‘Who are you petitioning – haddock?’ Tory MP launches bizarre fish and chip shop campaign

Get our free ‘Westminster Views’ email A Tory councilor has launched a bizarre campaign to open a fish and chip shop in Uxbridge town centre, despite previously voting against it. Steve Tuckwell, MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip and Hillingdon South Ruislip ward, posted a campaign video on social media urging voters to “bring support” … Read more

The United States assesses the impact of expanded chip export controls on China’s military

Manila, Philippines – U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said on Monday that the United States is constantly evaluating the need to expand export controls to prevent China from obtaining advanced computer chips and manufacturing equipment that can be used to strengthen its military strength. The United States launched export controls in 2022 to crack down … Read more

Nubia Pad 3D II powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip debuts at MWC 2024

Nubia Pad 3D II was unveiled at MWC 2024 as the company’s second-generation tablet that supports viewing 3D content without the need for special glasses. It is powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip and has a 12.1-inch LCD screen with a refresh rate of 144Hz. According to ZTE, the tablet supports 5G connectivity and … Read more

TSMC’s second chip factory will receive US$4.9 billion in subsidies from Japan

Japan said it would provide TSMC with up to an additional 732 billion yen ($4.86 billion) in subsidies to help it build a second chip manufacturing plant, as the Taiwanese company marked the opening of its first Japanese factory on Saturday. TSMC’s decision to produce chips in Japan has become a key part of Tokyo’s … Read more

iQoo Neo 9 Pro powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip launched in India: Check price

The iQoo Neo 9 Pro was launched in India on Thursday as the company’s latest premium mid-range smartphone. The phone is available in two color options and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile processor, coupled with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of inbuilt storage. It runs on Funtouch OS 14 … Read more

OpenAI’s Sam Altman in talks to raise funding for chip and AI initiatives: report

The project could require raising as much as $5 trillion to $7 trillion OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is in talks with investors including the United Arab Emirates to raise funds for a technology initiative to boost global chip manufacturing capabilities and expand its efforts to power artificial intelligence, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday. Ability … Read more

India doubles down on chip dream, semiconductor investment hits record 6,903 crore rupees

The federal government has once again demonstrated its commitment by allocating up to Rs 6,903 crore in the interim budget 2024-25. This substantial increase, following last year’s allocation of Rs 3,000 crore, confirms the government’s determination to nurture semiconductor and electronics manufacturing. The announcement is a key component of the government’s ongoing initiatives to elevate … Read more

‘Imagine if Stephen Hawking…’: Elon Musk after chip implants

Elon Musk and Neuralink have yet to share more information about who received the brain implants. Neuralink, the company led by Elon Musk, achieved a major milestone on Sunday by implanting its first brain-computer interface device into a patient. Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, announced the development and revealed that the first product, … Read more

Elon Musk’s Neuralink has successfully implemented the first human brain chip implant: Here’s what he said

Last updated: January 30, 2024 14:07 UTC United States of America (USA) (Reuters) – The first human patient received an implant from brain chip startup Neuralink on Sunday and is recovering well, the company’s billionaire founder Elon Musk said. “Preliminary results show promising neuron spike detection,” Musk posted on social media platform X on Monday. … Read more