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Huawei unveils Mate 90 phones, leans on homegrown chip design to offset US curbs

Huawei has showcased its Mate 90 smartphone series, enhancing performance with new chip technology and HarmonyOS 7. The latest models feature Huawei's Kirin 9050 Pro chip, utilizing an innovative LogicFolding architecture. As smartphone prices rise in China, Huawei has adjusted its pricing strategy to stay competitive in the market. While…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

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) · Aug 12

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 · Aug 11

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.

Tom’s Hardware · May 25

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 · May 25

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 · May 4

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 · Feb 6

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 · Nov 4, 2025

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 · Aug 20, 2025

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 · May 9, 2025