The founders detailed how their startup is developing AI that can design chips, learn from each iteration, and improve subsequent designs, all with the goal of automating and accelerating the chip design process.
On the front lines of crisis management, where timely decisions are critical, control rooms are evolving to meet the demands of today’s highly connected society. Moving beyond traditional monitoring, they have become centralized hubs that manage growing volumes of video and data while overseeing…
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At TechCrunch Disrupt, Flock CEO Garrett Langley defended his company's surveillance technology despite growing privacy concerns, arguing that its crime-fighting benefits outweigh the risks of abuse.
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Shopping around for a budget PC under $1,000? For a limited time, Walmart is offering the ABS Cyclone Aqua gaming PC with GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card for just $849 shipped. Despite the low price tag, this PC is still (much) more powerful than the more expensive Steam Machine and will get you a…
Star Wars: Galactic Racer has received countless praises since its release, making for one of the highest-rated games in the franchise since the early 2000s. While the exhilarating speeds and gameplay loop certainly help, Galactic Racer has also been making the rounds for causing fans to rethink…
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Vaishnaw, who was speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Summit, said the country is focused on "strategic dependencies", whereby it will prioritise indigenous design, manufacturing and product development, but also depend on other nations for key parts in the value chain.
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The new MDR framework on UPI was expected to impact D2C brands operating in low-margin categories such as consumer electronics, fashion and packaged goods through their own website. For the majority of digital-first brands, 60-90% of their prepaid transactions are through UPI.
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The data sourced from staffing firm Xpheno shows that the numbers have been steadily going up, from 7,200 in 2023 and 9,800 in 2024. The figures track white-collar technology talent moving along the India-US corridor and are not limited to H-1B visa holders.
Anthropic’s revenue in the third quarter hit $16.8 billion, the company on Wednesday told prospective investors in its initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter. That marked a jump of about 45% from the second quarter, and was more than 3.6 times the company’s revenue ...
League of Legends Classic was Riot's attempt to capitalise on nostalgia for vintage-era LoL. It stripped away most of the champions and kits introduced since 2013, reverted to an older version of the Summoner's Rift map, and promised to roll out "new" old Champions at a faster clip than in the…
This was not the day to be a publicly traded neocloud (as young AI data center firms are known). As the market sold off on bad inflation data—reinforcing certainty of another interest rate hike—neoclouds tanked. These companies typically are borrowing a lot to finance expansion. The worst hit in…
Every day, conversations unfold across social media and websites around the world. A seemingly insignificant post—whether it involves AI-generated misinformation, hate speech, or a damaging rumor—can quickly snowball into a much larger public controversy. Gudea, a company that tracks how stories…
Addison called it a "great privilege" to serve the small business community through what "continues to be a very tough environment" for SMEs. The post Matthew Addison departs as COSBOA chair after five years appeared first on SmartCompany.
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The closures will begin on Thursday, after prospective buyers indicated they would not seek to continue trading the 26 locations. The post Cue and Veronika Maine to close 26 stores as buyers circle appeared first on SmartCompany.
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If your Mac has Wi-Fi 6E and you've got one of the most recent HomePod or HomePod mini models, everything, including notification sounds, can be routed through the smart speakers. Here's what you need. Some HomePod models can output Mac system audio Apple just revealed the HomePod mini 2 with an…
Eight U.S. states have filed lawsuits against OpenAI Group PBC, accusing the artificial intelligence startup of marketing an unsafe product in ChatGPT. The lawsuits filed by Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, West Virginia, Arkansas, Arizona, Idaho and Montana allege that ChatGPT has harmed multiple children…
Samsung has released the Android 17-based One UI 9 stable update for the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold5, and Galaxy Z Flip5. [#InlinePriceWidget,12024,1#] The stable One UI 9 for the Galaxy S23 trio comes with build version GZIF for those enrolled in the beta program and…
Modified PS5 consoles can no longer connect to PSN without firmware version 14.10. After the update, gamers will be unable to install jailbreaks or the hypervisor bypass. These exploits let homebrew apps and illegal game copies boot.
Scimplify, a startup that helps companies source the chemicals they use to make their products, has raised $25 million in funding. TechCrunch reported today that the Series C round was led by Hitachi Ventures. It was joined by two Scimplify customers: consumer goods giant Henkel AG and Teknor Apex…
The iPhone Duo unsurprisingly offers performance similar to the iPhone 18 Pro, according to an early iPhone Duo benchmark shared on Geekbench 7. Both devices are equipped with Apple's 2nm A20 Pro chip with a 6-core CPU and a 7-core GPU. The benchmarked iPhone Duo (iPhone19,4) is running iOS 27.1…
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Ray-Ban Meta Audio went on sale on October 13 from $349 in the US, and Meta puts the weight at 43 grams, which it calls "Our Lightest and Slimmest AI Glasses Ever". Meta says the battery runs up to 12 hours on a single charge, but only up to six hours of continuous audio playback. ... Ray-Ban Meta…
Lite-On Technology is showcasing an 800 VDC power architecture, NVIDIA Vera Rubin-compatible power racks and integrated liquid-cooling systems at the 2026 Open Compute Project (OCP) Global Summit. The portfolio is designed to help data-center operators improve power efficiency, manage rising AI…
Energy Taiwan 2026 showcases an energy industry increasingly focused on integration, flexibility, and real-world deployment, as Taiwan balances its net-zero ambitions with rising electricity demand from artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing, and advanced manufacturing.
Taiwan's rail-kit and thermal suppliers posted broad year-over-year revenue growth in September 2026, but sequential performance revealed uneven shipment schedules. All eight tracked companies grew both monthly and January–September revenue from a year earlier, while four recorded declines…
Applied Materials tracked more than 100 wafer fabrication projects worldwide over the past two quarters as strong artificial intelligence demand continued to meet constraints in cleanroom construction and supply chain capacity. The company added more than 10 projects in each quarter, indicating…
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Applied Materials is increasing investments in research and development, manufacturing and its global supply chain as it targets greater market share and profitability through 2030. The semiconductor equipment maker expects advanced logic, DRAM and advanced packaging to generate about 75% of wafer…
Fujifilm is expanding semiconductor materials production in Arizona as global chip demand rises, especially for artificial intelligence, advanced logic, and memory. The move aims to strengthen supply for makers in the US and beyond, while supporting new packaging technologies and faster…
Huawei subsidiary HiSilicon is actively expanding its display chip footprint, with its display driver IC (DDIC) development once again capturing market attention. Kun Luo, CEO of HiSilicon Display, recently disclosed key milestones for its DDR-free display solution. Developed through…
Pegatron Chairman Tung Tzu-Hsien expressed opposition to a proposal to relocate Taipei Songshan Airport and redevelop the site into an AI industrial park, arguing that major capital cities should retain smaller airports to support regional air travel and business connectivity.
Following stronger-than-expected demand for its Galaxy Z Fold8, Samsung Electronics submitted an expedited wafer production request to United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) that was ultimately turned down. As a result, Samsung scaled back its September 2026 component production volume by 10%…
The rapid expansion of AI and data center chip package sizes is accelerating the adoption of glass substrates, with SEMI's Beth Keser now forecasting market entry around 2028, two years earlier than she previously expected. Beth Keser, SEMI's vice president of technology coalitions, said package…
Taiwan's solar manufacturers are increasingly looking to the US market as slowing approvals for large-scale domestic solar projects, limited rooftop installation capacity, and competition from low-cost imports threaten the industry's long-term prospects.
Topco Scientific (TSC) is evaluating a new base in Boise, Idaho, as the US enters a fresh wave of chip manufacturing expansion and Micron ramps up advanced memory investment. The company already operates service bases in Phoenix, Arizona, and Dallas, Texas, and plans to strengthen its local…
The US is seeking to improve the competitiveness of domestic solar manufacturers and attract overseas investment through minimum import price requirements for solar products. However, supply chain sources cautioned that frequent changes in US policies and regulations could complicate implementation.
Former Beyond Blue executive Greg Jennings has been appointed Victoria's Small Business Commissioner, bringing experience in workplace mental health and industrial relations. The post Beyond Blue, Fair Work veteran named Victorian Small Business Commissioner appeared first on SmartCompany.
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The Open Compute Project (OCP) Global Summit 2026 recently took place in San Jose, California, as Taiwan suppliers joined the global AI infrastructure race with offerings spanning power systems, servers, connectors, networking, and optical communications. The event highlighted a shift from…
Automotive parts supplier Hiroca saw an increase in overseas contributions for the first three quarters of 2026, with international markets accounting for more than 50% of the company's revenue during the period, up from the roughly 45% in the same period of 2025. This offset weakness in the auto…
As the fourth quarter begins, smartphone panel demand remains sluggish, with purchasing momentum from end-market brands showing no clear signs of recovery. Market activity throughout October remains at a low ebb.
Murata Manufacturing is considering additional investment and an earlier expansion of multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) capacity as demand from AI servers accelerates. The company plans to finalize the investment amount, expansion sites, and schedule before releasing its midterm financial results…
Citizen Canada has listed three new Promaster Dive references, all utilizing Caliber E118 with sapphire crystals and 200 m ratings. The 44 mm BN0251-04L is CA $595 on rubber, while the 40.6 mm BN0276-54L and BN0270-51E cost CA $695 on steel bracelets.
As AI investment continues to expand, concerns are mounting over whether capital spending can translate into real revenue and whether data center construction is becoming excessive. Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell said AI development should not hit the brakes over safety disputes or bubble…
Yulon Nissan Motor president Chen-hsiang Yao expects Taiwan's auto market to remain at approximately 420,000 vehicles in 2026, excluding heavy vehicles, supported by growing demand for luxury cars and new energy vehicles (NEVs). While market saturation and shifting consumer preferences pose…
Star Asia Vision (SAVC), a display and systems integrator under Taiwan-Asia Semiconductor, is focusing on growth in the digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising market by expanding software-hardware integration and high-end customization, while deepening its strategic partnership with global LED…
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