Consumer Electronics & Hardware TSMC Seeks Factory Equipment Alternatives to Thwart China’s Rare-Earths Grip October 22, 2026 Layla Zulfa Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s largest contract chip manufacturer and a cornerstone of the global technology supply chain, is actively seeking alternative machinery that avoids rare-earth components. The…
Tech Business & Industry Trends Menlo Ventures Backs AI Coding Startup Factory in Strategic Vote of Confidence October 6, 2026 Siti Muinah In a significant move that signals a cooling of recent industry tensions, Menlo Ventures partner Matt Murphy and his investment team announced on Monday that the firm has officially joined…
Tech Business & Industry Trends Silicon Valley Turmoil: Factory CEO Fires Board Advisor Over Allegations of Competitor Collusion September 30, 2026 Nana Wu In a public clash that has sent shockwaves through the venture capital community and reignited debates over ethical boundaries in the AI sector, Matan Grinberg, co-founder and CEO of the…
Tech Business & Industry Trends The Refurbished Revolution: Why Savvy Professionals Are Abandoning Factory-New Hardware September 21, 2026 Pevita Pearce The modern technology industry is built on a narrative of the "unboxing experience." From sleek, minimalist packaging to the pristine, untouched surfaces of a factory-fresh device, the marketing machinery of…
