Taiwan chip industry emerges as battlefront in U.S.-China showdown
The foundries are so valuable to the global economy that some refer to Taiwan's chip sector as a "silicon shield" that deters a Chinese attack and ensures American support.
Japan's defense budget for 2022 hits record for eighth year
The draft budget, including outlays for hosting U.S. military bases, rose 1.1% from the current fiscal year ending in March as Japan ramps up its defense capabilities.
Lick it up: Japanese professor creates 'tele-taste' TV screen
The device, called Taste the TV (TTTV), uses a carousel of 10 flavor canisters that spray in combination to create the taste of a particular food.
Fintech startup Finatext has worst Tokyo debut in two decades
The firm is expecting a net loss of ¥1 billion this fiscal year, but co-founder Ryota Hayashi says he’s in no rush to generate profit, though added it could do so quickly if required.
Top chipmaking adviser proposes tax breaks and spending to revive industry in Japan
Spending approved this week should be just the start of its efforts to reverse decades of decline, says Tetsuro Higashi, the leading chip expert advising the Kishida administration.
Amazon and Twitter scrap CES plans in Las Vegas after COVID-19 surge
The annual CES technology conference is still scheduled to get underway in early January. But efforts to return to normal have been hindered by the omicron variant.
China puts regulatory spotlight on livestream retail boom
Viya, dubbed the country's "queen of livestreaming," had her e-commerce and social media accounts shut down after she was fined more than $200 million for tax evasion.
Deepfake anyone: AI synthetic media tech enters perilous phase
The technology is now advanced enough that general viewers would struggle to distinguish many fake videos from reality.
Reddit IPO to test social media platform's 'meme' stock hype
The San Francisco-based company filed confidentially last week with U.S. regulators for an initial public offering.
Biden team weighs new clampdown on China’s largest chipmaker
The Biden administration is considering imposing tougher sanctions on China’s largest chipmaker, building on an effort to limit the country’s access to advanced technology.
Inside the race to fix a potentially disastrous software flaw
Researchers have concluded that the vulnerability had existed in Log4j since September 2013, apparently unknown to its vast universe of users.
Crypto chiefs face Democrat skeptics and GOP supporters at House hearing
The nearly five-hour-long hearing could help further legitimize crypto, though it also revealed the difficulties federal officials face in regulating the industry.
