ABF substrates supply tightened amid resurging crypto mining fever
Demand for mining ASICs has been regaining momentum in China along with sharp increases in cryptocurrencies' value, further lengthening the queue of clients seeking capacity support from Taiwan suppliers of ABF substrates for processing mining chips,.....»»
Life imitates xkcd comic as Florida gang beats crypto password from retiree
Group staged home invasions to steal cryptocurrency. Enlarge / Sometimes this is all you need. (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Image) Remy Ra St. Felix spent April 11, 2023, on a quiet street in a rented BMW X5, staking o.....»»
Supply issue halting production at Chevy Silverado plant
GM didn't provide details about the supply issue, which will shut Fort Wayne Assembly and three components plants in Michigan and Indiana for the week of Sept. 23......»»
Nintendo Switch 2 mania hits fever pitch with the internet dissecting allegedly "leaked" images of the new console
Nintendo Switch 2 mania hits fever pitch with the internet dissecting allegedly "leaked" images of the new console.....»»
Only iPhone 18 Pro models likely to get 2nm chips, suggests analyst
We may still be waiting for iPhone 16 deliveries tomorrow, but the rumor mill is already busy looking ahead to both the iPhone 17 and iPhone 18. A tweet by supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims to shed light on Apple’s plans for the adoption.....»»
South Africa"s Gauteng province launches water data hub, so residents can now keep track of shortages and repair issues
South Africa is a water-scarce country. In other words, it has an excess of demand over available supply. It also has low water security—the ability to ensure sustainable access to good quality water. The country's economic hub and biggest populati.....»»
India coal expansion risks massive methane growth: Report
India's plans to expand coal mining could double emissions of the potent greenhouse gas methane from its domestic coal sector by 2029, threatening its climate goals, a report warned Thursday......»»
11 dead, thousands injured in explosive supply chain attack on Hezbollah pagers
Supply chain attack may be to blame. Enlarge / An ambulance arrives at the site after wireless communication devices known as pagers exploded in Sidon, Lebanon, on September 17, 2024. (credit: Ahmad Kaddoura/Anadolu via Getty Ima.....»»
How crypto bros wrested Flappy Bird from its creator
Decadelong trademark fight culminates in new game hinting at "Web3 innovation." Enlarge / Imagine owning one of those funky birds as an NFT! (credit: Flappy Bird Twitter/X) Fans of ultra-viral mobile gaming hit Flappy Bi.....»»
8 dead, 2,700 injured after simultaneous pager explosions in Lebanon
Lithium-ion batteries or supply chain attack may be to blame. Enlarge / An ambulance arrives at the site after wireless communication devices known as pagers exploded in Sidon, Lebanon, on September 17, 2024. (credit: Ahmad Kaddo.....»»
Flappy Bird creator denounces remake, claims it’s tied to crypto
The original creator of Flappy Bird has said he is not involved in the project, which also might have crypto ties......»»
The Mac mini M2, “the best mini computer ever,” is on sale
The Apple Mac mini M2. originally priced at $999, is available from B&H Photo Video for a hefty discount, but this deal is only applicable to a limited supply......»»
The promise of summer wheat in Zimbabwe
Africa currently imports around 40 million tons of wheat annually at a staggering cost of $15 billion. Most African countries rely heavily on wheat imports, with some importing up to 100% of their supply. However, countries like Ethiopia and Zimbabwe.....»»
Researchers identify novel approach to minimize nitrogen loss in crops
While agriculture producers apply nitrogen fertilizer to supply nutrients to their crops, they can't always keep those nutrients in the soil for maximum efficiency, often losing them into the atmosphere or water supply as nitrates and nitrous oxide......»»
As quantum computing threats loom, Microsoft updates its core crypto library
Two algorithms added so far, two more planned in the coming months. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Microsoft has updated a key cryptographic library with two new encryption algorithms designed to withstand attacks from q.....»»
Study identifies areas of Europe at risk from dengue fever due to spread of Asian tiger mosquito
As Europe grapples with the growing threat of tropical diseases brought by the Asian tiger mosquito, a research breakthrough led by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) is enabling scientists to accurately predict towns across the continent.....»»
Silver nanoparticles and a new sensing method can fight back against antibiotic-resistant biofilms
From safeguarding our food supply to preventing hospital infections, the battle against antibiotic-resistant bacteria is a growing challenge. Some bacteria can form biofilms, thick aggregates of millions of individual cells surrounded by protective m.....»»
Kuo: iPhone 16 sales demand expected to be mostly flat compared to iPhone 15
Supply-chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo this morning posted his latest estimates for iPhone 16 shipments, ahead of Apple’s event later today where the new iPhone 16 lineup will be finally unveiled. Kuo expects iPhone 16 shipments for 2024 to be about.....»»
Nvidia’s AI chips are cheaper to rent in China than US
Supply of processors helps Chinese startups advance AI technology despite US restrictions. Enlarge (credit: VGG | Getty Images) The cost of renting cloud services using Nvidia’s leading artificial intelligence chips is.....»»
Twelve South debuts new USB-C PlugBug wall charger – the ‘world’s first’ power supply with Apple Find My
Today, Twelve South debuting its new USB-C wall charger with Find My. The next-generation PlugBug is said to be “the world’s first power supply with Find My,” upgrading its existing lineup of power adapters with a pair of new models complete wi.....»»
DOJ subpoenas Nvidia in deepening AI antitrust probe, report says
DOJ reportedly seeks evidence of alleged unfair supply and pricing of AI chips. Enlarge (credit: BING-JHEN HONG | iStock Editorial / Getty Images Plus) The Department of Justice is reportedly deepening its probe into Nvi.....»»