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Chips and Semiconductors

AI-Enhanced Microscopy Images Reveal Interconnect Defects in Advanced Chips

Researchers have developed an AI-based methodology to improve the accuracy of acoustic microscopy images, facilitating the detection of fine interconnect defects in advanced packaging technologies.

2026-11-02

Cybersecurity

Security Warning: Fragnesia Vulnerability in Linux Kernel Exploited for PHP2Shell Attacks

CISA has issued an urgent warning for federal agencies to patch a Linux kernel vulnerability used in conjunction with PHP2Shell exploits to gain full root-level control over servers.

2026-10-29

Cybersecurity

China-linked attackers exploit PHP2Shell vulnerabilities to breach firewalls

Cybersecurity firm Dream has revealed a cyber espionage campaign exploiting vulnerabilities in PHP and the Linux kernel to access US government firewalls.

2026-10-28

Electric Cars

Foxconn Acquires Half of Mitsubishi Electric's Automotive Parts Unit for $727 Million

Foxconn has entered into an agreement to purchase a 50% stake in Mitsubishi Electric's automotive parts unit for $727 million, a move to expand its presence in the electric vehicle platform market in Japan and beyond.

2026-10-19

Cybersecurity

United States Disrupts Two Chinese Tools for Hacking Critical Infrastructure

The United States announced the disruption of the MicroScan and FishHub tools, developed by Integrity Technology Group and used by state-backed Chinese entities to scan and breach networks and steal data. The targets included critical infrastructure, airports, universities, and government organizations in the United States and other countries.

2026-10-09

Cybersecurity

FBI Seizes Seven Domains Linked to Chinese Tools for Hacking Critical Infrastructure

The FBI seized seven domains used by the China-linked Flax Typhoon group to operate the MicroScan and FishHub tools, which were used to scan networks, breach organizations, and steal data worldwide. U.S. and international agencies issued indicators of compromise and defensive recommendations alongside the operation.

2026-10-08

Startups

Etched Receives Funding Offers at a Valuation Exceeding $40 Billion After a Massive Round Months Ago

The startup Etched, which specializes in chips for artificial intelligence inference, is considering early funding offers at valuations between $40 billion and $50 billion after raising $700 million at a $21 billion valuation. The interest reflects investors’ bet on its ability to compete with Nvidia, although no deal has been finalized yet.

2026-10-05

Electric Cars

ProLogium Announces Start of Mass Production of Solid-State Battery Cells in Taiwan

Taiwanese company ProLogium, backed by Mercedes-Benz, says it has begun producing large-format solid-state battery cells at a gigawatt-capable facility in Taoyuan. The company’s Gen 3.5 cell has a stated energy density of approximately 381 Wh/kg, while ProLogium plans to expand production in Taiwan and France.

2026-09-08

Chips and Semiconductors

NVIDIA’s $3.5 Billion Investment in MediaTek Expands Its Influence Beyond the GPU Market

NVIDIA is investing $3.5 billion in MediaTek as part of a partnership that enables the Taiwanese company to design custom AI chips for cloud customers and AI labs, integrating them into data centers based on NVIDIA technologies. The deal reveals NVIDIA’s attempt to maintain its central position as major technology companies move toward developing their own chips.

2026-08-31