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HexemBio Secures $10.4M for Stem Cell Rejuvenation Therapy
The Berkeley biotech is backing a Nature-published approach that recreates the embryonic environment where blood stem cells first form, rather than reprogramming aged cells chemically or genetically. Its lead programme targets bone marrow transplant in blood cancers and has received FDA Orphan Drug Designation. HexemBio has publicly launched with a $10.4 million seed round led […]
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Pebblebee’s New Halo Tracker Doubles as a Personal Safety Device
After expanding the functionality of its Clip location tracker last year with a panic alarm that sends messages and your location to trusted contacts, Pebblebee has announced a new tracker with even more personal safety features. The Halo is brighter and louder than the Clip and features an easier-to-trigger alert. Available starting today for $59.99 […]
The Argument for Prohibiting Cookie Banners
You almost certainly encounter cookie banners all the time. They’re the kind of low-level annoyance that just seems to come with being a person on the internet: a pop-up asking you to agree to share some kind of information, with someone, for some purpose. You could find out more, but you don’t. No one does. […]
Hermeus Secures $350M at $1B Valuation for Autonomous Hypersonic Fighters Development
The Los Angeles defence startup flew a demonstrator the size of an F-16 in March. A third aircraft is now in development. CEO AJ Piplica says the only way to build hypersonic aircraft at this pace is to accept that hardware will fail, and plan for it. Hermeus, a Los Angeles-based defence aviation startup developing autonomous […]
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Rising Threats to Apple’s Chip Manufacturer Linked to TSMC Technology Theft Efforts
**Emerging Risks to TSMC and Taiwan’s Leadership in Chip Production**
A recent article from Reuters underscores the growing risks to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), an essential component of Apple’s supply chain, amid rising tensions with the Chinese authorities. Apple CEO Tim Cook has shared his worries about the geopolitical climate, mentioning that he has been “sleeping with one eye open” following a classified briefing from the CIA about Taiwan.
### Taiwan’s Fragile Situation
Taiwan’s geopolitical context is laden with strain, as China has consistently claimed authority over the island. The Chinese government has carried out military drills mimicking a complete blockade of Taiwan, escalating fears of a prospective invasion. Analysts caution that the international reaction to Russia’s assault on Ukraine could encourage China to adopt more confrontational tactics towards Taiwan.
### Various Additional Risks
Per the Reuters coverage, Taiwan encounters numerous threats that could jeopardize its autonomy and its position as a frontrunner in chip manufacturing:
1. **Employee Recruitment**: China has ramped up attempts to lure TSMC personnel, with the goal of securing insider insights into sophisticated chip production techniques. Taiwan’s National Security Bureau has indicated that China is employing indirect strategies to entice Taiwanese experts and pilfer technology.
2. **Cybersecurity Concerns**: Taiwan has seen a spike in cyberattacks, especially targeting government systems, which likely encompasses TSMC. In just the first quarter of this year, Taiwan’s Government Service Network faced upwards of 170 million infiltration attempts.
3. **Election Manipulation**: The Taiwanese administration suspects that China might seek to interfere in its forthcoming elections, potentially broadening its intelligence gathering and data theft operations.
### 9to5Mac’s Perspective
Apple’s dependency on Taiwan and China for its manufacturing operations presents considerable dangers. While the company has started to transfer some iPhone manufacturing to India and is aiding TSMC in the establishment of chip production plants in Arizona, the fragility of its chip supply chain continues to be a worry. Currently, TSMC is the sole entity capable of fabricating Apple’s newest chips, which renders the scenario especially unstable for the tech company.
In summary, the interplay of geopolitical strains, cybersecurity risks, and possible interference in electoral processes poses a complex challenge for Taiwan and TSMC, with ramifications that could extend throughout the global technology supply chain.
Natter Secures $23M to Replace Enterprise Surveys with AI-Moderated Video Conversations
The London-based startup, founded by former BBC and Uber executives, runs AI-orchestrated video conversations that can gather structured insight from thousands of employees simultaneously. A seven-minute conversation produces more than 1,000 words of data versus ten from a typical survey answer. Natter, a London-based enterprise insights startup, has raised a $23 million Series A led […]
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Conxai Secures €5M to Introduce Agentic AI to the Construction Industry
The Munich-based startup automates complex project workflows using AI trained on construction-specific data, not general-purpose models. Its backers include Earlybird, Pi Labs, noa, and Zacua Ventures. Conxai, a Munich-based construction AI startup, has raised â¬5 million in new funding. The round adds to the â¬2.7 million pre-seed the company closed in January 2022 with Earlybird […]
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Nvidia-backed Firmus targets $2bn ASX IPO after securing $505m equity and $10bn Blackstone debt for AI factory network
In short:Â Australian AI data centre company Firmus has raised $505m at a $5.5bn valuation in what it says is its final pre-IPO round, and is now targeting a $2bn listing on the ASX in June or July, backed by a $10bn Blackstone-led debt facility secured in February and a plan to deploy 1.6 gigawatts of […]
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Spotify Extends Prompted Playlist Feature to Podcasts
Spotify will now allow users to input natural language prompts to create podcast playlist.
