Highlights of the day: Digitimes releases ASC 100 Asia tech supply chain survey
The top-100 tech firms in Asia are mostly based in Japan, China, Korea and Taiwan, with the car and ICT device/equipment sectors making up the two largest groups, according to Asia Supply Chain 100 (ASC 100), the freshly released research results by.....»»
Tim Cook visits Vietnam as Apple looks to boost supply chain relationships
Apple CEO Tim Cook is in Hanoi, Vietnam for a two-day trip in which he is due to meet suppliers, app developers and students.Tim Cook (left) with musicians My Linh and My Anh in HanoiVietnam is one of the countries, along with India, that are benefit.....»»
Exposing the top cloud security threats
Many companies consider AI-powered threats to be the top cloud security threat to their business. Concerningly, less than half are confident in their ability to tackle those threats, according to a recent Aqua Security survey. In this Help Net Securi.....»»
MKBHD says this new gadget is the worst he’s ever reviewed
In his latest video, tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee concludes that this new AI-enabled gadget is the worst product he's ever reviewed......»»
Security Bite: Annual cost of cybercrime to hit $9.2 trillion in 2024
Cybercrime is on an unprecedented rise. A new Statista Market Insights survey predicts that the annual cost of cyberattacks will reach $9.2 trillion this year. The figure surpasses even the revenues of some of the largest corporations in the world. M.....»»
How new tech is making geothermal energy a more versatile power source
Geothermal has moved beyond being confined to areas with volcanic activity. Enlarge / The Nesjavellir Geothermal Power Station. Geothermal power has long been popular in volcanic countries like Iceland, where hot water bubbles fr.....»»
7 Reasons why UPDF is the last PDF editor you need [Video]
Managing PDFs efficiently in today’s work and tech landscape is non-negotiable. Whether for work, study, or personal use, we rely heavily on PDFs to store, sign, annotate and share our most important information. That’s where UPDF comes into play.....»»
US drug shortages reach record high with 323 meds now in short supply
The shortages affect everything from generic cancer drugs to ADHD medication. Enlarge / Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Adderall XR brand medication arranged at a pharmacy in Provo, Utah, in November 2023. (credit: Getty | George Frey).....»»
Apple Arcade Guide: 5 upcoming releases and everything available [U]
Apple Arcade launched with close to 100 titles and the service is seeing new games added almost every week with over 200 games now in the library. Follow along with our guide on all the available Apple Arcade games plus the latest releases. more.....»»
Biden plans sweeping effort to block Arctic oil drilling
The U.S. set aside 23 million acres of Alaska's North Slope to serve as an emergency oil supply a century ago. Now, President Joe Biden is moving to block oil and gas development across roughly half of it......»»
Low-density polyethylene microplastics partially alleviate toxicological effects induced by Cd exposure in earthworms
Cadmium (Cd) can accumulate in the food chain, with serious impacts on human health and safety. Microplastics (MPs) such as low density polyethylene (LDPE) should be considered not only as a single pollutant but also as a carrier of other pollutants......»»
Microbial food as a food production strategy of the future
The global food crisis is increasing due to rapid population growth and declining food productivity from climate change. Moreover, today's food production and supply system emits a huge amount of carbon dioxide, reaching 30% of the total amount emitt.....»»
A novel machine learning model for the characterization of material surfaces
Machine learning (ML) enables the accurate and efficient computation of fundamental electronic properties of binary and ternary oxide surfaces, as shown by scientists from Tokyo Tech. Their ML-based model could be extended to other compounds and prop.....»»
Huawei might have figured out a low-tech way of building more advanced chipsets
A recent patent discovery has revealed that Huawei might have found a way to get around the lithography problem. The post Huawei might have figured out a low-tech way of building more advanced chipsets appeared first on Phandroid. Due to t.....»»
New infosec products of the week: April 12, 2024
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Akamai, Bitdefender, Siemens, Veriato, and Index Engines. SINEC Security Guard identifies vulnerable production assets The SINEC Security Guard offers automa.....»»
Why women struggle in the cybersecurity industry
The workplace experiences of women in cybersecurity are dramatically worse than men across virtually every category, according to a WiCyS and Aleria survey. Previous studies have illustrated that the representation of women in cybersecurity is much l.....»»
Researchers map 33 new big game migrations across American West
A new set of maps that document the movements of ungulates was published today in the fourth volume of the Ungulate Migrations of the Western United States. The maps in this collaborative U.S. Geological Survey report series reveal the migration rout.....»»
New study finds potential targets at chromosome ends for degenerative disease prevention
We depend on our cells being able to divide and multiply, whether it's to replace sunburnt skin or replenish our blood supply and recover from injury. Chromosomes, which carry all of our genetic instructions, must be copied in a complete way during c.....»»
Don’t Expect an AirTag 2 This Year
If you’re holding your breath, hoping Apple releases a new AirTag 2 in 2024, stop. Everything we’ve heard suggests the launch is a lot further down the road. Apple first introduced its AirTag tracker back in 2021. Since then, the accessor.....»»
Why iPhone 7 Users Should Upgrade in 2024
If you’re still holding onto an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus, this is the year you should consider upgrading to a new iPhone model. Seven years is a long time in the tech world and that’s how long its been since Apple launched the iPhone 7 a.....»»
Hackable Intel and Lenovo hardware that went undetected for 5 years won’t ever be fixed
Multiple links in the supply chain failed for years to identify an unfixed vulnerability. Enlarge (credit: Intel) Hardware sold for years by the likes of Intel and Lenovo contains a remotely exploitable vulnerability tha.....»»