A possible paradigm shift within piezoelectricity
Piezoelectricity is used everywhere: Watches, cars, alarms, headphones, pickups for instruments, electric lighters and gas burners. One of the most common examples is probably the quartz watch, where the piezoelectric material quartz is a prerequisit.....»»
Ukrainians Shift to Renewable Power for Energy Security amid War
Russia’s war in Ukraine has caused widespread power cuts, spurring a rise in demand for residential solar power units.....»»
Foxconn to build $700 million iPhone plant in India
Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn plans to invest $700 million on an iPhone-focused plant in Bengaluru, India — a move to reduce reliance on China.iPhone production to continue to shift to IndiaFoxconn is a Taiwanese company with factories across.....»»
Covert cyberattacks on the rise as attackers shift tactics for maximum impact
2022 was the second-highest year on record for global ransomware attempts, as well as an 87% increase in IoT malware and a record number of cryptojacking attacks (139.3 million), according to SonicWall. “The past year reinforced the need for cybers.....»»
Jeep plant goes offline as Stellantis invests in EV production
Stellantis’ shift toward an electrified future is making one big assembly plant go dark while a sizable investment is creating create job security at three plants in a neighboring state. .....»»
Could the background circulation of the record-breaking rainfall in July 2021 in East-central China have been predicted?
In July 2021, unprecedented heavy rainfall occurred in Zhengzhou (east-central China) against a background of a northward shift in the western Pacific subtropical high (WPSH), which is a key atmospheric circulation system affecting the East Asian sum.....»»
Apple wants to shift the mindsets of doctors and patients, says Health VP
Apple's work in healthcare goes beyond the immediate need of the consumer, with the company wanting to to improve preventative care and aid in research, according to Health VP Dr. Sumbul Desai.Dr. Sumbul DesaiAfter speaking at India's BioAsia 2023 co.....»»
It only takes one over-privileged identity to do major damage to a cloud
While moving to the cloud increases efficiency and business agility, security strategies haven’t been adapted to account for this shift and traditional tools can’t effectively manage the unique associated risks. CISOs that ignore the risks are le.....»»
Fickle winters in East Asia caused by major shift in regional atmospheric circulation, suggests study
Sometimes it seems like winter just can't make up its mind—is it going to be harsh or mild? A little bit of both? New research from the University of Tsukuba shows how a better understanding of large-scale weather patterns can help meteorologists i.....»»
Mainstream solar cell technology to shift from PERC to TOPCon
Mainstream solar cell technology is expected to shift from PERC (passivated emitter and rear cell) to TOPCon (tunnel oxide passivated contact) in 2023, and this is likely to pose challenges to Taiwan-based solar cell makers......»»
Bentley will drop W-12 engine in electric shift
The final version of the W-12 engine will be the most powerful at 739 hp and will be fitted to the upcoming Batur coupe, which is limited to 18 examples......»»
Excess nutrients lead to dramatic ecosystem changes in Cape Cod"s Waquoit Bay
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020 with associated travel restrictions, Matthew Long thought his students could shift their overseas research projects to instead study the seagrass meadow ecosystem in Waquoit Bay. It's a shallow, micro-tidal estu.....»»
How to use Google Authenticator on iPhone and iPad
Beyond just making Twitter safer, here's how to shift away from SMS-based two-factor authentications and secure your online life properly, by using Google Authenticator on your iPhone.Google Authenticator is available for iOS and iPadOS, as well as A.....»»
Foxconn making giant expansion into Vietnam with new lease
Apple is continuing to shift parts of its supply chain out of China, and the latest move is an enormous Foxconn site in Vietnam.Foxconn expands in VietnamFoxconn announced an investment of $300 million to expand its manufacturing facility in North Vi.....»»
Climate change disrupts core habitats of marine species, finds modeling study
A comprehensive modeling study indicates the extent to which climate change threatens marine ecosystems and their biodiversity. According to the study, the core habitats of a large proportion of marine species could not only shift poleward, but also.....»»
Ford to cut 3,800 jobs in Europe in EV shift
Ford plans to cut 3,800 product development and administration jobs in Europe in the next three years, citing rising costs and the need for a leaner structure as it pivots production to electric vehicles......»»
Apple"s India production dream hindered by low yields and a lack of urgency
Apple's push to shift production away from China and into India is a tougher challenge than first thought, with yield issues and a lower sense of urgency reportedly holding back the project.Mumbai, IndiaApple is in the progress of diversifying its su.....»»
iPhone charger supplier to double workforce in India
Along with Apple suppliers looking to expand their production and headcounts in India, Finland-based Salcomp plans to double its workforce and eyes a five-fold revenue in three years to capitalize on the China-plus-one shift......»»
Twitter delays new paid API launch by "a few more days"
Without just hours of advance notice before the deadline, Twitter has delayed its new paid API rollout by a few more days.Twitter continues confusing shift away from free APISince mid January, developers and Twitter users alike have been awaiting the.....»»
The final shift: Which manual transmission will be the last?
The end for manuals is nigh, and one of these might be the last stick standing. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) Despite car enthusiasts' best efforts, the manual transmission’s days are numbered. Blame it on electrific.....»»
Apple-led ARM computer sales resilient, as PC industry declines
New research says that ARM-based computers including Apple Silicon are doing fairly well in a collapsing global PC market, as the market does a slow shift away from Intel-based processors.Apple began its move to ARM-based M1 and M2 processors in 2020.....»»