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Scientists discover mystery behind tropical tastes in Scotch whisky

RESEARCHERS say they have tracked down the source of whisky’s “mango-like” tropical taste.

The National (Scotland)

Scientists discover source of ‘mango-like’ tropical taste in whisky

A PhD student at Heriot-Watt University analysed 14 whiskies from Scotland and Ireland.

Evening Standard

Historic brewery could be bought by state's taxpayers

A brewery that will wind up production after 145 years could be bought by a state government but it is unclear what they plan to do with the site.

AAP

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Chinese fab SMIC's 7nm metal pitch beats Intel 18A but lags 38% on density, teardown finds — Huawei's sanctions-beating HiSilicon Kirin 9030 is the first subject of SemiAnalysis's new teardown lab

SemiAnalysis has published the first teardown from its new in-house lab, focusing on the minimum local metal pitch on SMIC’s third-gen 7nm at 32.5nm.

Tom’s Hardware

Global Market: Chinese AI and chip stocks rally after Huawei signals major tech leap

Chinese semiconductor stocks surged in Hong Kong following Huawei's announcement of a potential 1.4nm chip breakthrough using "LogicFolding" technology by 2031. This development aims to narrow the gap with global leaders and bolster China's AI ambitions amid US restrictions. While promising, the technology's commercial viability remains to be seen, with…

The Economic Times

She got $400 million and a dream; now she's the woman who defied America's tech blockade - who is China's 'Chip Queen'?

She was handed $400 million and one impossible mission — make Huawei independent from foreign chips. Years later, He Tingbo emerged as China’s powerful “Chip Queen,” leading the company through brutal US sanctions and America’s tech blockade. From building Kirin processors to driving Huawei’s AI future, her rise has become…

The Economic Times

Huawei claims sanctions-busting breakthrough with 1.4nm-class chips by 2031, claims 55% higher transistor density — firm claims new LogicFolding chip architecture can bypass EUV restrictions, introduces 'Tau Scaling Law' to replace Moore's Law

Huawei Technologies unveiled a new “LogicFolding” chip design framework built on its proprietary Tau scaling law, claiming it can dramatically boost transistor density and power efficiency without EUV lithography — potentially helping China narrow the gap with TSMC and Nvidia despite U.S. sanctions.

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Huawei proposes new path for chip development amid US sanctions

Huawei aims for advanced chip design by 2031. The company is developing a new 'Tau Scaling Law' to improve chip performance. This innovation could bypass US sanctions restricting access to cutting-edge semiconductor technology. Huawei's upcoming Kirin chips will feature a related 'LogicFolding' architecture. The company has already produced hundreds of…

The Economic Times

This $200 electric spoon tricks your brain into tasting salt and doctors say it could change low-sodium diets forever

The $200 electric spoon that tricks your brain into tasting more salt is back in the spotlight, and doctors say it could be a game-changer for low-sodium diets. The Kirin Electric Salt Spoon went viral again after TikTok reviewer Classy Bougie Budget shared his experience with the gadget, which uses…

The Mary Sue

Japanese-based Kirin announces deal to sell the Four Roses bourbon brand to wine giant Gallo

Wine giant Gallo says it plans to add a prominent Kentucky bourbon brand to its portfolio in a deal to purchase Four Roses Distillery from Japanese-based Kirin

The Independent UK

Huawei launches new homegrown PCs with homemade Chinese CPUs and operating systems

Huawei has launched its new Qingyun W515y and W585y desktop systems, powered by the Kirin 9000X processor.

Tom’s Hardware

Huawei's Kirin 9020 integrates 5G modem, China-made 5G FEM — chip symbolizes resilience to U.S. sanctions

Despite U.S. sanctions, Huawei's Kirin 9020 is built by SMIC on a 7nm-class process and integrates a fully in-house 5G modem supported by a domestic FEM.

Tom’s Hardware

Huawei's Kirin X90 may be the company's 'Apple Silicon' moment — Matebook Pro 2025 features in-house hardware and software

Huawei's upcoming Matebook Pro not only uses the homegrown HarmonyOS operating system, but rumors say it might also include its in-house Kirin X90 SoC.

Tom’s Hardware

AI Tool Aims To Help Conserve Japan's Cherry Trees

Japan's famed cherry trees are getting old, but a new AI tool that assesses photos of the delicate pink and white flowers could help preserve them for future generations.

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New Huawei Kirin X90 chip revealed in state report — possible server and PC chip set to replace the aging Kunpeng 920 design

A Chinese state report sheds light on what's believed to be Huawei's upcoming SoC for servers and PCs, namely the Kirin X90.

AAP

Friendly robots, AI litter boxes: the new tech frontier

Wild, weird and unexpected gadgets have been shown in Las Vegas as part of an annual tech fest, with AI powering some household devices for the first time.

Tom’s Guide

13 weirdest gadgets of CES 2025

CES is full of upcoming products releasing later in the year but there are also weird and wacky gadgets that make one of the biggest events in tech even more fun.

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Kirin’s Electric Salt Spoon is the most bizarre exhibit at this year’s CES

The innovative device sends an actual electric shock to your tongue, which makes your food taste saltier than it really is

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CES 2025: AI-powered beauty mirrors and robot pets among gadgets on display

The first gadgets on show ahead of the annual technology trade show in Las Vegas show health tech is set to be a key trend at the event.

Tom’s Guide

I just tried an electric spoon that makes food taste saltier, and it's easily the weirdest thing at CES 2025

Kirin's Electric Salt Spoon electrocutes your tongue to help you eat healthier, and it's the weirdest thing I've tried at CES 2025.

Tom’s Hardware

US sanctions freeze Huawei's Ascend AI chips on older 7nm process node that's eight years behind TSMC, stalling progress until at least 2026

US-led export restrictions are taking a toll on Huawei's AI Ascend and Kirin chips - now stuck at 7nm until 2026.

Tom’s Hardware

Huawei may borrow a page out of Apple and Intel's CPU playbook — next-gen Kirin CPU may use similar packaging as Apple M-series chips and Intel Lunar Lake

Huawei's Kirin chip will allegedly use a unified memory architecture, doubling its memory bandwidth compared to previous PC chips.

Tom’s Hardware

Huawei brings sanctions-busting Kirin 9000C CPU to desktop PCs to replace banned Intel Alder Lake chips

Huawei has announced a brand new pre-built OEM machine featuring China silicon. The latest change results from U.S. regulations preventing Huawei from using Intel hardware.

Tom’s Hardware

Huawei denies plans for Kirin X-series PC processors after losing access to Intel chips

Huawei has a secret 'Taishan Battle' plan for Kirin X-series processors PCs, according to a report that Huawe calls 'fake news.'

Tom’s Hardware

Huawei's next-gen CPU could rival Apple's current best — Kirin CPU with Taishan V130 cores rumored to match Apple M3 performance

According to a leak, Huawei's upcoming Kirin processor for PCs will feature next-generation Taishan V130 cores and next-generation graphics.

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