
美國AI晶片新創公司Etched完成8億美元融資,挑戰輝達地位
美國AI晶片新創公司Etched近日披露,已完成8億美元融資,投資者包括簡街資本、Hudson River Trading、Two Sigma等,目標挑戰輝達在AI晶片市場的主導地位,並計劃於今年夏季開始向部分客戶出貨產品。

美國AI晶片新創公司Etched近日披露,已完成8億美元融資,投資者包括簡街資本、Hudson River Trading、Two Sigma等,目標挑戰輝達在AI晶片市場的主導地位,並計劃於今年夏季開始向部分客戶出貨產品。
France defeated Sweden 3-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, becoming the first team to score three or more goals in five consecutive matches. Kylian Mbappe scored twice, with Bradley Barcola adding another goal.
Serena Williams lost her first singles match at Wimbledon in nearly four years to 20-year-old Maya Joint. Despite the defeat, Williams received a standing ovation from the crowd on Centre Court.
Serena Williams lost her first singles match in nearly four years at Wimbledon to 20-year-old Maya Joint. Despite the defeat, Williams received a standing ovation from the crowd.

AI chip startup Etched announced $1 billion in contract orders for its "frontier inference clusters," systems designed to accelerate AI model inference. The company also revealed it has raised $800 million to date, including a $500 million round closed in December.
Abhishek Sharma became the first batter from a Full Member nation to score five T20I half-centuries in 20 balls or fewer, achieving his latest fifty in just 19 deliveries against Ireland in Belfast. He fell for 50 off 20 balls, but his explosive innings provided India with a flying start.

A five-bedroom flat at 21 Borrett Road in Hong Kong's Central district sold for HK$126,000 per square foot, setting a new high for the development and this year's new home sales. Developer CK Asset has now sold four mansions at the project for HK$1.05 billion.
Shree Charani set a new record for India with 12 wickets in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, surpassing Poonam Yadav's previous record. She achieved this milestone against Bangladesh, averaging 7.08 with an economy of 5.31.
Eighteen-year-old Anushka Yadav shattered the women's hammer throw national record with a 67.02m throw at the National Inter-State Championships in Bhubaneswar, becoming the youngest national record holder in Indian athletics. She broke the record twice in the competition.

Photographer Shane Hynan's project, Beofhód, explores Ireland's boglands, highlighting their historical significance, environmental importance as carbon sinks, and the complexities surrounding their preservation amidst decline.
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, scored against Uzbekistan in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming the first footballer to score in six different World Cup editions (2006-2026), extending his record amidst Portugal's crucial match under pressure following a 1-1 draw with DR Congo.

Musical theatre productions worldwide are reducing orchestra sizes, using sophisticated software like KeyComp to cut costs. Musicians fear this trend threatens their livelihoods and the live theatre experience.
Kieron Pollard became the leading run-scorer in T20 history on Sunday, surpassing Chris Gayle during Major League Cricket 2026. Pollard reached 14,582 career runs, batting primarily in the middle and lower order.
Cape Verde achieved a historic milestone, scoring their first-ever FIFA World Cup goal via a direct free-kick in a 2-2 draw against Uruguay. Kevin Pina's strike and Helio Varela's equalizer secured a point, keeping their knockout stage hopes alive.

The World Cup in the US reveals the nation's complex identity, moving beyond simplistic hatred to acknowledge its diverse nature and potential for connection, despite global perceptions and internal divisions.
Shree Charani has matched Poonam Yadav's record of 10 wickets in a single Women's T20 World Cup, achieving this in just her third match of the 2026 tournament. Despite India's loss to South Africa, Charani's performance highlights her rapid rise.
Matt Henry took 11 wickets at The Oval, leveling the Test series against England and becoming the first bowler since Shane Warne in 2005 to achieve this feat at the venue. His 11-109 match figures are the best by a NZ bowler against England.

Top negotiators from the US, Iran, and Pakistan convened in Switzerland on Sunday to discuss Iran's nuclear program and a potential ceasefire. US officials expressed commitment to a regional ceasefire and noted the significance of direct talks.

Wyndham Clark expanded his lead to six shots at the US Open after a challenging third round at Shinnecock Hills. Despite strong winds and difficult greens, Clark shot an even-par 70, while Scottie Scheffler emerged as his closest competitor.

Curaçao's Eloy Room made a legendary World Cup debut, making numerous saves to earn his nation a point against Ecuador. Despite Ecuador's star-studded team, Room's heroic performance prevented them from scoring, leaving Ecuador's fans disappointed.
Yashasvi Jaiswal scored an unbeaten 110, becoming the fastest Indian to reach two ODI centuries in his sixth innings. India comfortably chased down Afghanistan's 218 by nine wickets in the third ODI, completing a 3-0 series sweep.

Sandra Oh discusses her return to London's National Theatre in a modern reimagining of Molière’s Le Misanthrope, her journey from TV success in Killing Eve to embracing collaborative theatre work, and her reflections on power, identity, and personal growth.
Prasidh Krishna and Rohit Sharma achieved a rare ODI feat as India dismissed Afghanistan's top three batters in the third ODI. Krishna took all three wickets, with Sharma completing all catches at first slip, marking a unique record in India's ODI history.

The European Commission is set to revise the EU's water protection law to expedite critical minerals mine development, despite analysis showing over half of planned "strategic" mines are in drying or water-stressed regions, raising environmental concerns.