Xiaomi Flags Supplier Hesitancy Over India's Chinese Firm Scrutiny
Feb 11, 2024 14:47 pm UTC| Technology
According to a letter and a source with direct knowledge of the situation, Chinas Xiaomi has informed New Delhi that smartphone component suppliers are hesitant to set up operations in India due to the governments intense...
Google's Tensor G4 Speculation Corrected: Not Exynos 2400 but a Unique Blend
Feb 11, 2024 14:27 pm UTC| Technology
Googles earlier Tensor chipsets, which power the companys Pixel smartphone lineup and, more recently, a tablet, are in some way based on Samsungs past Exynos SoC introductions. The Tensor G3s unique 9-core CPU cluster...
Senate Exposes Pharma: Billions on Execs Over Research, Challenging Drug Price Defenses
Feb 11, 2024 10:24 am UTC| Technology
When big pharmaceutical companies are confronted with their exorbitant prescription drug pricing in the United States, they frequently resort to two well-worn arguments: one, that the high drug prices cover the costs of...
Sam Altman and Elon Musk's Billion-Dollar Bets Mark 'Absurdist Capitalism', Says Tech Insider
Feb 11, 2024 07:20 am UTC| Technology
Many tech industry observers were perplexed by a story this week that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is looking to raise up to $7 trillion in funding. The amount far exceeds the market capitalization of any corporation, including...
PlayStation 6 Rumors: Sony and AMD to Power Up PS6 with 4K and 8K Gaming
Feb 11, 2024 06:57 am UTC| Technology
Fans are well into the third year of the PlayStation 5, and its successor, apparently named the PlayStation 6, will most likely not be released for another few years. However, the PlayStation 6 rumor mill continues to...
Russian Forces Utilize Starlink in Ukraine, Procured via Third Countries
Feb 11, 2024 05:54 am UTC| Technology
The Russian military is increasingly using Starlink terminals at its positions in Ukraine, which it purchases from third countries, according to Ukrainian military news outlet Militarnyi. Russian Military Increasingly...
Huawei Eyes VR Market with New Vision Headset, Set to Rival Apple
Feb 10, 2024 15:39 pm UTC| Technology
A new report claims Huawei is aiming to offer a brand-new Vision headset, challenging Apple in the Virtual Reality race. Eventually, the Chinese IT behemoth will explore every category while concentrating on the smartphone...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
Economist Chris Richardson on an ‘ugly’ inflation result and the coming budget
Biden administration tells employers to stop shackling workers with ‘noncompete agreements’
Labour can afford to be far more ambitious with its economic policies – voters are on board
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects