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......»»
From coal plant to data center: Old power stations are being repurposed
Industrial sites have the large tracts of land and resources needed. Enlarge (credit: Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images) Booming demand for artificial intelligence is encouraging big tech companies and their suppliers to e.....»»
Advanced orbital angular momentum mode switching in multimode fiber utilizing an optical neural network chip
The rapid development of technologies such as the internet, mobile communications, and artificial intelligence has dramatically increased the demand for high-capacity communication systems. Among various solutions, mode-division multiplexing (MDM) ha.....»»
Top architectural firm reveals it was hit by major ransomware attack
CannonDesign starts notifying people a year and a half after the incident......»»
Bacteria make thermally stable plastics similar to polystyrene and PET for the first time
Bioengineers around the world have been working to create plastic-producing microbes that could replace the petroleum-based plastics industry. Now, researchers from Korea have overcome a major hurdle: getting bacteria to produce polymers that contain.....»»
PostgreSQL databases under attack
Poorly protected PostgreSQL databases running on Linux machines are being compromised by cryptojacking attackers. The attack – observed by Aqua Security researchers on a honeypot system – starts with the threat actors brute-forcing access.....»»
Demand for low-quality credits undermines the voluntary carbon market: Study
Claims by large corporations of carbon reduction—or even carbon neutrality—may not hold up under close inspection......»»
Mercedes S-Class production reduced to one shift on slow demand
Sales of the upper-premium sedan have plunged in China, the U.S. and Europe as demand for high-end cars stalls......»»
Small molecule organic eutectics show potential for replacing plastics
Plastics have long been a mainstay in modern manufacturing, but their environmental impact has increased demand for eco-friendly alternatives. Researchers at The University of Warwick have made significant progress in the search for sustainable alter.....»»
Stellantis idles Michigan engine plant for a week
The Trenton Engine Complex, which makes V-6 engines for the Jeep Wrangler and Ram 1500 Classic, is shutting down for a week to balance supply with demand, Stellantis said......»»
Yes, Sonos, bring back the old app!
Sonos has said it will take months before its new app will be as stable and as useful as the old one. Why should we have to wait?.....»»
Best HP laptop deals: 17-inch workhorse for $250 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......»»
Surging energy storage demand provides "second leg" for zero-emission vehicle technology
EV batteries and hydrogen-powered technology are ushering in a new era of electrified transportation. Might they double as storage devices for an energy sector that desperately needs them?.....»»
Polestar starts EV production in U.S., avoiding EU and U.S. tariffs
The Polestar 3 electric crossover will be built in South Carolina as well as China. It will be exported to Europe, which has imposed additional tariffs on Chinese-built EVs......»»
Supplements Companies Are Cashing In on the Ozempic Wave
With demand for GLP-1 drugs sky-high, the supplement industry is elbowing into the market. Some products are meant to complement meds like Ozempic. Others are positioned as “natural” alternatives......»»
Ahead of iPhone 16, AI demand boosts Apple supplier Foxconn"s profits
Foxconn, Apple's iPhone 16 manufacturer has reported a fourth consecutive quarter of profit increases, which it credits to demand for AI servers.Workers in a Foxconn factoryFor the previous quarter, Foxconn's increased profits came from better than e.....»»
Supply of minerals lags EV policy demands
Despite a lull, EV battery mineral shortages are expected to grow as autos compete with the demand from other industries......»»
Revolutionizing iPad use: Torras Ostand Case"s rock-solid kickstands
There is a mountain of iPad cases to choose from, but the Torras Ostand case stands out with thin, stable kickstands and a sturdy build.Back of the new Torras Ostand iPad CaseApple's iPad lineup can be used in many configurations thanks to a modular.....»»
Flood of "junk": How AI is changing scientific publishing
An infographic of a rat with a preposterously large penis. Another showing human legs with way too many bones. An introduction that starts: "Certainly, here is a possible introduction for your topic"......»»
Brad Pitt and George Clooney’s Wolfs skips theatrical run, Apple TV+ streaming starts Sep. 27
One of the reasons I like the Oceans trilogy so much is the chemistry between Brad Pitt and George Clooney. It’s why I keep rewatching … The post Brad Pitt and George Clooney’s Wolfs skips theatrical run, Apple TV+ streaming starts.....»»
Harvest starts very early in Sicily"s drought-hit vineyards
On the hills of the Contessa Entellina vineyard in western Sicily, the harvest is already well underway, the grapes ripening earlier than usual because of drought and high temperatures......»»