In a surprising turn of events, some employees at QHR Technologies in Kelowna have been let go. The company, which specializes in electronic medical records, was bought by Loblaws in 2016 for a whopping $170 million through its subsidiary Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. This week, the company underwent a ma
There's big news in the tech world! Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and US-based Amkor Technologies are teaming up to bring advanced chip packaging technology to America. This is a game-changer, especially for the AI market. TSMC has a massive facility in Arizona that will han
Have you ever wondered why some people love tariffs, while others hate them? It's all about perspective. Tariffs have been around since ancient times and were once a big way for governments to make money. But now, they’re not so popular. Many argue that removing trade barriers helps economies grow a
ASML Holding NV, a semiconductor industry giant, is poised to capitalize on the latest advancements in chip manufacturing. With its cutting-edge extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography technology, the company is leading the charge towards smaller, more powerful transistors. To understand why ASML's s
Eli Lilly will spend $4.5 billion to build a center aimed at finding better ways to manufacture its medicines. The facility, called the Lilly Medicine Foundry, will house development of new manufacturing methods with an eye toward efficiency. It's a strategy that's already paying off with Lilly's ob
Artificial intelligence company OpenAI has just wrapped up a funding round, hitting a staggering $157 billion valuation. This milestone is thanks to $6.6 billion from investors like Thrive Capital, Microsoft, Nvidia, and SoftBank. The secret sauce? ChatGPT, launched in late 2022, which has taken gen
China, the world's second-largest economy, is facing a prolonged economic slowdown. The country's factory activity has contracted for five straight months, with a purchasing managers' index (PMI) reading of 49.8 in September. While this is higher than expected, it still indicates a contraction in ma
Honda's journey in the world of motorcycles dates back much further than you might imagine. Long before the iconic V8 engine roared to life in the Honda Crossroad, the company was laying the groundwork for its motorcycling legacy. In fact, the winged logo that has become synonymous with Honda's moto
For over 75 years, Tupperware has been a staple in many American kitchens. But despite its enduring reputation, the company has been struggling to adapt to the changing consumer landscape. As the market shifts towards digital commerce and social media-influenced trends, Tupperware's once-reliable di
In a major breakthrough, Intel and Amazon have announced a multi-billion-dollar framework to co-develop AI chips using the latest technology. The deal is a significant step forward for both companies, as they aim to revolutionize the field of artificial intelligence chip manufacturing. Intel's CEO,
