TSMC confirms talks with Elon Musk over Texas ‘Terafab’ but insists on operational control

South China Morning Post - Oct 15, 2026

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) is in discussions regarding a potential role in Elon Musk’s proposed Terafab project in Texas, according to company chairman and CEO C.C. Wei, although he stressed that TSMC would retain operational control of any partner factory. The plant “has got to be run by TSMC”, Wei said during the third-quarter earnings call on Thursday. TSMC, the world’s largest contract chipmaker, has sent teams to Texas to assess expansion opportunities beyond its US hub in...

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WhatsApp has introduced Guest Calling, allowing people without an account to join voice and video calls through a shared link without downloading the app. Calls are free, end-to-end encrypted and support up to 32 participants. 

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Oct 15, 2026

The uptick helped the economy grow by 0.7% over the three months to August, official figures show.

Anthropic flags revenue surge to investors ahead of stock market debut

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Oct 15, 2026

It comes as some investors have become concerned about the amount of money being spent on AI infrastructure.

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Incoming calls to show caller names from November 1: What mobile users need to know

Incoming calls to show caller names from November 1: What mobile users need to know

Oct 15, 2026

India will roll out mandatory Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) from November 1, 2026, displaying callers' names alongside phone numbers on 4G and 5G networks. Here's how the new caller ID system will work, its privacy safeguards and rules for businesses using registered names.

Palo Alto Networks Patches PAN-OS Authenticated RCE Flaw Amid Active Exploitation

Palo Alto Networks Patches PAN-OS Authenticated RCE Flaw Amid Active Exploitation

Oct 15, 2026

Palo Alto Networks on Wednesday issued security updates for a high-severity flaw in PAN-OS software that has come under active exploitation. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-0322 (CVSS score: 8.6), is a case of remote code execution in the management interface. "A remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the management interface of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an

Start-up unveils prototype ‘heart’ of EUV lithography amid China chipmaking push

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Oct 15, 2026

A Chinese start-up has unveiled a prototype extreme ultraviolet (EUV) light-source machine – a component often described as the “heart” of advanced lithography systems – marking an early but critical step in Beijing’s drive for self-reliance in chipmaking equipment. At the China International Industry Fair in Shanghai, Langdao Silex displayed its self-developed EUV light-source system. Ninety per cent of the machine’s components were localised, with the vast majority of core parts developed...

AI job losses set to rein in office demand in developed Asia-Pacific economies: report

AI job losses set to rein in office demand in developed Asia-Pacific economies: report

Oct 15, 2026

A mild displacement of jobs across the Asia-Pacific region as companies expand their use of AI would trim five percentage points off growth in office space demand in the next few years, according to property consultancy CBRE. In a report released on Thursday it said 3.9 per cent of office jobs were vulnerable to artificial intelligence-driven displacement in developed markets in the region, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia and New Zealand. However, only 1.7...

Microsoft Renews Ireckonu’s Trusted AI and Data Solutions Partner Status

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Ireckonu, the leading Hospitality Customer Data Platform (CDP), has received Microsoft’s Solutions Partner designations in Data & AI and Digital & App Innovation. The recognition, for Microsoft’s 2027 partner year, confirms that Ireckonu continues to meet the highest standards for verified technical expertise, proven customer success and consistent performance on Microsoft Azure, the cloud foundation behind its guest data and AI capabilities.

Travog and Mastercard Digitize Business Travel Spending with New Travel and Expense Card

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Travog has entered into a collaboration with Mastercard to launch the Travog travel and expense card, a payment solution built for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking greater control over business travel spend. The card will be integrated with Travog’s travel and expense management platform, helping companies manage bookings, payments, approvals and reporting in one place.

HBX Group launches Growth Accelerator to give hotels greater control over their growth strategies

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Oct 15, 2026

HBX Group (HBX.SM), a leading B2B travel technology marketplace, today announced the launch of Growth Accelerator, a new self-service commercial toolkit designed to give hotel partners greater control over how they capture demand and drive growth across HBX Group’s global B2B travel marketplace.

Thousands of NI workers to get pay bump as Real Living Wage rises

Thousands of NI workers to get pay bump as Real Living Wage rises

Oct 15, 2026

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