China has started an anti-dumping investigation into imports of dichlorosilane from Japan, a material vital for chip production. The probe, initiated after an application by Tangshan Sanfu Electronic Materials, will cover July 2024 to June 2025 and must conclude within a year. Separately, Beijing is
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical is planning a massive management buyout to take the company private. The nearly $2.55 billion deal offers a 35% premium to shareholders and highlights a major trend in Japan’s corporate landscape.
Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup has reportedly sold 15.57 million units in China, dwarfing local competition. This surge comes as Apple is projected to hit a record 19.4% global market share.
The investment banking giant is seeking SEC approval for cryptocurrency ETFs, deepening its digital asset push. This comes two years after the first U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF was approved and follows recent pro-crypto regulatory moves.
Alienware has supercharged its Area-51 desktop with AMD’s new flagship gaming processor. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D brings 5.6 GHz speeds and massive cache to a system that can be configured with top-tier hardware like the NVIDIA RTX 5090.
MSI has launched a massive refresh of its laptop lineup at CES 2026. The headliner is a 300-watt gaming laptop, while new business models promise over 30 hours of video playback.
A UK fusion energy developer is investing nearly £8 million in new high-performance computing power. The contract for a modular data center, awarded to Boxxe, will support the ambitious STEP prototype fusion plant project. It’s a sign of the intense computational needs behind the quest for fusion en
The RondoDox botnet has escalated its attacks by weaponizing the critical React2Shell vulnerability. Researchers warn it’s actively scanning for and infecting vulnerable Next.js servers to install cryptominers and Mirai-based malware. This marks a significant expansion for a botnet known for targeti
Taiwan’s government faced an average of 2.4 million cyberattacks per day in 2024, a doubling from the previous year. Officials say most of the activity is linked to China and is part of a coordinated “grey-zone” pressure campaign.
Microsoft is ending support for Windows 11 SE in 2026. This marks a major retreat from its strategy to compete with Chromebooks in K-8 classrooms and leaves schools with a budget headache.
