HardwareCA / Silicon Valley·Ranked Thursday, May 28, 2026

Why a Notorious Japanese Doomsday Cult Tried to Buy a $400,000 Laser From a Silicon Valley Tech Firm

Japanese cult attempted illegal laser purchase from Silicon Valley vendor.

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#52 that day1.15/ 10

Technology breakthrough · weight 30%1/10

Economic impact · weight 25%1/10

Job impact · weight 20%1/10

Regional relevance · weight 15%2/10

Policy & geopolitics · weight 10%1/10

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