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AI demand drives chipmaker TSMC's net profit to fresh record
Governments and tech giants are pouring hundreds of billions of dollars into building new data centres that can run and train AI tools such as chatbots, image generators and agents that can execute tasks. TSMC said its net profit for the first quarter of 2026 rose a whopping 58.3% from a year ago to NT$572.5 billion ($18 billion).
This Pool Noodle Kitchen Hack Makes Cooking Easier Than You Think – Here’s How It Works
A common pool noodle is revolutionizing kitchens across the United States. This inexpensive item is now used to line drawers, reducing noise from clattering cookware. It also safeguards knives, preventing damage and injuries. Furthermore, pool noodles enhance kitchen ergonomics by padding handles, easing strain during cooking. This trend reflects a shift towards affordable, science-backed solutions for everyday living.
Nexperia's China unit nears fully local production of chips
Chipmaker Nexperia will soon be able to produce semiconductors locally within China, sources told AFP. Local production would allow Nexperia's domestic arm, Nexperia China, to bypass restrictions in place since October on the supply of silicon wafers -- etched with tiny components to make chips -- from Nexperia factories in Europe to China.
India grants one-time waiver for returning Indians to bring pets
Indians returning from war-torn West Asia can now bring their pet dogs and cats home. The government has eased import rules for a limited time. This decision comes amid reports of pets being abandoned. Returning citizens can bring their companions with relaxed health and certification requirements.
Japan aims to sell eight times more chips in 2040 as in 2020
Japan is targeting a massive boost in its chip manufacturing sector. The nation aims for an eightfold increase in domestically produced microchip sales by 2040. This ambitious plan involves significant government investment in new factories. Japanese chipmaker Rapidus is building a plant for advanced chips. Taiwan's TSMC will also produce semiconductors in Japan.
Wall St slips as crude price surge fuels inflation fears, tech bounces back
The three main U.S. equity indexes slid more than 1% at the open, but later pared losses while trying to regain footing after last week’s heavy selloff.
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Israel-Iran War: Dogs tied, kittens left in boxes, heartbreaking crisis unfolds on Dubai streets as expats flee UAE
Israel-Iran War Impact UAE: Animal welfare groups in Dubai report a disturbing rise in abandoned pets as residents flee amid Middle East tensions. Shelters are overwhelmed as owners, unable to relocate their animals due to complex travel requirements, leave them behind. This crisis highlights the need for greater pet owner responsibility.
India built the world's back office. AI is starting to shrink it
India's IT outsourcing sector faces a significant challenge as artificial intelligence automates jobs. Companies like Hunar.AI are using AI to streamline hiring and onboarding. This shift threatens the employment of millions, impacting graduates and the nation's economic model. While the govt aims to make India an AI power, reliance on foreign tech remains a concern.
German Chancellor Merz meets Xi Jinping in China to strengthen trade, strategic ties
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Wednesday, hoping to bolster ties with his country's largest trade partner and high-tech rival as Europe's biggest economy struggles. China, the world's number two economy, overtook the United States last year to become Germany's biggest trade partner, but Berlin also regards the Communist Party-run state as a systemic rival to the West.
US Stocks: Hedge fund stock pickers suffer in face of AI-related tech selloff, says Goldman
Hedge fund stock pickers have had one of their worst three-week periods since the first half of 2022, according to a Goldman Sachs client note seen by Reuters on Friday, as this year's AI software-related tech selloff continues.
How AI companies are driving a record $13.6 billion convertible bond surge in the US
AI companies convertible bonds: The US convertible bond market is experiencing a record start in 2026, largely propelled by AI companies. Nearly $13.6 billion has been raised by 18 firms, a significant jump from last year. Experts anticipate continued strong activity, with growth companies favoring these bonds for flexible financing. Market volatility also presents opportunities for investors.
Job threats, rogue bots: five hot issues in AI
As artificial intelligence evolves at a blistering pace, world leaders and thousands of other delegates will discuss how to handle the technology at the AI Impact Summit, which opens Monday in New Delhi. - Bad robots - The Delhi summit is the fourth in a series of international AI meetings.
All-in on AI: what TikTok creator ByteDance did next
ByteDance, the Beijing-based owner of TikTok, is shifting strongly into artificial intelligence after years of legal and privacy scrutiny. Its chatbot Doubao, launched in 2023, has become China’s most popular AI assistant with over 100 million daily users, rivalling services from OpenAI and Google. New tools like Seedance 2.0 are boosting its global profile, though overseas challenges remain.
Samsung starts mass production of next-gen AI memory chip
Samsung Electronics has started mass production of a next-generation memory chip to power artificial intelligence, the South Korean firm announced Thursday, touting an "industry-leading" breakthrough.
MCD to set aside Rs 35 crore for microchipping, vaccinating stray dogs in upcoming budget
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi plans a significant budget allocation for stray dog management. Around Rs 35 crore is earmarked for microchipping and vaccination. This initiative aims to improve public safety and animal health. The corporation will spend Rs 20 crore directly, with Rs 15 crore through NGO partnerships. A target of 25,000 dogs will be microchipped and vaccinated soon.
Microchip Technology expands its India footprint with 1.72 lakh sqft office facility in Bengaluru
Microchip Technology has expanded its India operations by acquiring a significant office space in Bengaluru's EPIP Zone. This strategic move aims to bolster the company's engineering and design capabilities, supporting over 3,000 employees and reinforcing its commitment to India's growing role in the global semiconductor industry.
Around 1 million stray dogs to be microchipped over next 2 years: Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra
Delhi Development Minister Kapil Mishra convened an Animal Welfare Board meeting, outlining comprehensive measures for animal welfare. Key initiatives include microchipping one million stray dogs in two years, conducting a dog census, and enforcing stricter regulations on pet shops.
TN govt inks pact worth Rs 900 cr with Microchip, Nokia, PayPal during CM's visit to San Francisco
The Tamil Nadu government has secured commitments from major industrial companies including Nokia, PayPal, Yield Engineering Systems, Microchip, Infinx, and Applied Materials, totaling Rs 900 crore to create 4,100 jobs in Chennai, Coimbatore, and Madurai. These agreements were signed during a recent investors' meeting in San Francisco, led by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, who is on a US tour to attract investment for the state's goal of becoming a $1 trillion economy by 2030.
Microchip Technology says certain operations disrupted by cyber incident
After detecting "potentially suspicious activity" in its IT systems on Saturday, the chipmaker Microchip Technology began taking steps to assess and contain the issue, it said in a filing.
Microchip Tech expects weak revenue as customers try to clear excess inventory
Slowing demand for electric vehicles at a time when customers are trying to clear excess semiconductor inventory has hurt demand for companies such as Microchip Technology. "While the 'green shoots' we observed last quarter have continued, they have not developed as robustly as anticipated," CEO Ganesh Moorthy said in a statement.
IIT-B partners with TCS to build India's first quantum diamond microchip imager
IIT Bombay and TCS collaborate to develop India's first quantum diamond microchip imager, crucial for semiconductor chip examination, with the potential to revolutionize various industries.
US plans $162 million award to Microchip Technology to boost production
The funds will allow Microchip to triple production of mature-node semiconductor chips and microcontroller units at two US factories, officials said.
Adidas Euro 2024 Ball to feature Microchip for Handball decisions know how will it impact the game
Adidas is taking a technological stride with the Euro 2024 ball, introducing a microchip aimed at aiding referees in handball decision-making during the tournament. The renowned German sportswear brand presents its Fussballliebe, equipped with a rechargeable microchip that can transmit accurate ball data in real time to video match officials.
Microchip to invest $300 million to expand India operations
The company’s investments are focused on additional improvements to its Bengaluru and Chennai facilities and the new research and development centre in Hyderabad that the company inaugurated in a ceremony on Monday.
Microchip Technology buys office space in Hyderabad
Microchip estimates that the newly-acquired space will sustain its growth plans for the next 10 years as they continue to hire and expand at a time when other major tech companies have announced layoffs and hiring freezes.
PlayStations & iPhones may get expensive, thanks to microchip shortage
Electronic gadgets and cars will be in shorter supply or more expensive throughout 2021.
IC maker Microchip technology sets up new R&D centre in Chennai
The new center will focus on IC design, physical design, Computer-aided Design (CAD), application and software development.
Officials put microchips in two leopards
With serious problem surfacing in identification of man-eater leopard being hunted in buffer zone, forest department have decided to give unique identity to all the captured big cats by putting microchips in them during captivity.
Microchip implanted on pachyderm
Forest department officials have implanted a microchip on the elephant of the Manakukla Vinayakar Temple in the city in keeping with the Centre's directive to prevent poaching of pachyderms and to track their movement.
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