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SandboxAQ says AQCat can screen catalysts up to 20,000 times faster. Now scientists can ask Claude to run it
SandboxAQ has moved AQCat from limited access to general availability through Claude Science, combining a natural-language interface with physics-grounded catalyst calculations aimed at chemicals, energy and advanced materials R&D.
August 19, 2026
TSMC Arizona Semiconductor Manufacturing Project: Phoenix chip fabs expand into $265bn AI-era cluster
The TSMC Arizona Semiconductor Manufacturing Project is a Phoenix-based advanced chipmaking cluster operated by TSMC Arizona Corporation, with N4 production already underway, N3 targeted for 2027 and planned investment now rising to $265bn.
August 14, 2026
IBM (NYSE: IBM) Q2 miss triggers 25% drop as mainframe cycle wrap bites
IBM (NYSE: IBM) drops up to 25% after preliminary Q2 revenue of $17.2bn misses by $660m; Krishna concedes execution slip before the July 22 earnings call.
July 14, 2026
Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI) rides a $2bn quantum funding wave into late 2026
Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI) makes US$4.4m a quarter and is worth billions. A US$2bn federal quantum push is now deciding whether the bet pays.
June 5, 2026
Trump doubles down on trade with new pharma tariffs and a metals duty reset
Donald Trump has announced new pharmaceutical tariffs and revised U.S. metal duties. Read what changed, who is affected, and why it matters.
April 3, 2026
Will OpenAI’s $1.4tn AI plan get U.S. tax support under CHIPS expansion?
OpenAI wants CHIPS tax credits to include data centers and power gear. Find out how this move could reshape U.S. AI infrastructure policy and investment.
November 8, 2025
Why new US export rules could erase $600m from Applied Materials’ China business
Applied Materials warns of $600M China revenue hit from US export curbs. AMAT stock falls as investors weigh geopolitics vs AI growth.
October 3, 2025
Why Nvidia’s $7,000 RTX6000D is struggling to win buyers in China’s AI race
Nvidia’s RTX6000D chip sees weak demand in China as major tech firms balk at price and performance trade-offs. Can it gain traction under export curbs?
September 17, 2025
SMART USA launches $50 million fund to boost digital twin tech in semiconductor manufacturing
SMART USA opens $50M digital twin funding call for semiconductor manufacturing, with up to $20M per project.
June 13, 2025
Is Trump’s tariff war crushing China’s economy? Factory activity hits record low
China’s factory activity plunges sharply to 16-month low as new Trump tariffs intensify trade tensions; economic forecasts downgraded amid global concerns.
April 30, 2025