Category: Business

Intel and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) are reportedly in advanced talks to establish a joint venture (JV) focused on operating Intel’s domestic production facilities in the United States. TSMC is expected to hold a minority 20% stake, while Intel, along with other US chipmakers, will control the majority. This collaboration is designed to allow […]

Intelsat has clinched a significant 12-month contract with the US Space Force, ensuring global satellite connectivity for the Department of Defense’s maritime operations. This deal, which was announced as part of the US government’s growing reliance on low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite solutions, promises to provide critical bandwidth, equipment, and services to military users at […]

Donald Trump has always talked about how much he likes tariffs. And on April 2 2025, he showed that he meant it. For the president it was “liberation day”, but for his fellow world leaders it was a tense wait to see what percentage figure would be attached to their country’s vital exports. Those tariff […]

The Technology and Innovation Report 2025, released on Thursday by the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), sounds the alarm on growing inequality in the AI landscape and lays out a roadmap for countries to harness AI’s potential.  The report shows that just 100 companies, mostly in the United States and China, are behind […]

NEW YORK—A lawsuit seeking to stop the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) from disclosing tens of millions of Americans’ private, sensitive information to Elon Musk’s “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) can continue, a federal judge ruled Thursday.  Judge Denise L. Cote of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York partially […]

For Paul, a finance administrator, things came to a head when his report mistakenly included £7,000,000 of costs rather than £700,000. Fearing accusations of fraud, Paul disclosed his recent dementia diagnosis to his boss. Six weeks of sick leave became six months, and then a stepping stone to early retirement. Several years later, Paul regrets […]

More than a decade ago, Congress tried to pass SOPA and PIPA—two sweeping bills that would have allowed the government and copyright holders to quickly shut down entire websites based on allegations of piracy. The backlash was immediate and massive. Internet users, free speech advocates, and tech companies flooded lawmakers with protests, culminating in an […]

Silicon Valley has been a universal symbol of innovation for decades. Because of its reputation, governments around the world have tried to foster their own versions by investing heavily in tech hubs. These efforts, which include Silicon Beach in Los Angeles, Silicon Island in Malaysia and Silicon Roundabout in the UK, have not always worked. […]

EFF’s “How to Fix the Internet” podcast is a nominee in the Webby Awards 29th Annual People’s Voice competition – and we need your support to bring the trophy home! Vote now! We keep hearing all these dystopian stories about technology’s impact on our lives and our futures — from tracking-based surveillance capitalism to the […]

Gold prices reached record-breaking levels on Friday, soaring to over $3,100 per ounce, driven by growing concerns over the global trade war. A key factor fueling the surge was President Donald Trump’s new tariff proposal, which includes a 25% tax on car imports to the U.S., heightening fears that trade tensions could escalate further. Spot […]