Highlights of the day: Foundry prices likely to rise further in 2022
Despite a slowdown in demand for cnsumer electronics applications, other IC segments still see strong momentum, giving room for foundries to further raise their service quotes next year, according to PSMC chairman Frank Huang. MediaTek expects its fo.....»»
Failed Graceland sale by a mystery entity highlights attempts to take assets of older or dead people
Failed Graceland sale by a mystery entity highlights attempts to take assets of older or dead people.....»»
With Dell’s Summer Specials sale, everyone can find a PC at low, low prices
Thanks to Dell's Summer Specials now's the time to find a new PC at low prices, but also monitors, accessories, and more......»»
The Sordid History of U.S. Food Safety Highlights the Importance of Regulation
Author and science journalist Deborah Blum describes how an Indiana chemist kicked off the first major food regulation in the U.S......»»
Phoenix, America’s Hottest City, Is Having a Surge of Deaths
Skyrocketing temperatures are colliding with a lack of planning in Phoenix that is contributing to a rise in heat-related deaths.....»»
New study challenges conventional wisdom that Americans are "pocketbook voters"
A new study that examined voting in the 2022 United States congressional elections shows that views on abortion were central to shifting votes in the midterm elections. Despite severe inflation and grave concerns about deteriorating economic conditio.....»»
Ford poised to lift restrictions on which dealers can sell EVs
Ford, after 11 meetings with dealers around the U.S., plans to undo a key element of the EV certification it launched in 2022, prompting backlash and lawsuits......»»
Jenny Young and the story of Brooklyn Robot Foundry
“I’m not selling kits; I’m selling a service.” Jenny Young is a mechanical engineer who founded Brooklyn Robot Factory thirteen years ago to bring hands-on learning experiences to kids in schools and afterschool programs. Her.....»»
Heavy water: How melting ice sheets and pumped groundwater can lower local sea levels—and boost them elsewhere
Imagine you're standing near the edge of the Antarctic Ice Sheet, gazing out over the ocean, when the ice near you starts to melt very rapidly. A surge of meltwater flows into the ocean. Surprisingly, you watch the sea level fall—not rise......»»
US home sales post second straight monthly drop; house prices accelerate
US home sales post second straight monthly drop; house prices accelerate.....»»
Exclusive-Nvidia cuts China prices in Huawei chip fight, sources say
Exclusive-Nvidia cuts China prices in Huawei chip fight, sources say.....»»
iFixit has ended their partnership with Samsung
iFixit has announced that they have ended their partnership with Samsung, citing various obstacles that made it difficult to repair devices. The post iFixit has ended their partnership with Samsung appeared first on Phandroid. In 2022, pop.....»»
Germany has too many solar panels, and it"s pushed energy prices into negative territory
Germany has too many solar panels, and it"s pushed energy prices into negative territory.....»»
“Unacceptable”: Spotify bricking Car Thing devices in Dec. without refunds
Spotify stopped making Car Things in July 2022 but kept selling them. Enlarge (credit: Spotify) Owners of Spotify's soon-to-be-bricked Car Thing device are begging the company to open-source the gadgets to save some the.....»»
T-Mobile is hiking the prices for some legacy plans
If you’re a T-Mobile customer that’s using some of the carrier’s legacy plans, it looks like an increase in prices could be headed your way. The post T-Mobile is hiking the prices for some legacy plans appeared first on Phandroid. Ev.....»»
Poco F6 series announced, flagship specs with affordable prices
Poco has officially announced their latest series of flagship phones in the form of the Poco F6, and they’re pretty affordable too! The post Poco F6 series announced, flagship specs with affordable prices appeared first on Phandroid. Poc.....»»
Fierce Competition from Huawei Forces Apples to Slash Prices in China
Apple cuts prices on its newest smartphone models. The post Fierce Competition from Huawei Forces Apples to Slash Prices in China appeared first on Phandroid. Things have changed a lot for Apple – once at the top of the smartphone ma.....»»
2024 sees continued increase in ransomware activity
In this Help Net Security video, Ryan Bell, Threat Intelligence Manager at Corvus Insurance, discusses how ransomware will continue to grow in 2024. In January, Corvus reported that global ransomware attacks in 2023 set a record high, surpassing 2022.....»»
Thinking about polyamory? You"re not the only one
Polyamory—being open to having more than one romantic partner at the same time, with everyone's knowledge and consent—is on the rise, particularly among people below the age of 45......»»
Study finds sea-level rise and weather-related shocks caused Louisiana marsh to die back
In 2016, observers in the wetlands of Louisiana's Bird's Foot Delta began to note dying stands of Phragmites australis, locally known as Roseau cane. By 2021, nothing but mud flats remained in some areas where the reeds once stood......»»
Stranger Things: The First Shadow trailer teases the rise of Henry Creel
Witness the rise of Henry Creel in the trailer for Stranger Things: The First Shadow, the stage play based on Netflix's hit sci-fi series......»»