Deepseek shake-up: Alibaba’s XuanTie C920 chips embrace open-source AI shift
The debut of DeepSeek in early 2025 jolted the AI industry, triggering ripple effects across related sectors. Alibaba’s Damo Academy…
New contender in the error-corrected computing race: AWS’s Ocelot quantum chip
AWS has entered the quantum computing race with Ocelot, a chip featuring built-in error correction aimed at dramatically slashing development…
Trump extends tariff pause to all USMCA goods
Imports from Mexico and Canada that are compliant with the trade deal will not be subject to tariffs until April…
The Honest Company names new SVP of supply chain
Etienne von Kunssberg will oversee the company’s daily and long-term supply chain functions.
UPS’ Happy Returns eyes more automation after strong peak results
The company is exploring new ways to leverage robotics, such as systems to unload trucks and reduce the physical strain…
Trump pauses Mexico tariffs on USMCA goods until April 2
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick indicated the White House will soon announce that all goods compliant with the trade deal could…
Asian Perspectives (2): From Shoreline to Skyline
How big is Singapore? Around 700 square kilometers—roughly the size of Pudong north of Century Avenue in Shanghai. After dark,…
Inside TSMC’s $100B U.S. expansion: unraveling the geopolitical stakes
At the end of 2024, TSMC initiated bulk production at its Arizona wafer fab. C. C. Wei, chairman and CEO…
5G-A and AI: The catalysts for a new era in robotics and drones at MWC 2025
The advent of MWC 2025 marks a pivotal moment in the convergence of 5G-A and AI technologies, poised to revolutionize…
Alibaba’s DAMO Academy gears up to launch its first server-grade RISC-V CPU in March 2025
Alibaba’s DAMO Academy has introduced its first server-grade RISC-V processor, the C930, designed for high-performance computing (HPC) applications. Announced at…