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Hong Kong is super superstitious

TATSUKI RYO is the finest diviner since Nostradamus, in the view of many Hong Kongers. In 1999 the Japanese manga artist published a collection of supposedly prophetic dreams warning of a “great disaster, year 2011, month 3.” In March 2011 Japan suffered from an earthquake, tsunami and the Fukushima nuclear meltdown; perhaps 18,000 people died….

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China debuts first e-beam lithography machine for commercial use in chipmaking milestone

China debuts first e-beam lithography machine for commercial use in chipmaking milestone

China is set to deliver its first domestically developed e-beam lithography tool for commercial use, advancing its chipmaking capabilities and taking a step forward in the race for technological advancement. Lithography systems – among the most sophisticated machines ever created – are crucial for the mass production of chips, though China remains in the very…

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Oppo A40 Review: Low Price, Low Power

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Very cheap User-friendly software Good battery life Military-certified durability Nice, simple design Cons Laggy performance Limited camera No charger included Our Verdict The Oppo A40 is the latest in a long line of budget Androids released by the Chinese phone manufacturer, offering a 6.67in LCD display, 5,100mAh battery and…

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AT&T customers could get up to $7,500 in a $177 million settlement. Here's how to file a claim.

AT&T customers could get up to $7,500 in a $177 million settlement. Here’s how to file a claim.

Millions of AT&T customers can now file claims in a $177 million legal settlement related to two data breaches, which could provide up to $7,500 in compensation per person. The first data breach, announced in March 2024, affected 73 million current and former AT&T account holders whose information — including birth dates and Social Security numbers —…

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