Chip shortages lead to more counterfeit chips and devices
Industry analysts recommend businesses take extra care with the supply chain. Enlarge / This pair of FT232RL USB to serial UARTs looks quite similar—but the one on the right is a counterfeit based on a mask-programmable microcontroller and onl.....»»
Subaru"s EyeSight gets AI infusion with advanced chips from Advanced Micro Devices for smarter, safer driving
Subaru will make its next-generation EyeSight driver-assist system safer and smarter with the help of advanced artificial intelligence chips from U.S. semiconductor giant Advanced Micro Devices......»»
After 48 years, Zilog is killing the classic standalone Z80 microprocessor chip
Z80 powered Game Boy, ZX Spectrum, Pac-Man, and a 1970s PC standard based on CP/M. Enlarge / A cropped portion of a ca. 1980 ad for the Microsoft Z80 SoftCard, which allowed Apple II users to run the CP/M operating system. (credi.....»»
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.....»»
Android 15 will tell you how long your phone’s storage chip will last
It looks like Android 15 could come with a cool new feature that shows the remaining lifetime of your phone’s storage chip. The post Android 15 will tell you how long your phone’s storage chip will last appeared first on Phandroid. A l.....»»
MITRE breached by nation-state threat actor via Ivanti zero-days
MITRE has been breached by attackers via two zero-day vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-46805, CVE-2024-21887) in Ivanti’s Connect Secure VPN devices. The attackers have also managed to move laterally and compromise the company network’s VMware i.....»»
The history -- and triumph -- of Arm and Apple Silicon
Decades ago, Apple started down a path that has revolutionized both its own products and the entire technology industry. Here's where Apple Silicon began, and where it's going.Apple's M-series chips rejuvenated the Mac rangeFrom the very beginning of.....»»
Intel Statistics 2024 By Net Revenue, Business Unit, Processors, Geekbench Score Performance, Import and Export
Introduction Intel Statistics: Intel is the 2nd leading brand […] Introduction Intel Statistics: Intel is the 2nd leading brand in the semiconductor industry, starting from designing and manufacturing the tiny chips that power our com.....»»
You’ll soon be Able to Play PS1 Games on your iPhone
The list of emulators for Apple devices gets a bit longer. The post You’ll soon be Able to Play PS1 Games on your iPhone appeared first on Phandroid. Not long after the highly-popular Delta emulator made its “official” de.....»»
DEAL: Grab the Fitbit Versa 4 for $50 Less!
It comes with a nice set of features geared towards tracking your health and fitness. The post DEAL: Grab the Fitbit Versa 4 for $50 Less! appeared first on Phandroid. Fitbit’s Versa devices have always walked the fine line between f.....»»
ESR takes a chance launching cases for 12.9-inch iPad Air before announcement
Before the expected 12.9-inch iPad Air has even been confirmed, ESR has launched a range of case models for it.A 12.9-inch iPad Air on an ESR magnetic caseESR already makes a range of Qi2 charging devices for the iPhone, and its lower-cost alternativ.....»»
The most common Google Home problems and how to fix them
Google Home and Nest devices are smart, but they aren't perfect: Here are the most common issues, and what solutions we've found work best to address them......»»
If you"re expecting a Mac mini at WWDC, you"re probably going to be disappointed
Apple appears to be planning to skip an M3 revision to the Mac mini in favor of a more significant update featuring the M4 chip.Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has previously reported that Apple would update the Mac mini line with M4 and M4 Pro chips towards.....»»
The most common Google Pixel 8 problems and how to fix them
The Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro are two of Google's best devices in years, but they're not perfect. Here are some of the more common issues (and fixes) for them......»»
How to cancel Spotify Premium on any device
Is it time to part ways with your Spotify Premium account? Here’s how to cancel your Spotify subscription on your desktop PC and mobile devices......»»
EU to approve Apple’s iPhone NFC chip policy changes, will allow competitors to Apple Pay
The EU commission is set to approve Apple’s previously-announced policy changes regarding access to the NFC chip on the iPhone, with the view of increasing competition in the contactless payments market. The commission’s decision will be official.....»»
New research shines light on how expert mapmakers see the world differently
Researchers at Aston University have found differences between experienced Ordnance Survey (OS) mapmakers and novices in the way that they interpret aerial images for mapmaking, which could lead to improved training processes for new recruits. The fi.....»»
New report indicates alternative shelters lead to better outcomes for people experiencing homelessness
A new report from Portland State University's Homelessness Research & Action Collaborative (HRAC) indicates that alternative shelters provide better outcomes for people experiencing homelessness than traditional shelters......»»
Compact quantum light processing: New findings lead to advances in optical quantum computing
An international collaboration of researchers, led by Philip Walther at University of Vienna, have achieved a significant breakthrough in quantum technology, with the successful demonstration of quantum interference among several single photons using.....»»
A hydrocarbon molecule as supplier and energy storage solution for solar energy
Until now, the generation and storage of electricity from solar energy has been dependent on various devices, leading to conversion losses. That may change soon, as chemists at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) and other resea.....»»
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.....»»