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AeternZ Semiconductor Testing Corp., a subsidiary of Taiwan’s King Yuan Electronics, is weighing a $1.3 billion, 23‑acre chip‑testing plant at 273 W. Everyman Parkway in Fort Worth. The city council will review a tax‑abatement request on Oct. 27. King Yuan plans to spend at least $1 billion on real‑property and $300 million on equipment, though details are sparse. The firm supplies wafer probing, final‑product test and assembly services to Nvidia and other semiconductor makers. Reuters reported the company announced a $1.4 billion U.S. investment [...]

Google has added a “Map” tool to its Gemini app on Android and iOS, replacing the forward slash with “@” for invoking skills. The Map tool appears at the end of the carousel beside Photos, Camera, Avatar, Files, Drive, and Notebooks, launching a live map that lets users pan, zoom, and search for locations. After selecting a spot, users can add “Map Area” to the prompt box. The feature is widely rolled out, while the slash-to-@ change [...]

Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, who led the team to a Super Bowl victory, launched a Minecraft YouTube channel after retiring in January 2026. He revealed that he spent 12 years building a detailed city in Creative Mode, inspired by his children’s interest in the game and his architectural passion. The channel showcases elaborate structures, including a fully furnished hotel and university‑style housing, and highlights Tomlin’s transition from football to digital creation. His project has sparked widespread online [...]

Dell released critical security updates for its Container Storage Modules (CSM) after identifying multiple flaws that could let attackers bypass authorization and gain full administrative control. CVE‑2026‑63688, CVE‑2026‑63692, CVE‑2026‑67269, CVE‑2026‑54472, and CVE‑2026‑67273 allow unauthenticated users to manipulate storage resources, compromise Kubernetes clusters, and create cluster‑wide RBAC resources. The vulnerabilities affect all CSM versions before 1.17.0; Dell recommends upgrading to 1.18.0 and rotating JWT signing secrets. No workarounds exist beyond patching.

Tesla’s global deliveries slipped 2.1% in Q3 2025, falling from 497,099 to 486,532 units. The decline is modest compared to competitors, many of whom saw double‑digit drops amid the loss of federal EV tax credits and regulatory shifts. The company’s core Model 3 and Model Y continue to drive sales, while the new three‑row Model Y L and recent refreshes help offset weak demand in China and Europe, where price wars and Chinese imports pressure other automakers. [...]

India Mobile Congress 2026, Asia’s largest digital technology forum, will launch its flagship startup platform ASPIRE to champion DeepTech innovation. The event, scheduled for 7‑10 October at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi, will host over 500 startups and MSMEs alongside more than 300 venture capital firms, angel networks, incubators and corporate innovation units. ASPIRE aims to guide emerging companies from prototype to market, offering curated one‑on‑one meetings, investor tours, and access to industry leaders. The Congress [...]

Apple’s new iPhone Duo features the largest display ever in an iPhone lineup, surpassing the iPhone 18 Pro Max. A side‑by‑side video posted by @thetechchap shows the Duo’s unfolded width nearly matching the Pro Max’s longest side, while its 4.64‑inch height exceeds the Pro Max’s 3.07‑inch width. The Duo’s 6.48‑inch width and 6.43‑inch height are comparable to the Pro Max’s dimensions, yet its folding design allows it to collapse into a more compact, one‑handed form. The comparison highlights the Duo’s [...]

Researchers from Paderborn University, the University of Basel, and Ruhr University Bochum have increased the indistinguishability of photons emitted by semiconductor quantum dots from 60 % to 90 % by embedding the dots in a specially designed optical cavity. The cavity accelerates biexciton decay, producing photons that are nearly identical in time and frequency, essential for quantum entanglement and interference. The study, published in Physical Review Letters, also shows that photon purity can be optimized, with remaining limits set [...]