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December 12, 2023

Windows 12 and the coming AI chip war

A Windows release planned for next year may be the catalyst for a new wave of desktop chips with AI processing capabilities. Read more ▶

Image: Why billions of CHIPS Act dollars have not been distributed

Why billions of CHIPS Act dollars have not been distributed

The Department of Commerce said it is still in complex negotiations with chip manufacturers to ensure the federal funding is wisely spent on providing a base for new fabs and research facilities.

Taiwan’s ‘silicon shield’ is cracking as US-China chip war rages

Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) is known as Taiwan’s guardian angel. But this won't always be the case with China forced to catch up, given the US chip curbs.

First CHIPS Act grant nets $35 million for BAE

The initial allocation from the 2022 CHIPS Act, aimed at boosting US semiconductor manufacturing, will modernize a New Hampshire facility that makes key chips for military aircraft.

Image: EU lawmakers move closer to finalizing AI Act

EU lawmakers move closer to finalizing AI Act

The final draft could exempt free and open source AI licenses from regulation unless they come in the high-risk category.

4 advanced Gboard adjustments for faster Android typing

Give yourself a smarter, more personalized Android typing experience with these shape-shifting switches for Google's Gboard Android keyboard.

Attacks against personal data are up 300%, Apple warns

Apple says more than 2.6 billion personal records have been exposed in the past two years — and attacks are intensifying. That's why data encryption is so important.

Apple set to open its 4th iPhone factory in India in a China+1 strategy

The new plant could be a clear indication of India’s growing importance for Apple’s supply chain network and could be key to the company’s strategy to diversify beyond China.

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