In a sweeping crackdown on international students, US President Donald Trump has barred Harvard University from admitting foreign students—a policy likely to extend to other major US universities. Simultaneously, all US embassies and consulates worldwide have been instructed to immediately halt new student visa interviews while plans are underway to intensify social media scrutiny of visa applicants.

As artificial intelligence (AI) systems strain existing computing infrastructure, a new generation of startups is emerging to address fundamental hardware limitations. At Computex Taipei 2025, four companies showcased early-stage technologies targeting specific bottlenecks, though significant technical and commercial hurdles remain.

Japanese chipmaker Renesas Electronics has scrapped its plan to mass-produce silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors, originally set to begin in early 2025 at its Takasaki plant in Gunma Prefecture. The company has also disbanded the dedicated team behind the project.

The TCL C8K Precise Dimming QD-Mini LED TVs have also been launched in Europe. This series is identical to the TCL QM8K series for the U.S. All four models are based on TCL CSOT’s CrystGlow WHVA Panel with ZeroBorder. This new panel technology is paired with the picture accuracy of its Halo Control System, stunning HDR impact from up to 35% more dimming zones and up to 65% higher peak brightness…