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.....»»
iPhone 14 supply chain unaffected by current geopolitical tensions, Kuo says
Apple's iPhone 14 supply chain will likely be able to escape the worst of current geopolitical tensions, according to TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.iPhone 14 ProIn a tweet on Tuesday, Kuo noted that "some investors have recently worried that the.....»»
Qisda to step up production in Vietnam
EMS provider Qisda plans to scale up the output of its plant in Hanoi, Vietnam, to mitigate production and geopolitical risks, according to company chairman Peter Chen......»»
Instagram is about to get photos all wrong (again)
Instagram is readying full-length, vertical photo support because no one asked for it......»»
SEA roundup: Consequences of Pelosi"s visit to Taiwan felt in SEA
US House speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan has heightened cross-strait tensions, but countries in Southeast Asia may also feel more geopolitical pressure from China......»»
Flashpoint acquires Echosec Systems to help customers identify and mitigate all types of risk
Flashpoint has acquired Echosec Systems. With this acquisition, Flashpoint will expand its OSINT capabilities to drive on-the-ground situational awareness, executive protection, geopolitical risk assessments, counterterrorism, misinformation and disi.....»»
From 80/20 rule to 90/10
In the post-industrial era, globalization and efficient management have given everyone a deep understanding of the 80/20 rule. Each of us understands that 80% of the added value may come from the contribution of 20% of the elite......»»
Significant advance in 2D material science with diversely behaving layers in a single bulk material
Scientists from The University of Manchester have developed a novel yet simple method for producing vertical stacks of alternating superconductor and insulator layers of tantalum disulphide (TaS2). The findings, from a team led by Professor Rahul Nai.....»»
This GoPro Hero 10 bundle is $100 off at Best Buy today
If you're just entering the world of GoPro usage, this action bundle that includes the GoPro Hero10 and a few extras is great to get you going on a budget......»»
European iPhone shipments grow despite overall decline in smartphone market
Apple managed to grow iPhone shipments in the European market as the region's broader smartphone industry took a dive in the second quarter of 2022.iPhone 13 modelsAmid a deteriorating macroeconomic climate and geopolitical uncertainty, the European.....»»
Zuckerberg: Apple, Meta are in “deep, philosophical competition”
Zuckerberg positioned Meta's XR platform as the successor to Windows, Android. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. (credit: Facebook) Meta and Apple are entering a period of "very deep, philosophical competition" that will define the fu.....»»
US finance regulator plans "very careful look" at Apple Pay Later, similar services
The head of the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) says the agency has concerns about Apple Pay Later and other Big Tech offerings entering the "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) lending business.CFPB is already examining the BNPL market, with f.....»»
M2 MacBook Air teardown, Thunderbolt docks, and more on the AppleInsider podcast
The new M2 MacBook Air is entering our lives as "Ted Lasso" prepares to depart, and surely all of us have a need for a great Thunderbolt dock. Plus macOS and iOS 16 tips, all on the new AppleInsider podcast.New teardown videos of the M2 MacBook Air h.....»»
The Windows 11 taskbar is getting better for people who open tons of apps
New behavior could be released to the public soon, later, or never. Enlarge / Microsoft is testing a new way to handle taskbars with too many open apps. (credit: Microsoft) We appear to be entering a period of Windows' devel.....»»
ASML trims outlook in headwinds and hints price hikes due to inflationary pressure
ASML, the Netherland-based semiconductor equipment supplier, announced Q2 results showing headwinds from supply-chain challenges, inflation and geopolitical uncertainties, and hinted that prices of its machines may go up......»»
How to use Google Sheets: A beginner’s guide
New to Google Sheets? This guide walks you through the basics of how to use Google Sheets, from creating a new sheet to entering and formatting data......»»
Emotion AI: A possible path to thought policing
COMMUNITY: A recent VentureBeat article referenced Gartner analyst Whit Andrews saying that more and more companies are entering an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is an aspect of every new project. One such AI application uses facial rec.....»»
India roundup: China-based mobile companies under scrutiny in India
Ola Electric recently has been committed to battery cell investments in India. The company unveiled its first lithium-ion cell, expected to mass production by 2023. India raided Oppo and Vivo in July, underscoring the India-China geopolitical tension.....»»
ChromeOS Flex launches to turn your old Mac or PC into a Chromebook
After entering early access preview five months ago, ChromeOS Flex is now stable (version 103) and ready for widespread use. more… The post ChromeOS Flex launches to turn your old Mac or PC into a Chromebook appeared first on 9to5Mac......»»
Companies should consider value chains for globalization, says former Sharp CEO
To the manufacturing industry, localized production has become an inevitable trend. Companies that expect to grow further in the global markets often start by building their local supply chains......»»
Volkswagen constructing first in-house battery plant in Europe, considering "big moves" in China
Volkswagen Group broke ground on its first of six battery plants in Europe last week, marking progress in vertical integration. Moreover, the automaker has been expanding the software team in China as one way to fulfill its ambition. CEO Herbert Dies.....»»