Taiwan is finally allowing TSMC to build leading 2nm chips outside the country

This marks a significant shift from past policies designed to safeguard Taiwan’s leadership in semiconductor manufacturing. However, as Economic Affairs Minister J.W. Kuo recentlystated, “Those were old-time rules. Times have changed.” He emphasized that companies should be free to pursue profitable business opportunities globally, leveraging their own innovations. Does this mean TSMC will immediately invest billions in a new 2nm mega fab in Arizona? The answer is not so straightforward....

January 14, 2025 · 1 min · 156 words · Kyle Mays

This $60 3D-printed Raspberry Pi microscope captures sub-cellular details with amazing clarity

Researchers have now used the technology to build a fully functioning optical microscope for just $60. With all the components, the microscope weighs around 3 kg, or 6.6 lbs. The team tested the 3D-printed microscope with a blood smear and a tissue sample from a mouse kidney. It clearly depicted critical sub-cellular anatomical details, such as renal tubules. Featured on TechSpot

January 14, 2025 · 1 min · 61 words · Laura King

Adobe's new bulk AI image tool can edit thousands of images in seconds

Adobe has added numerous features to its Firefly GenAI suite since its introduction in 2023. According to a now-removed Adobe press release (perhaps deemed too contentious for its audience? The functionality could facilitate large-scale communication by helping companies and organizations quickly customize assets for multiple channels and platforms. Currently, Bulk Create appears as two distinct functions within theFirefly web app. Additionally, AI-based translation, dubbing, and lip-syncing for videos are expected to exit beta soon....

January 13, 2025 · 1 min · 92 words · Jason Becker

Apple CEO Tim Cook's total compensation rose 18% to $74.6 million last year

Cook received $63.2 million in overall pay in fiscal 2023 and $99.4 million in fiscal 2022. Cookbecame a billionairein 2020 and is now estimated to be worth around $2.3 billion. Apple’s market cap was $348 billion when he took over in 2011. Featured on TechSpot

January 13, 2025 · 1 min · 45 words · Angel Miller

Automattic retaliates against WP Engine with a significant reduction in free WordPress support

The judgeruledthat WordPress.com can no longer prevent hosting company WP Engine from accessing its online resources. However, Automattic is now escalating matters further. Volunteer contributions will be slashed to about 45 hours per week, a sharp drop from the3,988 hourspreviously committed. As a result, Automattic will now comply with the community’s request. Ruby on Rails creator David Hansson has stated that both Automattic and WP Engine aremisguidedabout WordPress and open-source principles....

January 13, 2025 · 1 min · 74 words · Nichole Massey

DOJ clears path to sell $6.3B in Bitcoin seized from Silk Road marketplace

According to the government, Individual X hacked the Silk Road and stole the Bitcoins in question. The 69,370 Bitcoins have a street value of more than $6.3 billion. A single Bitcoin trades for $91,832 as of this writing. The timing of thedecisionis worth noting. It is unclear if Trump will attempt to block the liquidation. Instead, they’d probably break the coins up into smaller batches as they’ve done in the past....

January 13, 2025 · 1 min · 116 words · Michelle Rodriguez

Meta AI's Llama language model modded to run on decades-old Xbox 360

David shared on X that he successfully portedllama2.cto Microsoft’s 2005-era gaming console. However, the process wasn’t without significant hurdles. LLM running on Xbox 360With Xenon CPU (3.2GHz PowerPC w/ 3 cores) and 512MB unified RAM. Based on@karpathy’sllama2.c, ported to run on Microsoft’s powerful console from 2005. Featured on TechSpot

January 13, 2025 · 1 min · 49 words · Jennifer Thomas

Pocket Power: The Game Boy's Legendary Journey

Before phones could download games, the Game Boy dominated handheld gaming for well over a decade. Its success laid the foundation for Nintendo’s dominance in the handheld market by combining simplicity with groundbreaking games. This clever design philosophy established the blueprint for future handheld consoles, including the Nintendo Switch. The iconic tech gadgets that shaped our world. From groundbreaking gaming consoles to revolutionary mobile devices and music players, discover the legends of technology....

January 13, 2025 · 3 min · 601 words · Terry Ellis

Solved: Wi-Fi doesn’t have a valid IP configuration (Updated 2025)

Here we have listed different solutions help fix wifi doesnt have a valid IP configuration windows 10. That fixes if any temporary glitch was causing the problem. Temporarily disable third-partyAntivirusand disconnect VPN (if installed), Disconnect and reconnect to the Wi-Fi web link. Also, performWindows Clean bootthat fixes the problem if any third-party app service conflict was causing No internet access. Check and ensure the DHCP service is running to Assign or get a valid IP address to your machine....

January 13, 2025 · 2 min · 264 words · James Carter

Unlock your productivity with the latest Microsoft Office 2024 for $119

Enjoy enhanced performance inExcel 2024. Furthermore, Excel introduces new text and array functions for complex data operations. PowerPoint 2024introduces several practical new tools. Additionally, you could enhance accessibility by adding closed captions to video and audio content. The suite also debutsa new default font, Aptos, replacing Calibri for a modernized look. Here’s a summary of other current Microsoft software deals: Featured on TechSpot

January 13, 2025 · 1 min · 63 words · Jennifer Travis

ZenTimings

ZenTimings shows you all the important memory timings, voltages, Infinity Fabric and Memory Controller clocks. No matter the motherboard vendor, the app should help you see what DRAM parameters are applied. Features Timings Monitoring Share System Requirements What’s New

January 13, 2025 · 1 min · 39 words · Dalton Martinez

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney blasts big tech leaders for cozying up to Trump

He argues that the current system unfairly monopolizes the mobile software market. Beware of the scummy monopoly campaign to vilify competition law as they rip off consumers and crush competitors. While Sweeney has made some progress in Europe, the situation in the United States remains largely unchanged. The tech industry’s apparent pivot toward the Trump administration is not limited to Apple and Google. Amazon and Meta have also made million-dollar donations to the inauguration....

January 12, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words · David Johnson

Intel Core Ultra 200 CPUs receive upgraded Laminar RH2 and RM2 stock coolers

Leading the pack is theLaminar RH2, which comes bundled with Intel’sCore Ultra 9 285. This cooler features an aluminum heatsink coupled with a copper base plate for improved heat transfer. This downsized variant foregoes the ARGB lighting and has a slightly louder noise rating of 3.6 bels. However, it retains the important copper base plate upgrade over its predecessor,the RM1. It’s worth reiterating that these coolers are designed solely with stock, non-overclocked performance in mind....

January 12, 2025 · 1 min · 78 words · Charles Shannon