The Chinese Academy of Sciences has unveiled a solid-state laser EUV light source that avoids 2,000 ASML patents. The breakthrough, led by former ASML researcher Lin Nan, could accelerate China's own advanced chip production and challenge the Dutch monopoly.
Nvidia has agreed to a $1.5 billion prepayment to Amkor Technology to expand advanced semiconductor packaging and testing in Arizona. The move aims to secure production capacity for its AI chips, reduce geopolitical risks, and bring manufacturing closer to its design centers.
The European Union has imposed a €890 million fine on Google for violating the Digital Markets Act (DMA). It is the first sanction against a tech giant under this regulation, which aims to curb the power of dominant platforms. The penalty includes €460 million for search self-preference and €430 million for restricting competition on Google Play.
Ford and Geely have announced a joint venture to manufacture electric vehicles at Ford's plant in Valencia, Spain. Ford will hold 66% and Geely 34%, with production expected in 2028. The alliance combines Ford's industrial expertise with Geely's battery and platform technology.
The US government issued a warning about Iranian cyberattacks on critical infrastructure. Hackers are exploiting vulnerabilities in industrial control systems for water and energy, potentially causing disruptions to essential services.
The European Commission imposed a historic fine of €550 million on AliExpress for violating the Digital Services Act (DSA) by failing to remove illegal, unsafe, and counterfeit products. It is the highest penalty since the regulation came into force, marking a turning point in the oversight of global marketplaces.
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won acknowledged that memory chip prices are 'abnormally high' and that the industry must increase supply. Additionally, SK is considering building a plant in the United States to expand production and ease inflationary pressure on PCs and smartphones.
Sales of Chinese-made vehicles in the UK rose from 384 units in 2015 to 285,000 in 2025, according to Mobility Global. BYD doubled its sales in the first half of 2026. The key reason: the tariff loophole left by Brexit and British trade policy.
Apple has raised prices for Apple Music and Apple One in the US, UK, and Australia, citing rising licensing costs. It's the first increase since October 2022 and reflects a broader trend in streaming services. Users face paying more or losing access to their music libraries.
CISA and agencies from five countries warn that the Russian FSB is compromising misconfigured routers worldwide, using them as residential proxies to launch cyber operations. The attack exploits insecure versions of the SNMP protocol, a vulnerability affecting millions of forgotten devices.
Apple and the U.S. Department of Justice have begun preliminary talks to resolve the 2024 antitrust lawsuit accusing the company of monopolistic practices with the iPhone. While no deal is guaranteed, negotiations could lead to significant changes in the App Store, payment services, and messaging.
CISA has added two critical flaws in FortiSandbox to its catalog of exploited vulnerabilities, urging immediate patching. The vulnerabilities, CVE-2026-39808 and CVE-2026-25089, allow unauthenticated remote code execution. Exploitation attempts have been observed, although one exploit appears to be poorly implemented.