Foundries see stable wafer starts demand from Realtek, Megawin
Several IC design houses, such as Realtek Semiconductor and Megawin Technology, continue their pace of wafer starts at foundries which may indicate their relatively brisk business prospects compared to others, according to industry sources......»»
Researchers reveal complex response of microbial communities to wastewater fluctuations
Microbial communities in constructed wetland (CW) sediments are often disturbed by wastewater. It is necessary for the microbial community to maintain a relatively stable composition or biomass in order to continue to remove pollutants from wastewate.....»»
14-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro $550 off, 10.9-inch iPad from $349, Satechi gear, more
Through the end of the day, you can save $550 on 14-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro to headline today’s best Apple deals. The latest 10.9-inch iPad starts from $349 ahead of a potential refresh this fall, and Satechi’s Dock5 charging station powers your.....»»
Research finds dairy farmers receptive to methane-reducing seaweed feed
New England's dairy industry continues to evolve in response to significant market challenges that include a decreased demand for milk and higher production and land costs. However, there is also ongoing evidence that organic dairy farming can provid.....»»
Piracy Shield: Influential Consumer Union Attempts to Break AGCOM’s Silence
Telecoms regulator AGCOM has either downplayed, dismissed, or flat-out ignored even the most constructive criticism concerning the Piracy Shield system. How AGCOM will handle a demand for information filed by the National Consumers Union (UNC) remain.....»»
6 Benefits of Outsourcing Software Development to Poland
The demand for software developers is at an all-time high, presenting a significant challenge for tech enterprises striving to stay ahead in the competitive market. To overcome this obstacle, an increasing number of software product companies are tur.....»»
New AI music generator Udio synthesizes realistic music on demand
But it still needs trial and error to generate high-quality results. Enlarge / A screenshot of AI-generated songs listed on Udio on April 10, 2024. (credit: Benj Edwards) Between 2002 and 2005, I ran a music website wher.....»»
Using research to solve societal problems starts with building connections and making space for young people
Often, when scientists do research around a specific societal challenge, they hope their work will help solve that larger problem. Yet translating findings into long-lasting, community-driven solutions is much harder than most expect......»»
Best HP laptop deals: 17-inch workhorse for $270 and more
HP is one of the best laptop brands, so there's always high demand for HP laptop deals. To help narrow down the choices, we've rounded up our favorite bargains......»»
Post mergers and acquisitions, will employees leave or stay? Researchers say "just ask AI"
Within knowledge-intensive industries like tech, there is an almost insatiable demand for highly skilled employees, such as software engineers and app developers. Need for talent often motivates mergers and acquisitions (M&A), in a process colloquial.....»»
M2 Mac mini starts from $549, plus rare Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse deals and more
We’re halfway through the work week and all of today’s best deals are headlined by the first discount in months on Apple’s latest M2 Mac mini. Now starting from $549, the savings carry over to a pair of rare price cuts on Apple’s Space Black.....»»
If we want to visit more asteroids, we need to let the spacecraft think for themselves
Missions to asteroids have been on a tear recently. Visits by Rosetta, Osirix-REX, and Hayabusa2 have all visited small bodies and, in some cases, successfully returned samples to the Earth. But as humanity starts reaching out to asteroids, it will r.....»»
Lucid sales surge 40% in Q1 after price cuts
The EV startup delivered 1,967 Air sedans in the first quarter and produced 1,728 after building up inventory last year. Lucid cut the price of its base Air by $7,500 in mid-February to spur demand......»»
As fish deaths increase at pumps, critics urge California agencies to improve protections
Powerful pumps that supply much of California's population with water have killed several thousand threatened and endangered fish this year, prompting a coalition of environmental groups to demand that state and federal agencies take immediate steps.....»»
Rocket DevOps simplifies compliance processes
Rocket Software is addressing the growing demand for integrated security, compliance, and automation in software development with its latest release of Rocket DevOps, formerly known as Aldon. With its data validation tool and seamless support of CI/C.....»»
Next two quarters may be tough, but iPhone 16 & AI will return Apple to growth
Investment firm Wedbush says it is sticking to its $250 Apple price target and that issues such as declining sales in China will be short term because of pent-up demand for the iPhone 16 range.Tim Cook at a game tournament in Apple Taikoo Li, Chengdu.....»»
MIT License text becomes viral “sad girl” piano ballad generated by AI
"Permission is hereby granted" comes from Suno AI engine that creates new songs on demand. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) We've come a long way since primitive AI music generators in 2022. Today, AI tools like Suno.ai al.....»»
Scientists develop composite accelerometer for extreme environments
The demand for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) resilient to harsh environments is growing. Silicon-based MEMS struggle under extreme conditions, limited by their performance at elevated temperatures. Silicon carbide (SiC) stands out as a promis.....»»
Magnetic levitation: New material offers potential for unlocking gravity-free technology
Researchers at the Quantum Machines Unit at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) are studying levitating materials—substances that can remain suspended in a stable position without any physical contact or mechanical support......»»
Klipsch’s Onkyo-powered Flexus modular home theater sound system starts at $349
The Klipsch/Onkyo Flexus Dolby Atmos soundbar system can be expanded with wireless subwoofers and surround speakers......»»
Beats Studio Pro at $200 headline today’s best deals, iPhone 14 from $542, more
Friday’s best deals are making some of our favorite headphones on the market more affordable, as the Beats Studio Pro drop to $200. Apple’s iPhone 14 now starts from $542 at Amazon, and you can also save on Sonos One Gen 2/SL smart speakers with.....»»