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TSMC Sees Major Surge in Revenue: A New Dawn for the Semiconductor Industry?
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker, reported a significant increase in October revenues, marking its first year-over-year growth since February. This development has sparked discussions about a potential turning point in the semiconductor industry. TSMC's stock price on the Taiwan Stock Exchange surged by more than 4.1% to 580 New Taiwan Dollars, the largest single-day gain since May. 
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker, reported a significant increase in October revenues, marking its first year-over-year growth since February. This development has sparked discussions about a potential turning point in the semiconductor industry. TSMC's stock price on the Taiwan Stock Exchange surged by more than 4.1% to 580 New Taiwan Dollars, the largest single-day gain since May. -
E-Commerce Giants Slash Prices on 'Singles Day' Amidst Chinese Economic Slowdown
Amidst China's economic headwinds, the annual "Singles Day" shopping festival has become a battleground for e-commerce giants, reflecting deeper issues of consumer confidence and spending habits in the world's second-largest economy. Originally a 24-hour event on November 11, Singles Day has now evolved into weeks of promotions, both online and in physical stores, making it the globe's largest shopping festival. 
Amidst China's economic headwinds, the annual "Singles Day" shopping festival has become a battleground for e-commerce giants, reflecting deeper issues of consumer confidence and spending habits in the world's second-largest economy. Originally a 24-hour event on November 11, Singles Day has now evolved into weeks of promotions, both online and in physical stores, making it the globe's largest shopping festival. -
Legal Hurdles Mount for Apple in EU's $14 Billion Tax Clawback Attempt
In a crucial twist to Apple Inc.'s longstanding European legal saga, a key legal advisor has suggested that a prior judgment which favored the tech giant should be overturned, hinting at possible troubles ahead regarding the contentious $14 billion tax bill. 
In a crucial twist to Apple Inc.'s longstanding European legal saga, a key legal advisor has suggested that a prior judgment which favored the tech giant should be overturned, hinting at possible troubles ahead regarding the contentious $14 billion tax bill. -
Imagination Launches New GPU IP Targeting Cloud Gaming: A Game Changer?
On Nov. 8, Imagination Technologies, a British semiconductor design company, announced the launch of its new generation GPU IP, the IMG DXD, aimed at PC desktops and the cloud gaming market. 
On Nov. 8, Imagination Technologies, a British semiconductor design company, announced the launch of its new generation GPU IP, the IMG DXD, aimed at PC desktops and the cloud gaming market. -
Baidu's Strategic Chip Shift Underlines Broader Tech Realignment
In a strategic pivot underscoring the ripple effects of US export controls, Baidu Inc., one of China's AI vanguards, has taken a decisive step towards diversifying its supply chain away from American tech giant Nvidia. The Beijing-based internet conglomerate has placed a significant order for AI chips with Huawei Technologies, marking a departure from its historical reliance on Nvidia's processing hardware. 
In a strategic pivot underscoring the ripple effects of US export controls, Baidu Inc., one of China's AI vanguards, has taken a decisive step towards diversifying its supply chain away from American tech giant Nvidia. The Beijing-based internet conglomerate has placed a significant order for AI chips with Huawei Technologies, marking a departure from its historical reliance on Nvidia's processing hardware. -
China Evergrande's New Equity Offer Draws Bondholders' Doubts Amid Debt Challenge
China Evergrande's latest attempt to address its mounting debt crisis involves a proposal for offshore bondholders: convert their debt into nearly a 30% equity stake in each of the developer's two Hong Kong-listed subsidiaries. However, the embattled property firm's proposition is meeting skepticism, as it grapples to prevent a potential liquidation. 
China Evergrande's latest attempt to address its mounting debt crisis involves a proposal for offshore bondholders: convert their debt into nearly a 30% equity stake in each of the developer's two Hong Kong-listed subsidiaries. However, the embattled property firm's proposition is meeting skepticism, as it grapples to prevent a potential liquidation. -
Apple Unveils New MacBook Pro with M3 Chips, Promising Record Battery Life
Apple, the tech giant known for its groundbreaking innovations, has once again made headlines with the announcement of its new MacBook Pro models powered by the 3-nanometer M3 chips. This latest development promises not only a significant boost in performance but also the "longest battery life ever in a Mac," according to Apple's official statement. 
Apple, the tech giant known for its groundbreaking innovations, has once again made headlines with the announcement of its new MacBook Pro models powered by the 3-nanometer M3 chips. This latest development promises not only a significant boost in performance but also the "longest battery life ever in a Mac," according to Apple's official statement. -
X Rings in Change: New Audio and Video Calls
In a move that has taken many by surprise, X, formerly known as Twitter, has introduced audio and video calling features to its platform. This ambitious step is part of the company's broader strategy to transform X into a "super app." The latest update, now available on the App Store, brings this feature to the forefront, allowing users to make and receive calls directly through the X app. 
In a move that has taken many by surprise, X, formerly known as Twitter, has introduced audio and video calling features to its platform. This ambitious step is part of the company's broader strategy to transform X into a "super app." The latest update, now available on the App Store, brings this feature to the forefront, allowing users to make and receive calls directly through the X app. -
Apple's iPhone 15 Prices Plummet in China, Prompting Concern
Apple, having established its presence in China for years, seems to be facing an unprecedented challenge. On October 23, the drastic price drop of the iPhone 15 series became a trending topic on Weibo. 
Apple, having established its presence in China for years, seems to be facing an unprecedented challenge. On October 23, the drastic price drop of the iPhone 15 series became a trending topic on Weibo. -
Apple's 'Scary Fast' Event: Anticipation Builds for New M3 Chip and Macs
Apple, the tech behemoth known for its innovative products and groundbreaking announcements, has once again captured the attention of the tech world. The company recently sent out invitations for its "Scary Fast" virtual event, scheduled for October 30. With the event's intriguing tagline and its proximity to Halloween, speculation is rife about what Apple might unveil. 
Apple, the tech behemoth known for its innovative products and groundbreaking announcements, has once again captured the attention of the tech world. The company recently sent out invitations for its "Scary Fast" virtual event, scheduled for October 30. With the event's intriguing tagline and its proximity to Halloween, speculation is rife about what Apple might unveil.
