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......»»
Tekion buys vehicle registration technology company Five64
The dealership management company wants to simplify interstate vehicle purchases for dealers. Five64 filed for Chapter 11 federal bankruptcy protection in April......»»
New research explores durability of 2D hybrid materials
New research has unveiled the fatigue resistance of 2D hybrid materials. These materials, known for their low cost and high performance, have long-held promise across semiconductor fields. However, their durability under cyclic loading conditions rem.....»»
A new type of quantum bit in semiconductor nanostructures
Researchers have created a quantum superposition state in a semiconductor nanostructure that might serve as a basis for quantum computing. The trick: two optical laser pulses that act as a single terahertz laser pulse......»»
Apple fixes exploited zero-day in all of its OSes (CVE-2023-38606)
Apple has patched an exploited zero-day kernel vulnerability (CVE-2023-38606) in iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS and tvOS. CVE-2023-38606 fix has been backported In early July, Apple fixed an actively exploited zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2023-37450) in.....»»
Chicago man tracks down stolen motorcycle with AirTag, but police can’t help recover it
AirTags are great for finding lost bags, pets, and keys. Apple’s , however, is no match for property theft — especially when vehicles are involved. more… The post Chicago man tracks down stolen motorcycle with AirTag, but police can’t help.....»»
Apple fixes 16 security flaws with iOS 16.6, two actively exploited
Apple has released iOS 16.6 today for everyone and while the update doesn’t come with new user-facing features, it has over a dozen important security fixes. And notably, two of the fixes are for actively exploited flaws. more… The post Apple f.....»»
Apple fixes two exploited vulnerabilities in iOS 16.6 security update
Apple's security updates in iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6 fix vulnerabilities and issues affecting the Neural Engine, WebKit, and Find My, along with two that are reportedly actively exploited.Just after releasing iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6 to the public, A.....»»
Risk of forced labor is widespread in US food supply, study finds
Eliminating forced labor is a vital starting point for creating a just and sustainable food supply, but most of us don't know much about the labor conditions involved in producing our food. It's possible that the people who picked and processed some.....»»
TSMC says skilled worker shortage delays start of Arizona chip production
Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co slumped more than 3% Friday after the world's largest contract chipmaker flagged a 10% drop in 2023 sales and said production due to start next year at its first plant in Arizona would be delayed......»»
Spiritual people more likely to be skeptical about science, study finds
Scientists surveyed 600 Dutch people on what they think and believe about certain topics and how that affects their opinions on science. Specifically, it involved what they thought about nanotechnology, human genome editing and artificial intelligenc.....»»
Fueled by new chemistry, algorithm mines fungi for useful molecules
A newly described type of chemistry in fungi is both surprisingly common and likely to involve highly reactive enzymes, two traits that make the genes involved useful signposts pointing to a potential treasure trove of biological compounds with medic.....»»
TSMC delays US chip fab opening, says US talent is insufficient
Arizona chip factory won't be operational until 2025, TSMC said. Enlarge / Signage outside the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. facility under construction in Phoenix, Arizona. (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg).....»»
TSMC delays Arizona plant, blames US labor shortage
Apple's processor manufacturer TSMC says that it can't find enough skilled workers to open its Arizona facility on time, and mass chip production will have to wait until 2025.The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) began work on a first.....»»
Aggregation-induced catalysis: Asymmetric catalysis with chiral aggregates
Asymmetric synthesis and catalysis have been actively pursued in chemical and materials sciences for some time. Increasing numbers of drugs and pesticides contain chiral structural units in their structures since drug actions require conformational m.....»»
TSMC profits fall but the iPhone 15 will help it rebound
Apple supplier TSMC is expected to report a drop in profits soon, but business will recover in the third quarter because the company is producing the iPhone 15.TSMC profits are expected to decline year-over-yearOn Thursday, Taiwan Semiconductor Manuf.....»»
JumpCloud, an IT firm serving 200,000 orgs, says it was hacked by nation-state
"Extremely targeted" attack involved a data injection into JumpCloud's commands framework. Enlarge JumpCloud, a cloud-based IT management service that lists Cars.com, GoFundMe, and Foursquare among its 5,000 paying cust.....»»
Linewidth narrowing in self-injection-locked, on-chip lasers
On-chip laser diodes based on quantum well (QW) and quantum dot (QD) semiconductor materials have become the primary technology for several applications due to their excellent characteristics, including high power efficiency, high-temperature operati.....»»
How to install Windows 11 or Windows 10 on the Steam Deck
You can run Windows on the Steam Deck, but the process is a little involved. Here's how to install Windows 11 or 10 on your Steam Deck......»»
Actor from Call of Duty 2024 seemingly leaks and hints at game details
Call of Duty 2024 details have emerged from a Facebook post by an actor claiming to be involved......»»
Chip supply mending but not out of the woods
Improved semiconductor chip supply, coupled with decreased demand in other industries and automakers' adaptations, have helped ease the global shortage. But some types of chips are still in short supply and trade tensions between the U.S. and China c.....»»