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Acharya Vipin Joshi performs special ritual prayers for the the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 ahead of its landing on the moon on August 23, at Vaishno Devi Cave temple Tapkeshwar Temple, in Dehradun on Tuesday. (ANI Pic Service) Space 

ISRO’s Moon Landing Attempt Today Draws Attention

Sanjay Patil

With the Chandrayaan-3 mission, initiated by ISRO on July 14, 2023, drawing nearer to its lunar touchdown, individuals from every part of the nation are anxiously awaiting its outcome. From Parmarth Niketan in Rishikesh to Aliganj Hanuman Temple in Lucknow, special rituals, prayers and ceremonies are held to seek blessings for the success of Chandrayaan-3. A special Ganga Aarti was performed with the tricolor in hands at the Parmarth Niketan Chat in Rishikesh Mis before the Chandrayaan-3 mission landed on August 23. Before the Aarti, devotees performed Havan Pujan for…

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A combo photo of the Lunar far side area from the Chandrayaan-3 Mission captured by the Lander Hazard Detection and Avoidance Camera on Monday. (ISRO Twitter) Space 

ISRO May Delay Chandrayaan-3 Landing to August 27 – Here’s the Reason

Sanjay Patil, , , , , , ,

The Space Applications Centre-ISRO announced on Monday that if any aspect of the lander module is deemed unfavorable, the landing date for Chandrayaan-3 will be rescheduled to August 27. Ahmedabad-based Space Applications Centre-ISRO Director Nilesh M Desai said the decision to land will be taken based on the condition of the lander and the conditions on the moon. “On August 23, two hours before Chandrayaan-3 will land on the Moon, we will decide based on the condition of the landing module and the conditions on the Moon, whether it is…

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Intel reportedly didn't get regulatory approval in China on time. News 

Intel Abandons Acquisition of Tower Semiconductor for $5.4 Billion

Nitin Misra,

Intel has announced that it will not proceed with its planned acquisition of Tower Semiconductor for $5.4 billion, citing difficulties in obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals, particularly in China. Tower Semiconductor is known for producing a range of chips for clients in various industries. Intel had intended to acquire the company in order to enhance its foundry business and better compete with competitors such as TSMC from Taiwan. Tower has seven production facilities (located in Israel, Italy, USA and Japan) that manufacture 6-inch, 8-inch and 12-inch wafers. Although the company…

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The race to the Moon is heating up with countries such as the USA, Russia, China, and India planning uncrewed and crewed missions. (NASA/USGS) News 

Competition to Reach the Moon Heats Up

Febin Mathew, , , , ,

The upcoming launch of Russia’s lunar lander on Friday is part of a global effort, involving major world powers as well as emerging participants, to return to the Moon. Technology, science, and politics are all essential factors in the Race for the Moon. Here’s the latest: – China’s Great Leap Forward – China plans to send a manned mission to the Moon by 2030 and plans to build a base there. The world’s second largest economy has invested billions of dollars in a military space program in an effort to…

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China will require all mobile app providers in the country to file business details with the government, its information ministry said, marking Beijing's latest effort to keep the industry on a tight leash. News 

China to Implement Stricter Regulations on Businesses Through App-Based System

Jim Hendler

HONG KONG: China will require all of the country’s mobile app providers to submit company information to the government, China’s information ministry said, marking the latest push by Beijing to keep a tight rein on the industry. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) announced late on Tuesday that apps without proper notifications will be penalized after a grace period that ends in March next year, which experts say would potentially limit the number of apps and hit small developers. hard. You Yunting, a lawyer at Shanghai-based DeBund Law…

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The order targets semiconductors, quantum computing and artificial intelligence. AI 

Biden Administration Imposes Limits on Investment in Chinese Tech Firms

Jim Hendler, ,

President Joe Biden has issued an executive order imposing restrictions on American investment in specific Chinese tech companies, aiming to tackle national security risks associated with enterprises involved in “sensitive technologies” such as semiconductors, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence. “In these sectors, the development of sensitive technologies and products will accelerate the development of advanced computing capabilities, enabling new applications that pose significant national security risks, such as the development of more sophisticated weapons systems, breaking encryption codes, and other applications that can provide these countries with military advantages,” the…

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The NSA discovered the breach in late 2020. News 

China Allegedly Gained Access to Japanese Networks for an Extended Period of Time

Febin Mathew, , ,

According to a recent report by the Washington Post, it appears that Japan’s decision to expand its military cyber defense unit last year may have been prompted by the discovery of Chinese hackers having extensive and long-lasting access to Japanese defense networks. The breach was initially detected by the National Security Agency in late 2020, leading to the visit of NSA Chief and Commander of US Cyber Command General Paul Nakasone, accompanied by White House deputy national security advisor Matthew Pottinger, to Japan in order to inform officials about the…

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Younger children would face even stricter terms. News 

China Proposes Limiting Children’s Smartphone Usage to Two Hours Daily

Jim Hendler, ,

China is considering implementing stricter regulations on the usage of smartphones by children. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has suggested a set of guidelines that would restrict individuals under the age of 18 to a maximum of two hours of phone usage per day. However, this limit would only apply to 16- and 17-year-olds. Additionally, children aged eight to 15 would be allowed one hour of phone usage daily, while those under the age of eight would be limited to 40 minutes. The draft would also prohibit all use…

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Shipments fell 2.1% in China despite “6.18” promotions. (AP) News 

IDC Predicts Chinese Smartphone Market to Remain Sluggish Through 2023

Sanjay Patil,

According to research firm IDC, Chinese smartphone shipments experienced a 2.1% decline in the second quarter, continuing a downward trend that is expected to continue until 2023. The drop came despite extensive discounting during June’s online shopping festival “6.18”. Apple Inc. was one of the few brands that managed to grow its business by 6.1%, IDC estimated in its latest market report. Shipments from Honor Device Co and Xiaomi Corp. both fell more than 17% in the quarter, while Huawei Technologies Co lifted shipments by 76.1%, driven mainly by the…

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Musk has talked repeatedly about adding payments functions to Twitter and even suggested it could "become half of the global financial system". (AFP) News 

Can Elon Musk’s ‘X’ Compete with Chinese Super-Apps?

Adriana Marais, , ,

Elon Musk is renaming his Twitter platform as “X” and aims to develop a comprehensive application that combines financial management and social networking, allowing users to handle all their financial transactions alongside their social interactions. His inspiration is China’s WeChat, which dominates the Chinese Internet with chat, payments, games and many other functions in its walled garden. Musk has hinted that such an “everything app” is his goal for the X platform, but experts believe he will struggle. – What is WeChat? – China’s big tech giant Tencent released the…

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Nokia on Friday delivered an unscheduled profit warning, downgrading its full-year guidance due to a weakening fifth-generation mobile equipment market. (REUTERS) News 

Carriers Require Considerable Investment for 5G Network, According to Nokia CEO

Adarsh V.K,

The CEO of Nokia Oyj has indicated that the current decrease in demand for 5G equipment from operators due to a deteriorating economy will only be temporary, as there is a significant requirement to invest in these networks worldwide. Nokia reiterated on Thursday that challenges from the deteriorating economic outlook and customers working on existing inventory increased in the second quarter and will continue in the second half of the year. It had made similar remarks last week when it cut its full-year guidance. “We believe that this must be…

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Samsung has been playing it safe with the charging tech for its phones but that could change next year. News 

Samsung May Compete With Chinese Brands Through Quick Charging Technology: Details Inside

Jim Hendler,

Samsung’s upcoming flagship Galaxy phone is expected to receive a significant charging upgrade. Consumers who invest in a high-end phone would typically anticipate top-of-the-line features, and while Samsung has played it safe in terms of charging capabilities, reports indicate that the next Galaxy S24 Ultra model may offer a substantial boost with potential support for 65W charging in wired mode. Samsung has been weary of tweaking battery technology significantly since the debacle of the Galaxy Note 7 model years ago. But it seems that the South Korean brand is now…

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Microsoft reveals that Chinese hackers exploited a flaw in its code and stole emails from U.S. government agencies and other clients News 

Microsoft Warns of Chinese Hackers Abusing Code Vulnerability to Access US Government Emails

Adriana Marais, ,

On Friday, Microsoft announced that a digital key belonging to the company was unlawfully obtained by Chinese hackers, who then exploited a vulnerability in Microsoft’s code to pilfer emails from various clients, including U.S. government agencies. The company said in a blog post that the hackers were able to use the key — which they obtained under undisclosed circumstances — and exploit a “validation flaw in Microsoft code” to carry out their cyber espionage campaign. The blog offered the most comprehensive explanation yet for the hack, which shocked both the…

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Elon Musk acknowledges China's support for global AI guidelines. (REUTERS) AI 

Elon Musk’s Views on the Possibility of Digital Superintelligence Taking Over China

Adriana Marais, ,

Billionaire Elon Musk has recently conveyed his conviction that China is aligned with the global community in terms of artificial intelligence (AI). Musk expressed that China is willing to cooperate with the international community in order to establish shared principles for this revolutionary technology, which he considers a potential risk to civilization. Musk also emphasized the threat posed by artificial intelligence to China. Tesla’s CEO says he told Chinese leadership that if they create some sort of digital super-intelligence, it could well take over the Communist Party itself, and through…

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Elon Musk has revealed China's interest in a cooperative international framework for regulation of artificial intelligence News 

Elon Musk: China Wants to Establish International Guidelines for AI

Adriana Marais, ,

During a Twitter Space event with Democrat Ro Khanna and Republican Mike Gallagher, billionaire Elon Musk shared that he believes China has shown interest in establishing a collaborative global framework for artificial intelligence. Musk based his statement on conversations he had during his recent visit to China. “China is definitely interested in working in international cooperation on AI regulation,” Musk said. He added that he has advocated regulation and oversight of artificial intelligence, including during his meetings in China. The remarks came on the same day Musk launched his long-haunted…

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The system, called OpenKylin, has been designed as a rival to the ubiquitous Windows and MacOS systems News 

China Introduces OpenKylin: A Domestic Alternative to US Windows and MacOS

Febin Mathew,

According to state media, China has introduced its inaugural domestically developed open-source computer operating system, aiming to decrease reliance on foreign technology amidst growing competition with the United States. The announcement of the new system came just before US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen was due to land in Beijing on Thursday for a meeting with Chinese officials aimed in part at stabilizing relations between the world’s two leading economies. The system, called OpenKylin, is designed to compete with the ubiquitous Windows and MacOS systems. Earlier versions of the software had…

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The stock market debut could make Shein the most valuable Chinese company to go public in the United States since ride-hailing giant Didi News 

Shein Seeks US IPO with Valuation of USD 60 Billion, Reports Say

Adriana Marais, , ,

According to sources, Shein, the Chinese e-commerce company specializing in fashion and valued at over $60 billion, has filed for an initial public offering in New York. The company has been facing scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers regarding its labor practices. The stock market debut could make Shein the most valuable Chinese company to list in the U.S. since ride-hailing giant Didi Global listed in New York in 2021 at a valuation of $68 billion. Didi was removed from New York a year later against the Chinese tech giants in Beijing…

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Shares of the company rose about 3% in trading after the bell. They have gained about 34% this year AI 

Micron’s Q3 Revenue Surges on High Demand for AI Chips

Febin Mathew, ,

On Wednesday, Micron Technology exceeded analysts’ predictions for third-quarter revenue, as the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence industry fueled the demand for its memory chips. The company’s shares rose about 3% in after-hours trading. This year they have risen by around 34 percent. CEO Sanjay Mehrotra said customers continued to reduce their excess inventory during the quarter as inventories in the PC and smartphone segments were close to normal levels. As a result, Micron is seeing improved pricing trends and increased confidence that the industry has passed a growth and revenue…

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Shares of Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) fell about 1.4% on the news AI 

Tech Stocks React to Potential US Restrictions on AI Chip Exports to China

Febin Mathew,

According to sources familiar with the matter, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday that the US is contemplating imposing fresh limitations on the export of artificial intelligence chips to China. Shares of Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) fell about 1.4% on the news. Nvidia, Micron and AMD are US chipmakers caught in the crossfire of China and the Biden administration. In September, Nvidia had said that US authorities asked the company to stop exporting two high-end computing chips for artificial intelligence work to China. The Ministry of Commerce…

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Bright comet named C/2023 A3 may be seen in the Fall of 2024 (Unsplash) Space 

When to Watch: Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS to Make its Closest Approach to Earth

Jim Hendler, ,

Every day, Earth is passed by asteroids and some small ones even collide with it. However, comets are a rare occurrence and when they do appear, it is an exciting time for both astronomers and the general public. This excitement is currently building as Comet C/2023 A3, also known as Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, is expected to pass by Earth in 2024. According to Business Insider, astronomers predict that this comet could be 100 times brighter than the comet ZTF, making it potentially the most spectacular sight of the year. Despite the anticipation,…

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