Eight-inch foundry prices set to rise
Limited growth in 8-inch fab capacities worldwide, coupled with supply-side constraints arising from events such as a recent power outage at Hua Hong Semiconductor's wafer fabs, may continue pushing up 8-inch foundry quotes this year, according to in.....»»
“Outrageously” priced weight-loss drugs could bankrupt US health care
Prices would need to be dramatically slashed to avoid increasing the national deficit. Enlarge / Packaging for Wegovy, manufactured by Novo Nordisk, is seen in this illustration photo. (credit: Getty | Jakub Porzycki) Wi.....»»
How stiff new U.S. tariffs against China may impact auto industry
The Biden administration is attempting to find a balance between encouraging domestic production and ensuring competitive prices for EVs......»»
LG has already started its Memorial Day OLED TV sale
LG's Memorial Day sale is already in full swing, slashing the prices of the brand's OLED TVs. Here are three offers that we recommend, at up to $1,200 off......»»
Cloud security incidents make organizations turn to AI-powered prevention
Cloud security incidents are alarmingly on the rise, with 61% of organizations reporting breaches within the last year, marking a significant increase from 24% the year before, according to Check Point. This trend underscores the escalating risk land.....»»
Ditch the subscriptions with lifetime pCloud secure storage for the whole family [Up to 65% off]
Cloud storage prices keep increasing, especially for all the subscriptions out there. Then it’s multiples more to cover your whole family. pCloud sets itself apart with not only more affordable prices but importantly lifetime plans. That means you.....»»
Avian flu detected in New York City wild birds
A small number of New York City wild birds carry highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, according to a study published in the Journal of Virology,. The work highlights that the interface between animals and humans that may give rise to zoonotic infe.....»»
Virtual Boy: The bizarre rise and quick fall of Nintendo’s enigmatic red console
How Nintendo took a gamble on a new kind of gaming experience in the '90s. Enlarge (credit: Benj Edwards) Ars Technica AI Reporter and tech historian Benj Edwards has co-written a book on the Virtual Boy with Dr. Jose.....»»
Sauron’s dark rise is front and center in The Rings of Power S2 teaser
Plus a bonus behind-the-scenes featurette catching us up on all the characters. Charlie Vicker's Sauron is front and center in the teaser for S2 of Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Amazon's Prime Video made a major investment.....»»
Best Buy is having a clearance sale on Chromebooks, from just $149
Best Buy is offering discounts on several Chromebooks, with prices starting at just $149. If you want to buy a Chrome OS-powered device, don't miss these deals......»»
These Razer Blade RTX 40 series laptops are still on sale for ridiculous prices
The Razer Blade RTX 40 series gaming laptops are still on sale at incredible prices for the month of May. Don't miss out if you're ready to upgrade......»»
TCL prices its insanely bright, 115-inch QM89 4K TV at $27,000
TCL has priced its 2024 collection of TVs, including its new 115-inch monster, and you may be surprised at how affordable they are......»»
Rivers rise again as rain batters flood-hit south Brazil
River levels rose again Sunday as strong rains lashed waterlogged southern Brazil, where flooding has killed 145 people and forced hundreds of thousands from their homes......»»
What will high vehicle prices and interest rates mean for the auto finance market in 2024?
Automotive News asked five auto finance experts to share their thoughts on these challenges and what affordability constraints might mean for the months ahead......»»
Friday’s deals: Apple Watch Ultra 2 $85 off, M2 Mac mini now $100 off, AirPods Pro 2, and more
Your Friday edition of the best deals in Apple gear has now arrived, and is headlined by one of the best prices yet on the flagship Apple Watch Ultra 2. Now starting from $714, we are also tracking an insanely low price on the official Leather Link W.....»»
Analyst on Starlink’s rapid rise: “Nothing short of mind-blowing”
Starlink's estimated free cash flow this year is about $600 million. Enlarge / 60 Starlink satellites stacked for launch at SpaceX facility in Cape Canaveral, Florida in 2019. (credit: SpaceX) According to the research.....»»
Used-vehicle wholesale prices down in April, Cox Automotive says
Customers appear to be holding out for more affordable used-vehicle prices and hoping for lower interest rates, Cox Automotive says......»»
TikTok is about to start labeling your AI-generated content automatically
The accessibility of AI is on the rise, and with it, content platforms now have to grapple with how to handle the potential issues AI can introduce. A new report indicates that TikTok is about to ramp up its efforts in AI transparency. It will do.....»»
Bose, Sony, and more: 131 headphone prices slashed, from $8
Best Buy has a huge sale on headphones with many major brands seeing huge discounts. Here are some of our favorites......»»
Consumers report significant rise in diet satisfaction since January
The share of consumers who indicated they are either "rather happy" or "very happy" with their diets rose from 81% in January 2024 to 87% last month, according to the April 2024 Consumer Food Insights Report. This surprising finding follows extensive.....»»
Study reveals new mechanism to explain how continents stabilized
Ancient, expansive tracts of continental crust called cratons have helped keep Earth's continents stable for billions of years, even as landmasses shift, mountains rise and oceans form. A new mechanism proposed by Penn State scientists may explain ho.....»»