China’s official manufacturing index rose to 50.1 in December, just barely crossing into expansion territory for the first time since April. The bounce is attributed to holiday orders and a slight easing of trade tensions, but underlying weaknesses remain stark.
In a major power play, asset manager Brookfield is starting its own cloud company called Radiant. The move is tied to a massive new $10 billion AI infrastructure fund and aims to lease chips directly to AI developers from its own data centers.
China is mandating that its semiconductor manufacturers use at least 50% domestically made equipment for new production lines. The rule, aimed at building a self-sufficient supply chain, comes as US export controls tighten. It’s a bold, protectionist play with huge implications.
The beloved Mac productivity tool Raycast has officially launched for Windows. It turns a simple keyboard shortcut into a command center for your entire computer. And the best part? Most of its powerful features are completely free.
The launch of the Trump Mobile T1 smartphone has been delayed yet again. The company now says the $499 gold-colored Android phone won’t ship until mid-to-late January, blaming the recent federal government shutdown for the holdup.
A familiar patent troll is back for another round with Samsung. Netlist has filed a new complaint targeting the tech giant’s lucrative high-bandwidth memory chips, dragging Google and Super Micro into the fight.
Taiwanese brokers will stop accepting buy orders for shares and ETFs linked to Chinese military companies. The move impacts stocks on the US sanctions list. It comes as President Xi Jinping declares China is set to meet its 2025 economic targets, with growth expected around 5%.
The cyber insurance market is sending mixed signals. While premiums are dropping, insurers are slapping on more exclusions and demanding proof of strong security. Getting a payout is becoming its own battle.
Scientists are using lab-grown ‘mini-brains’ to find biological markers for psychiatric disorders. A new study successfully identified distinct neural activity patterns for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, a major step toward objective diagnosis.
Industrial service robots are packed with sensors and systems, but their reliability hinges on a humble component: the connector. Off-the-shelf parts often fail under the strain of vibration, heat, and constant use. Manufacturers are turning to specialized solutions to solve these durability challen
