Generations of semiconductor talent give Taiwan an edge as global competition intensifies
The regionalization of semiconductor production has become a clear trend, which may even result in many 'semiconductor powers' rising simultaneously around the world. However, Taiwan will not lose its core advantage in the global semiconductor arena.....»»
Middle-earth unites against Sauron in The Rings of Power season 2 trailer
The battle for Middle-earth intensifies in the new trailer for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2, which debuted at San Diego Comic-Con......»»
New study disputes Hunga Tonga volcano"s role in 2023–24 global warm-up
New research from a collaborative team featuring Texas A&M University atmospheric scientist Dr. Andrew Dessler is exploring the climate impact of the 2022 Hunga Tonga volcano eruption and challenging existing assumptions about its effects in the proc.....»»
Automotive tech company CDK must face antitrust class action, judge says
Software vendors can band together as a class to sue automotive technology giant CDK Global for allegedly restricting access to data and causing them to pay hundreds of millions of dollars in overcharges, a federal judge in Chicago has ruled. .....»»
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leaked specs suggest no change in battery
If you were hoping Samsung would give the Galaxy S25 Ultra an upgrade in the battery department, prepare to be disappointed. The post Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leaked specs suggest no change in battery appeared first on Phandroid. When Sams.....»»
Typhoon Gaemi displaces nearly 300,000 in eastern China
Authorities evacuated nearly 300,000 people and suspended public transport across eastern China on Friday, as Typhoon Gaemi brought torrential rains already responsible for five deaths in nearby Taiwan......»»
Research highlights impact of Ukrainian President Zelensky"s traits on global perceptions
A new study reveals that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's communal personality traits significantly increase empathy and pro-social behaviors towards Ukrainian citizens amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The study was conducted by Prof. Mei.....»»
Fortnite coming to iPhones in the EU via AltStore
Even with the Epic Games Store set to launch in the EU on iPhone, Epic has announced its games will be coming to other alternative app stores that "give developers a great deal," like AltStore PAL.Fortnite is coming to the AltStore in the EUThe battl.....»»
Somersaulting spin qubits for universal quantum logic could enhance control in larger arrays
Researchers at QuTech developed somersaulting spin qubits for universal quantum logic. This achievement may enable efficient control of large semiconductor qubit arrays. The research group published their demonstration of hopping spins in Nature Comm.....»»
The new Motorola Edge 50 just set a smartphone world record
Surprise! There's a new Motorola phone. It's called the Motorola Edge 50, and it apparently sets a new record for smartphone design......»»
Early CDK Global DMS return helped ease Group 1"s Q2 losses
The auto retailer estimates it lost $17 million in pretax income in the second-quarter due to the CDK outage......»»
China poised to lead global auto market, S&P Global says
BYD has emerged as a top 10 manufacturer, and evolving retail networks and new factories in Europe offer opportunities for Chinese automakers. Despite European and North American tariffs, they continue to push forward......»»
Apple"s iPhone shipments are still getting squeezed in China by rising rivals
Apple's fortunes in China may be getting worse in the short term, with iPhone shipments for the second quarter reportedly down year-on-year as local rivals increase competition.Apple's Head of Retail, Deirdre O'Brien, in Apple Sanlitun, BeijingApple.....»»
Intel is losing ground to AMD
Intel's market share has decreased to 71.9% in the third quarter of 2024. It remains the global leader in processor sales, but is steadily losing ground to AMD......»»
The ROG Ally X is making it hard to pick up my Steam Deck
The ROG Ally X is a massive improvement over the original, even if its price tag is a bit hard to swallow given the competition......»»
Apple talks privacy of iOS 18 ChatGPT integration, Apple Intelligence in new interview
Privacy is a major part of Apple’s aim to distinguish its AI efforts from its competition. So when Apple Intelligence debuts later this year, it will emphasize on-device processing, plus boast features like Private Cloud Compute and key protections.....»»
Apple Maps launches on the web in new public beta
Apple is bringing Apple Maps to the web for the first time. In a press release today, the company announced that you can now access Apple Maps on the web using Safari and Chrome on Mac and iPad, as well as Chrome and Edge on Windows PCs. more….....»»
Net effects of man-made nitrogen attenuate global warming, researchers find
Nitrogen fertilizers and nitrogen oxides from fossil fuels are known for their environmental damage: they pollute the air and drinking water, lead to over-fertilization of water and land ecosystems, reduce biodiversity and damage the ozone layer......»»
Reduce, reuse, reflycle: How genetically modified flies can reduce waste and keep it out of landfills
A Macquarie University team proposes using genetically engineered black soldier flies (Hermetia illucens) to address worldwide pollution challenges and produce valuable raw materials for industry, including the USD $500 billion global animal feed mar.....»»
Study reveals historical mismatch in Southern Ocean contributes to heat and carbon uptake
The Southern Ocean plays a central role in the global uptake of heat and carbon, which is widely thought to be due to its unique upwelling and circulation. An international research team, led by the University of Liverpool, explored whether there are.....»»
Toyota weighs 4-day workweek in sweeping overhaul of office life
The possible change in Japan is part of a sweeping rethink of office life meant to streamline workloads for a modern, more agile era of global competition and innovation......»»