Ever wondered why fries grabbed from someone else’s plate somehow taste better? A new study suggests it may not be your imagination. Researchers gave 120 participants French fries in different eating scenarios and found that “stolen” fries were rated significantly more enjoyable — in some cases up to 40% better. Scientists say the effect could be linked to psychology, novelty, and the thrill of getting something perceived as forbidden or shared.


Chips Taste Better From Someone Else's Plate? 

The global smartphone market is heading toward its sharpest decline on record in 2026 as a worsening memory chip shortage drives up device costs and squeezes supply.


Global Smartphone Market Faces Record Slump In 2026 Amid Chip Shortage | WION 

The Dutch economy minister spoke to his Chinese counterpart on Tuesday but failed to find a solution to an impasse over chipmaker Nexperia BV, as Germany's car industry warned it faces possible production shortages if the situation is not resolved quickly.
The Dutch government seized control of Nexperia last month, citing fears the company's technology would be taken by its Chinese owner, Shanghai-listed Wingtech (600745.SS), opens new tab. China, where most of Nexperia's chips are packaged, responded by blocking exports of the company's finished products, alarming European carmakers that rely on them.

Nigeria-Germany Chip Tensions Hit Carmakers | China Bans Nexperia Exports After Dutch Takeover

The United States has officially scrapped the controversial AI diffusion rule that had previously limited the export of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips. Watch to know more!

Trump administration reverses Biden's AI export controls

President Donald Trump is taking aim at the CHIPS Act as part of his debt-cutting strategy, potentially slashing semiconductor funding while pushing for higher tariffs. With the future of US chip manufacturing on the line, how will this impact the economy and tech industry?

Trump targets CHIPS act in debt plan, eyes tariffs instead

Japan unveils $65 billion plan to support domestic chip industry

AMD launches new AI chip to challenge Nvidia's dominance in the data centre market

The mouthwatering one-day French Fries world championship event is back for its second year. This global culinary festival is being celebrated at France's Arras.

Worldwide Celebration of Chips, and Fries

14 high school students in Tokyo were hospitalized after consuming an ultra spicy snack. The incident involved 30 students who shared the snack after a male student brought it to school.

Tokyo teens hospitalised after eating Ghost Pepper chips

According to reports Japan and the European Union have agreed to begin discussions on collaborating for Advanced Materials in Next Generation chips and batteries. Watch in for more details!

Japan, EU in discussions over chips & EV batteries

China has implemented new government procurement guidelines. These guidelines prioritise domestic technology, phasing out U.S. Microprocessors like those from Intel and AMD, as well as Microsoft's windows operating system, from government computers and servers. This shift aims to promote domestic alternatives and potentially reduce reliance on foreign technology.

China to block use of US chips in computers

Intel embarks on $100 bn investment in US chip manufacturing expansion

Nvidia unveils B200 AI chip, fortifying market dominance in the AI industry

Nvidia's surge adds $277 billion in market value, spurring record stock rally

British snack food manufacturer Walkers is facing quite a situation as a tax tribunal ruled that its mini poppadoms are not exempt from VAT and must be treated as crisps. The debate over the nature of these bite-sized snacks has unfolded, drawing parallels with past VAT battles involving Pringles and flapjacks.

UK Court: Walkers' Poppadoms are potato chips

Scientists develop world’s first graphene semiconductor in revolutionary computing breakthrough

Wall street faces a semiconductor shakeup as chip stocks experience a sharp 7% decline from record highs. The semiconductor sector, known for its volatility, experienced a remarkable 2023. A 65% surge in the phlx index marked its strongest performance since 2009. However, the year-end stumble, with a decline of almost 7% since december 27, raises questions about the sustainability of the sector's growth.

Semiconductor index faces 7% decline since December peak | World Business Watch

Faced with escalating tensions and potential sanctions, China is seeking Malaysian expertise for assembling high-end chips, particularly graphics processing units (GPUS).

China turns to Malaysia for chip assembly amid US Sanction concerns

Nvidia's Spectacular Surge: $200bn added in 10-day winning streak matching 2016 record 

Sony's profits slide 29pc amid chip slump

Nvidia's shares plunge to five-month low amid cancelled China orders

Apple launches new MacBook Pro laptops, iMac and faster chips

Nvidia finds itself at the center of a rapidly evolving situation, as new U.S. Export curbs on the sale of its high-end artificial intelligence chips to China have come into effect ahead of schedule. Originally scheduled to take effect 30 days after the announcement on October 17, these measures are part of a broader effort by the US Government to control the export of advanced AI chips to several countries, including China, Iran, and Russia.

US export curbs hit Nvidia's AI chips

Shanghai-based GTA Semiconductor, one of the country's leading auto chip manufacturers, has just secured a major financial boost. The company completed a successful financing round, backed largely by state funds, amassing over 1.8 billion dollars in investments. Notably, this brings GTA Semiconductor's total state-backed funds to over 2.7 billion dollars in just under two years.

China's $40 Bn semiconductor investment drive gains momentum

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