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German startups could use more venture capital, but Germany’s government has a plan

Germany's €30 billion plan for its startups has a national goal -- making sure that profits from homegrown successes stay home.

Is the future of the microchip industry going to be Made in America?

With all eyes on Taiwan and worries mounting around semiconductor supply, the U.S. CHIPS Act is timely. But it is not unique: Other countries also aspire to reduce their reliance on imported chips.

White House doubles down on affordable broadband with central sign-up

The last couple years have driven home the necessity of a decent broadband connection to take part in today’s work and entertainment worlds. But internet access can be expensive or slow in many

AT&T data cards can remotely disable subsidized netbooks for nonpayment

<img src="http://www.crunchgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/prs15823807w345.jpg">New Ericsson-brand mobile 3G data modules apparently have something called a “kill pill” that’s capable of dis