ESMT scaling back wafer starts
Specialty memory IC design house Elite Semiconductor Memory Technology (ESMT) announced it would cut back wafer starts in the fourth quarter of 2022, estimating an up to 30-40% reduction in monthly output, the company said......»»
Losing subscribers, Disney+ starts fighting password sharing, too
The enforcement is starting with Canada. Enlarge (credit: Getty) Like Netflix, Disney+ is getting more stringent about sharing account login information. Disney+'s subscriber agreement already says users can't share acc.....»»
The LHC lead-ion collision run starts
The LHC is back delivering collisions to the experiments after the successful leak repair in August. But instead of protons, it is now the turn of lead ion beams to collide, marking the first heavy-ion run in five years......»»
Powerful new EV charger starts field tests in Arizona this weekend
From Thursday until Sunday, charges will cost just one dollar. Enlarge / This cube is Nxu's new charging system, designed to handle up to 4.5 MW of bidirectional power. You can test it out in Mesa, Arizona, between September 28 a.....»»
Meta’s Quest 3 headset launches October 10, starts at $499
Augmented reality passthrough cameras are a focus for the VR headset leader. Enlarge / The Quest 3 release date is unveiled at the Meta Connect conference. Following a small tease in July, Meta has announced an October.....»»
Lidar companies see risks and opportunities as automakers solidify deals
Money is tight, legal land mines abound, and companies are under pressure to slash prices while scaling production — or risk a competitor doing it first......»»
Amid mergers and lawsuits, it"s ‘winner take most" for lidar companies
Money is tight, legal land mines abound, and companies are under pressure to slash prices while scaling production — or risk a competitor doing it first......»»
Apple’s Leather MagSafe Wallet hits $28 alongside Apple Watch Series 8 from $299, more
A deal so good it might upset Tim Cook is starting off the work week, dropping Apple’s leather MagSafe Wallet to $28. It’s joined by some of the best prices yet on Apple Watch Series 8, which starts from $299 and is joined by Belkin’s OG 15W 3-.....»»
AutoNation picks former Gulf States Toyota leader as new COO
Jeff Parent starts with an annual base salary of $800,000, a one-time payment of $1.5 million and various stock compensation......»»
Conceptual study looks at nanocapsules for scaling up the power of nanotechnology
In a new study, researchers at the University of Missouri have created a proof of concept of a nanocapsule—a microscopic container—capable of delivering a specific "payload" to a targeted location......»»
Microsoft overhauls its pricey Surface Laptop Studio with new CPU, GPU, and RAM
Laptop launches October 3; starts at $2,000 and gets more expensive from there. Enlarge / The Surface Laptop Studio 2. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) NEW YORK—Two years after announcing the original, Microsoft has announ.....»»
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Reaction to demo as Tokyo Game Show starts
It's one of the biggest game releases of next year - and verdicts are rolling in on the first demo......»»
Making contact: Researchers wire up individual graphene nanoribbons
Researchers have developed a method of "wiring up" graphene nanoribbons (GNRs), a class of one-dimensional materials that are of interest in the scaling of microelectronic devices. Using a direct-write scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) based proces.....»»
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days starts October 10-11, shop early deals on Apple now
While everyone awaits Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event that runs October 10-11, Amazon has aggressive discounts on Apple going on right now. Many devices are at the lowest prices we've seen in the last 30 days.Get big savings on Apple gear.Apple fa.....»»
Apple Watch Series 8 clearance starts at $310, 10.9-inch iPad from $399, Anker iPhone 15 essentials, more
The second-best prices yet on Apple Watch Series 8 arrive from $310 to offer a better value than Series 9. Plus, Apple’s latest 10th Gen 10.9-inch iPad starts at $399 to go alongside a collection of new Anker gear for iPhone 15 starting at $11. Hit.....»»
Albemarle: Lithium extraction for EV batteries will expand in North America
Innovation and collaboration are the keys to scaling the lithium supply chain in North America, said Eric Norris, president of energy storage at Albemarle Corp......»»
Apple’s new iPhone 15 Pro gets new chips, better cameras, and a titanium frame
iPhone 15 Pro still starts at $999, Pro Max at $1,199, available September 22. Enlarge / The iPhone 15 and its titanium frame. (credit: Apple) Details about the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max were revealed in a live.....»»
Apple’s iPhone 15 adds Dynamic Island and switches to USB-C
iPhone 15 starts at $799, iPhone 15 Plus starts at $899. Available September 22. Enlarge / All the colors of the new iPhone 15. (credit: Apple) Apple announced its next flagship smartphone during a livestreamed event tod.....»»
Serious Brain Trauma Starts Well Before Young Athletes Go Pro
Brain injury from contact sports doesn't just affect professional athletes. A new study of amateur athletes who died before turning 30 reveals that many already showed signs of neurodegeneration......»»
Nearly every iPhone 15 & iPhone 15 Pro detail spilled by new leak
A last-minute report from Bloomberg claims to have all the details of the forthcoming iPhone 15 range.iPhone 15 Pro mockupWhen Apple's iPhone 15 launch event starts streaming on September 12, 2023, it appears most of what will be unveiled has been co.....»»
YouTube starts verifying health workers in the UK
The plan will help ensure YouTubers are genuinely qualified to dish out medical information......»»