If China invades Taiwan, some US officials want to bomb TSMC
Some US officials suggested that destroying TSMC facilities would be more desirable than China getting access to semiconductor production, but Taiwanese officials state that won't be necessary.TSMC targeted as an important asset in the event of a Chi.....»»
Is China pulling ahead in AI video synthesis? We put Minimax to the test
With China's AI video generators pushing memes into weird territory, it was time to test one out. If 2022 was the year AI image generators went mainstream, 2024 has arguably been.....»»
North America can seize EV leadership from China, GM battery chief says
The U.S. can seize global leadership on electric vehicle batteries as the customer base for EVs grows, said Kurt Kelty, General Motors' vice president of batteries......»»
Satellite data show massive bombs dropped in dangerous proximity to Gaza Strip hospitals in 2023
Satellite data on the proximity of hundreds of M-84 bomb craters to hospitals in the Gaza Strip suggest that, as of November 2023, hospitals were not being given special protection from indiscriminate bombing, as mandated by international humanitaria.....»»
"Catastrophic" Hurricane Milton approaches Florida
A "catastrophic" Hurricane Milton was closing in on the storm-battered state of Florida on Wednesday as US officials pleaded with residents to flee or risk dying......»»
EVs, China and an election make for a turbulent political stew in Michigan
It is complicating Michigan’s efforts to lead the next stage of automotive evolution and highlighting geopolitical tensions with China......»»
Samsung says it’s in “crisis,” apologizes for missing profit target
Performance has not met expectations as company tries closing fab gap with TSMC. Samsung Electronics has issued a public apology and acknowledged the company is considered to be i.....»»
Taiwan Makes the Majority of the World’s Computer Chips. Now It’s Running Out of Electricity
Highly dependent on imported fossil fuels, soon to shutter its last nuclear plant, and slow to build out renewables, the world’s largest producer of advanced computer chips is heading toward an energy crunch......»»
Digging into neutrino research: LBNF-DUNE project moves forward with excavation of 800,000 tons of rock
As a kid, you may have tried to dig a hole in your backyard to reach China. Obviously, that didn't happen. But digging out a lot of ground can be quite productive. Instead of reaching another country, the scientists, engineers, and construction worke.....»»
Reports: China hacked Verizon and AT&T, may have accessed US wiretap systems
Chinese hackers were in networks of major ISPs “for months,” WSJ reports. Chinese government hackers penetrated the networks of several large US-based Internet service provide.....»»
Detroit lands another prominent mobility conference
MOVE America, an annual gathering of transportation innovators, automotive executives and government officials, will be held in Detroit starting next year, event organizers said......»»
Chinese hackers allegedly hit US wiretap systems to hit broadband networks
China put a backdoor on the US’s backdoor and reportedly used it to spy on American citizens......»»
EU tariffs on Chinese EVs will not lead to price rises — for now
MG, BYD and VW's Cupra say they will not increase prices on EVs they export to Europe from China even after EU countries approved punitive tariffs......»»
Chery weighs Hong Kong IPO for $7 billion auto arm
Chery Auto is one of China’s biggest car exporters and one of only a few not listed. It is a key asset of Chery Group, which also provides financial and real estate services......»»
Michigan Department of Natural Resources confirms state"s worst deer disease outbreak since 2012
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the state's worst deer disease outbreak since 2012 with cases found in 11 southwest counties, officials said......»»
What"s the best material for a lunar tower?
Physical infrastructure on the moon will be critical to any long-term human presence there as both America and China gear up for a sustained human lunar presence. Increasingly, a self-deploying tower is one of the most essential parts of that physica.....»»
EU formerly approves tariffs on China EVs; talks to continue
Ten member states voted in favor of the measure, while Germany and four others voted against and 12 abstained, according to reports......»»
Earth Defense Force 6 just removed its controversial requirement
Sci-fi shooter Earth Defense Force 6 just removed an account requirement on Steam that led players to review-bomb it at launch......»»
Taiwan shuts down for second day as Typhoon Krathon makes landfall
Typhoon Krathon made landfall in Taiwan's south on Thursday, the island's weather agency said, after forcing schools and offices to shut for a second day amid winds and rain that have left two dead and more than 100 injured......»»
Taiwan shuts down as Typhoon Krathon approaches
Taiwan shut down schools and closed its financial markets on Wednesday as Typhoon Krathon pounded its south and east with torrential rains and winds ahead of its expected landfall......»»
China plans to use this spacesuit for its first crewed moon landing
China is planning to achieve its first crewed lunar landing by 2030, and it's just showed off the spacesuit that it wants to use for the endeavor......»»