…
Elon Musk Confirms SpaceX Headquarters Will Be in Starbase Texas
Elon Musk announced on Thursday via social media platform X that SpaceX’s headquarters will now officially be located in Starbase, Texas. The move marks another significant relocation for the billionaire,…
Intel Leaders Discuss Possible Manufacturing Spinoff
Intel’s newly appointed co-CEOs, Michelle Johnston Holthaus and David Zinsner, acknowledged on Thursday that the company might have to divest its manufacturing operations if a critical chipmaking technology, 18A, slated…
ServiceTitan Shares Jump 42 Percent in Market Debut
Shares of ServiceTitan surged 42% in their Nasdaq debut on Thursday, valuing the cloud-based software firm at nearly $9 billion. The Glendale, California-based company, which offers software solutions for HVAC…
Waymo Robotaxi Faces Roundabout Trouble in San Francisco
A Waymo robotaxi made headlines after getting stuck in a peculiar situation: endlessly looping through a roundabout. The incident, captured in a viral video circulating on social media, highlighted an…
Meta Introduces AI Model to Transform Metaverse Experiences
Meta has unveiled Meta Motivo, an artificial intelligence model designed to bring more human-like motion to digital agents in the Metaverse. The model, announced on Thursday, addresses key challenges in…