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Taiwan Bars TSMC's 2nm Chip Production Overseas to Safeguard Technology
Taiwan has prohibited Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) from producing its advanced 2nm chips outside its borders, signaling the government's determination to protect critical semiconductor technology amid growing geopolitical tensions. Taiwan's Minister of Economic Affairs, J.W. Kuo, confirmed the move, emphasizing that while TSMC is free to build advanced facilities abroad, its most cutting-edge process nodes must remain within Taiwan. 
Taiwan has prohibited Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) from producing its advanced 2nm chips outside its borders, signaling the government's determination to protect critical semiconductor technology amid growing geopolitical tensions. Taiwan's Minister of Economic Affairs, J.W. Kuo, confirmed the move, emphasizing that while TSMC is free to build advanced facilities abroad, its most cutting-edge process nodes must remain within Taiwan. -
TSMC Halts Production of Advanced AI Chips for China Amid U.S. Export Controls
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker, will suspend production of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips for Chinese clients starting Monday. The decision, reported by the Financial Times and confirmed by sources familiar with the matter, marks a significant escalation in the ongoing U.S.-China technology and trade dispute, as Washington continues to tighten export restrictions aimed at curbing Beijing's AI capabilities. 
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker, will suspend production of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips for Chinese clients starting Monday. The decision, reported by the Financial Times and confirmed by sources familiar with the matter, marks a significant escalation in the ongoing U.S.-China technology and trade dispute, as Washington continues to tighten export restrictions aimed at curbing Beijing's AI capabilities. -
South Korea Fines Meta $15M for Illegally Harvesting Sensitive User Data for Ads
Meta, the U.S. tech giant behind Facebook, faces a hefty fine of $15 million from South Korea's privacy watchdog, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC), after illegally collecting sensitive personal data from nearly a million South Korean Facebook users and sharing it with advertisers. 
Meta, the U.S. tech giant behind Facebook, faces a hefty fine of $15 million from South Korea's privacy watchdog, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC), after illegally collecting sensitive personal data from nearly a million South Korean Facebook users and sharing it with advertisers. -
Jeff Bezos and OpenAI Invest $400M in Physical Intelligence, Pushing Robotic AI Startup to $2.4B Valuation
Physical Intelligence, a robotics startup based in San Francisco, announced a significant milestone on Monday, securing $400 million in funding at a post-money valuation of $2.4 billion. Major investors in this early-stage round include Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, AI giant OpenAI, Thrive Capital, and Lux Capital. Khosla Ventures and Sequoia Capital are also noted as early backers of the company, according to the startup's official website. 
Physical Intelligence, a robotics startup based in San Francisco, announced a significant milestone on Monday, securing $400 million in funding at a post-money valuation of $2.4 billion. Major investors in this early-stage round include Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, AI giant OpenAI, Thrive Capital, and Lux Capital. Khosla Ventures and Sequoia Capital are also noted as early backers of the company, according to the startup's official website. -
Apple to Acquire Pixelmator, Expanding Creative Tools with AI-Powered Editing App
Apple has agreed to acquire Pixelmator, a prominent image editing application developed in Lithuania, as the tech giant looks to expand its portfolio of AI-powered creative tools. Pixelmator announced the acquisition on Friday, noting that the deal remains subject to regulatory approval. Founded in 2007, Pixelmator is best known for its powerful image editing software for Apple's platforms, including Pixelmator Pro and Photomator, both of which have become popular alternatives to Adobe Photoshop on iOS and Mac devices. 
Apple has agreed to acquire Pixelmator, a prominent image editing application developed in Lithuania, as the tech giant looks to expand its portfolio of AI-powered creative tools. Pixelmator announced the acquisition on Friday, noting that the deal remains subject to regulatory approval. Founded in 2007, Pixelmator is best known for its powerful image editing software for Apple's platforms, including Pixelmator Pro and Photomator, both of which have become popular alternatives to Adobe Photoshop on iOS and Mac devices. -
Russia Levies $20 Decillion Fine on Google for Blocking Pro-Kremlin Media Channels
In a legal spectacle underscoring Russia's deepening rift with Western tech companies, a Russian court has ordered Google to pay an unprecedented $20 decillion fine-equivalent to $20 billion trillion trillion-for its refusal to reinstate pro-Kremlin YouTube channels. 
In a legal spectacle underscoring Russia's deepening rift with Western tech companies, a Russian court has ordered Google to pay an unprecedented $20 decillion fine-equivalent to $20 billion trillion trillion-for its refusal to reinstate pro-Kremlin YouTube channels. -
Apple Introduces MacBook Pro Models with M4 Pro and M4 Max Chips
Apple has unveiled its latest MacBook Pro models, powered by the highly anticipated M4 Pro and M4 Max chips, marking a significant leap in performance for the company's professional laptops. The new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros offer more power, faster processing capabilities, and enhanced features that cater to the demands of creative professionals and power users. The announcement, made through a press release, emphasizes Apple's ongoing commitment to innovation, particularly in the realm of AI and machine learning. 
Apple has unveiled its latest MacBook Pro models, powered by the highly anticipated M4 Pro and M4 Max chips, marking a significant leap in performance for the company's professional laptops. The new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros offer more power, faster processing capabilities, and enhanced features that cater to the demands of creative professionals and power users. The announcement, made through a press release, emphasizes Apple's ongoing commitment to innovation, particularly in the realm of AI and machine learning. -
Apple Debuts Redesigned Mac Mini with M4 Chip: Compact Size, Enhanced Performance
Apple has introduced a redesigned Mac Mini equipped with the company's latest M4 chip, marking the first major overhaul of the desktop since 2010. As part of a week filled with Mac-related announcements, the tech giant revealed the significantly smaller and more powerful Mac Mini, which now boasts impressive new features, including ray tracing and enhanced performance, all while maintaining a starting price of $599. Preorders for the new Mac Mini are now available, with the product expected to reach stores by November 8. 
Apple has introduced a redesigned Mac Mini equipped with the company's latest M4 chip, marking the first major overhaul of the desktop since 2010. As part of a week filled with Mac-related announcements, the tech giant revealed the significantly smaller and more powerful Mac Mini, which now boasts impressive new features, including ray tracing and enhanced performance, all while maintaining a starting price of $599. Preorders for the new Mac Mini are now available, with the product expected to reach stores by November 8. -
OpenAI Reportedly 'Scaling Down,' Partners with Broadcom to Develop First AI Chip
On Tuesday, October 29, Reuters reported, citing sources familiar with the matter, that OpenAI has decided to abandon its lofty chip factory plan due to the high costs and time required to establish such a network. Instead, the company is focusing on in-house chip design. 
On Tuesday, October 29, Reuters reported, citing sources familiar with the matter, that OpenAI has decided to abandon its lofty chip factory plan due to the high costs and time required to establish such a network. Instead, the company is focusing on in-house chip design. -
Xiaomi 15 Debuts with Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP Leica Cameras, and 5,400mAh Battery
Xiaomi has officially launched its latest flagship smartphone, the Xiaomi 15, marking a significant leap in its compact phone series. Unveiled at a highly anticipated event in China, the Xiaomi 15 features a premium design paired with top-tier specifications, positioning it as one of the most powerful standard models in the company's history. The phone introduces several key improvements over its predecessor, including a cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, a new camera system developed in collaboration with Leica, and advanced display technology. 
Xiaomi has officially launched its latest flagship smartphone, the Xiaomi 15, marking a significant leap in its compact phone series. Unveiled at a highly anticipated event in China, the Xiaomi 15 features a premium design paired with top-tier specifications, positioning it as one of the most powerful standard models in the company's history. The phone introduces several key improvements over its predecessor, including a cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, a new camera system developed in collaboration with Leica, and advanced display technology.
