Intel Rejects TSMC’s Allegations of Trade Secret Leak by Executive Wei-Jen Lo Intel has firmly denied allegations made by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) that one of its executives, Wei-Jen Lo, leaked trade secrets after leaving the Taiwanese chipmaker. The US company said it found no basis for the claims and stressed its commitment to protecting intellectual property. Intel Dismisses Trade Secret Claims “Based on everything we know, we have no reason to believe there is any merit to the allegations involving Mr Lo,” Intel said in an emailed statement. The company added that it enforces strict internal controls and…
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Alphabet Nears $4 Trillion Valuation on AI-Driven Stock Surge Alphabet, the parent company of Google, closed in on a $4 trillion market valuation on Monday, positioning itself to become only the fourth company ever to reach that milestone. The surge highlights how investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence continues to propel major technology stocks to record highs. Alphabet’s Stock Soars on AI Momentum Shares of Alphabet rose more than 5% to an all-time high of $315.90, giving the company a market capitalisation of $3.82 trillion. The stock has gained nearly 70% so far this year, outperforming competitors such as Microsoft and…
US Space Force Awards Contracts for New Missile Defence Prototypes The US Space Force has granted several small Golden Dome contracts to develop competing missile defence prototypes, launching a race for future deals potentially worth tens of billions of dollars, according to two informed sources. Competing Prototypes for Missile Interceptors Among the companies receiving these awards are Northrop Grumman, True Anomaly, Lockheed Martin and Anduril. The contracts represent an important step in the Pentagon’s plans to enhance its ability to detect and destroy enemy missiles. They cover prototypes for space-based interceptors and related systems. Although the value of each contract…
Indonesian Women Lead Mangrove Revival as Climate Threats Swallow Pari Island Under the blazing tropical sun, Asmania and a small group of women from Indonesia’s Pari Island wade into the shallow waters of Rengge Beach, planting young mangrove seedlings. Their mission is simple but urgent — to save their sinking island from the rising sea. Fighting Floods with Mangroves The Women’s Group of Pari Island hopes the mangroves will help protect their home from tidal floods, erosion and increasingly powerful waves. The trees also store carbon, helping to reduce the greenhouse gases driving climate change. “The sea is not like…
Sydney Startup Algenie Bets on Algae to Power a Greener Industrial Future Sydney entrepreneur Nick Hazell believes the key to a sustainable future lies in one of the planet’s smallest organisms — algae. His startup, Algenie, is developing a new generation of photobioreactors designed to grow algae efficiently and affordably, paving the way for large-scale carbon removal and fossil fuel alternatives. Reinventing Industrial Chemistry with Algae Algenie’s innovation centres on its patented helical photobioreactor, which Hazell says could make algae cultivation scalable and cost-effective for industries such as plastics, biofuels, and food production. The design uses thin LED lights that…
Ukraine’s Kyivstar Becomes First in Europe to Launch Starlink Direct-to-Cell Service Ukraine’s largest mobile operator, Kyivstar, has become the first telecom company in Europe to roll out Starlink’s direct-to-cell satellite technology. The service aims to keep millions of Ukrainians connected amid ongoing wartime power outages and damaged communication infrastructure, the company announced on Monday. Expanding Connectivity Amid War Under a partnership between Elon Musk’s Starlink and telecoms group Veon, which owns Kyivstar, the operator is initially offering SMS services via satellite. Voice and data capabilities are planned for next year as part of the next phase of deployment. “In Ukraine,…
Singapore Orders Apple and Google to Block Fake Government Messages Singapore’s police have directed Apple and Google to stop impersonation of government agencies on their messaging platforms. The Ministry of Home Affairs announced the move on Tuesday under the nation’s Online Criminal Harms Act. New Rules Target Scam Messages The order follows an increase in scams sent through Apple’s iMessage and Google Messages. These scams falsely claimed to be from trusted organisations such as SingPost, the country’s postal service. Authorities said that such fake messages have misled many recipients into thinking they were communicating with official sources. Previous Warning to…
Marajo Island Battles Coastal Erosion with Innovation Where the Amazon rainforest meets the Atlantic Ocean, Brazil’s Marajo Island is struggling against rising sea levels and worsening coastal erosion. The loss of mangrove forests, which protect the island’s shores and provide vital habitats for fish and crabs, has become a serious concern for local communities. Communities Facing the Impact Residents of Marajo have already felt the harsh effects of erosion. “Two years ago, it destroyed the houses of the 15 residents who lived here on the beach. It was very strong,” said local resident Patricia Farias Ribeiro. As the coastline retreats,…
China’s Space-Tracking Ships Step Up Activity in Pacific amid Expanding U.S. Military Drills A quiet but significant competition is emerging across the Pacific Ocean as China intensifies its use of space-tracking and missile-monitoring vessels. According to data from the Pacific Center for Island Security (PCIS) in Guam, five Chinese research ships operated across the northern Pacific last month — just as the United States increased its series of multinational military exercises in the region. The PCIS report suggests that the Chinese vessels were engaged in more than oceanographic research. Several ships belong to China’s expanding deep-space tracking and missile telemetry…
Google to Build Data Hub on Christmas Island, Sparking Renewable Energy Push Australia’s remote Indian Ocean territory, Christmas Island, is set to host a new Google data centre after the tech giant confirmed plans to expand its regional infrastructure. The move is expected to boost local economic activity and strengthen internet connectivity across the Indian Ocean, while also prompting fresh discussions on renewable energy for the island. Power Supply and Sustainability Concerns Alphabet’s Google announced it will build a data hub on Christmas Island, located about 350 kilometres south of Indonesia, alongside a subsea cable system linking the island with…