manufacturing

Regulation

US Blocks Chinese Textile Firms Over Forced Labor Concerns

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The bans not only attempt to address human rights violations but also aim to protect domestic textile producers from unfair competition.

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Patent Drop

Honda May Bet on Carbon Removal to Clean its Factories

Honda may be placing its hopes on carbon capture to reach bold net-zero goals – despite the tech’s high price tag.

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International Economics

Japan Looks to Leave its Lost Decades Behind

After years of chronic stagnation, prices are rising again, with inflation exceeding the Bank of Japan’s 2% target for two years running.

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Big Tech

DeepMind Patent Adds to Robotic AI Ambitions

A patent from DeepMind may aim to help AI-powered robots improve their reflexes

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Semiconductors

TSMC Had a Great Q1, But Chip Recovery Looks Sluggish

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Multiple chipmakers have suffered slowdowns across smartphones, personal computers, motor vehicles, and other consumer goods.

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Electric Vehicles

Tesla Hits a First Quarter Roadblock Like No Other

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Elon Musk’s Tesla wrangled the crown of the world’s top EV seller away from China’s BYD this quarter, but it’s not taking any victory laps.

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Artificial Intelligence

Mexico is Quietly Becoming an AI-Hardware Manufacturing Hub

With AI on the mind, US tech heavyweights are are urging Taiwan-based contract manufacturers to move production facilities to Mexico.

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Patent Drop

Nvidia, Google Patents Signal Big Tech’s AI Robot Craze

While robots aren’t taking over the world any time soon, tech companies seem intent on creating AI-enabled machines that walk among us.

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Autos

Struggling EV Maker Fisker Can’t Find a Dance Partner

The EV startup’s stock fell even further on Monday after news that talks fell through on a potentially company-saving partnership.

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Patent Drop

Intel Patent Double Checks its Chips as it Boosts US Manufacturing

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Intel’s patent for tamper-proofing its chips may help it track down broken links in the supply chain.

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