South Korea’s Ruling Party Backs Chipmakers to Counter Trump’s Trade Threat
South Korea’s ruling party introduced a bill on Monday to provide subsidies and lift restrictions on working hours for chipmakers, aiming to counter potential risks tied to measures proposed by…
New DJI Neo Update Boosts Speed and Adds Vertical Video for Creators
DJI’s latest firmware update for its Neo drone enhances both speed and video capabilities, addressing previous user limitations. The update introduces vertical video shooting and increases the Neo’s tracking speed,…
China Chip Index Nears Three-Year High Amid TSMC Export Restrictions
China’s semiconductor index surged to nearly a three-year peak on Monday, fueled by expectations that new U.S. export restrictions on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) could expedite China’s push for…
Nintendo Direct to Unveil Donkey Kong Country at Super Nintendo World
Nintendo is preparing to reveal the highly anticipated Donkey Kong Country section of its Super Nintendo World theme park in an exclusive 10-minute Nintendo Direct stream. The broadcast, scheduled for…
India’s Antitrust Probe Finds Zomato and Swiggy Favored Select Restaurants
India’s antitrust regulator has found that food delivery giants Zomato and Swiggy engaged in practices that breached competition laws by favoring select restaurant partners, according to documents from the Competition…
Coinbase Introduces ‘Stand With Crypto’ Advocacy Group in Australia
The Coinbase-backed advocacy group, Stand With Crypto, has launched its Australian branch as part of a strategic push to foster a regulatory environment favorable to cryptocurrency in the country. This…
Sony’s Profit Leaps 73% with Boost from Gaming Sector
Sony Group Corp. reported a significant rise in operating profit for the July-September quarter, driven largely by its game and network services sector, which helped mitigate reduced revenue from TV…
Nintendo Sues Streamer for Pirating Games Ahead of Release
Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against a Colorado-based streamer, Jesse Keighin—better known as EveryGameGuru—for allegedly pirating and streaming its games before their official release dates. The lawsuit claims Keighin went…
ASML Resolves Global IT Outage Amid Heightened Scrutiny Over China Sales
ASML, the Dutch semiconductor equipment maker, has resolved a global IT systems outage that affected operations on Friday. The company confirmed that “all systems are fully recovered,” although the cause…
China Prepares for Trump’s Policies with Boosted Chip Equipment Purchases
China’s semiconductor sector is bracing for another challenging period under Donald Trump by accelerating its purchase of foreign chipmaking equipment and exploring alliances with international partners. Anticipating stricter U.S. trade…
US Orders TSMC to Halt AI Chip Shipments to China
The United States has directed Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) to suspend shipments of advanced chips to Chinese companies, primarily those used in artificial intelligence applications, effective Monday, according to…
China’s SMIC Sees Overcapacity Extending to 2025 with Limited New Investments
China’s largest chipmaker, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC), cautioned Friday that the mature node chip market would remain oversupplied until at least 2025, signaling a restrained approach to capacity growth.…
Australia Plans World-First Ban on Social Media for Children Under 16
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced new legislation aiming to prohibit social media access for children under 16, labeling it a move to counter the harm he believes social…
How Samsung’s Delayed AI Strategy Opened Doors for Rival SK Hynix
Samsung Electronics, once the dominant force in memory semiconductors, is now struggling in the AI-driven chip market, resulting in a $126 billion loss in market value, as reported by S&P…
Nissan to Cut 9,000 Jobs and Slash CEO’s Pay Amid Struggles
Nissan Motor Co. plans to lay off 9,000 workers and reduce its global manufacturing capacity by 20 percent, according to Reuters. The Japanese automaker’s restructuring strategy is aimed at trimming…
Trump Expected to Maintain CHIPS Act Despite Campaign Criticisms
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to uphold the Biden administration’s CHIPS and Science Act, a landmark policy designed to boost U.S. semiconductor production, despite criticism voiced during his campaign, according…
Samsung Elevates Bixby with Its Biggest Update Yet
Samsung has announced its largest update in years to Bixby, the company’s virtual assistant, which has long lagged behind competitors like Apple’s Siri and Google’s emerging Gemini. Revealed during a…
Qualcomm’s Strong Forecast Driven by Chinese Smartphone Demand
Qualcomm Inc. announced on Wednesday that its projected sales and profit for the upcoming quarter are expected to surpass Wall Street’s estimates, largely driven by an increase in Chinese smartphone…
Nintendo Confirms Switch Games Will Work on Upcoming Console
Nintendo’s president, Shuntaro Furukawa, announced on Wednesday that software from the company’s Switch console will be compatible with its upcoming successor device. While specific details about the new hardware are…
China-Linked Hackers Accessed US Telecom Data for Months, Report Finds
New revelations highlight the scale of surveillance on US telecom networks by hackers linked to China, potentially impacting thousands of Americans. The Wall Street Journal reports that this hacking group,…