Holtek sees consumer MCU inventory swell
Combined MCU inventories held by chip suppliers, as well as channel distributors and retailers, have swelled to record high levels, according to Armstrong Tsai, spokesperson for Taiwan-based Holtek Semiconductor......»»
How digital wallets work, and best practices to use them safely
With the adoption of digital wallets and the increasing embedding of consumer digital payments into daily life, ensuring security measures is essential. According to a McKinsey report, digital payments are now mainstream and continually evolving, bri.....»»
Half-point Fed rate cut could spur consumer demand at auto dealerships
Car dealerships might see higher demand from consumers following the Federal Reserve's decision Sept. 18 to cut its benchmark rate target 0.5 points, according to Edmunds......»»
Justice Department disrupts vast Chinese hacking operation that infected consumer devices
Justice Department disrupts vast Chinese hacking operation that infected consumer devices.....»»
Landmark AI deal sees Hollywood giant Lionsgate provide library for AI training
Runway deal will create a Lionsgate AI video generator, but not everyone is happy. Enlarge (credit: Benj Edwards / Malte Mueller via Getty Images) On Wednesday, AI video synthesis firm Runway and entertainment company Li.....»»
Why do Asian consumers love luxury shopping?
The Asia-Pacific region is the largest consumer of personal luxury goods in the world. Asian consumers shop at home and overseas in cities like New York, Milan and Paris, contributing to the luxury industry's remarkable growth......»»
This Brain Implant Lets People Control Amazon Alexa With Their Minds
Neuralink rival Synchron is connecting its brain–computer interface with consumer technologies to allow people with paralysis more functionality......»»
Here’s why you shouldn’t freak out about lead in your cinnamon
For the most part, you'd have to eat a weirdly large amount to cause a problem. Enlarge / Cinnamon buns. (credit: Getty | Christoph Schmidt) Consumer Reports on Thursday reported the concentration of lead it found in 36.....»»
Enzyme-inspired catalyst puts chemicals in right position to make ethers
Taking inspiration from enzymes, chemists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign developed a catalyst to simplify the synthesis of ethers, key functional components of many drugs, foods, personal care items and other consumer goods. The catal.....»»
U.S. vehicle inventory hovers below 3 million
New-vehicle inventory in the U.S. was at 2.91 million last month, down slightly from the previous month, Cox Automotive said......»»
Sony will Be Skipping One of its Xperia Models this Year, Reports Claim
It seems consumer habits are changing. The post Sony will Be Skipping One of its Xperia Models this Year, Reports Claim appeared first on Phandroid. In addition to its PlayStation brand and strong lineup of home electronics appliances, Son.....»»
Stellantis’ U.S. dealers call out CEO Tavares for damaging brands
Dealers also urged the CEO to spend more money to clear old inventory off their lots......»»
Report: Most consumers are unfamiliar or only slightly familiar with regenerative agriculture
Many members of the public lack familiarity with the farming methods known as regenerative agriculture, according to the August 2024 Consumer Food Insights Report (CFI)......»»
BMW explains why it will sell hydrogen fuel cells in 2028
BMW sees hydrogen as complementary to battery EVs on a region-by-region basis. Enlarge / BMW has had some hydrogen fuel cell-powered iX5s in testing for a while, and for Art Basel 2024 this one got a new look courtesy of Es Devli.....»»
South Korea sees highest average summer temperature on record
South Korea experienced its highest average summertime temperature since such records began half a century ago, nearly two degrees higher than the historic average, the weather agency said Thursday......»»
What"s up with high food prices? Economists assess factors causing food prices to fluctuate
The latest consumer inflation report indicates that grocery prices have stabilized, yet the perception of high food costs lingers for many......»»
Amazon extends its popular $199 iPad deal into September, but supply may be limited
Amazon's $199 iPad 9th Generation deal has been extended into September, delivering the lowest price on record on remaining inventory.Snap up an iPad for just $199.The $199 iPad special is classified as a "limited-time deal" on Amazon, so it could en.....»»
Hybrids, crossovers drive Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Kia to August U.S. sales gains
U.S. auto sales are projected to rise 7 to 8 percent last month, analysts estimated, with average transaction prices falling as inventory rises and incentives increase......»»
Consumers want cage-free eggs, but Indonesian farmers say they need more support to do this
With rising consumer concerns for animal welfare worldwide, the poultry industry is starting to let their hens roam around in bigger spaces. This shift from conventional battery cages to cage-free systems allow layer hens greater freedom of movement.....»»
Chevrolet sees opportunity in industry"s biggest segment with redesigned Equinox
The compact crossover's fourth generation packs more technology into a truck-like profile, with an entry model that starts below $30,000 with shipping......»»
F&I revenue still possible as leasing returns
As leasing grows across the country, car dealership finance managers might have a harder time hitting the kind of F&I gross profit per vehicle seen during the inventory shortage. But there's still an opportunity for the finance and insurance office,.....»»