All articles by Swagath Bandhakavi
Swagath Bandhakavi
South Korea boosts chip industry funding to $23bn in response to global tariff risks
The updated package allocates KRW20 trillion ($14bn) in financial support, up from KRW17 trillion ($12bn), to assist domestic chipmakers including Samsung Electronics and SK hynix.
Microsoft confirms purposeful creation of inetpub folder in recent update
Initially, the folder was believed to be an error linked to the Windows 11 KB5055523 update and similar updates for Windows 10.
Trump set to announce new tariff rates on imported semiconductors
The upcoming announcement indicates that the prior exemptions for smartphones and computers from tariffs on Chinese imports might soon be revoked as part of a strategy to restructure trade in the semiconductor industry.
Cyber breaches fall to 43% of UK businesses, but cybercrime remains high
Around 283,000 UK businesses and 29,000 charities faced at least one cyber crime in the past year, the 2025 Cyber Security Breaches Survey found.
TSMC Q1 revenue climbs 42% to $25.6bn amid AI chip demand
The Taiwanese firm’s first-quarter revenue marginally surpassed analyst forecasts, landing within its earlier projected range of $25bn to $25.8bn.
Most UK AI firms lack targeted solutions despite £4bn in funding, finds study
According to IPPR, UK AI firms attracted nearly $4bn in investment in 2024, yet 85% of them are focused on generic applications like automation and analytics.
European Commission launches AI Continent Action Plan to accelerate AI leadership
The AI Continent Action Plan focuses on five pillars including infrastructure, data access, sectoral adoption, skills development, and regulatory simplification.
Micron to pass on tariff costs to US buyers of memory products
Although semiconductors were excluded from the US administration’s latest tariff measures, memory modules and SSDs remain subject to the new import duties.
UK introduces Cyber Governance Code of Practice for board-level cyber risk oversight
The new code provides a structured approach for company boards and directors to govern cyber risk, with a focus on risk management, strategy, workforce, incident response, and assurance.
Samsung expects Q1 profit beyond forecasts amid US tariff anticipation
The South Korean firm projects an operating profit of $4.5bn, notably exceeding the analyst consensus of $3.47bn as reported by LSEG SmartEstimate.