Intel pushes Ohio chip factory opening to 2030

Intel is delaying the opening of its $28 billion Ohio chip plants yet again. In an update on Friday, Intel executive vice president Naga Chandrasekaran said the company now expects its first factory to begin operations between 2030 and 2031 – years later than its initial plan to kick off production in 2025. Meanwhile, the … Read more

What to expect at MWC 2025

Mobile World Congress 2025 is nearly upon us, and we’re heading to Barcelona to see what the world’s smartphone manufacturers have to offer as they launch new devices, tease new features, and talk incessantly about AI. The show officially kicks off on March 3rd and runs to March 6th, but the first announcements should arrive on … Read more

The HackerNoon Newsletter: Why Natural Language Coding Isn’t for Everyone—Yet (2/28/2025)

How are you, hacker? 🪐 What’s happening in tech today, February 28, 2025? The HackerNoon Newsletter brings the HackerNoon homepage straight to your inbox. On this day, we present you with these top quality stories. From Michael Saylor Has Built A House of Cards That Could Tumble Down to Why Natural Language Coding Isn’t for … Read more

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Apple accused of misleading consumers with Apple Watch ‘carbon neutral’ claims

Apple customers filed a class action lawsuit against the company, alleging it misled consumers with claims that certain Apple Watches are carbon neutral. For a product to be considered carbon neutral, its manufacturer has to offset or cancel out any pollution the item generates.   Apple said in 2023 that “select case and band combinations” of … Read more

Intel delays its Ohio chip factory to 2030

Intel’s first chip fabrication plant in Ohio may not open until 2030 at the earliest. According to a report in The Columbus Dispatch, Intel has slowed the building of its promised $28 billion semiconductor project in central Ohio for the second time this year. Construction won’t be completed until 2030, the chipmaker told the publication, … Read more

Why Trump’s Potential Plan to Make Crypto Gains Tax-Free Could Be a Bad Idea

In January, following Donald Trump’s inauguration, reports emerged claiming that his son, Eric Trump, had confirmed that U.S.-based cryptocurrencies would eventually be exempt from capital gains tax, while non-U.S. based cryptocurrencies would face a 30% tax. The elimination of capital gains taxes on U.S.-based cryptocurrencies might sound like a dream come true for American investors, … Read more