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China’s Ministry of Commerce opposes the U.S. Section 301 investigation conclusions and the imposition of additional Section 301 tariffs on Chinese semiconductor products, a spokesperson said Thursday. The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) recently announced plans for new Section 301 tariff measures on semiconductors from China, starting at zero percent and increasing within...
ChromeOS 143 has officially rolled out, delivering an update focused primarily on administrative tools and enterprise functionality rather than consumer-facing features. The new version significantly enhances printer management by allowing IT administrators to control USB-connected devices via Vendor and Product IDs. Additionally, admins can now pre-configure specific print settings—such as paper...
SK Hynix has publicly urged the South Korean government to relax investment regulations for advanced industries, arguing that institutional flexibility is critical to securing the country’s “technology sovereignty” in the artificial intelligence era. In a statement released on December 24, the chipmaker highlighted that the capital requirements for semiconductor facilities have skyrocketed—citing...
At its final major launch event of the year, Xiaomi officially introduced its latest ultra-premium flagship, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, alongside a dedicated Leica Edition, new wearables, and a suite of high-end smart home appliances. Held under the banner of the “Xiaomi × Leica Imaging Strategic Cooperation Upgrade,” the conference showcased significant leaps in mobile photography, including hardware...
Gemini, Google’s AI chatbot, may soon process user requests in the background on Android devices, according to a report by Android Authority.
The feature was observed in the latest beta version of the Google app, addressing a current limitation where the Gemini overlay, activated via the Google hotword or a long press on the power button, disappears when users navigate away, requiring them to...
Epic Games has officially revealed its ninth consecutive free title for the holiday season: Disco Elysium – The Final Cut. The critically acclaimed open-world RPG will replace the current offering, Europa Protocol, and will be available to claim for a limited time starting December 25.
Originally released in 2019, Disco Elysium swept The Game Awards with four wins, celebrated for its narrative...
Meta Platforms Inc. has initiated development on its Quest 4 headset, while deferring the release of its Quest Air headset to the first half of 2027.
Meta had planned to launch the Quest Air, a lightweight device with a split design and independent computing unit, in 2026. This headset targets mixed-reality applications such as office work and cinematic viewing, primarily for seated scenarios....
ByteDance terminated 120 employees in mainland China during the third quarter of 2025 for violating company policies, according to a report today from the company’s Corporate Discipline and Professional Ethics Committee (via IT Home).
Of the 120 employees, 28 were publicly identified. Fourteen of these 28 individuals face criminal charges and have been referred to judicial authorities, with their...
The third-party DuoWOA Project has released Windows 10 Andromeda OS firmware and installation instructions for the first-generation Microsoft Surface Duo, fulfilling a long-standing aspiration among enthusiasts.
This development allows users to install the Andromeda OS, which Microsoft reportedly developed for the device before switching to Android ahead of its release. The project noted several...
AI safety advocates are increasingly looking to the Vatican for moral leadership as Pope Leo XIV prepares to release a landmark encyclical on artificial intelligence. Reported by Transformer, the upcoming document is expected to challenge the “deregulatory paradigm” of the current US administration and Silicon Valley accelerationists by framing AI safety not just as a technical issue, but as a...