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Tokyo University Under Fire for Using Tiananmen Square Reference to Block Chinese Applicants
Tokyo University faces controversy after embedding a banned Chinese keyword referencing Tiananmen Square in its graduate admissions website code, effectively blocking access from mainland China. The incident has reignited concerns about discrimination against Chinese nationals in Japanese academia.
Intel Unveils Revolutionary Chip Technologies: From Atomic-Scale Transistors to Lightning-Fast Packaging
Intel's Foundry Technology Research team showcases breakthrough semiconductor innovations at IEDM 2024, including atomic-scale transistors, enhanced interconnects, and 100x faster chip packaging methods. These developments mark significant progress in pushing the boundaries of computing technology.
Nvidia's Secret x86 CPU Ambitions: How Legal Hurdles Transformed Project Denver
Former Transmeta CEO reveals Nvidia's Project Denver was originally planned as an x86 processor before legal complications forced a pivot to ARM architecture. The revelation provides insights into how intellectual property constraints shaped both Nvidia's processor strategy and the broader CPU market landscape.
Lexar NM790: New 8TB SSD Pushes Storage Boundaries with Premium Performance
Lexar's latest NM790 SSD boasts an impressive 8TB capacity with blazing PCIe Gen 4 speeds up to 7,000 MB/s. The drive features innovative caching technology for power efficiency and targets content creators, gamers, and PS5 users seeking massive storage.
Anker Recalls 80,000 Bluetooth Speakers Over Fire Hazard
Anker has issued an urgent recall for three Bluetooth speaker models sold exclusively on Amazon after multiple reports of overheating and fires. Owners of affected Soundcore and PowerConf speakers are advised to immediately stop using the devices and contact Anker for free replacements.
Meta Pursues Nuclear Power Partnerships to Fuel AI Ambitions
Meta plans to secure up to 4 gigawatts of nuclear power capacity by 2030 to support its growing AI operations. The company joins tech giants like Amazon and Microsoft in exploring nuclear energy solutions to balance technological advancement with environmental commitments.
Amazon Launches Historic Drone Delivery Test Flight in Italy, Expanding Prime Air's European Reach
Amazon achieves a significant milestone with its first drone delivery test flight in Italy using the weather-resistant MK30 drone. The successful test, conducted in San Salvo under regulatory approval, sets the stage for Prime Air's commercial launch in Italy by 2025.
TikTok Faces Forced US Sale After Appeals Court Upholds Divestiture Law
A federal appeals court has upheld legislation requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok's US operations by January 2025 or face a nationwide ban. The ruling impacts 170 million American users and sets up a Supreme Court challenge over national security concerns and First Amendment rights.
TikTok Ban Upheld: Federal Court Ruling Threatens App's Future in US
A federal appeals court has unanimously upheld legislation that could force TikTok's parent company ByteDance to sell or face a US ban by January 19. The ruling affects over 170 million American users and raises critical questions about national security versus digital rights.