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German Teen Claims to Have Hacked 25 Teslas

A 19-year-old security researcher claims to have hacked remotely into more than 25 Tesla Inc. cars in 13 countries. In a series of tweets, David Colombo stated that a software flaw allowed him to unlock doors and windows, start the cars without keys and disable their security systems.

TSMC Plans for Over $40 Billion in CAPEX

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) announced plans for as much as $44 billion in new capital expenditures in 2022. The company believes demand could grow by up to 20 percent during the next few years.

THz Radiation Sources Come Closer to Reality

Future electronic components might one day operate with THz light sources. Researchers at Austrian University TU Wien (Vienna) have created a simple and compact source of terahertz radiation that emits 10μW at its 525GHz fundamental and 70μW at 330GHz.

PC Sales Reach 2012 Levels

Mobile devices still reign supreme, but PC sales have been steadily rebounding since 2017. The PC market grew 14.8% in 2021, shipping the largest number of desktops, laptops, and workstations in a single year since 2012.

The Industry Needs to Standardize IoT Sensors

There are now thousands of sensor products on the market. Adherence to a new set of standards can help ensure easy interoperability and drive new applications.