China makes progress toward self-sufficiency in chip tools, but lithography remains a bottleneck
While U.S. export restrictions on China’s access to advanced chips and technologies have boosted local efforts to replace foreign chip manufacturing facilities, bottlenecks remain, industry insiders and analysts say. Leading Chinese tool manufacturers such as Naura Technology and Advanced Micro-Fabrication…
Texas Tech Football rethinks approach for Ben Roberts and Jacob Rodriguez
Ben Roberts of the Texas Tech football team on the progress in the spring and summer The Texas Tech linebacker was a Freshman All-American last season with 107 tackles. Now he is considered a top player on defense The inside…
Decline of the high-tech industry begins to weigh on office rents
Israel’s high-tech sector has been experiencing a downturn since 2022, due to a series of setbacks that have hit it and the economy: interest rates have risen to unprecedented levels in the fight against inflation, judicial reform has driven away…
Asian technology stocks lead market gains
What’s going on here? Asian technology stocks led market gains on Wednesday, with Taiwanese and South Korean markets shining and boosting Asian stocks. What does that mean? Asian stocks posted a notable rise, driven by strong performances in Taiwan and…
Tech-heavy markets in Taiwan and South Korea drive Asian stocks higher
What’s going on here? Emerging Asian stocks surged on August 7, 2024, driven by tech-heavy share Markets in Taiwan and South Korea, while most Asian currencies felt the pressure of a stronger dollar. What does that mean? MSCI’s broadest index…
Technical Briefing: Signature pedals, steel hardtails, a collaboration with Iron Maiden and more
Technical briefing is a feature dedicated to new stuff we discover each month but haven’t gotten our hands on yet. An eclectic dose of tech, from revolutionary products to traditional novelty gear, with a few crazy things thrown in for…
MixRift raises $1.6 million for mixed reality casual gaming
Mixed reality gaming startup MixRift has secured $1.6 million in pre-seed investment from leading investors including Outsized Ventures, Underline Ventures, and SOSV. The backing will help MixRift accelerate its efforts to develop and release in-demand mixed reality titles. The introduction…
AiThority Interview with Kunal Purohit, Tech Mahindra
Kunal Purohit, President – Next Gen Services, Tech Mahindra, discusses several key initiatives and innovations at Tech Mahindra’s Makers Lab. In the following Q&A session, he talks about Project Indus, an AI-driven enterprise platform that optimizes operational efficiency and focuses…
Should tech giants pay California newspapers for their content?
This story is part of Californian voices, a commentary forum designed to expand our understanding of the state and shine a spotlight on Californians directly affected by policy or the lack thereof. Learn more here. When I began my career…
