Topic: technology transfer
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Taiwan Faces Pressure to Shift Chip Production to US
The US is urging Taiwan to relocate 50% of its advanced semiconductor manufacturing to American soil, framing it as a strategic necessity for Taiwan's security and a condition for continued US protection against China. This move aims to address the vulnerability of the global supply chain, as Tai...
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iPhone Air 2: Everything You Need to Know
The iPhone Air 2 was never scheduled for a 2026 release, clarifying that earlier reports of delays were inaccurate and it is not part of Apple's yearly refresh cycle. Apple's primary focus for the next iPhone Air is a major internal upgrade to a 2-nanometer processor, aimed at significantly impro...
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Nvidia Accused of Antitrust Violations by China
China's antitrust regulator ruled that Nvidia violated laws in its 2020 acquisition of Mellanox, adding complexity to U.S.-China trade tensions. Nvidia asserts compliance with laws and is cooperating with authorities, while the open investigation could affect broader economic relations. U.S. expo...
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Lenovo Launches New Middle East & Africa HQ in Riyadh
Lenovo has begun constructing its new Middle East and Africa Regional Headquarters in Riyadh, reinforcing its commitment to the local market and aligning with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, with operations set to start by March 2026. The headquarters will serve as a strategic hub for innovation, par...
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Moscow Hosts BRICS Forum on Urban Futures with Tech Pioneers
The third BRICS Urban Future Forum in Moscow will gather over 320 specialists from more than 35 nations to discuss urban development strategies through 2040, with a focus on robotics and AI. Key topics include the integration of automation and intelligent systems into city life, socioeconomic imp...
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Amazon scraps Blue Jay robotics project in under six months
Amazon has discontinued its Blue Jay warehouse robotics project, a multi-armed prototype for sorting packages, less than six months after its public introduction. The core technology from Blue Jay will be applied to other robotics initiatives, reflecting Amazon's strategy of iterative innovation ...
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Experts: US 25% Nvidia Chip Tax "Makes No Sense"
The U.S. has allowed Nvidia to export its advanced H200 AI chip to China, a move critics argue accelerates China's technological progress by bridging a critical computing gap. Supporters of the policy argue it economically contains China by keeping its AI industry dependent on U.S. chips, while f...
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