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Biden Signs Bill to Boost U.S. Chips, Compete with China

President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed a landmark bill to boost U.S. chips and provide $52.7 billion in subsidies for U.S. semiconductor production and research and to boost efforts to make the United States more competitive with China’s science and technology efforts. “The future is going to be made in America,” Biden said, calling the […]

Coinbase Posts Loss as Crypto Market Turmoil Hits Trading Volumes

Coinbase Global Inc reported a larger-than-expected quarterly loss as investors worried by this year’s rout in risky assets shied away from trading in cryptocurrencies causing a crypto market turmoil, sending its shares down 6 percent after the bell on Tuesday. Trading volumes at the cryptocurrency exchange more than halved to $217 billion in the second […]

World’s Wildlife More at Risk than Realised - Study

The world’s wildlife may be in more trouble than scientists have so far reported, new research published on Thursday suggests. While scientists have assessed the status of more than 147,000 plant and animals, there are thousands of species considered too “data deficient” for a full assessment. As a result, those species haven’t been included in […]

California Appeals Court Rules No Arbitration in Cisco Caste Bias Case

Cisco Systems Inc on Friday lost a court appeal to move to private arbitration a case over alleged caste discrimination in its Silicon Valley offices, where managers of Indian descent are accused of bias against a fellow employee from India. The networking gear and business software company has denied the allegations. It had argued to […]

First 3D-Printed Alloy with High-Performance Flexibility and Immensely Strong Nanostructures

A group of researchers have 3D printed a double stage, nanostructured high-entropy compound that surpasses the strength and flexibility of other cutting edge additively produced materials. This advancement could prompt better execution parts for applications in aviation, medication, energy, and transportation. The work was finished by specialists from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and the […]

U.S. Lawmakers Urge Joint Use of Funds for Broadband, EV Charge Stations

A group of 10 U.S. House Democrats on Friday asked President Joe Biden’s administration to build electric vehicle charging stations together with broadband internet infrastructure under the $1 trillion infrastructure law approved in November 2021. As part of that measure, Congress set aside $42.45 billion in grants to expand broadband, including building fiber or other […]

Telecom Financial Services: Integrating Finance into Telcos’ Ecosystem

Day by day, the world is recognizing the global technological uprising, with economies worldwide preparing for the next wave of economic development. In this digital insurgency comes a shift in dynamic for financial sectors, as services initiate a new thriving phase, integrating two industries to enable a more advanced financial inclusion. Telcos are spearheading the […]

Tesla Sets Aug 25 as Trading Day for Three-for-One Split Shares

Tesla Inc said on Friday trading in its three-for-one split shares will start on Aug. 25, after the electric vehicle maker’s shareholders approved the proposal during its annual meeting. Shareholders of the EV maker voted for board recommendations on most issues at the company’s annual meeting on Thursday, including re-electing directors, approving a stock split, […]

Musk Challenges Twitter CEO to Public Debate on Bots

Elon Musk on Saturday challenged Twitter Inc Chief Executive Officer Parag Agrawal to a public debate about the percentage of bots on the social media platform. “Let him prove to the public that Twitter has <5 percent fake or spam daily users!,” Musk said in a tweet. He also started a poll asking users whether […]

Exclusive: Italy, Intel Close to $5 Billion Deal for Chip Factory - Sources

Italy is close to clinching a deal initially worth $5 billion with Intel to build an advanced semiconductor packaging and assembly plant in the country, two sources briefed on discussions told Reuters on Thursday. Intel’s investment in Italy is part of a wider plan announced by the U.S. chipmaker earlier this year to invest $88 […]