➀ The headline numbers of the annual semiconductor market growth remain strong; ➁ A deeper dive into the details reveals a much bleaker picture with high inventory levels and low capacity utilization; ➂ The webinar will discuss the market outlook for 2025, the return of IC unit growth, and the implications of China's CapEx overspend.

➀ We discuss the latest R&D in graphene and Future Horizons' market forecasts; ➁ The challenges facing sodium-ion batteries and the U.S. government's efforts to find a cheaper alternative to Li-ion batteries; ➂ The potential of 3D printing in zero-gravity environments and the University of Glasgow's research advancements.

➀ Future Horizons warns of caution in the semiconductor market, highlighting three red and one amber signal among the four key influences. ➁ The CEO, Malcolm Penn, expresses concern over the narrow foundation of the market 'recovery' and the impact of AI hype. ➂ The company predicts a 15% market rise in 2024, noting challenges such as AI market sustainability and China's potential to flood the market with mature node chips.

➀ The decline of China's unicorns and its impact on US-China investors; ➁ Malcolm Penn's analysis on the uncertain state of the chip industry; ➂ The application of electrostatic-hydraulic actuators in robotics and their potential benefits for robot legs; ➃ Ofcom's preliminary view on licensing Project Kuiper for delivering broadband connectivity and mobile telephony to UK residents.