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.....»»
Global IT Spending Expected To Surpass $4.4 Trillion in 2022
Talent shortages, geopolitical disruption, currency fluctuations and inflation aren't expected to have an impact on IT investments in 2022. In fact, research firm Gartner forecasts a four percent increase in worldwide IT spending this year amid all t.....»»
India state governments wooing semiconductor investments
With the geopolitical tensions between US and China, the Russian-Ukraine war, and the global chip shortage in recent years, countries, including India, have been wooing chip makers to invest. The same competition to attract chip foundry has also occu.....»»
How did visitors experience the domestic space in Pompeii?
Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have used virtual reality and 3D eye-tracking technology to examine what drew the attention of the visitors when entering the stunning environment of an ancient Roman house. The team recreated the House of Gre.....»»
Using technology to identify crop types early in the season, without entering the field
A new technological approach developed by University of Minnesota researchers will allow key stakeholders to identify important crop types earlier in the season than ever before......»»
It’s part drone, part plane, and headed to the skies in 2025
The Prosperity 1 is a remotely operated, fully electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft that could start ferrying passengers through the sky in 2025.....»»
MediaTek sees macro factors challenging in 2022
Unfavorable macro factors including geopolitical tensions will be challenging MediaTek in 2022, but the company remains confident about its growth prospects under solid support from all its supply chain partners, according to Rick Tsai, CEO for the I.....»»
NZXT Function Gaming Keyboard Review
The NZXT Function offers a creative entry point to the world of customizable mechanical keyboards.NZXT has made a name for itself with its stylish cases and components, but it’s officially entering the peripheral market with its brand new line of F.....»»
What is NAC and why is it important for network security?
Network Access Control (NAC) is a cybersecurity technique that prevents unauthorized users and devices from entering private networks and accessing sensitive resources. Also known as Network Admission Control, NAC first gained a foothold in the en.....»»
Telecoms play major role in smart cities, smart manufacturing
Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) and Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET) are showcasing a diverse array of 5G vertical applications and 5G private network solutions at 2022 Smart City Summit and Expo (SCSE), which opened on March 22 in Taipei......»»
Ursa Major says its Hadley engine supports vertical launch and hypersonic uses
"Having an engine off the shelf is going to save you five-plus years." Enlarge / Hot fire of Ursa Major's oxygen-rich, staged combustion Hadley engine at the company's Berthoud, Colorado, headquarters. (credit: Ursa Major) Sta.....»»
Russians are downloading Wikipedia en masse as possible ban looms
Russia's military invasion of Ukraine is now entering its fourth week with no end in sight. Thanks to Russian President Vladimir Putin's actions, the country has largely been cut off from the West as a result – whether it be through sanctions a.....»»
Elizabeth Warren"s Anti-crypto Crusade Splits the Left
Democratic lawmakers are entering a crypto collision course. Politico reports: Questions around how to police digital currency and whether to support its adoption are driving a rift not just between the party's liberal and centrist wings but also amo.....»»
Flexibility the key to continued growth for IC design houses
Taiwan-based IC design houses experienced high revenue and profits in 2021, but entering into 2022, many companies clearly felt growth easing. Customers restarted set off-season stock adjustments and no longer blindly chase after materials in the slo.....»»
Personal flying machine looks like a vertical flying saucer
A lot of personal flying machines are in the works right now, but this one from a U.S. startup surely features one of the most extraordinary designs yet......»»
Beware three challenges for 2022 business operations
Enterprises, for business operations in 2022, must be cautious about three challenges: Geopolitical risks, economic impact of inflation, pressure (from governments' policies and clients' requirements) regarding net zero carbon emission, according to.....»»
MG Motor optimistic about India EV market amid geopolitical pressure
Optimistic about the potential of EVs in India, MG Motor India, China-based SAIC's subsidiary, is expanding production capacity and expecting a 25% EV share of total sales volume despite the geopolitical tension between India and neighboring China......»»
Taiwan manufacturers adding new capacity in Southeast Asia and India
Taiwan-based IT manufacturers (including Delta Electronics and Kinpo Electronics) have turned to expand their investments in Southeast Asia markets (including Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, and India) because of various influences from geopolitical eve.....»»
UK Rejects Russian Space Agency"s Demands for Launch of OneWeb Internet Satellites
The corporate internet space race has taken a geopolitical turn. Russian space agency Roscosmos is refusing to launch the next batch of 36 OneWeb internet satellites Friday, unless the company meets the state agency's demands. From a report: Roscosmo.....»»
Hands-on: Gmail’s new sidebar feels like a big banner ad for Google Chat
Gmail's desolate vertical sidebar is optional today and mandatory in Q2 2022. Enlarge / The new Gmail design. You can see a chat popup in the bottom left. (credit: Ron Amadeo) Gmail's latest redesign seems to have finally st.....»»
Big Tech spent decades skirting geopolitical issues. That’s no longer an option
Tech companies find themselves navigating a new East-West split. Enlarge (credit: Nikolas Kokovlis/NurPhoto) Big Tech companies, for the most part, have been able to have their cake and eat it, too. By pitching themselves as n.....»»