Defying US pressure, China ramps up chipmaking machinery imports by 14% in 2023, spends $40b

In a bid to circumvent US-led restrictions on its semiconductor industry, China significantly increased its imports of chipmaking equipment in 2023, spending up to $40 billion, according to a Bloomberg…

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Microsoft and Caterpillar demonstrate sustainable Data Centers with Hydrogen cells

Caterpillar and Microsoft have jointly achieved a successful demonstration showcasing the viability of hydrogen fuel cells as a reliable and sustainable backup power source for a data center, sustaining operations…

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Direct-to-cell boom: AT&T, Google, and Vodafone back satellite firm AST SpaceMobile

Another direct-to-cell satellite firm AST SpaceMobile is in the news after securing significant investments from industry giants AT&T, Google, and Vodafone, totaling $155 million in strategic funding.  The funding, alongside…

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EU to probe Microsoft’s OpenAI investment, examines impact on competition 

The European Union is contemplating a review of Microsoft's investment in OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, under the bloc's merger regulations. This consideration follows a similar move by the U.K.…

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