Entering an age of vertical globalization: Q&A with geopolitical futurist Abishur Prakash
The fresh US export restrictions on chips to China and Russia seem to have pushed the decoupling of the semiconductor technology a step further. DIGITIMES Asia had an exclusive interview with Abishur Prakash, co-founder and geopolitical futurist at t.....»»
Tesla applies for permit to establish lithium lab
Tesla, which adopts a vertical integration model to ensure a resilient and high-quality component supply, is looking to build a lithium lab for its lithium refining business......»»
Unionized Apple Store seeks pay raises, customer tips
The Towson, Maryland Apple Store that unionized is entering negotiations again, with workers seeking the ability to accept customer tips.Apple still hasn't updated this aging image of TowsonApple Towson Town Center in Maryland was the first Apple Sto.....»»
South Korea developed EUV pellicle with 90% transmittance; commercial use awaits nod from Samsung
South Korean suppliers have developed a EUV pellicle with 90% transmittance. All aspects of the product have reached a level where mass production can begin at any moment. It's just one step away from entering commercial use, only awaiting the go-ahe.....»»
This stacked, vertical monitor setup revolutionized my workflow
The Geminos monitor provides dual screens, stacked vertically, that tilt and raise to boost productivity and improve comfort......»»
OnePlus Pad review: OnePlus boldly goes where it never went before
OnePlus is finally entering the tablet market with the new OnePlus Pad. How does it hold up against the competition, especially the iPad? Let's find out......»»
The best Skill Cards in Dead Island 2
Creating an effective build is more intimidating than a swarm of flesh-eaters. Before entering Hell-A, take a look at the best Skill Cards in Dead Island 2......»»
Supply chain restructuring places smaller suppliers at a disadvantage
Localization of supply chains is a common goal of industries to ensure safe and stable supply amid geopolitical tensions and other unfavorable factors. However, localization trends have not been good news for small and medium-sized suppliers of elect.....»»
Conventional aerobic methanotrophs have metabolic versatility under anoxia
Methane (CH4) is a potent greenhouse gas with a global warming potential 28 –34 times that of carbon dioxide on a centennial time scale. Microbial CH4 oxidation acts as a biofilter, preventing more than 90% of CH4 from entering the atmosphere......»»
ODMs downsizing capacity in China
Taiwanese ODMs are accelerating the downsizing of their production capacity in China amid rising geopolitical tensions and weakening demand, with Wistron announcing that its Taizhou plant in China will stop production from April 26......»»
Drop Ultrasonic keyboard review: premium typing but difficult customization
The Drop Signature Series Ultrasonic Keyboard is a good keyboard for entering the world of mechanical keyboards, although the price is high compared to other mechanical keyboards.Drop Ultrasonic keyboardIt's a superb mechanical keyboard with a premiu.....»»
Users complain about bug causing Apple devices to constantly ask for Apple ID password [U]
Apple’s online services have faced a lot of outages this month, and it seems that there’s a new issue around. According to reports from multiple users, their devices are constantly asking for the Apple ID password. And even after entering the pa.....»»
You can now get Manga webtoons in Apple Books -- but only in Japan
Readers in Japan can now buy vertical reading Manga, or webtoons, from a new Apple Books section which includes titles exclusive to Apple.Apple is continuing to expand its Apple Books offering, following up its controversial AI audiobooks feature wit.....»»
Entering a new era of 3D printing for DNAs and proteins
Three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting is a useful technique that has been widely utilized in our lives, ranging from reconstructive plastic surgery to artificial organ production. However, many biopolymers, such as nucleic acids, polysaccharides, and pr.....»»
Warren Buffett has sold nearly all of his TSMC stock, citing geopolitical tensions
Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett sold all but a handful of his stake in Taiwanese iPhone chipmaker TSMC, mere months after buying it.Warren Buffett. Image credit: Berkshire HathawayBuffett invested greatly in TSMC during 2022, to an amount later.....»»
Warren Buffett gives reason for surprise sale of stake in Taiwan"s TSMC
Warren Buffett says geopolitical tensions were "a consideration" in the decision to sell most of Berkshire Hathaway's shares in global chip giant TSMC, which is based in Taiwan......»»
"Baby Shark" studio Pinkfong now has exclusive shows on Apple Podcasts
South Korea-based media company Pinkfong, famous for YouTube blockbuster "Baby Shark," is entering the podcast world with original shows exclusive to Apple Podcasts.Baby Shark shows on Apple PodcastsThe entertainment studio is behind the Baby Shark b.....»»
BYD launches self-developed body control system featuring vertical motion control
China-based EV maker BYD unveiled its DiSus Intelligent Body Control System designed for new energy vehicles (NEV) on April 10. The system, which features vertical motion control, will be available on several models across the company's four brands......»»
India"s semiconductor landscape: a discussion with deep tech startup SandLogic
The Indian semiconductor industry is developing well, fueled by government initiatives, current geopolitical concerns, and rising private sector interests. These developments have helped retain talent within the country, allowing professionals to wor.....»»
A new model predicts the flexibility of DNA movement at the molecular scale
In both physics and chemistry, the mesoscopic scale refers to the length scale on which the properties of a material or phenomenon can be studied, without entering into a discussion about the behavior of individual atoms. In a mesoscopic model, atomi.....»»
Analysis: China is forming new geopolitical blocs to accelerate the Great Decoupling
If the Great Power competition between China and the US is a game of Go, China's recent moves demonstrate its effort in assembling a coalition to counter-surround the US semiconductor containment stranglehold. Before the deciding move (if any) is pla.....»»