TSMC’s founder criticizes plans to ‘on-shore’ chip supply chains at APEC
On Friday, the founder of chip giant TSMC (2330.TW) appeared to criticize both the US and China for attempting to become self-sufficient in semiconductor manufacturing, claiming that this would raise costs and stifle technological progress. Propelled by their trade war and their own security worries, China and the United States have been attempting to manufacture […]
After its first flight, a Chinese spacecraft returns to Earth
In what China described as a major step toward creating reusable space transportation technology, a Chinese spacecraft capable of travelling to the edge of the atmosphere took off and returned to Earth on the same day. According to China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp (CASC), the country’s major space contractor, the spacecraft took off from […]
Early benchmarks of Windows 11 Insider Preview vs. Windows 10
On a budget laptop and a gaming laptop, I installed Windows 11. This is how it went down. The arrival of Windows 11 raises a slew of questions. For the time being, the most pressing question is: Will installing the Windows 11 beta wreak havoc on my system? The response so far has been no, […]
Google will now warn you if the search results are suspect
Google will now warn users when search results are quickly changing around a breaking issue. Some searches will now include a warning that “it looks that these results are changing fast,” as well as a subheading that “if this topic is new, it may take time for trustworthy sources to contribute results.” When an issue […]
Jeff Bezos Invites Pioneer in Aerospace Wally Funk on the First Human Flight to the Rim of Space from Blue Origin
The Mary Wallace ‘Wally’ Funk not only pioneers in air traffic, but the first woman to investigate air safety in Fort Sill, Oklahoma and the first woman to be the Federal Air Air Agency’s female inspector. On Blue Origin’s first human voyage to the edge of space on a New Shepard spacecraft, Jeff Bezos said […]
Flying cars will be a reality by 2030: Hyundai’s Europe chief
According to Michael Cole, urban air mobility could assist cities reduce congestion and emissions. According to a renowned car manufacturer, flying cars will be a reality in cities around the world by the end of this decade, helping to reduce traffic and vehicle pollution. Michael Cole, the chief executive of Hyundai’s European operations, said the […]
Internet Explorer is being removed from Windows 11
It’s the first Windows version in over 20 years that doesn’t have Internet Explorer. You might have installed Internet Explorer, the legacy version of Microsoft Edge, and the new Chromium-powered Edge at the same time during Windows 10’s lifetime. This trio of browsers was a fantastic depiction of Microsoft’s web problems over the last decade, […]
Why is Windows 11 requiring all users to utilize TPM chips?
Windows 11 will require TPM (Trusted Platform Module) chips on both existing and future devices, according to Microsoft. It’s a big hardware update that’s been years in the making, but Microsoft’s clumsy communication has left a lot of people wondering if their gear is compatible. What is a Trusted Platform Module (TPM), and why do […]