Unlike a conventional cigarette, the iQOS is an electronic device with circuitry that enables it to collect user information. A teardown analysis shows this could give the tobacco giant remarkable insight into people's smoking habits. Philip Morris says it only uses the data to fix malfunctions.
Huawei Matebook Fold Uses Kirin X90 Built on SMIC’s 7nm (N+2) Node
TechInsights confirms Huawei's Matebook Fold | Ultimate Design features the Kirin X90 SoC built on SMIC’s 7nm (N+2) process—debunking rumors of a breakthrough 5nm node.
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US Tariffs and Taiwan Curbs Reshape Semiconductor Supply
Trump’s tariff threat and Taiwan’s export curbs on Huawei and SMIC add new risks and delays to global semiconductor supply chains and chip manufacturing plans.
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