TSMC serious about capital spending, says chairman
Geopolitical tensions could prompt chipmakers to over-plan their capacity expansions, but TSMC is serious about its huge capital spending over the next three years, according to Mark Liu, chairman for the world's top pure-play foundry......»»
TSMC rejects ‘Podcasting Bro’ Sam Altman’s $7 trillion fab plan
During last winter's PR blitz, TSMC executives reportedly called OpenAI Sam Altman a "podcasting bro" and balked at his $7 trillion, 36 fab plant proposal......»»
Plan to overturn commercial whaling moratorium sinks in Peru
A four-decade-old moratorium on commercial whaling will remain in force after a proposal to overturn it was withdrawn Thursday at a meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) in Peru's capital Lima......»»
Daily 5 report for Sept. 26: This Jeep story reinforces why auto shows are suffering
What better way to make a new-vehicle splash than to do the unveiling on the 46th floor of a Tokyo high-rise with a breathtaking view of the nation's capital?.....»»
Quito fires coming under control after choking capital
Firefighters in Ecuador's capital were battling the remnants of major forest fires on Thursday that had sent massive plumes of smoke above Quito earlier this week, amid a record drought......»»
Senate holds rich CEO of “third-world medicine” hospitals in contempt
Ralph de la Torre, CEO of Steward, faces up to 12 months in prison if convicted. Enlarge / Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders speaks about Ralph De La Torre's spending habits during the US Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor.....»»
Nissan wins as court orders Carlos Ghosn to fork over yacht and $32 million
The luxury vessel became a lurid symbol of the alleged self-serving excesses at the crux of financial misconduct accusations against Carlos Ghosn, who was arrested in 2018 at the height of his power as the chairman of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi al.....»»
Ecuador capital "under attack" from five wildfires
Firefighters battled five blazes on the outskirts of Ecuador's capital Quito on Wednesday, as wildfires continue to rip through South American nations turned into tinderboxes by droughts linked to climate change......»»
Review: Intel Lunar Lake CPUs combine good battery life and x86 compatibility
But it's too bad that Intel had to turn to TSMC to make its chips competitive. An Asus Zenbook UX5406S with a Lunar Lake-based Core Ultra 7 258V inside......»»
Six hurt in Ecuador as firefighters battle blazes choking capital
Firefighters and helicopters were battling five forest fires Wednesday on the outskirts of Quito that have left six people injured and led to the evacuation of over 100 families......»»
Why virtual reality nature can"t provide the same wellness benefits as the real thing
As nature connection researchers, we're aware of the innumerable benefits of spending time outside in nature. We're also aware that, like so many other interactions, immersing oneself in nature is an experience that is now available virtually. In fac.....»»
White House picks Monroe Capital to develop $1 billion fund for auto suppliers
The fund will help smaller firms along the supply chain gain access to capital in what is an underserved market in finance, despite being a trillion-dollar industry, CEO Theodore Koenig said......»»
S.Africa snowfall closes roads, strands motorists overnight
Unusually heavy snowfall caused major disruption on South Africa's roads Saturday with people still stranded at midday after spending the night stuck in their vehicles......»»
Culture Capital: A documentary series spotlighting community-oriented entrepreneurs
Comcast RISE In a world where business success is increasingly intertwined with social impact, a new documentary series explores the stories behind the innovators shaping the communities of tomorrow. Culture Capital, is a three-part docuseries that d.....»»
India approves development of reusable launcher, space station module
The Indian government has approved $2.7 billion in new spending for its space program. Enlarge / Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma and Virendra Sachdeva, two members of Narendra Modi's ruling BJP party, celebrate the landing of India's C.....»»
Picus Security raises $45 million to help organizations reduce cyber risk
Picus Security announced it has closed a $45 million growth investment round led by Riverwood Capital with the participation of existing investor Earlybird Digital East Fund, bringing Picus’ total funds raised to $80 million. Picus has over 500 ent.....»»
Lavish meals, IV drips: Investment bank CEO and Trump associate accused of spending $5.4m on bogus ‘expenses’
Lavish meals, IV drips: Investment bank CEO and Trump associate accused of spending $5.4m on bogus ‘expenses’.....»»
Culture Capital: A documentary series unveiling the power of entrepreneurship
comcast rise In a rapidly evolving world, where innovation and perseverance are the cornerstones of success, a new documentary series is set to shine a light on the entrepreneurs who are redefining the business landscape—and growing their communiti.....»»
Apple is now manufacturing one of its iPhone chips in the US
TSMC Arizona’s factory has started producing Apple’s A16 Bionic chips. First introduced with the iPhone 14 Pro, Cupertino has begun making one of its latest … The post Apple is now manufacturing one of its iPhone chips in the US app.....»»
Apple A16 chips now being made in the US, creating a mystery
Apple A16 chips are now being made in TSMC’s US chipmaking plant in Arizona, according to a new report. It’s said that while yield rates are lower than those achieved in Taiwan, they are very close to hitting the same standards. The big myster.....»»
Hydden raises $4.4 million to improve identity security
Hydden announced that it has closed $4.4 million in seed funding led by Access Venture Partners. Other investors include Lockstep, the venture fund of CISOs Rinki Sethi and Lucas Moody, Service Provider Capital, and several cybersecurity angel invest.....»»