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Hidden backdoor in Tenda routers goes unpatched as company ignores warnings from cybersecurity researchers — Chinese company's firmware allows admin access without a password

Hidden backdoor in Tenda routers goes unpatched as company ignores warnings from cybersecurity researchers — Chinese company's firmware allows admin access without a password

💡 Verdict: Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a severe, unpatched backdoor in Tenda routers that allows password-free admin access, but the manufacturer is reportedly ignoring the warnings. Check Price: Tenda Routers ⚡ Quick Hits * A hidden backdoor in Tenda firmware grants full administrative access without a password. * Cybersecurity researchers have flagged the
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Rapidus fab roadmap examined — first new leading-edge chipmaker in decades has one Hokkaido fab, a 2027 deadline, and 60 potential customers

Rapidus fab roadmap examined — first new leading-edge chipmaker in decades has one Hokkaido fab, a 2027 deadline, and 60 potential customers

💡 Verdict: Japan-based Rapidus aims to disrupt the global semiconductor industry by launching a new leading-edge fabrication plant in Hokkaido by 2027, already courting 60 potential customers. Check Price: Rapidus ⚡ Quick Hits * Rapidus is aiming to be the first new leading-edge chipmaker established in decades. * The company faces
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China alleges that Claude Code contains backdoors, calls mechanism 'a serious threat' — Gov't claims Claude sends sensitive information to remote servers without consent

China alleges that Claude Code contains backdoors, calls mechanism 'a serious threat' — Gov't claims Claude sends sensitive information to remote servers without consent

💡 Verdict: China has raised the alarm on Anthropic's Claude Code, alleging the AI tool contains backdoors that covertly send sensitive information to remote servers. Check Price: Claude Code ⚡ Quick Hits * China alleges Claude Code features hidden software backdoors. * The AI is accused of transferring sensitive user data without
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Chinese memory and storage firm expected to post more than 60,000% jump in profits due to exploding demand — Lexar owner Longsys forecasts nearly $1.5 billion profit for 1H26 compared to $2.1 million last year

Chinese memory and storage firm expected to post more than 60,000% jump in profits due to exploding demand — Lexar owner Longsys forecasts nearly $1.5 billion profit for 1H26 compared to $2.1 million last year

💡 Verdict: Lexar's parent company, Longsys, is forecasting a massive 60,000% profit surge to nearly $1.5 billion for 1H26 due to skyrocketing global memory demand. Check Price: Longsys Lexar ⚡ Quick Hits * Astronomical Growth: Longsys anticipates a mind-bending 60,000% jump in profits compared to the previous
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South Korea's $880 billion chip and AI plan faces big power and water challenges — a single megacluster requires a quarter of Seoul's total power demand

South Korea's $880 billion chip and AI plan faces big power and water challenges — a single megacluster requires a quarter of Seoul's total power demand

💡 Verdict: South Korea's staggering $880 billion investment in a new semiconductor and AI megacluster is facing critical infrastructure roadblocks due to unprecedented power and water consumption demands. Check Price: Semiconductor Megacluster ⚡ Quick Hits * Massive $880 billion investment planned for a new semiconductor and AI hub. * A single megacluster
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Samsung chip division's single-year profits beat its past 40 years of profits, combined — Samsung passes Nvidia to become most profitable company in the world

Samsung chip division's single-year profits beat its past 40 years of profits, combined — Samsung passes Nvidia to become most profitable company in the world

💡 Verdict: Samsung's chip division has shattered historical records, generating more profit in a single year than its previous four decades combined and overtaking Nvidia as the world's most profitable company. Check Price: Samsung Semiconductor ⚡ Quick Hits * Samsung's single-year chip profits eclipsed its past
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