Musk’s robots are stalling: Chinese magnets have become the weak point of Tesla’s tech dream
Elon Musk has faced an unexpected obstacle in the development of his humanoid Tesla robots – a shortage of rare earth magnets from China. These components are critical for the production of motors that control the robots’ movements. China is a near-monopoly supplier of rare earths, and Beijing’s new export restrictions have severely affected global […]
Intel cuts 20% of staff: global chip giant under pressure from global competition and market transformation
Photo: Paul Sakuma/AP Intel has announced massive redundancies, with about 20% of its workforce in certain areas losing their jobs. The decision was part of a large-scale restructuring strategy amid a decline in demand, fierce competition from TSMC, Samsung and rising China, as well as changes in the global microchip supply chain. This was reported […]
Brussels hits Apple and Meta with €700m in fines amid trade war with Trump
C has fined Apple and Meta more than €700 million for violating digital laws. This is a tough signal against the backdrop of a new trade war with Donald Trump.
US threatens to suspend peace talks on Ukraine and Russia, Trump’s representative heads to Moscow
The United States has threatened to stop participating in peace talks between Ukraine and Russia if both sides do not agree to the proposed deal. US Vice President J.D. Vance stressed that it was time for decisive action, as the proposal includes territorial compromises that could cause disputes. Meanwhile, President Trump’s team is travelling to Moscow for possible talks with Vladimir Putin. The disruption of the London summit and the US threat have raised concerns that diplomatic efforts could fail. Will the international community be able to find a way out of this difficult situation?
