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......»»
Deals: M1 iPad Pro now starts from $660, M2 Mac mini $120 off, Level HomeKit locks, more
All of today’s best deals are now live for Tuesday, and 9to5Toys has your insider scoop on the best of the best offers. Headlining all of the offers, Apple’s 12.9- and 11-inch M1 iPad Pro now start from $660 with rare discounts taking as much as.....»»
Valve starts selling refurbished Steam Decks for up to $130 less than new models
Refurb units "meet or even exceed performance standards of new retail units." Enlarge / Certified refurbished Steam Decks can save you a little money without sacrificing performance or warranty. (credit: Valve) Valve's S.....»»
HP Envy deals: HP’s most popular laptop starts at $550
The HP Envy model lineup includes a lot of great laptops, but it also includes a lot of great deals. We've rounded them all up......»»
General Motors will add bidirectional charging to its Ultium-based EVs
The rollout starts with 2024 models, including the Silverado and Blazer EVs. Enlarge / GM recently announced home charging hardware that was capable of bidirectional charging. Today it filled in the missing piece, announcing V2H.....»»
Study reveals ideal first offer in negotiations
When beginning a negotiation, buyers often struggle to find a first offer that lowers the final sale price but also avoids the risk of non-agreement. Based on the analysis of 26 million real eBay negotiations, new research from ESMT Berlin shows how.....»»
Qualcomm—one of Arm’s biggest customers—starts a RISC-V joint venture
The joint venture will first target automotive, with IoT and mobile coming later. Enlarge / A Qualcomm sign. (credit: Qualcomm) Arm is facing down its biggest competition ever, with the up-and-coming RISC-V architecture.....»»
It"s not windy, but wildfires are still spreading in California
If you live near the coast, wildfire season starts with Southern California's notorious Santa Ana winds, which usually arrive in the fall......»»
iPhone 15 price hikes, Vision Pro third-party apps, iOS 17 beta 4 changes
Benjamin and Chance discuss all the changes in iOS 17 beta 4, plus Apple starts handing out dev kits for Apple Vision Pro … but will developers make apps for a brand new niche platform? There are also rumors of an iPhone 15 Pro price hike, and App.....»»
Researchers demonstrate scaling of aligned carbon nanotube transistors to below sub-10 nm nodes
Carbon nanotubes, large cylindrical molecules composed of hybridized carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal structure, recently attracted significant attention among electronics engineers. Due to their geometric configuration and advantageous electroni.....»»
YouTuber brings Apple TV+ "Silo" to life with Blender & Unreal Engine 5
A YouTube video offers a glimpse into the architecture of the Apple TV+ series "Silo" by recreating most of the bunker in a 3D engine.An artist recreates the SiloThe video, by Eekseye, starts in the virtual confines of Blender, a popular open-source.....»»
Paramount+ with Showtime $11.99 price bump starts to hit viewers
Subscribers of Paramount+ who were on the old Showtime and CBS All Access bundle are being warned of a price rise, with the monthly cost increasing to $11.99 as subscriptions renew.Paramount+ and Showtime merged on June 27 into a single service calle.....»»
3D-printed facet-attached microlenses (FaML) could overcome photonic packaging challenges
Photonic integrated circuits (PICs) are on the verge of significant disruption through the unlocking of novel applications. This success largely relies on advanced wafer-level miniaturized photonic device fabrication, combining outstanding functional.....»»
Bloomberg: Apple considering price hike for iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max
Apple is considering raising the price of the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro Max starts at $1,099. The price of the lower-end iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus would remain the same. Overall, the publication says Apple expects to ship.....»»
Tesla starts offering 84-month car loans as interest rates rise
The company now includes seven-year loans as an option on its U.S. order pages, after previously offering loans as long as 72 months. In Canada, Tesla is offering 96-month loans......»»
IGEL appoints Klaus Oestermann as CEO
IGEL has announced the appointment of Klaus Oestermann as CEO. A proven leader in growing global software businesses, Oestermann succeeds Jed Ayres who will continue on as IGEL Company Advisor. Oestermann, who brings a track record for scaling global.....»»
California Science Center starts complex process to display Space Shuttle Endeavour vertically
A highly technical process began Thursday in Los Angeles to put NASA's retired Space Shuttle Endeavour on permanent display in the vertical launch position complete with external tank and two solid rocket boosters......»»
How to Fix MacBook Battery Life Problems
How to Fix MacBook Battery Life Problems is a post by Adam Mills from Gotta Be Mobile. If your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air’s battery life starts draining faster than you think it should, you’ll want to take some steps to alleviate the prob.....»»
NASA starts building ice-hunting Moon rover
VIPER is NASA’s first rover that needs headlights. Enlarge / Artist's concept of the VIPER rover working in lunar darkness. (credit: NASA/Daniel Rutter) The search for ice at the Moon’s poles has loomed large in the.....»»
Dealmaster: Home organization, back-to-school essentials, Lenovo laptops, and more [updated]
Get started on back-to-school shopping with plenty of deals on essentials and tech. Enlarge / The Y520 starts at $899 and is meant for occasional gamers. From essential household storage items to batteries and vacuum c.....»»
Dealmaster: Home organization, back-to-school essentials, Lenovo laptops, and more
Get started on back-to-school shopping with plenty of deals on essentials and tech. Enlarge / The Y520 starts at $899 and is meant for occasional gamers. From essential household storage items to batteries and vacuum c.....»»