Technology

US sanctions Chinese cybersecurity firm for 'malicious' activities

The Treasury Department accuses the company and one of its employees of compromising some 80,000 firewalls

From VOA Mandarin: Trump 2.0 and the future of the CHIPS Act

China launches anti-monopoly probe into Nvidia 

The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) did not elaborate on how Nvidia might have violated China's anti-monopoly laws  

As data centers proliferate, conflict with local communities follows

Residents worry about economic, social and environmental health of their communities

US House to vote to provide $3 billion to remove Chinese telecoms equipment

Officials concerned about security risks

Appeals court upholds law that could ban TikTok in US

Law, which requires company to be sold to non-Chinese owner or be shut down in US, survives challenge on First Amendment ground  

Cargo sailboat cruises to cleaner future with blend of old, new technology

Using sailing ships to move cargo may be making a comeback. These days, eco-friendly watercraft are equipped with the latest technology. Elena Wolf has the story, narrated by Anna Rice. Camera: Max Avloshenko

Analysts troubled by trend of internet, social media shutdowns in Africa

'Information can be like a lifeline,' they say

US senators vow action after briefing on Chinese Salt Typhoon telecom hacking

There is growing concern about the size and scope of the reported Chinese hacking into US telecommunications networks

From VOA Mandarin: Biden hits hard at China's AI; Trump may pound harder

Many former X users migrate to Bluesky social media platform

Bluesky, a decentralized social media platform, recently experienced significant growth, surpassing 22 million users. The surge is attributed to users migrating from X due to their dissatisfaction with changes under Elon Musk's ownership. Andrei Dziarkach has the story, narrated by Anna Rice.