Days before its official presentation, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 appears in leaks with a renewed design: wider external screen and shorter body. Leaker Evan Blass reveals images and key specifications, including the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and 26-hour video battery.
The Indian government has announced a $6.5 billion smartphone manufacturing program and a $13.3 billion semiconductor plan to reduce dependence on China. The initiative could reshape the global supply chain and position India as a key player in electronics production.
Apple is preparing to launch its M6 chip, which promises to be the biggest breakthrough in Apple Silicon history. With a new 2nm manufacturing process and a revolutionary architecture, the M6 could mark a before and after in Mac performance and efficiency.
Intel becomes the first company to ship high-volume logic chips made with ASML's High-NA EUV lithography. The Panther Lake processors, on the 18A node, use qualified layers on EXE 0.55 NA scanners, marking an industry milestone.
Data centers in Ireland consumed 23% of the country's electricity in 2025, according to the Central Statistics Office. Despite a moratorium on new connections in Dublin, consumption grew 10% year-on-year, surpassing urban households (18%) and rural households (9%).
China has approved three mandatory standards setting efficiency limits for the production of polysilicon, wafers, modules, and solar inverters. Starting January 2027, these rules will eliminate less efficient production lines, making panels more expensive but driving competition based on quality rather than price.
US sanctions on advanced chip exports are accelerating the creation of an independent semiconductor market in China. This ecosystem, led by Huawei, is already attracting Russia and other countries seeking alternatives to the West, shaping a potential technology alliance that challenges the global order.
The European Commission has published preliminary findings accusing Meta of violating the Digital Services Act (DSA) by designing Facebook and Instagram with addictive features such as infinite scroll and autoplay, without adequately assessing the risks to users' mental health, especially minors. If confirmed, Meta could face hefty fines and be forced to redesign its platforms.
A Swiss microcontroller designed by STMicroelectronics has been found in Russian drones shot down in Ukraine. The supply route goes through distributors in Hong Kong and Chinese manufacturers, who integrate the chips into civilian products before reaching Russia. Sanctions have failed to stop the flow.
The UK has designated Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Oracle as 'critical third parties' for the financial system. From July 13, these cloud providers will face stricter oversight by the Bank of England and the FCA, in an unprecedented move to mitigate systemic risks.
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has ruled that John Deere must democratize repairs of its agricultural machinery for the next decade. The agreement bans monopolistic practices and sets a precedent that could extend to other tech sectors.
AssuranceAmerica confirmed the theft of data from 6.99 million people after an attack that lasted three months. Driver's license numbers, impossible to change, are the most valuable target for identity fraud. This incident sets a record in its category and exposes serious flaws in early notification.