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Japan Falls in Step with U.S., New Controls on Advanced Semiconductor Exports to China Take Effect
Japan has begun enforcing export controls on 23 categories of semiconductor equipment essential to advanced semiconductor manufacturing, starting July 23rd. According to Asahi Shimbun, a major daily newspaper in Japan, this move is intended to prevent China from producing advanced semiconductors, and is also seen as a response to tightening U.S. restrictions on China. Experts, who spoke to Global Times, see Japan's controls as a classic case of 'harming others without benefiting oneself'. 
Japan has begun enforcing export controls on 23 categories of semiconductor equipment essential to advanced semiconductor manufacturing, starting July 23rd. According to Asahi Shimbun, a major daily newspaper in Japan, this move is intended to prevent China from producing advanced semiconductors, and is also seen as a response to tightening U.S. restrictions on China. Experts, who spoke to Global Times, see Japan's controls as a classic case of 'harming others without benefiting oneself'. -
Twitter's Iconic Blue Bird to Fly Away as Elon Musk Announces Rebrand to 'X'
In a series of surprising announcements, Twitter owner Elon Musk has revealed that the social media giant will soon undergo a significant rebranding, including a change of its logo and the elimination of its long-standing blue bird symbol. The new logo will incorporate an "X", marking a radical departure from the platform's traditional branding. 
In a series of surprising announcements, Twitter owner Elon Musk has revealed that the social media giant will soon undergo a significant rebranding, including a change of its logo and the elimination of its long-standing blue bird symbol. The new logo will incorporate an "X", marking a radical departure from the platform's traditional branding. -
Apple's M3 Chip to Power 2024 Mac Mini and MacBook Pro, Delaying Usual Release Cycle
Apple's next-generation M3 chip is set to power the Mac mini and MacBook Pro, but not until 2024, according to reports from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, MacRumors, Apple Insider, and The Apple Post. This marks a departure from the tech giant's usual release cycle, with the Mac mini typically among the first to receive new-generation Apple Silicon chips. 
Apple's next-generation M3 chip is set to power the Mac mini and MacBook Pro, but not until 2024, according to reports from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, MacRumors, Apple Insider, and The Apple Post. This marks a departure from the tech giant's usual release cycle, with the Mac mini typically among the first to receive new-generation Apple Silicon chips. -
Amazon's $120 Million Countermove: Bezos Challenges Musk with Florida Satellite Hub
In a move that signals a direct challenge to Elon Musk's SpaceX, Amazon is investing $120 million in a new satellite processing facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This development is part of the company's ambitious Kuiper project, which aims to launch thousands of internet satellites to provide broadband service to underserved areas worldwide. 
In a move that signals a direct challenge to Elon Musk's SpaceX, Amazon is investing $120 million in a new satellite processing facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This development is part of the company's ambitious Kuiper project, which aims to launch thousands of internet satellites to provide broadband service to underserved areas worldwide. -
FTX's $1bn Lawsuit Against Founder Sam Bankman-Fried: A Tale of Misappropriated Funds and Criminal Charges
In a dramatic turn of events, the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX has filed a lawsuit against its founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, and three other former executives, seeking $1 billion in damages. The lawsuit alleges that the defendants engaged in a series of illicit transactions that should be reversed under U.S. bankruptcy law. The move is seen as an attempt to recoup assets for creditors, including thousands of customers who lost access to their funds when FTX suspended withdrawals last year. 
In a dramatic turn of events, the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX has filed a lawsuit against its founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, and three other former executives, seeking $1 billion in damages. The lawsuit alleges that the defendants engaged in a series of illicit transactions that should be reversed under U.S. bankruptcy law. The move is seen as an attempt to recoup assets for creditors, including thousands of customers who lost access to their funds when FTX suspended withdrawals last year. -
Sergey Brin's Comeback Heralds Google's AI Trump Card: Pioneering Gemini Model Set to Launch
Sergey Brin, Google's co-founder and tech industry titan, who disappeared from the public eye four years ago, has been swept back into the spotlight by the winds of artificial intelligence (AI)! 
Sergey Brin, Google's co-founder and tech industry titan, who disappeared from the public eye four years ago, has been swept back into the spotlight by the winds of artificial intelligence (AI)! -
TSMC Delays Arizona Factory Production to 2025 Amid Skilled Labor Shortage
Due to a shortage of skilled labor and rising costs, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is forced to delay the launch of its factory in Arizona. 
Due to a shortage of skilled labor and rising costs, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is forced to delay the launch of its factory in Arizona. -
Apple Faces iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max Supply Shortage Due to Manufacturing Issues
According to insiders quoted by the media on Thursday, July 20th, Apple is encountering challenges while assembling the soon-to-be-released iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models. These challenges may result in a shortage of these two new models upon their release in September. 
According to insiders quoted by the media on Thursday, July 20th, Apple is encountering challenges while assembling the soon-to-be-released iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models. These challenges may result in a shortage of these two new models upon their release in September. -
Netflix Stock Dips After Earnings Report, but Analysts Remain Bullish
Netflix, the streaming giant, recently reported its quarterly earnings, revealing a 2.7% rise in revenue to $8.2 billion, a figure that fell in line with the company's expectations. However, the increase was primarily attributed to a surge in new subscribers, rather than a significant uptick in advertising revenue. 
Netflix, the streaming giant, recently reported its quarterly earnings, revealing a 2.7% rise in revenue to $8.2 billion, a figure that fell in line with the company's expectations. However, the increase was primarily attributed to a surge in new subscribers, rather than a significant uptick in advertising revenue. -
Fed Unveils FedNow: A Game-Changer for Instant Payments
In a significant move towards modernizing the financial system, the U.S. Federal Reserve has officially launched its much-anticipated instant payment service, FedNow. This new service will allow consumers and businesses to send and receive money in seconds, bringing the world's largest economy in line with other countries that have already adopted instant payment systems. 
In a significant move towards modernizing the financial system, the U.S. Federal Reserve has officially launched its much-anticipated instant payment service, FedNow. This new service will allow consumers and businesses to send and receive money in seconds, bringing the world's largest economy in line with other countries that have already adopted instant payment systems.
