Dropbox, a well-known file-sharing service, has recently let go of more than 500 employees. This latest round of layoffs comes after a similar move just over a year ago. The company's CEO, Drew Houston, cited several reasons for the job cuts, including a decrease in demand and economic challenges. D
In a big boost for the tech industry, a research center in upstate New York has been chosen to lead the way in cutting-edge semiconductor technology. The Albany NanoTech complex is set to receive a whopping $825 million in funding. This money comes from the federal government, aiming to keep the Uni
Intel's CEO, Patrick Gelsinger, ruffled some feathers with his comments about TSMC's Taiwan base, leading to a lost deal. TSMC, a major chip maker, had offered Intel a huge 40% discount on their latest 3 nanometer chip tech. But after Gelsinger's remarks, TSMC pulled the offer, leaving Intel to pay
Former President Donald Trump recently stirred up a debate by suggesting that Taiwan should pay the U. S. for protection against China. China, which sees Taiwan as its territory, warned that the U. S. could abandon Taiwan at any time. Taiwan is a key player in the semiconductor industry, a sector vi
In a surprising turnaround, China’s factory activity expanded for the first time in six months – jumping to 50. 1 in October. This is a promising sign after months of contraction, with September clocking in at 49. 8. Economists had expected a slight improvement, predicting 49. 9. But the actual resu
Maybank has a new tech boss! His name is Giorgio Migliarina, and he's stepping into the role of Group Chief Technology and Digital Officer come November 1, 2024. His job? To make sure all of Maybank's systems are resilient and robust, and to plan the bank's tech strategy for the future. He'll also w
Former U. S. President Donald Trump stirred up controversy on "The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast, accusing Taiwan of stealing the U. S. chip industry. He criticized the U. S. CHIPS Act and proposed tariffs on Taiwanese chips if he were to be re-elected. This would directly impact Taiwan Semiconducto
Imagine being in the middle of filming a TV show, only to find out that you have cancer. That's exactly what happened to Toks Olagundoye, who plays Professor Olivia Finch in the "Frasier" revival. She was diagnosed with stage 0 triple-negative breast cancer, which quickly progressed to stage 1. Toks
You've probably heard about lithium and how important it is for our clean energy future. But did you know that a lot of it is stuck in places that are really hard to reach? Enter some clever scientists from Australia who've figured out a new way to get at this hidden lithium. They call it EDTA-aided
As October comes to a close, many cities across the U. S. are expecting record-breaking highs. From Monday to Thursday, around 100 daily high-temperature records could be set. It's going to feel more like summer than fall in places like Washington, D. C. , and New York City, with forecasts reaching
