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  WASHINGTON, Feb 28 (Reuters) - The Biden administration on Tuesday said it will require companies winning funds from its $52-billion U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and research program to share excess profits and explain how they plan to provide affordable childcare. The Commerce Department on Tuesday released its plans to begin accepting applications in late June for a $39-billion manufacturing subsidy program. The law also creates a 25% investment tax credit for building chip plants, estimated to be worth $24 billion. Republican House Science Committee Chair Frank Lucas criticized the childcare and revenue-sharing provisions, saying they exceed authority granted by Congress. He says Commerce is "focusing less on the urgent need for chip production and more on attempting to impose their labor agenda on this critical industry." Companies winning funding are also prohibited from using chips funds for dividends or stock buybacks, and must provide details of any plans to...

  A top European Union official says existing telecom networks aren’t up to the job of handling surging amounts of internet data traffic and defended a consultation on whether Big Tech companies should help pay for upgrades BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Europe's existing telecom networks aren't up to the job of handling surging amounts of internet data traffic, a top European Union official said Monday, as he defended a consultation on whether Big Tech companies should help pay for upgrades. The telecom industry needs to reconsider its business models as it undergoes a “radical shift” fueled by a new wave of innovation such as immersive, data-hungry technologies like the metaverse, Thierry Breton, the European Commission's official in charge of digital policy, said at a major industry expo in Barcelona called MWC, or Mobile World Congress. Breton's remarks came days after he announced a consultation on whether digital giants should help contribute to the billions needed to bu...

  From Chandrayaan-3 completing crucial test to the detection of the innermost layer of the Earth’s core, get the latest science news about new findings and discoveries here. ISRO successfully completed crucial test The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Sunday said that the lander for the Chandrayaan-3 mission successfully underwent the EMI-EMC test during January 31 and February 2. According to the space agency, the EMI-EMC test is conducted for satellite missions to ensure the functionality of the satellite subsystems in the space environment and their compatibility with the expected electromagnetic levels. James Webb telescope discovers massive galaxies near cosmic dawn Astronomers have discovered what appear to be massive galaxies dating back to within 600 million years of the Big Bang, suggesting the early universe may have had a stellar fast-track that produced these “monsters.” While the new James Webb Space Telescope has spotted even older gal...

Mubi is a movie-streaming platform. This platform is available in more than 190 countries on the web and it is also available on mobile devices. Mubi is a production and film distributor company. It was launched on 14 February 2007.  And the inspiration for making this platform was that its owner EFE Cakarel was in a cafe and there he could not watch a movie called “In the Mood for Love” online. And at that time he got the idea to make a movie streaming platform.  This platform's first name was Auteurs; in 2010, it was changed to Mubi. In the beginning, Mubi used to provide Movies on Demand and was partnered with the company called Criterion Collection.  Mubi has also co-produced some movies which are mentioned as follows:  Memory  One fine morning  Port Authority  Farewell Amor  Our Men  In this blog, we will learn how to Activate Mubi on the Smart TVs platform. Process of Activation Mubi on Smart TV Mubi can be run on various Smart TV platforms. Before...

 ESPN Plus is a streaming platform for sports lovers. You can stream UFC, soccer, hockey, baseball, tennis, cricket, etc. Along with sports subscribers can also enjoy original documentaries. ESPN Plus is also available with Hulu and Disney+ Hotstar.  The monthly subscription fee of ESPN Plus is $10 and $100 annually. There is another package available that gives you a combined package of ESPN Plus with Hulu and Disney+ Hotstar at $13 per month which is at least 50% off of what you have to pay for all three services. Do not confuse ESPN Plus with ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPNews cable networks they all are separate. You can stream all the ESPN Plus content just by downloading its application.  You can use this application on every device like Android Tv, mobile phones, tablet, play station, Xbox One, etc.  With one account you can stream content on 3 devices simultaneously. This blog will help you regarding How to watch ESPN Plus on a phone & TV in detail. Steps to wa...

   American residents and people living all around the globe are true fans of sports. And there is no denying the fact that whenever they see their favorite sport being played on TV, they cannot control their excitement. Hence, if you are an American resident and you wish to enjoy seamless sports entertainment, then you must have heard the name of Bally Sports channel. Isn't it??? Well, this channel is pretty famous as it allows you to stream different sports shows without having to undergo a problematic process. Also, you can enjoy these shows without having to come across those annoying ads. Also, the platform comes along with several additional features to make your entertainment journey worthwhile. And, you'll be glad to know that you can easily stream regional sports shows as well. Isn't that amazing? But, this is not our topic of concern here because here we are going to guide you through the procedure to activate Bally sports on your device. Firs...

  As we all are aware that, Disney+ is a popular streaming service that offers a wide range of movies and TV shows from the Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic catalogs. If you own a Vizio TV and want to enjoy Disney+ on the big screen, you will need to activate the app on your device. In today's article, we will walk you through the complete steps to activate Disney+ on Vizio TV in a step-wise manner. So, stay tuned to learn more about it. On the other hand, if you have not purchased its subscription yet, please do it right now and then you'll be able to involve in a trouble-free activation process. Thus, without further ado, let us now learn the details on how to activate Disney+ on Vizio TV. Step-wise guidelines for the activation Step 1: Check the device Compatibility Before you begin the activation process, make sure that your Vizio TV is compatible with Disney+. To use the Disney+ app, your Vizio TV must be a SmartCast TV that was released in 20...

  When we talk about the most famous technology, there are a lot of options that we get to choose from. In today's growing and technology-driven world, it's pretty complicated to identify just one technology that stands out as the most famous. That being said, there are a few technologies that are undoubtedly at the forefront of modern life. Revealing what is the most famous technology today One of the most famous technologies today is undoubtedly the smartphone. With over 3 billion smartphone users worldwide, it's clear that this technology has become an essential part of our daily lives. Smartphones have become so ubiquitous that it's hard to imagine life without them. From communication to entertainment, banking to shopping, the smartphone has revolutionized the way we live. Another famous technology that has been around for a while is the personal computer. The first personal computer was invented in 1971, and since then, computers have become an...

As the rift between the US and China over the balloon saga widens, so has the divide within the global community scrutinising their high-stakes dispute. The latest exchange took place on Friday, with US President Joe Biden insisting he would "make no apologies" for shooting down the alleged Chinese spy balloon. Hours later, the Chinese foreign affairs ministry said the US "can't ask for dialogue while fuelling tensions". China continues to deny that they sent a spy balloon, even as the US continues to disclose more details of the object to back up their allegation. But beyond the dispute, the way both Beijing and Washington have responded to each other has come under close examination as the world grapples with the incident's implications for national security and geopolitical stability. The net result, say observers, is that it has hardened positions - deepening distrust among those wary of China or the US - and made it significantly harder for Washington a...