Car OEMs become actively involved in semiconductor purchases
Car OEMs have become more active in securing sufficient ICs, and are exploring more diverse ways of cooperation with chip suppliers, according to a consensus among forum speakers at the ongoing SEMICON Taiwan 2022......»»
Spotify changes tune and won’t offer in-app purchases on iPhone app in EU
Regain clarity with CleanMyPhone by MacPaw — the new AI-powered cleaning app that quickly identifies and removes blurred images, screenshots, and other clutter from your device. Download it now with a free trial. Spotify teased up a version.....»»
Faster charging with diamonds
Diamond is known for its outstanding thermal conductivity. This makes the material ideal for cooling electronic components with high power densities, such as those used in processors, semiconductor lasers or electric vehicles......»»
How to add new a profile to Amazon Fire TV
The Amazon Fire TV is even better when you setup profiles for adults and kids alike. Here are the steps involved to create Amazon Fire TV profiles......»»
Automotive crash testing just got harder in 2024—which OEMs did well?
Headlights, pedestrian detection, and backseat safety all get more scrutiny. Enlarge / The Tesla Model Y has earned an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ for 2024. (credit: IIHS) The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has toughen.....»»
The effects of primer pairs, PCR conditions, and peptide nucleic acid clamps on plant root fungal diversity assessment
Fungi are frequently found both around and within plant tissues (especially in roots) and are involved in both plant nutrient acquisition and resistance to pathogens. Thus, characterizing the diversity and composition of plant-associated fungal commu.....»»
Research into marine plastic pollution reveals bacterial enzymes actively degrading plastic
A new study led by researchers at the University of Stirling has uncovered the crucial roles of bacteria living on plastic debris. The research also identifies rare and understudied bacteria that could assist in plastic biodegradation, offering new i.....»»
Reddit cashes in on AI gold rush with $203M in LLM training license fees
Two- to three-year deals with Google, others, come amid legal uncertainty over "fair use." Enlarge / "Reddit Gold" takes on a whole new meaning when AI training data is involved. (credit: iStock / Getty Images) The last.....»»
More than 60 PS5 games just had their prices slashed — from $16
There are dozens of titles available with discounts in Best Buy's PS5 games sale, but you're going to have to hurry with your purchases if you want the savings......»»
U.S. plans $544 million loan to SK Group for silicon carbide chip wafer production in Mich.
The U.S. Department of Energy has conditionally agreed to loan $544 million to a subsidiary of SK Group to support the expansion of a silicon carbide semiconductor wafer facility in Michigan......»»
App Review"s sudden enforcement of an in-app gift rule catches a meditation app off guard
Insight Timer is a popular meditation app that allows students to tip teachers directly, but an App Review mistake that took over a year to catch has forced the developer to adopt in-app purchases and pay Apple's 30% commission.Insight Timer on the A.....»»
New research reveals the children with "no voice" in the family courts
Important decisions are made about a child's life during private law proceedings—but a strikingly large proportion of children are not seen by the professionals involved, and have no voice, new research shows......»»
"True Detective: Night Country" finale: Was time travel involved?
Did the finale of "True Detective: Night Country" hint at actual time travel? An explainer. True Detective: Night Country has been a season packed full of mysteries, and the finale finally got to the heart of some of our most burning questions......»»
Netflix"s "Love Is Blind" isn"t all that interested in love
Netflix dating show 'Love Is Blind' is more interested in internet virality than love. Everyone involved knows it. It makes the show great and a bit icky. Imagine if, after The Fonz jumped the shark, actor Henry Winkler turned to the camera and.....»»
Apple iPhone 15 battery finally catches up with Android OEMs
Apple has revised the battery lifespan for its iPhone 15 models, essentially doubling it to 1,000 cycles, up from 500 cycles. The post Apple iPhone 15 battery finally catches up with Android OEMs appeared first on Phandroid. All smartphone.....»»
Pair found guilty of trying to defraud Apple of more than $3 million
Two individuals hatched a scheme that involved submitting fake iPhones to Apple for repair in an attempt to get them replaced with real ones — and could be jailed for 20 years for doing so.Pair found guilty of defrauding Apple in repair schemeHaoti.....»»
Throwing lithography a curve: Research introduces mask wafer co-optimization method
At the heart of advancing semiconductor chip technology lies a critical challenge: creating smaller, more efficient electronic components. This challenge is particularly evident in the field of lithography, the process used to create intricate patter.....»»
White House to weaken climate-fighting fuel efficiency targets for 2030
The plan faced opposition from OEMs, car dealers, and the United Auto Workers. Enlarge / Polluted street scenes like this will remain common in the United States, which will abandon ambitious fuel efficiency standards in the face.....»»
Balancing “super app” ambitions with privacy
When Elon Musk’s ambitions to transform X into an “everything app” were divulged last year, he joined several companies known to be exploring or actively working on developing super apps, suggesting there’s clearly a niche to be filled. In fa.....»»
Researchers develop new integration technique for efficient coupling of III-V and silicon
Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have developed a new integration technique for efficient integration of III-V compound semiconductor devices and silicon, paving the way for photonic integration at low cost, l.....»»
Toyota secures more semiconductor supply with new Japan factory
One of the world's top semiconductor makers is opening a second factory in Japan with help from Toyota, Denso and Sony, as Japan races to shore up supplies of critical chips......»»