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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…
President Trump Nominates Paul Atkins as SEC Chairman
President-elect Donald J. Trump has announced his nomination of Paul Atkins to head the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In a December 4 post on Truth Social, Trump expressed…
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…
French Tech Giant Thomson Computing Introduces the World’s First Web3 Laptop
Metavasio, a leading French electronics conglomerate operating under the Thomson Computing brand, has unveiled the world’s first laptop designed with Web3 capabilities, marking a significant step in integrating blockchain technology…
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…
Waze’s Community Reporting Feature Comes to Google Maps
Google Maps users are beginning to see reports from Waze’s driver community integrated directly into the app, merging one of Waze’s most popular features with Google’s flagship navigation tool. This…
Bybit Excludes Yuan Trading but Facilitates Access for Chinese Users via VPN
Ben Zhou, CEO of Bybit, has confirmed that the cryptocurrency exchange will not be supporting yuan trading in the foreseeable future. In a media briefing on December 3, Zhou emphasized…
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…
ThredUp Sheds European Operations, Transfers Remix to Local Leadership
Fashion resale marketplace ThredUp has sold its European business, Remix, to focus solely on its domestic U.S. operations. This move, part of a strategic realignment, sees Remix’s management team, led…
South Korean Martial Law Spurs Record Crypto Trading Volume of $34 Billion
In the wake of South Korea’s brief implementation of martial law, the nation’s major cryptocurrency exchanges experienced an unprecedented surge in trading volume. Over a 24-hour period, the combined spot…
Amazon Partners with Orbital Materials to Trial Carbon Capture at Data Centers
Amazon has partnered with Orbital Materials, an AI startup, to deploy a novel carbon capture technology at one of its AWS data centers. This collaboration addresses the surging energy demands…
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.…
Senator Bill Cassidy Faces Primary Challenge Over Trump Impeachment Vote
Senator Bill Cassidy, R-La., is set to face a challenge from within his own party for the 2026 election cycle. Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming has announced his candidacy for Cassidy’s…
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…