China has achieved a significant breakthrough in producing an ultra-pure form of silicon, a critical material for building silicon-based quantum computers. This development marks an acceleration of Beijing’s drive to reduce reliance on foreign technology in strategic areas, amidst global competition over advanced technology fabrication. Credit: CNNC WEIBO State-owned nuclear giant China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) announced that one of its research institutes had succ

According to Reuters, Microsoft faces legal action from shareholders, who allege the technology company defrauded them and inflated its share price. The plaintiffs claim Microsoft failed to disclose a deceleration in its Azure cloud business expansion. They also assert the organisation neglected to reveal the necessity of spending billions of USD on artificial intelligence infrastructure. This proposed class action represents a significant challenge to the firm's recent finan

The United Kingdom will ban children under 16 from using various social media applications, including Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube. This measure aims to protect young people from harmful online content and excessive screen time. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the government's intentions, stating that the ban is expected to become effective early the following year.