Hashtag Trend July 5th – A new US chip is waiting for government funding. Rumors of fever detection on Apple Watch.Ford Motor Recall

GlobalWafers’ new chip factory is waiting for government funding, Apple’s new smartwatch may know you have a fever, and Ford Motor reminds you of the Mach-ESUV.

Here’s all the tech news that’s currently trending. Welcome to Hashtag Trends. It’s Tuesday, July 5th. I’m your host, Tom Lee.

In a previous episode, we talked about a new semiconductor wafer fab in Texas built by Global Wafers in Taiwan. The $ 5 billion factory will provide up to 1,500 new jobs to help boost US semiconductor production capacity. The plan is now a problem as the company says it is waiting for funding from the CHIPS Act, which is the $ 52 billion promised by the U.S. government to secure its semiconductor supply chain. .. The US Congress has already passed the bill, but it hasn’t actually allocated any funds yet. US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said the deal could “go away” if Congress didn’t take action.

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Apple’s next Apple Watch Series 8 is rumored to warn the wearer when it gets hot. Bloomberg first reported rumors about the new smartwatch. It is reported to be announced later this year in a standard, rugged and budget-friendly SE version. According to Bloomberg, the new watch does not provide the wearer with specific readings, but it is advisable to consult a doctor if the thermometer detects an abnormal reading. Bloomberg also states that the new watch has the same processing power as the Series 6 and has a refreshed display.

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Ford Motor has recalled approximately 49,000 Mustang Mach ESUVs due to safety concerns. In addition, the company will suspend sales until the issue can be resolved. Ford said in a notice sent to the dealer that the problem was with the main contactor of the car’s high-voltage battery. It has been reported that it can overheat and lose the vehicle’s propulsion while driving. CNBC.. Ford said the affected vehicles will include 2021 and 2022 models manufactured at the Mexican plant from May 2020 to May 2022. Automakers expect the fix to be made in the third quarter, and affected dealers will be sent repair procedures and parts order information.

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Speaking of electric cars, Tesla can scan potholes and adjust the suspension accordingly.according to Electrek, This new feature is provided in a software update that not only improves rider comfort, but also reduces damage. Vehicles use existing map data to learn where bad roads are and use in-vehicle sensors to detect danger. When it detects a new rough patch, it can update the map data and share it with other vehicles. However, not all Tesla vehicles support this feature because the active suspension feature must be turned on. Active suspension is currently available on Tesla’s Model S and Model X.

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