AMD, MediaTek reportedly in talks to form JV
Speculation has been circulating in the chipmaking market that AMD and MediaTek are in talks to form a joint venture that will be dedicated to developing SoC solutions combining Wi-Fi, 5G and high transmission technologies for notebook applications......»»
Apple Vision Pro shipments reportedly cut as US demand for headset wanes
Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple has reduced its orders for Apple Vision Pro parts and assemblies, with the cut in shipments said to indicate lower demand for Apple's headset than previously thought.Apple Vision ProThe launch of the Apple Vision Pro in the Un.....»»
iPadOS 18 Rumored to Include Long Requested Feature
Apple’s upcoming iPadOS 18 update will reportedly bring a long requested feature to the iPad. According to sources speaking to MacRumors, Apple’s planning to bring a Calculator app to the iPad when it releases iPadOS 18 in the fall. The s.....»»
FTC bans noncompete clauses, declares vast majority unenforceable
Chamber of Commerce vows to sue FTC, will try to block ban on noncompetes. Enlarge / Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan talks with guests during an event in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on April 03, 2024 (credit.....»»
Chery, B-ON form electric van JV for N. America, Europe
The venture will give B-ON access to funding and Chery's supply chain and manufacturing footprint while offering the Chinese state-backed automaker access to European and U.S. markets......»»
Apple close to landing streaming rights for big soccer tourney, report says
Apple is reportedly close to inking a deal with FIFA for the exclusive streaming rights to a revamped version of soccer's Club World Cup......»»
An Apple insider just revealed how iOS 18’s AI features will work
Apple is reportedly trying to emulate the same formula that Google deployed for putting Gemini AI on Pixel phones. But Apple's approach might be more practical......»»
Apple reportedly plans M4 Mac mini for late 2024 or early 2025, skipping the M3
But this would be a faster turnaround time than we saw for the M3 or the M2. Enlarge / The M2 Pro Mac mini. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Bloomberg's Mark Gurman thinks that Apple's M4 chips for Macs are coming sooner rath.....»»
Pressure in the womb may influence facial development
Physical cues in the womb, and not just genetics, influence the normal development of neural crest cells, the embryonic stem cells that form facial features, finds a new study led by UCL researchers......»»
Report: Apple acquires French startup behind AI and computer vision technology
Apple has reportedly acquired Datakalab, a Paris, France-based startup specializing in artificial intelligence compression and computer vision technology. According to French business magazine Challenges, the acquisition was finalized in December......»»
Negotiations on global plastic treaty to resume in Canada
Negotiators from 175 countries are meeting from Tuesday in Canada to nail down a binding global treaty to end plastic pollution with many sticking points to be resolved five months after the last round of talks in Kenya......»»
Crucial building blocks of life on Earth can more easily form in outer space, says new research
The origin of life on Earth is still enigmatic, but we are slowly unraveling the steps involved and the necessary ingredients. Scientists believe life arose in a primordial soup of organic chemicals and biomolecules on the early Earth, eventually lea.....»»
Many prisoners go years without touching a smartphone—it means they struggle to navigate life on the outside
You'd be hard pressed to find any aspect of daily life that doesn't require some form of digital literacy. We need only to look back 10 years to realize how quickly things have changed......»»
The Dimensity 6300 is MediaTek’s Latest Mid-tier Chipset
MediaTek's latest launch brings some pretty nifty upgrades for midrange smart devices. The post The Dimensity 6300 is MediaTek’s Latest Mid-tier Chipset appeared first on Phandroid. MediaTek’s Dimensity-series chips are among s.....»»
The war between PC and console is about to heat up again
Nvidia is setting its sights on an unexpected target: Small form factor PCs made for gaming enthusiasts. Are we about to see a console revolution?.....»»
SpaceX and Northrop are working on a constellation of spy satellites
First launch of these operational vehicles may occur next month from California. Enlarge / A Falcon 9 rocket launches a Starlink mission in January 2020. (credit: SpaceX) SpaceX is reportedly working with at least one ma.....»»
Meta working on travel mode for using Quest headsets during flights after Vision Pro launches with feature
Today I learned two things. First, apparently Meta Quest headsets don’t work on planes? I guess Apple knew to prioritize that feature for Vision Pro. And second, support is reportedly on the way. Add this to the list of ways competition from Vision.....»»
First curved data link side-steps key 6G wireless challenge
Next-generation wireless signals will no longer emanate indiscriminately from a base station as is the case now but will likely take the form of targeted directional beams. However, any physical interference—an object or a person passing nearby, fo.....»»
Huawei Pura 70 series announced with a unique camera feature
Huawei has announced a new lineup of flagship phones in the form of the Huawei Pura 70 series which has a retractable camera. The post Huawei Pura 70 series announced with a unique camera feature appeared first on Phandroid. Huawei used to.....»»
Peptides on interstellar ice: Study finds presence of water molecules not a major obstacle for formation
A research team led by Dr. Serge Krasnokutski from the Astrophysics Laboratory at the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy at the University of Jena had already demonstrated that simple peptides can form on cosmic dust particles. However, it was previo.....»»
Broadcom says “many” VMware perpetual licenses got support extensions
Broadcom reportedly accused of changing VMware licensing and support conditions. Enlarge (credit: Getty) Broadcom CEO Hock Tan this week publicized some concessions aimed at helping customers and partners ease into VMwar.....»»