Ample Electronic expects stable conductive pastes shipments for 2H22
Ample Electronic Technology, which supplies conductive pastes and thick-film conductive materials, expects to log stable shipments in the second half of the year, driven by strong demand for high-end automotive, 5G and green energy applications,.....»»
A new iPad mini 7 may be close -- what the rumor mill says is coming
Apple is rumored to be just weeks away from introducing an updated iPad mini. Here's what the rumor mill expects what features it will have, and what it probably wont.iPad mini 6The last update to the iPad mini was in September 2021, making it close.....»»
iPhone 15 Pro grows US sales as Apple"s market share slumps
Apple's iPhone sales in the United States were down in July despite overall market growth, but the iPhone 15 Pro was a bright spot for the company's shipments.Cameras on an iPhone 15 ProThe iPhone is the most popular smartphone brand in the United St.....»»
Polestar posts $242M loss amid EV demand slowdown
The automaker expects the Polestar 3 and 4 will help boost sales in the second half of the year, particularly in the last few months when demand for the two premium crossovers should grow......»»
Hyundai turns to new hybrid tech to power growth amid "slowdown" in EV demand
Hyundai is leaning heavily into hybrids, citing ‘the recent slowdown’ in EV demand, and expects its sales of the gasoline-electric vehicles to more than double as it rolls out new electrified powertrain technologies and extends them to the Genesi.....»»
Closing the RNA loop holds promise for more stable, effective RNA therapies
New methods to shape RNA molecules into circles could lead to more effective and long-lasting therapies, shows a study by researchers at the University of California San Diego. The advance holds promise for a range of diseases, offering a more enduri.....»»
Controlling molecular electronics with rigid, ladder-like molecules
As electronic devices continue to get smaller and smaller, physical size limitations are beginning to disrupt the trend of doubling transistor density on silicon-based microchips approximately every two years, according to Moore's law. Molecular elec.....»»
Nontoxic ceramic could replace lead-based electronic components
The ceramic produced in Prof. Igor Lubomirsky's lab at the Weizmann Institute of Science seemed too good to be true. It belongs to a class of materials that are the backbone of many essential technologies but that unfortunately also create an environ.....»»
Apple shifts iPhone 16 production mix to greatly favor Pro models
The iPhone 16 Pro Max will be the most-produced model in the 2024 release slate, according to a report into supply chain component shipments.Cameras on an iPhone 16 Pro mock-upThe Pro models of iPhone are already the most popular option among consume.....»»
Researchers synthesize molecular aggregates for solar energy applications
No molecule stands alone—they need others, at least when it comes to being able to display useful photophysical, electronic, and chemical properties. When individual molecules combine into an aggregate, or a complex of two or more molecules, they b.....»»
VW scales back plans for battery cell plants in Europe, North America
VW expects to start production next year at a new gigafactory in Germany, but said it may take longer to scale up battery cell capacity at plants in Spain and Canada......»»
World"s first micromachine twists 2D materials at will
Just a few years ago, researchers discovered that changing the angle between two layers of graphene, an atom-thick sheet of carbon, also changed the material's electronic and optical properties. They then learned that a "twist" of 1.1 degrees—dubbe.....»»
Dodge"s challenge: Get Hellcat buyers to shell out for EVs
Dodge CEO Matt McAlear expects the upcoming Charger Daytona EV to convert some muscle car owners while drawing in new consumers intrigued by zero-emission technology......»»
Bacteria make thermally stable plastics similar to polystyrene and PET for the first time
Bioengineers around the world have been working to create plastic-producing microbes that could replace the petroleum-based plastics industry. Now, researchers from Korea have overcome a major hurdle: getting bacteria to produce polymers that contain.....»»
New supramolecular polymer shows spontaneous unfolding and aggregation
In polymers, the competition between the folding and aggregation of chains, both at an individual level and between chains, can determine the mechanical, thermal, and conductive properties of such materials. Understanding the interplay of folding and.....»»
The best Google Pixel 9 Pro XL cases for 2024
The first shipments of Google Pixel 9 Pro XL cases have arrived. Here are some of our favorite cases for the new smartphone as it becomes available in stores......»»
Ford recalls more than 90,000 police Explorers over engine fire risks
Immediate cause of failures remains unclear; Ford expects to have remedy parts by 2025......»»
Rivian pauses output of Amazon’s EV delivery van on parts shortage
The temporary stoppage began earlier this month at its factory in Normal, Ill., Rivian said. The EV maker declined to specify which components were in short supply, but said it expects to recover all missed production. .....»»
Yes, Sonos, bring back the old app!
Sonos has said it will take months before its new app will be as stable and as useful as the old one. Why should we have to wait?.....»»
M4 MacBook Pro panel shipments on track for expected Q4 launch
Apple is gearing up for production of its upcoming M4 MacBook Pro. According to analyst Ross Young, panel shipments for the new models support the expected timing of a launch in Q4 2024—no more than a few short months away. more….....»»
M4 MacBook Pro updates could be imminent with display shipments starting
Rumors haven't been able to nail down when an M4 MacBook Pro refresh would occur, but display shipments from the supply chain could indicate an impending announcement in the fall.MacBook ProThe rumor mill believes that Apple will be bringing out a bu.....»»