Today, An hour agoJay PetersNew App Store details from Phil Schiller testimony.Schiller wasnt sure if Apple would be allowed to charge a fee for in-app purchases made through alternative payment methods following Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogerss Epic v. Apple ruling, according to the Associated Press. Ultimately, Apple instituted the fees.Top Apple exec concedes he had doubts about app store fees imposed on alternative payment options[apnews.com]Sep 30, 2024Sean HollisterTim Sweeney says his Epic lawsuits are all about freeing the youth:We want our kids to grow up in a world thats better than this one. I grew up in an awesome world for developers and opportunity, the early days of Apple II computers and PCs, and anybody growing up, coming of age in this industry right now, is best case going to be an Apple and Google serf. That has to change. That must change.Not surprising to hear the man behind Nineteen Eighty-Fortnite say this, but it really does encapsulate his war with the tech industry. More on the latest lawsuit here.Sep 28, 2024Wes DavisApples homework is due Monday no matter what, says judgeImage: Cath Virginia / The VergeApple, the most valuable company in the world, will have to work this weekend to meet a legal deadline on Monday. Thats after Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson on Friday denied the companys request for more time to produce 1.3 million documents related to App Store changes it made in January to comply with a 2021 court order.Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, who presided over the Epic lawsuit that resulted in those changes, told Apples legal team on May 31st it would need to produce all documents related to how it decided the new App Store rules after Epic challenged them. Document discovery was then referred to Hixson, who quoted part of a transcript from the hearing when he set Mondays deadline back in August:Read Article >May 28, 2024Lauren FeinerWhy Epics lawsuit against Apple just wont quitImage: Cath Virginia / The VergeIn 2020, Epic Games sued Apple for antitrust violations. Its been years since the trial wrapped and judgment was rendered, but for the past few weeks, Apple and Epic Games have been back in front of Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers once more. Gonzalez Rogers mostly ruled in favor of Apple last time. Things might not go so well for the company this time.As a reminder, this whole case got started when Epic challenged Apples up to 30 percent fees to developers for in-app purchases through a splashy campaign where it basically ignored Apples App Store guidelines and put in its own mobile payment processing system in its popular game Fortnite. That got the Fortnite app kicked off of the App Store, setting up the perfect scenario for Epic to sue Apple over its rules. Apple filed a countersuit, accusing Epic of breaching its contract.Read Article >May 11, 2024Wes DavisOnly 38 of 65,000 developers have applied for Apples outside payment links.Epic argues that the 27 percent fee Apple charges third-party developers violates a 2021 court order to allow outside payment links. The judge, according to Bloomberg, seems skeptical of Apple, too:Youre telling me a thousand people were involved and not one of them said maybe we should consider the cost to the developers? the judge said. Not a single person raised that issue of the thousand that were involved?Apple Says No Major App Developers Accept New Outside Payments[Bloomberg]May 8, 2024Sarah JeongThe judge in Epic v. Apple thinks Apples being shady about buttons and linksImage: Cath Virginia / The VergeEpic Games and Apple are in court for evidentiary hearings for the next couple of weeks over whether Apple violated the anti-steering injunction set down by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in 2021 after their landmark trial.These hearings are going to be a lot of nitty-gritty details about App Store guidelines. Today, for example, involves a lot of questioning about buttons. (Apple restricts button styles for links that go outside of their in-app payment system.)Read Article >Apr 30, 2024Thomas RickerEpic says Fortnite is returning to EU iPads.The announcement follows the EUs ruling to treat iPadOS the same as iOS, allowing residents to download apps from outside the Apple App Store, uninstall preloaded apps, and select default services like browsers from choice screens. iPad and iPhone users outside of Europe will have to continue streaming Fortnite through a browser.Apr 24, 2024Thomas RickerApple and Epic are going back to court.If Epics Tim Sweeney is excited it can only mean bad news for Google or Apple. In this instance, Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has ordered an evidentiary hearing for May 8th to explore whether Apple is failing to abide by this Courts injunction, which requires it to implement certain practice changes relative to in- and out-of-app purchases.Apr 13, 2024Wes DavisApple files its response to Epics latest court accusations.In a 37-page filing (PDF) yesterday, Apple accused Epic of asking the court to micromanage its business operations to Epics advantage, and insisted that its new fee structure is fair and competitive in view of the substantial value Apple provides to developers.Epic accused Apple in March of violating a 2021 ruling requiring it to let app developers link to outside payments.Apple denies violating US court order in Epic Games lawsuit[Reuters]Mar 13, 2024Wes DavisEpic asks judge to enforce the Apple App Store injunctionIllustration: Alex Castro / The VergeEpic Games isnt done with Apple. A 2021 ruling forced Apple to allow developers of App Store apps to link to outside payments, and Epic has now filed a motion asking Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers to enforce her original order.Epic says Apples updated developer policy that still reserves 27 percent of outside payments (or 12 percent for small developers) for Apple itself is still unjustified. Epic argues these fees are essentially the same as those the company charges for using its payments system.Read Article >Mar 6, 2024Jon PorterApple kills Epics iOS game store plans over App Store criticismIllustration by Alex Castro / The VergeEpics plans to release its own third-party app store on iOS in the EU could be in trouble after Apple terminated the developer account it planned to use. In a blog post published today, the company shared a letter sent by Apples lawyers, which called Epic verifiably untrustworthy and said Apple does not believe that Epic will comply with its contractual commitments under its developer agreement.Please be advised that Apple has, effective immediately, terminated the Developer Program membership of Epic Games Sweden AB, the letter which is dated March 2nd states. It cites Apples contractual right to terminate its Developer Program License Agreement with the company at Apples sole discretion.Read Article >Jan 31, 2024Wes DavisEpic preps its challenge to Apples bad-faith outside payments changesIllustration by Nick Barclay / The VergeEpic is not pleased with how Apple has responded to court orders. It thinks Apples new 27 percent tax on developers that link to non-Apple payment methods defies a court order to let developers provide those links and yesterday notified the court that it plans to lay out exactly how.To refresh, District Court Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ordered Apple in 2021 to let developers link to outside payment methods, and it immediately appealed (despite having called it a resounding victory). Apples final appeal of the court order was denied earlier this month, and the company was forced to change its tune on in-app payments. But it barely did so the 27 percent commission isnt much less than Apples 30 percent in-app payments fee, while other requirements for allowing outside payment links are so onerous that developers may not want to do so. For instance, developers will have to create transaction reports for Apple every 15 days so the company can make sure its getting its money.Read Article >Jan 24, 2024Emma RothApple thought it dealt with Epic v. Apple has it really?Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeAlmost three years after the Epic v. Apple trial reached its conclusion, Apple is finally following a court order to let app developers link to outside payment methods. But its solution is being met with backlash.Apple is giving developers the green light to send app users outside the built-in iOS payment system for the first time, following the instructions of a California court ruling in 2021. Under the terms of the injunction, Apple cant prevent developers from including links, buttons, and other calls to action that direct users to outside payment methods. In a filing outlining the changes, Apple says it has fully complied with the order but has it really?Read Article >Jan 17, 2024Thomas RickerApple offers Epic extremely generous discount on $81,560,362 legal bill.In a January 16th filing, Apple asked the court to award it $73,404,326 in relief to cover its out-of-pocket expenses, lawyer fees, and other costs arising from Epics lawsuit. A bargain, if you ask Apple:Although it would be reasonable for Apple to seek the total amount of its Losses in this matter, it has provided a 10% discount in recognition of Epics win on one out of ten of its claims. This 10% overall reduction is extremely generous, given the undisputed fact that the UCL claim did not constitute nearly 10% of the litigation, as this Court recognized.Meeeoooow.Attorney Fees #876 in Epic Games, Inc. v. Apple Inc.[CourtListener]Jan 16, 2024Jay PetersApples App Store policies now let US developers link to outside paymentsIllustration: The VergeApple has updated its App Store policies to spell out how developers can link to outside payment platforms, as reported by 9to5Mac. Developers will still owe Apple a cut if they use an outside payment platform. Apple will take a 27 percent cut (as opposed to the 30 percent in many cases) or 12 percent if a developer is part of the App Store Small Business Program, according to a support page about external purchase links.Section 3.1.1(a) of the App Store Review Guidelines lays down more of the new rules for developers who want to link to alternative payment methods, like how they have to apply for an entitlement to enable them. Developers also cant exclusively receive payments from outside Apples walled garden; theyll also have to offer Apples in-app purchase system in their apps.Read Article >Jan 16, 2024Adi RobertsonSupreme Court rejects Epic v. Apple antitrust caseIllustration by Alex Castro / The VergeThe Supreme Court has denied a request to hear an antitrust dispute between Apple and Fortnite publisher Epic Games. It rejected two petitions, one from each company, this morning leaving the case largely, but not entirely, a win for Apple.Epic v. Apple began in 2020 after Epic implemented its own payment system for Fortnites virtual currency, bypassing Apples commission on in-app purchases. Apple banned Epic from its iOS App Store and Epic filed a lawsuit in response, claiming the App Store and Apples overall walled-garden approach to iOS violated US antitrust laws. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers rejected most of Apples claims and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals largely affirmed the decision.Read Article >Sep 28, 2023Richard LawlerApple also wants the Supreme Court to rule on its antitrust case vs. Epic Games.Yesterday, Epic Games filed a request for the Supreme Court to review lower court rulings in their lawsuit over Apples App Store rules, hoping to get a new interpretation thats more in their favor,Now, on Thursday, Apple submitted its own request, linked below, seeking a review to throw out the judges requirement that it change App Store rules barring developers from telling users about other payment options.Epic v. Apple - Cert Petition PDFA[DocumentCloud]Sep 28, 2023Richard LawlerEpic Games asks the Supreme Court to hear its case against Apples App Store rulesIllustration: Alex Castro / The VergeAfter years of back-and-forth battling between Fortnite publisher Epic Games and Apple, the gaming company filed a writ of certiorari asking the US Supreme Court to review a lower court ruling in their antitrust case. Epic has argued that Apple unfairly monopolizes the mobile app space with iOS and its in-app purchasing system, thereby making billions on commissions.Epic is asking the Supreme Court to review its case by way of clarifying points of antitrust law that the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals relied on in making its ruling in April. On Thursday, Reuters reported Apple has filed an argument (PDF) asking the Supreme Court to throw out the order from the lower courts that requires changes to its App Store rules.Read Article >Aug 9, 2023Adi RobertsonSupreme Court says Apple can keep its App Store payment rules for nowIllustration by Alex Castro / The VergeThe Supreme Court has rejected Fortnite publisher Epics request to make Apple loosen its App Store rules as a legal battle progresses. As first reported by Bloomberg and Reuters, Justice Elena Kagan declined to vacate a stay on a lower court order about Apples anti-steering rules, which limit how iOS app developers can direct users to alternate payment methods. Kagan did not issue an explanation for the decision, but Epics petition was noted as denied on the Supreme Courts website.The district court order was one of Epics limited wins in a high-profile antitrust case over iOS App Store in-app purchase fees. A judge determined that Apple had violated Californias Unfair Competition Law by preventing developers from using links to direct users to payment methods outside the App Store.Read Article >Jul 17, 2023Richard LawlerApple can delay App Store changes to file Supreme Court pleaIllustration: The VergeOn Monday, Apple was granted a motion putting a hold on the appeals court ruling that would push the company to undo its anti-steering rules and let outside developers link to third-party payment mechanisms. The mandate is stayed for 90 days so Apple can file its request that the Supreme Court take up the case.Apples anti-steering rules limit how developers can direct users to subscription or in-app purchase payments outside Apples App Store ecosystem, where it takes a cut of revenue. A district court found that Apple had not generally violated antitrust law with its walled garden approach to iOS, but it ordered it to drop rules against letting developers include calls to action for outside payment methods.Read Article >Jul 3, 2023Jay PetersApple is going to ask the Supreme Court to hear its appeal of the ruling in Epic Games v. Apple.It plans to ask the Supreme Court on Friday, according to an article from Reuters. In that ruling, Apple was ordered to drop its App Store anti-steering rules, and an appeals court upheld that earlier this year.Apple to ask US Supreme Court to undo App Store order in Epic Games case[Reuters]Apr 24, 2023Adi RobertsonandEmma RothApples App Store can stay closed, but developers can link to outside payments, says appeals courtIllustration: The VergeAn appeals court has upheld the status quo in Epics antitrust lawsuit against Apple, affirming a decision that was largely a victory for Apple. In a ruling delivered on Monday, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals found that Apples closed App Store and security restrictions didnt violate antitrust law but that Apple couldnt maintain anti-steering rules that prevent users from learning about alternate payment options.Apple spokesperson Marni Goldberg provided The Verge with the following statement:Read Article >Jan 29, 2022Jay PetersEpic largely lost to Apple, but 35 states are now backing its fight in a higher courtIllustration by Alex Castro / The VergeEpic Games may have largely lost its major lawsuit against Apple, but its not going out without a fight and it has some major support in its corner. Soon after the Epic Games v. Apple ruling was issued, Epic appealed, and on January 27th, a large number of organizations filed amicus briefs in support of Epics battle, including a coalition of 35 state attorneys general, Microsoft, and the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF).During the fight, Epic was trying to make the case that Apple has a monopoly over iOS apps, and was asking for changes that would effectively force Apple to take a smaller percentage of all the transactions that go through that store. If Epic were successful in pushing Apple to accept alternate payment processors, for instance, it could dramatically change how Apple, the most profitable company in the world, operates its highly lucrative App Store. In the original case, the judge ultimately ruled in favor of Apple in nine of ten counts Epic brought against it, but both Epic and Apple appealed the parts that they lost.Read Article >Jan 20, 2022Russell BrandomEpic pushes to overturn App Store ruling in opening appeal briefIllustration by Alex Castro / The VergeEpic Games has filed its opening brief to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, seeking to overturn the previous ruling that Apples control over the iOS App Store does not qualify as a monopoly. The company first gave notice of it appeal in September, but Thursdays filing is the first time it has laid out its argument at length.Epic proved at trial that Apple retrains trade...by contractually requiring developers to exclusively use Apples App Store to distribute apps and Apples IAP for payments for digital content within apps, the filing reads. If not overturned, [the district court] decision would upend established principles of antitrust law and...undermine sound antitrust policy.Read Article >Dec 8, 2021Russell BrandomEpic v. Apple ruling put on hold after appeals court grants a stayIllustration by Alex Castro / The VergeAn appeals court has paused one of the most consequential parts of the Epic v. Apple ruling, placing a stay on the enforcement of the injunction issued by the lower court. As a result of the stay, Apple can maintain its IAP system as the sole source of in-app payments on iOS, despite the district courts earlier ruling that the exclusive arrangement is illegal.The stay, issued Wednesday afternoon, does not reverse the earlier ruling but puts enforcement on hold until the appeals court can fully hear the case, a process that will likely take months.Read Article >

LatestMachine LearningHow AI is Revolutionizing Education: Key Benefits and Trends 0 like February 24, 2025Share this postAuthor(s): Karen Cartar Originally published on Towards AI. How AI is Revolutionizing Education: Key Benefits and TrendsThe education sector faces a transformation through Artificial Intelligence (AI) which actively reshapes various industries across the world. The education sector undergoes transformation through AI because it implements both customized teaching approaches and automated operational tasks that modify student learning methods and instructor instruction styles.The education field undergoes significant transformation through AI-powered technologies like machine learning and natural language processing and predictive analytics which active learning spaces from standard classrooms. The following article investigates AI changes in education by examining both its significant advantages as well as upcoming trends in learning modifications.Key Benefits of AI in Education1. Personalized LearningAI applies personalized educational experiences to individual students as its main educational benefit. A conventional teaching framework applies identical instructional approaches across all students yet many students finish ahead while others face difficulties. AI powered apps created by AI App Development Company in IndiaExamples:Adaptive learning platforms: The education technology known as adaptive learning platforms makes use of AI algorithms to adapt exercise complexity according to how students respond to them. Educational content through DreamBox and Knewton automatically shifts according to how each learner progresses.Intelligent tutoring systems: Through AI tutors students get personalized support and immediate feedback which enables individualized instruction beyond formal lessons.2. Enhanced AccessibilityEducation becomes more accessible through AI because the technology develops resources which accommodate students who face disabilities along with language differences. AI applications created by Software Development Company in IndiaExamples:Speech-to-text applications: The speech-to-text applications deliver live lecture transcription that enables hearing-impaired students to track classroom discussions effortlessly.AI-powered language translation: Language translation through artificial intelligence enables students to understand their coursework through their mother language thanks to platforms such as Duolingo and Google Translate thus helping students understand better while taking part in class activities.Text-to-speech tools: The text-to-speech tools NaturalReader and Microsofts Immersive Reader turn educational materials into audio forms which benefit visually impaired students when accessing their educational content.AI-driven captioning: AI systems use automated caption generation to provide accessibility to online lectures and videos which benefits all learners especially those who have hearing difficulties.3. Efficient Administrative ProcessesSchool administrators achieve enhanced teaching efficiency through AI because it eliminates tedious paperwork processes thus enabling educators to dedicate more time to teaching activities. AI apps that operate repetitive administrative work to improve educational institutions operational efficiency along with their resource management.Examples:Automated grading systems: AI-driven grading software evaluates tests of all kinds including multiple-choice answers along with rough draft submissions to programming work to create faster and immediate student feedback.Chatbots for student support: The implementation of AI-powered chatbots at universities enables the processing of standard student inquiries about course information along with deadlines and academic regulations which shortens response periods while enhancing student contentment levels.AI-powered scheduling assistants: The AI scheduling platform assists educational institutions to run schedulers and distribute classrooms alongside faculty assignments while it maximizes resource allocation and minimizes scheduling conflicts.Attendance tracking and monitoring: An AI system with facial recognition technology together with RFID-based attendance systems performs automated roll call operations to achieve accurate student attendance tracking.4. Data-Driven InsightsEducational institutions can Hire Software Developers in IndiaExamples:Predictive analytics: Through predictive analytics education institutions receive warning about students who might face risk of withdrawal from school which permits personalized support.Classroom performance analysis: The AI systems measure classroom performance through student engagement data which helps teachers develop better teaching approaches.Curriculum improvement: Through AI-driven feedback analysis educational institutions can improve curriculum content by spotting course learning gaps which enables them to enhance the educational program effectiveness.Student learning behavior analysis: AI tools evaluate student learning material engagement to find spots where supplementary learning resources and substitute educational approaches would prove beneficial.Emerging Trends in AI-Driven Education1. Intelligent Tutoring SystemsStudents using AI-based tutoring programs benefit from individualized instruction that happens through interactive educational sessions. Complex subjects require guidance from these systems that enable learners to understand concepts according to their individual learning pace.Examples:AI chatbots: AI chatbots through Squirrel AI and Carnegie Learnings MATHia system provide instant tutoring services to students and tailor lesson plans according to their acquired knowledge.Gamified learning: The educational technique of gamification produces better retention and motivation through adaptive challenges and quizzes and reward systems as well as the use of AI-driven gamification technologies such as Duolingo and Kahoot!.Real-time adaptive feedback: The AI tutors analyze student development to give immediate performance assessments that direct students to specific areas requiring support.2. AI in Assessment and EvaluationThe use of artificial intelligence enhances performance quality of student examination assessment systems which supports teachers by reducing their work while preserving academic fairness and maintaining testing objectivity.Examples:Writing tools like Grammarly and Turnitin powered by AI evaluate student work for grammar rules and document organization alongside originality while offering quick feedback that strengthens their composition abilities.Academic integrity through proper screening takes place when AI systems running plagiarism checkers like Copyscape and Unicheck discover matching student work.AI systems that evaluate student responses offer instantaneous recommendations for supplementary study content which matches specific areas where students have performed poorly.ProctorU and similar AI-based remote proctoring systems monitor online exams to detect suspicious activities thus maintaining academic honesty.3. Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) IntegrationAI-powered VR and AR technologies generate educational environments that boost both student devotion and their understanding of subjects.Examples:Virtual science labs: The combination of artificial intelligence with simulations leads students to perform experiments virtually so science learning becomes more interactive while removing potential risks.Historical simulations: AI-enhanced virtual reality provides students with virtual access to explore historical events and ancient civilizations at both a historical and present time standpoint.Medical training simulations: The combination of artificial intelligence with virtual reality serves medical students to practice surgical procedures as well as clinical techniques in secure and authentic circumstances.Mathematics & engineering visualization: Artificial Intelligence through AR technology enables students to render complex mathematical equations as well as engineering prototypes so they can solve problems more effectively.4. AI for Teacher SupportAI technology supports educational needs by enhancing lesson quality together with assignment evaluation and classroom behavioral analysis which results in superior teaching conditions.Examples:Lesson planning tools: Computers available in lesson planning analyze curriculum directives along with educational data from students to match teaching approaches with ideal study materials.Student engagement tracking: The technology employs AI-powered cameras together with sensors to read student body signals and facial cues which determine their levels of engagement and detect periods when students lose focus.Automated grading and feedback systems: AI tools implement automated grading and feedback procedures which help teachers focus on advanced instructional activities because assignments receive automated evaluations followed by constructive assessments.AI-driven professional development: AI enables teachers to access customized training recommendations through its system as it helps educators learn about contemporary teaching techniques.ConclusionArtificial intelligence currently transforms education through enhanced personalized learning experiences while improving access options and simplifying administrative management processes. The deployment of AI systems requires proper ethical management while guaranteeing equal access for students under constant human supervision. Businesses Hire Mobile App Developers in IndiaJoin thousands of data leaders on the AI newsletter. Join over 80,000 subscribers and keep up to date with the latest developments in AI. From research to projects and ideas. If you are building an AI startup, an AI-related product, or a service, we invite you to consider becoming asponsor. Published via Towards AITowards AI - Medium Share this post

A lot is changing for DC's lineup of movies and shows in the years ahead. James Gunn and Peter Safran, co-CEOs of DC Studios, have a strategy for a more cohesive and interconnected lineup of content moving forward. It all starts with Chapter 1, dubbed "Gods and Monsters."It can be very difficult to keep track of all the big changes at DC these days. And Gunn is always dropping updates and news it seems! That's why we've put together this comprehensive list of everything currently in the works, as well as the major projects that have either been officially canceled or gone dormant.Come join us in the reborn DC Universe. Click on through the slideshow below for a glimpse or read on for even more details...What Are the Next DC Movies Coming Out? 2025 Release DatesDC Universe: Every Upcoming Movie and TV ShowFor those keeping track, here's the full lineup of upcoming DC movies and TV shows:Superman (July 11, 2025)Peacemaker Season 2 (August 2025)The Sandman Season 2 (2025)Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow (June 26, 2026)Clayface (September 11, 2026)Sgt. Rock (Fall 2026)The Batman Part II (October 1, 2027)Dynamic Duo (Animated Robin Origin Movie) (June 30, 2028)Lanterns TV Series (In Production)The Brave and the Bold (In Development)Creature Commandos Season 2 (In Development)The Authority (In Development)Swamp Thing (In Development)Teen Titans Movie (In Development)Bane/Deathstroke Movie (In Development)Waller TV Series (In Development)Booster Gold TV Series (In Development)Paradise Lost TV Series (In Development)Blue Beetle Animated Series (In Development)Harley Quinn and Other Animated Titles (In Development)Constantine 2 (Status Unknown)Gotham PD/Arkham TV Series (Possibly Canceled)Here are some of the most notable projects that are currently in the works:Superman (July 11, 2025)PlayJames Gunn wrote and directs this Superman movie featuring a younger Clark Kent early in his reporting career (though it won't be an origin story). The film will explore Clark's struggle to balance his Kryptonian heritage with his Kansas upbringing and deal with the challenge of being a kind hero in an unkind world. The film is shaping up to be one of the first and most important entries in the revamped DCU line. David Corenswet stars as Superman, Rachel Brosnahan is Lois Lane and X-Men: First Class' Nicholas Hoult plays Lex Luthor.Peacemaker Season 2 (August 2025)Every New DCEU Character According to PeacemakerNot everything is being completely rebooted for the new DCU. James Gunn's Peacemaker is getting an Amanda Waller spinoff series as well as a second season. We don't know much about Season 2 yet, though Gunn did tease a mystery character on social media in October, 2024. We also know that Frank Grillo's Rick Flag, Sr., previously seen in Creature Commandos, will be an antagonist on the show.The Sandman Season 2 (2025)PlayDespite widespread critical acclaim and what appears to have been a very successful debut on Netflix, it took several months for the streamer to announce that The Sandman was renewed. Netflix did finally confirm that new episodes are in the works, though they shied away from describing it as "Season 2" initially. That may suggest Netflix plans to release new episodes in smaller batches, similar to how Season 1 was followed up by the surprise release of an eleventh episode. No matter the case, Season 2 will be the last for the show. Netflix says that was the plan even prior to abuse allegations against creator Neil Gaiman going public.Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow (June 26, 2026)PlayThe new DCU will also have a new Supergirl. Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is a movie based on Tom King and Bilquis Evely's comic of the same name. This Supergirl is one who spent much of her early life living on a fragment of Krypton that was dislodged in the planet's destruction, what Gunn describes as a "horrible situation where she watched everybody around her die." House of the Dragon's Milly Alcock plays Supergirl, and Craig Gillespie (I, Tonya, Cruella) directs the film.Clayface (September 11, 2026)A Clayface movie scripted by Mike Flanagan is moving fast at DC. Flanagan (The Haunting of Hill House, Doctor Sleep, etc.) previously voiced a desire to make a Clayface movie as a "horror/thriller/tragedy." However, due to his various TV commitments, he won't direct the film, with Speak No Evil's James Watkins expected to direct for a Fall, 2026, release. Safran and Gunn promise a body horror picture that is R-rated as well.Given Deadline's previous report that Clayface is one of the major villains debuting in The Batman Part II, and the fact that the Clayface movie is being produced by Matt Reeves and Lynn Harris' 6th & Idaho Productions, it had been assumed that this movie would be set in The Batman universe rather than the DCU. But Gunn has since said that it is in fact unrelated to The Batman Epic Crime Saga and is definitely part of the DCU. Presumably, those earlier reports of the character being in The Batman Part II will wind up not panning out at this point.Sgt. Rock (Fall 2026)Reports in Nov. 2024 emerged that ex-James Bond star Daniel Craig himself was in talks to star in Sgt. Rock, and not just that but Oscar-nominated director Luca Guadagnino would be directing. The pair worked together on the A24 film Queer, and Guadagnino (Call Me By Your Name, Suspiria, Challengers) isn't exactly the first name you'd expect to hear for a Sgt. Rock movie. Exciting!More recently, Gunn has said that Craig is not involved in the film but that the studio is currently looking for an actor to play the title role, with an eye to shooting in Summer 2025 for a Fall 2026 release.The Batman Part II (October 1, 2027)PlayOf course The Batman Part II is in the works with Matt Reeves returning to write and direct and Robert Pattinson putting on the cape, cowl, and eyeliner (!) again as the Dark Knight Detective. The film is confirmed to have survived the recent turmoil at Warner Bros. Discovery, and Reeves has even signed a multi-year first-look deal with the studio. There's no word yet on what it will be about, so begin your Joker speculation now. The release date of the film has been pushed a couple of times now, first from October 2025 to October 2026, and then to October 2027.James Gunn has also confirmed that Pattinson will not be the DCU's version of Batman.Dynamic Duo (Animated Robin Origin Movie) (June 30, 2028)According to James Gunn, Dynamic Duo will tell the origin story of not one but two Robins -- Dick Grayson and Jason Todd. The film will be directed by Arthur Mintz, who's making the picture with his new animation studio Swaybox using a mix of animation, puppetry, CGI, and live-action performance. Huh.Lanterns TV Series (In Production)We're finally getting that oft-promised Green Lantern show. Lanterns is a high-concept detective drama in the vein of True Detective that revolves around Hal Jordan and John Stewart. Kyle Chandler (Friday Night Lights) has been cast as Hal and Aaron Pierre (The Underground Railroad) has been cast as John.The Brave and the Bold (In Development)PlayDC has confirmed that we'll have two cinematic versions of Batman going forward, as the DCU will get its own Dark Knight alongside the standalone movies of Matt Reeves' The Batman series. The Brave and the Bold looks to deal with the full Bat-family, centering specifically on Bruce Wayne's 10-year-old son Damian. The movie will draw heavily from Grant Morrison's Batman comics. It is unclear how the film will connect to the events of The Flash movie, if at all (probably not?), but that film's director, Andy Muschietti, was at one point confirmed to be directing The Brave and the Bold.More recently, it seems that Gunn and Safran have put some distance between the project and Muschietti, with Gunn taking point on it. Everybody knows I love Batman and its important to me so Im working very closely with the writer on Brave and the Bold, he told a group of reporters in February, 2025. Once the script is completed (it is not currently known who the writer is), Gunn and Safran said they will take it to Muschietti "and see if it's a fit for him."Creature Commandos Season 2 (In Development)PlayJames Gunn's latest band of misfit superheroes, the Creature Commandos, kicked off the new DCU with the first season of their animated series on Max, and a Season 2 is already in the planning stages. What the new version of the team will look like remains to be seen, though the Creature Commandos Season 1 finale did give us some hints...The Authority (In Development)DC's anti-Justice League were a big part of the initial announcement line-up that Gunn and Safran made back in 2023, but it seems like the project has been a tougher script to crack than they expected. The Authority is a group of powerful heroes who take a far more proactive approach to meting out justice, but Gunn said in February, 2025, that it's been the one that's been the hardest, both because of the shifting overall story and because of getting it right in a world with The Boys and a world with all the things that The Authority influenced that came out after it. The project is now on the back burner, he says.Swamp Thing (In Development)Swamp Thing may not have found much success on the short-lived DC Universe app, but DC was betting big on this lumbering monster for their new cinematic universe when they announced their plans for the new movie slate in 2023. The Swamp Thing movie was to explore the dark origins of Alec Holland's monstrous alter ego, with Logan and Indiana Jones 5 director James Mangold writing the script for the film.However, more recently Gunn and Safran have said that Swamp Thing hasn't had much movement as Mangold was working on his Bob Dylan movie, A Complete Unknown. "We hope that he'll come back to Swamp Thing when he's ready, because again, that was one of those ones that we love him as a filmmaker, so we're happy to wait for him," said Safran. Gunn added that the main reason they pursued the project was because "James came to us with it, frankly."Teen Titans (In Development)The Teen Titans are returning to live-action following the conclusion of Max's Titans series. As reported by THR, a new Teen Titans movie is in the works, with the screenplay being penned by Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow writer Ana Nogueira. It's unknown whether the movie is meant to be part of the DCU or a standalone project.Bane/Deathstroke Movie (In Development)The Hollywood Reporter broke the news that DC Studios is developing a villain-centric team-up movie featuring Bane and Deathstroke. The film is being written by Matthew Orton (Captain America: Brave New World). It's unclear whether the project is set in James Gunn's DCU, the world of Matt Reeves' The Batman, or an entirely standalone universe a la Joker.Waller TV Series (In Development)This Peacemaker spin-off is intended to feature Viola Davis reprising the Amanda Waller role, with several other Peacemaker alums also returning. However, the series has had a couple of setbacks" according to Gunn. Safran added that "Waller has been a bumpy road," so it remains unclear where the series stands at the moment.Booster Gold TV Series (In Development)The lovably goofy Booster Gold is getting his own series as part of the new DCU. Booster Gold will explore the character's impostor syndrome as he travels back in time and uses the technology of the future to make himself a present-day superhero.Paradise Lost TV Series (In Development)While a new Wonder Woman movie isn't on the immediate horizon, DC is moving forward with a TV series set on the island of Themyscira. Paradise Lost will explore the origins and political intrigue of Diana's home. The series is billed as the DC equivalent of Game of Thrones.DC Movies and TV Shows That Were Released in 2024The Penguin (September 19, 2024)Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story (September 21, 2024)Superman & Lois, Season 4 (October 7, 2024)Creature Commandos (December 5, 2024)You May Also Like:All New Marvel Movies Coming OutAll New Star Wars TV Shows Coming OutAll New Video Game Movies Coming OutNote: This story was updated on 2/24/2025 with the latest DC movie news. It was originally posted on 7/29/2021.

Samsung's newest SSD - the Samsung 990 Evo Plus 2TB PCIe 4.0 M.2 NVMe solid state drive - is on sale today. Right now you can get it for $129.99, which is actually lower than what I saw during Black Friday. It's currently $40 cheaper than the Samsung 990 Pro and most (if not all) gamers won't notice the difference in performance.Samsung 990 Evo Plus 2TB PS5 SSD for $129.99Samsung 990 Evo Plus 2TB PCIe Gen 4x4 M.2 SSDThe Samsung 990 Evo Plus is an excellent drive for both your gaming PC and your PlayStation 5 console. It exceeds Sony's minimim speed recommendation for the PS5, boasting sequential speeds of up to 7,250 read and 6,300MB/s write. This is a much faster drive than the 990 Evo non-Pro but not quite as fast as the 990 Pro. The main difference between this drive and the more expensive 990 Pro is that this is a DRAM-less drive. For PS5 performance, it makes no difference. For gaming PCs, the 990 Evo Plus supports HMB (host memory buffer), which makes up for the lack of DRAM by using an inconsequential amount of RAM from your system memory. Gamers will not notice any difference between the two.The Samsung 990 Evo Plus does not have a preinstalled heatsink. However, the 990 Evo Plus SSD is a newer single-sided SSD design that is power efficient and doesn't generate as much heat as SSDs from before. That means you probably don't need to use a heatsink and it should still work perfectly fine in a PS5 console without any thermal throttling. That said, you certainly could for peace of mind and I wouldn't see any disadvantage to that aside from spending an extra $7.More SSDs for PS5Looking for more options? Check out our favorite PS5 SSDs for the PS5 console.Corsair MP600 PRO LPXSee it at AmazonCrucial T500 See it at AmazonWD_Black P40See it at AmazonLexar NM790See it at AmazonWhy Should You Trust IGN's Deals Team?IGN's deals team has a combined 30+ years of experience finding the best discounts in gaming, tech, and just about every other category. We don't try to trick our readers into buying things they don't need at prices that aren't worth buying something at. Our ultimate goal is to surface the best possible deals from brands we trust and our editorial team has personal experience with. You can check out our deals standards here for more information on our process, or keep up with the latest deals we find on IGN's Deals account on Twitter.Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.

After being arrested in connection with a years-long, country-spanning string of murders, the alleged leader of a "Roko's Basilisk" cult is insisting she hasn't done anything wrong and that she should be granted access to a vegan diet.As theSan Fransisco Chronicle reports, Jack "Ziz" LaSota spoke ramblingly during her Maryland bail hearing last week that occurred after two young alleged "Zizians" were apprehended for a pair of slayings that took place in California and Vermont."I havent done anything wrong," LaSota told a judge during the February 18 hearing. "I shouldnt be here."A militant vegan whose animal rights beliefs are at the center of her writings as does the concept of "Roko's Basilisk," a hypothetical artificial superintelligence that would retroactively torture anyone who didn't help it come into existence the 33-year-old former tech worker also begged Judge Erich Bean, the jurist presiding over her hearing, to give her food she could eat."I must... I might starve to death," Ziz told the judge. "I need... I need the jail to have a vegan diet. Its more important than this hearing is."LaSota went on to claim that she was being starved and suggested that a jail chaplain had denied her request for a vegan diet as some form of religious persecution. As a result, LaSota contended, she was delirious from malnutrition, which was part of her argument for being granted bail."I think the idea that I [may] be mentally impaired for a month at proceedings because Im in a state of starvation or that somebody with a particular majority religion would be deciding whether my religious beliefs are real... its not right," she said.After LaSota's imploring, the judge told her that her mother had managed to find a way to get her some vegan food while she awaits trial."I hope so," she replied. "I meant what I said about mental impairment. Im in, maybe, a mild state of delirium."LaSota is allegedly quite familiar with inducing delirium. On her blog, per Vox and other outlets, Ziz promoted what's known as "unihemispheric sleep" or UHS, a dangerous practice where one attempts to sleep with only one half of their brain, the other half remaining awake and alert. A lengthy explainer on the Zizians claims, per insider accounts, that the group's alleged leader uses UHS to manipulate people and induce in them a "vulnerable psychological state" a useful tool for any aspiring cult leader.Ultimately, LaSota's bail request was denied because, as Bean put it, the "circumstances are odd at best, concerning" perhaps the biggest understatement of 2025 so far.More on cults of personality: Tesla Owners Receiving Threats That If They Don't Sell Their Cars, They'll Be VandalizedShare This Article

Finance Manager - Performance Marketing AgencyDrive Automation, Profitability & Scalable Financial Systems | Remote |SENSIC is a high-growth performance marketing agency working with e-commerce brands to scale revenue through paid media, email marketing, and conversion optimization. We are looking for a Finance Manager who acts as a CFO in disguise, proactively optimizes profitability, builds automated finance systems, and drives financial clarity for the agency.This is not a passive bookkeeping role. You will own the financial function, implementing automation, improving pricing structures, and working closely with leadership to increase profit margins and cash flow stability.How This Role is Different:Beyond Accounting: Youre not just reporting numbersyoure building financial systems and optimizing profits.Real Impact: Your insights will shape client pricing, ad spend decisions, and agency strategy.Automation-First: You will eliminate manual finance work by integrating AI-driven cash flow forecasting and Xero automation.High Trust, High Autonomy: We want a proactive, strategic thinker who takes ownership and helps scale our agency efficiently.Your Key Responsibilities:1. Scalable Financial Infrastructure & Automation Implement automated financial tracking & forecasting tools (e.g., Float, Fathom, LivePlan). Set up Xero + Zapier integrations to automate invoicing, reconciliations, and expense approvals. Build real-time dashboards for revenue tracking, client profitability, and agency-wide KPIs.2. Cash Flow, Budgeting & Revenue Optimization Maintain a rolling 90-day cash flow forecast (live-updated weekly). Ensure client pricing models maximize profitabilityflagging unprofitable contracts. Track gross & net profit per client, service, and employee to optimize agency margins.3. Client-Specific Financial Planning & Profitability Tracking Work with project managers to ensure client budgets and actual spend are aligned. Automate ad spend tracking & reconciliation across Meta, Google, and TikTok ads. Optimize billing models (fixed retainers, performance-based fees, or hybrid models).4. Reporting & Decision-Making Proactively deliver insights, not just reportsidentify trends, risks, and cost-saving opportunities. Own monthly financial reporting with real-time updates and analysis. Develop a pricing & service profitability playbook to guide leadership decisions.5. Accounts Payable, Receivable & Payroll Accuracy Ensure 100% accuracy in invoicingno missed revenue, no late payments. Oversee contractor & employee payroll, ensuring alignment with project budgets. Work with accountants to optimize tax strategy & compliance (GST, PAYG, BAS, superannuation).6. Cross-Team Collaboration & Leadership Support Work closely with media buyers to ensure ad spend aligns with financial targets. Build a data-driven financial cultureeducate teams on key financial metrics. Identify opportunities for automation & process improvement across teams.What Were Looking For: 5+ years of experience in finance/accounting in a high-growth agency, SaaS, or e-commerce business. Proven ability to automate financial systems & forecasting. Expertise in client profitability analysis & revenue forecasting. Strong problem-solving skillsable to flag issues before they become problems. Comfortable working remotely and asynchronously in a fast-paced agency environment. Bonus: Experience in digital marketing finance (handling ad spend, client billing models, and growth scaling strategies).Compensation & Growth Path $3,000 - $5,000 per month (depending on experience). Fully remote with flexible working hours. Opportunity to grow into a CFO role as the agency scales.Apply NowLet's start your dream job Apply now

Jasmax now has over 250 staffin six locations across New Zealand and Australia, delivering services in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, urban design and masterplanning. With over 60 years of practice, the studio has built a significant portfolio of education facilities, hospitals and healthcare facilities, cultural institutions and transportand urban planningprojects.Canvas Projectshas delivered architectural projects across the Australian state of Victoria, working primarily with state and local government clients on community infrastructure. Projects include K-12 schools and sports and aquatic centres, alongside multi-purpose community hubs that integrate library, recreation, health and childcarefacilities.The Truganina Community Centre by Canvas Projects (now Jasmax), an integrated health, education, events and social hub promoting cultural literacy in west Melbourne, demonstrates value to clients and communities.Image: Peter BennettsThe Canvas Projects team now sits within Jasmax, with directors Nick Gamble, Jeff Gabriel and Michelle Harris becoming Jasmax principals and shareholders. Harris has been appointed Jasmax Melbourne StudioLead.In a statement about the move, Jasmax CEO Matthew Glubb said, Jasmax and Canvas Projects share a common ethos, a highly collaborative approach, and a focus on providing real value to the clients and communities we serve. Canvas Projects has an exceptional design portfolio, and we look forward to joining our experience and expertise with their local knowledge to benefit new and existing clients inAustralia.Harris says the Canvas Projects team is excited to join Jasmax: Jasmax is an industry leader with considerable resources and expertise, particularly in sustainable and Indigenous design. Joining forces will enable us to deliver bigger, more complex projects and move into newsectors.The moveforwardsJasmaxsgoals to practice sustainable and Indigenous designthroughin-house Carbon Consultancy dedicated to achieving net zero carbon emissions and a dedicated Indigenous designcollective.

Elon Musk and singer Grimes have three children together, and all of them have unique names. They have a daughter, Exa Dark Siderl, age 3, and a son, Tau Techno Mechanicus, age 2. But their oldest child, age 4, who showed up in the Oval Office recently,much to mom Grimes' reported dismay, has a rather complicated full name.The boy goes by X, the same letter as the name Musk gave to Twitter and uses in SpaceX. But his full name is more complicated.It's "X A-12" and, when he was born in 2020, Musk appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast and confirmed the name's pronunciation. "How do you say the name?" Rogan asked. "Is it a placeholder?" Apparently not. Musk said at the time that the name is pronounced "X Ash A Twelve." ("" is a character used in some languages, including Danish and Norwegian. It's often pronounced "ash," but some people pronounce each letter, saying "A E.")"First of all, my partner's the one that mostly came up with the name," Musk said of Grimes. "I mean it's just X, the letter X, and the '' is pronounced, 'Ash,' and then, A-12 is my contribution." He went on to say that A-12 stood for "Archangel 12, the precursor to the SR-71, coolest plane ever." The White House appearance involved Musk and X appearing with President Donald Trump in the White House on Tuesday."He should not be in public like this," X's mother, singer Grimes posted, according to The Standard. "I did not see this, thank u for alerting me. But I'm glad he was polite. Sigh." Elon Musk in 2020 with then-newborn X. Elon Musk/TwitterHear Elon Musk pronounce X's full nameIf you want to hear Musk pronounce X's full name, you don't have to fast-forward through much of the video. Rogan asks him to pronounce it just 37 seconds into the 2020 podcast.Grimes tweeted a more detailed explanation of why the various parts of the name were chosen in 2020. She called X "the unknown variable," and said that was "my elven spelling of Ai," which she explained as "love and/or artificial intelligence."As for the A-12, she called the plane "our favorite aircraft," going on to tout its "no weapons, no defenses, just speed. Great in battle, but non-violent." Grimes also noted that the A in A-12 stood for "Archangel," which she said was "my favorite song." She didn't specify which song -- numerous songs are titled Archangel -- but some music sitesguessed she could mean the song by the band Burial. Grimes once cited Burial's Archangel song as a favorite on her Tumblr.She ended her tweet with the words "metal rat" and emoji of crossed swords and a rat. 2020 was the year of the "metal rat" according to the Chinese zodiac, although of course it can also simply mean "fan of heavy metal music."Grimes mistyped SR-17 instead of SR-71, but Musk corrected her in another tweet, writing, "SR-71, but yes."To which she replied, "I am recovering from surgery and barely alive so may my typos b forgiven but, damnit. That was meant to be profound."It's possible the name does not appear on the baby's official California birth certificate -- at least not in the spelling that's been shared by his parents. A California family-law attorney told People magazine that while the name isn't illegal, the state doesn't allow symbols on birth certificates. Apostrophes, such as in a last name like O'Connor, are allowed, and it would seem that the hyphen might also make it through. But symbols like "" might cause the certificate to be rejected, and the parents would have to submit it again.At the time, Musk also noted that he was happy the baby was born on May 4, commonly known as Star Wars Day for the saying "May the fourth (Force) be with you."

Free-to-play Monster Hunter-like Dauntless is shutting down following mass studio layoffsPlug being pulled in May. News by Matt Wales News Reporter Published on Feb. 25, 2025 Just weeks after laying off the "majority" of its staff, developer Phoenix Labs has announced it's shutting down its free-to-play Monster Hunter-style action game, Dauntless.Dauntless' fast-paced take on the Monster Hunter formula received a warm reception when it launched into PC early access in May 2018, but it struggled to maintain that early momentum following a wider launch a year on. And its journey is now officially near its end.Announcing Dauntless' closure in a terse message on social media, Phoenix Labs wrote, "Dauntless is shutting down on May 29, 2025. Dauntless will receive no additional content or updates. Dauntless will no longer be available to play on and after May 29th, 2025 at 11.45pm PST. Thanks to all for being a part of the Dauntless journey."Dauntless launched for consoles in 2019.Watch on YouTubeConfirmation of Dauntless' demise follows several rounds of layoffs at Phoenix Labs, which was acquired by crypto company Forte in 2023. Last May, the studio announced it was cancelling all projects other than Dauntless and Fae Farm and laying off staff - a move believed to have impacted 140 employees - in order to "pave a path for a strong future". Then came the news last month that a "majority" of employees would lose their jobs in another round of cuts - which the studio blamed on "unfortunate but necessary changes to our operations".At the time, it said it would discuss the future of Dauntless and Fae Farm "in the coming weeks". And while Dauntless' fate is now sealed, Phoenix Labs hasn't yet shared its plans for Fae Farm.

Posted on February 23, 2025February 23, 2025 by Robert MaireCHIPS Act dies because employees are fired NIST CHIPS people are probationary CHIPS Act dies because employees are fired NIST CHIPS people are probationaryby Robert Maire on 02-23-2025 at 6:00 am View ArticlesPrivate Message NIST to lose 100s of mainly CHIPS Act people If no people are left to administer CHIPS Act it dies by default Following USAID play book to kill an unwanted program Using the probationary clause as excuse to fire recent CHIPS hiresTrump will kill CHIPS Act by gutting NIST employeesMuch as was seen in the gutting of the USAID program by essentially firing all of the employees save a few to turn off the lights when exiting, so too will Trumps disliked CHIPS Act program get killed by default by firing all the recently hired CHIPS Act employees using the Probationary excuse to get rid of thousands of other government employees.NIST, which is the government department under which CHIPS lives is expecting 500 or more firings of probationary people.The vast majority of those to be terminated at NIST are associated with the CHIPS Act as they are the most recently hired with most of them being hired in the last year as Biden ramped up the CHIPS Act on his way out the door.If there are no employees left to administer the CHIPS Act program, it is dead by default as there is no one left to certify that companies have met their requirements let alone write the checks.Basically the program will cease to exist.Usurping congress by mass firings.We have confirmed with NIST people we knowNIST people have confirmed that they expect firings soon, likely this week and it sounds like CHIPS Act will be the primary target.Also targeted are a lot of computer security and anti-hacking programs. AI safety programs at NIST appear to be impacted as wellThe NIST news has been confirmed by the mediaMedia outlets have confirmed our view of whats happening at NIST and CHIPS Act impact;Bloomberg article on mass NIST firings in AI and CHIPSThe news was first broken by Axios;Axios article on NIST CHIPS cutsAll National Institute of Standards and Technology probationary employees are bracing to be fired imminently, sources familiar with the matter told Axios.Why it matters: The Trump administrations cuts across the federal government are gutting agencies tasked with testing leading-edge AI technology and boosting domestic semiconductor development and manufacturing.The cuts come at a time when the U.S. is looking to lead in AI development and stave off competition from China.Driving the news: These cuts mean that the U.S. AI Safety Institute, which has been working on ensuring emerging AI models are trustworthy, is gutted, along with most staff working at NISTs Chips for America program.NIST is preparing to cut 497 people, according to sources familiar, which includes:74 postdocs57% of CHIPS staff focused on incentives67% of CHIPS staff focused on R&DContext: NIST is facing an uncertain future. AISI lost its leader earlier this month and its staff were left out of the AI summit in Paris last week.President Trump has also not yet announced a nominee to head up NIST.Tariffs instead of CHIPS ActTrump made it clear over the last few days that he will institute 25% tariffs on imported semiconductor devices, so it obvious that strategy is shifting from incentivizing US chip production to penalizing imports instead.We dont think that the administration has fully thought through all the ramifications as 100% of AI chips are imported from Taiwan and an increasing number of Intel chips are imported along with 100% of AMD and all other TSMC customers and the vast majority of memory chipswell over 80% of chips are foreign made.We think this is more than a negotiating stanceWe dont think these actions are a bluff nor a negotiating tactic, its a complete change of course. Remember Taiwan stole the US chip industry and we wont defend Taiwan because they arent paying us protection moneyWe think that this also reduces the probability of TSMC taking over Intel manufacturing as handing the best US CHIP manufacturing to Taiwan runs counter to the new logicThe stocksAs we stated in our most recent note, the gutting of the CHIPS Act will add to the headwinds that the semiconductor industry is already facing going into 2025.We are starting to think that 2025 could be a down year for WFE rather than a flat to slightly up years as recently expressed by many companies.Obviously chip manufacturing companies will slow spending on programs they previously thought they were getting CHIPS Act funding for if not cancel those projects outright.If I were running a chip company I would not count on CHIPS Act funding even if I had a signed contract as its clearly not worth the paper its written on if NIST is eviscerated.CHIPS Act , I hardly knew ya (Dropkick Murphys)About Semiconductor Advisors LLCSemiconductor Advisors is an RIA (a Registered Investment Advisor), specializing in technology companies with particular emphasis on semiconductor and semiconductor equipment companies. We have been covering the space longer and been involved with more transactions than any other financial professional in the space. We provide research, consulting and advisory services on strategic and financial matters to both industry participants as well as investors. We offer expert, intelligent, balanced research and advice. Our opinions are very direct and honest and offer an unbiased view as compared to other sources.Also Read:Trump whacking CHIPS Act? When you hold the checkbook, you make up the new rulesAMAT- In line QTR poor guide as China Chops hit home- China mkt share loss?KLAC Good QTR with AI and HBM drive leading edge and China is OkayShare this post via: