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.....»»
Amazon’s Fallout TV series is about to enter production
"War... war never changes." Enlarge / A screenshot from Fallout 4, the most recent main entry in the game franchise. (credit: Bethesda) Amazon Prime Video's adaptation of the Fallout franchise of video games is entering produc.....»»
Researchers propose multi-aperture vertical cavity surface emitting lasers of varying size and shape
Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSELs) present the basis for large data rate optical interconnects in data centers. Presently VCSELs have replaced edge-emitting lasers for distances below 500 m due to their advantages such as on-wafer test.....»»
Samsung ARK is a rotating cockpit of monitor madness — and I want one now
The Samsung ARK is a 55-inch OLED monitor that can go vertical, and it brings together the best TVs and monitors currently have to offer......»»
Why an ergonomic mouse and keyboard have been my best home office upgrades
Whether an ergonomic keyboard and a vertical mouse are beneficial is debatable, but it’s been a boon to one user......»»
Chipmakers to face increasingly volatile market scenarios in 2022
Foundries and IC designers are set to face increasingly volatile market conditions in 2022, as strong demand seen in 2020-2021 is expected to start softening at a slow pace, US-China trade tensions remain unresolved and geopolitical risks continue to.....»»
LG’s 16:18 ultra-tall monitor means less scrolling
LG's vertical monitor offers a longer view fit for coders and scrollers. Enlarge / LG DualUp Monitor (28MQ780). (credit: LG) If you haven't noticed, screens have been getting taller. Laptops are the most obvious example, wit.....»»
Top 10 semiconductor news in 2021
The semiconductor industry experienced a dramatic year in 2021 – climate crises, pandemic, fire at a Japanese chip factory, geopolitical tension, and automakers' decision-making error combined to result in a perfect storm of chip crunch......»»
IBM and Samsung Say Their New Chip Design Could Lead To Week-Long Battery Life On Phones
IBM and Samsung have announced their latest advance in semiconductor design: a new way to stack transistors vertically on a chip (instead of lying flat on the surface of the semiconductor). The Verge reports: The new Vertical Transport Field Effect T.....»»
Predicting recovery of mercury-contaminated fish populations
Reducing mercury pollution entering lakes lowers how much harmful mercury is found in freshwater fish destined for consumers' plates......»»
Highlights of the day: Intel CEO in Taiwan
Intel's CEO has arrived in Taiwan to meet with local supppliers, includig TSMC, just days after he claimed Taiwan was unsafe because of geopolitical factors and urged the US to subsidize its homegrown players as a priority. Before boarding his Taiwan.....»»
Look back at 2021 with Instagram"s new Playback feature
2021: More lockdown strolls, the first flight in months, entering restaurants once again. Whichever moments stood out this year, Instagram is now letting us showcase the best ones with a new Playback feature. The app will have Instagrammers go throug.....»»
Controlled indoor cultivation without daylight comes of age
Interest in vertical farming is growing worldwide. This method of cultivation offers great advantages: local, fresh production that is possible at any location in a very sustainable way. On the negative side are the high electricity consumption and i.....»»
Is Europe entering a golden age of astronomy?
Groundbreaking discoveries about gravitational waves, black holes, cosmic rays, neutrinos and other areas of cutting-edge astronomy may soon become more frequent due to the convergence of two major communities of astronomers in a fresh project......»»
Virtual Accelerators — The Asset-Light, Value-Heavy Business Model, A Globalization Gamechanger
Even as little as a decade ago, ownership of assets was at the heart of successful businesses. Even as recent as two decades ago, you would have needed deep pockets, a relationship with an Ambani or a Hilton, or hefty bank loans to become a hotel mag.....»»
What does the Great Resignation mean for GCCs
As we look past 2021 and the pandemic, it has become apparent that we are entering 2022 with a completely different and equally challenging set of issues. For the past several years, the “talent war” has had a special emphasis on the demand for h.....»»
GTY Technology Appoints James Ha as Chief Growth Officer
BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#GTYTechnology–GTY Technology Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: GTYH) (“GTY”), a leading vertical SaaS/Cloud solution for the public sector, announced today the appointment of James Ha as Chief Growth Officer of GTY.....»»
TSMC serious about capital spending, says chairman
Geopolitical tensions could prompt chipmakers to over-plan their capacity expansions, but TSMC is serious about its huge capital spending over the next three years, according to Mark Liu, chairman for the world's top pure-play foundry......»»
After 9 years on Android and Windows, here’s why I’m all-in on Apple’s ecosystem
Entering into the Apple ecosystem is like entering a place where everything just works. Let me explain......»»
Ultra-tall 7:32 monitor is ready for your never-ending newsfeed
8.8-inch portable monitor is built for scrolling, with slimmer, vertical form factor. Enlarge / EK-MD088. (credit: Nojima) We saw the tall-screen trend coming—but we didn't know things would get this tall. PC monitors that.....»»
Elsonic"s ultra-tall display is designed specifically for social media scrolling
Appearing to have been designed specifically for the endless scrolling of modern social media sites, the EK-MD088 has a native resolution of 420 x 1,920 pixels -- ridiculously thin but almost as tall as a 4K display when in vertical mode. Screenshots.....»»