Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Samsung Elec begins manufacturing 3-nanometer chips

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Samsung Electronics has begun mass producing chips with advanced 3-nanometre technology. The South Korean firm did not name clients for its latest foundry technology. Analysts say Samsung itself and Chinese companies are expected to be among the initial customers. Samsung’s foundry business will look for new clients in China, where it expects high market growth. … Read more

2,900 Ford EV F-150 Lightning pickups are being recalled

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Ford Motor Co (F.N) said Monday it will recall about 2,900 F-150 Lightning trucks. A software issue may result in a failure to provide adequate warning of low tire pressure. The recall covers 2,666 U.S. vehicles and 220 in Canada. Ford said low tire inflation pressure may lead to poor vehicle handling and a possible … Read more

Less than two months, Toyota recalls the first mass-produced EVs

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Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) will recall 2,700 of its first mass-produced electric vehicles for the global market. Japan’s safety regulator said sharp turns and sudden braking could cause a hub bolt to loosen. Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) said on Thursday it would review 2,700 of its most memorable efficiently manufactured electric vehicles (EVs) for the … Read more

Meta will offer virtual garments for real money at an avatar fashion store

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Facebook is launching a digital clothing store where users can purchase designer outfits for their avatar. Outfits will be priced between $2.99 and $8.99, much less than the real outfits by those designers. Prada’s Matinee ostrich leather bag, for example, sells for $10,700. Facebook proprietor Meta Platforms (META.O) is sending off a computerized clothing store … Read more

PayPal supports cryptocurrency transfers to third-party wallets

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PayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL.O) said on Tuesday it will now allow users to transfer cryptocurrencies including bitcoin to external wallets. The move comes nearly two years after the fintech giant opened up its platform to digital currencies. The feature will be available to select U.S. users starting on Tuesday and will be rolled out to … Read more