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......»»
Netflix Starts Cracking Down On Password Sharing In The US
Netflix users in the United States are now facing an unpopular reality: stop sharing your account with people outsides of your home or start paying extra. Netflix us.....»»
WWDC 2023 Keynote: When It Starts And How To Watch
Apple has sent out invitations for its WWDC 2023 event, detailing its plans and timeline for the conference, including an overview of what devs can expect. Apple has.....»»
An Inclusive Research Environment Starts at the Top
For academic research to be truly equitable, leadership, not just the scientists from underrepresented groups, must advocate for it.....»»
Unable to make a profit, Wistron is giving up iPhone assembly in India
Apple supplier Wistron is selling its iPhone assembly factory in India because Apple's terms prevent it from making a profit in the region.Wistron exits Apple India businessA report on May 2 had suggested Wistron was gradually scaling down a majority.....»»
Nvidia sees AI GPU orders ramp up
Nvidia has seen a ramp-up in orders for its A100 and H100 AI GPUs, leading to an increase in wafer starts at TSMC, according to market sources......»»
Samsung starts mass production 12nm DDR5 DRAM
Samsung Electronics has announced mass production of 16-gigabit (Gb) DDR5 DRAM chips built using the company's 12nm-class process technology......»»
Study: Wildfire spread risk increases where trees, shrubs replace grasses
Across the United States over the past decade, an average of over 61,000 wildfires have burned some 7.2 million acres per year. Once a wildfire starts spreading, the firefighting task is exacerbated by issues like spot fires, where winds carry lofted.....»»
India is serious about establishing wafer foundry industry
Bill Gates once said if Microsoft was rid of 20 of its best talents, it would be only a company of mediocrity. Which countries would be able to recruit 20 top-notch experts who could help develop their home-grown semiconductor industries? The US and.....»»
Ineos Grenadier starts at $71,500; deliveries in Q4
The base Grenadier SUV will be priced at $71,500 -- almost $10,000 more than its chief rival, the Land Rover Defender 110. Grenadier Trialmaster and Fieldmaster will start at $79,190......»»
Deals: M2 Mac mini starts from $500, Samsung M8 AirPlay 2 monitor $471, Beats Studio Buds $94, more
Tuesday is ushering in a fresh batch of discounts, and 9to5Toys has done the work to get the best of the best all rounded up below. On tap today, we have all-time lows on Apple’s latest M2 Mac mini that make its most affordable macOS machines an e.....»»
Facebook and Instagram paid verification starts in UK
Subscribers must be at least 18 years old and submit a government ID and a selfie video to qualify......»»
The next golden decade for DRAM? Main suppliers unite in production reduction
The world's top three DRAM suppliers are cutting production. It is expected that Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and Micron will reduce wafer supply by up to 25% YoY in 2023. This would help set the DRAM market back to normal supply-demand dynamics, a.....»»
How to find Climbing Gear in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
If you're scaling Hyrule's mountains in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, you had better come prepared with the right gear......»»
Foxconn starts work on building $500 million AirPods plant in India
Foxconn is making an investment of $500 million into new plants in India, a state IT minister tweeted, which will most likely be used in the production of AirPods for Apple.A Foxconn facilityIn March, Foxconn was reported to have secured an order for.....»»
SMIC sees capacity utilization rate fall below 70%
China-based Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SMIC) has reported its gross margin slid to 20.8% in the first quarter of 2023 from 32% in the prior quarter, due to lower wafer shipments and capacity utilization. The pure-play foundry saw its.....»»
Massive Discover Samsung sale announced - key dates and expected deals
The next Discover Samsung sale starts on May 15 with dozens of deals on phones, TVs, appliances and more......»»
Samsung reportedly to move FOWLP to volume production in 4Q23
Samsung Electronics is stepping up its deployment in the advanced packaging field, and reportedly will move its fan-out wafer-level packaging (FOWLP) technology to volume production in the fourth quarter of 2023......»»
Q&A: Work force, partnerships key to N.A. battery manufacturing, LG Energy"s Denise Gray says
Developing a skilled work force to collaborate with global teams and partnering with automakers is necessary for scaling battery production, Gray says......»»
Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet & more -- What to expect from Google I/O 2023 on May 10
Google is set to unveil a host of new hardware and software products, including the Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, and Pixel Watch 2 at its upcoming developer conference.Google I/O is on WednesdayGoogle I/O, starts on Wednesday, May 10, at 10:00 am PT/1:0.....»»
Tesla reportedly starts making EVs with BYD"s batteries in Germany
Tesla and BYD have reportedly moved their relationship to a new stage. According to Germany-based Teslamag, Tesla started manufacturing Model Ys with batteries from BYD at the gigafactory in Berlin last week, increasing its battery supplies......»»