New Chinese export rules may force TSMC and Samsung to get licenses
China has announced new rare-earth export controls that could require foreign entities like TSMC to obtain licenses, creating uncertainty for the U.S. chip industry by potentially barring chip sales t...
Jury orders Samsung to pay $445 million in wireless patent suit
A federal jury in Marshall, Texas, found on Friday that Samsung Electronics is liable for nearly $445.5 million in damages for infringing on patents held by Collision Communications. The lawsuit, file...
Apple brings live NBA games to Vision Pro starting with the Lakers
Apple and Spectrum SportsNet will partner to stream select Los Angeles Lakers games on the Apple Vision Pro. The collaboration begins during the 2025‑2026 NBA season, using Apple’s Immersive Video...
A new filing reveals key specs for the Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra, a handset anticipated for an early 2026 launch, has reportedly received regulatory approval in China. The approval covers direct satellite connectivity and Ultra-Wideband support,...
The era of unscripted AI game characters has officially begun
Hobbyists are using artificial intelligence to enable unscripted conversations with characters in video games. The technology, powered by models from Google and Meta, is now being integrated into main...
iFixit gives Google Pixel Watch 4 a 9/10 repair score
Google’s Pixel Watch 4 received a near-perfect reparability score from iFixit, which attributed the rating to a design using screws and gaskets instead of adhesive. The analysis confirms the company...
