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…
Instagram Introduces Scheduled DMs Feature for Users Worldwide
Instagram users can now schedule direct messages (DMs) to be sent at a specific time, a feature designed to enhance communication for creators, brands, and regular users alike. Meta confirmed…
EU Begins Work on IRIS² Satellite Network for Secure Connectivity
The European Union has officially signed off on IRIS², a €10.6 billion ($11 billion) satellite network designed to rival SpaceX’s Starlink. Comprising 290 satellites across low- and medium-earth orbits, IRIS²…
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…
Meta’s Threads Reaches 300 Million Monthly Users
Threads, Meta’s Twitter-like platform, has hit 100 million daily active users and surpassed 300 million monthly active users, according to CEO Mark Zuckerberg. It’s the first time Meta has shared…
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…
OpenAI Rolls Out ChatGPT Search to All Users
OpenAI’s AI-powered web search tool, ChatGPT Search, is now available to all ChatGPT users, extending its previously exclusive features to free-tier subscribers. The company announced the broader rollout during its…
Apple’s New Feature Will Let Airlines Track Lost Luggage Using AirTag Locations
United Airlines, Air Canada, and Aer Lingus now offer travelers a new way to track lost luggage with Apple AirTags. By using Apple’s “Share Item Location” feature, available on devices…
Rhode Island Social Services Hit by Major Cyberattack
A cyberattack on Rhode Island’s social services portal may have compromised the personal data of hundreds of thousands of residents, state officials announced. Governor Dan McKee’s office confirmed a “high…
Airbnb Tightens Its Grip with “Anti-Party Technology” for New Year’s Eve
Airbnb is stepping up its efforts to prevent unauthorized parties this holiday season. The company announced plans to deploy “anti-party technology” to block potentially disruptive bookings ahead of New Year’s…
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…
Texas Sues New York Doctor Over Abortion Pills Prescribed via Telemedicine
Texas filed a lawsuit against Dr. Margaret Daley Carpenter, a New York physician, for prescribing abortion pills via telemedicine to a Texas resident, marking a significant legal clash between the…
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…
Klarna’s Workforce Strategy Highlights AI’s Role but Leaves Room for Humans
Klarna’s CEO, Sebastian Siemiatkowski, recently spotlighted artificial intelligence as a transformative force reshaping the workforce. Speaking to Bloomberg TV, Siemiatkowski claimed the fintech company had effectively halted hiring due to…
Meta Joins Elon Musk in Opposing OpenAI’s Shift to For-Profit Status
Meta Platforms has urged California Attorney General Rob Bonta to block OpenAI’s transition from a nonprofit to a for-profit organization. The move aligns Meta with Elon Musk, who has already…
Apple Reportedly Eyeing Foldable iPhone and iPad Launches in Coming Years
Apple appears to be advancing into the foldable device market with plans for a foldable iPhone and a giant foldable iPad, according to multiple reports. Known for its deliberate approach…
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…