During a recent interview with Taiwanese television channel CTS, Taiwan Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun said she made it very clear to Washington that the country couldn't move 40 percent of its semiconductor manufacturing capacity to the US. Read Entire Article
Torvalds kicks off Linux 7.0 after 6.19 lands with key tech gains
For years, Torvalds has managed kernel versioning with a lighthearted logic: increase the major number only when he can no longer keep count on his fingers and toes. Read Entire Article
Microsoft is retiring legacy Windows printer drivers, one step at a time
Starting in January 2026, Microsoft will no longer distribute new "official" printer drivers through Windows Update. First announced back in 2023, the move is meant to improve the reliability and security of Windows printing by pushing the platform toward a single, unified driver standard. Despite early warnings about an extinction-level......
Which search engine almost bought Google in the 1990s?
Did you know, Google co-founder Larry Page attempted to sell the search engine for $1.6 million? Read Entire Article
Discord will gate full access behind ID or face verification starting next month
Discord is rolling out age verification worldwide, requiring a face scan or ID for full access starting next month. New and unverified accounts will move to a "teen" setting by default. That means tighter content filters, and safer DM handling with warnings and separate inboxes for messages from unfamiliar users....
Hiroshima scientists crack the code for 3D printing tungsten carbide
The university's team reports that their approach centers on controlled "softening" of the material rather than complete melting. The process, known as hot-wire laser irradiation, reshapes tungsten carbide while maintaining its exceptional hardness and minimizing defects – an achievement that could transform how cutting, drilling, and construction tools are manufactured....
EV batteries age twice as fast with ultra-fast charging
The firm analyzed data from more than 22,700 vehicles across 21 models and found a striking pattern: batteries subjected to frequent charging sessions above 100 kilowatts degraded at roughly twice the rate of those primarily using lower-power options such as Level 2 chargers. Read Entire Article
CISA is ordering US federal agencies to remove outdated routers and firewalls
CISA has ordered all civilian federal agencies to identify and remove "end-of-support" hardware and software that vendors no longer patch or maintain. The new directive, known as Binding Operational Directive 26-02, is part of an aggressive overhaul aimed at closing one of the most persistent security gaps in federal IT:......
Harvard engineers 3D-print soft robots that bend, twist, grasp, and move on command
The method, described in Advanced Materials, replaces the slow, multi-step molding and casting process that traditionally defines soft robotics. Researchers have figured out how to 3D-print structures that twist, curl, or bend exactly as programmed, just by pumping air into their built-in channels. Read Entire Article
KPMG asked its own auditor for a discount, citing AI efficiencies
The negotiations, which took place last year, signal how deeply automation is beginning to influence professional services markets that have long been defined by human labor. For decades, audit pricing has reflected time, expertise, and regulatory complexity. Now, tools powered by machine learning and generative AI are changing that calculus....