How can Taiwan keep its semiconductor momentum going?
Himax CEO Jordan Wu noted at a forum concerning Taiwan's IC design that many Taiwanese IC design houses have been able to achieve profitability. But despite the profits, they are still striving to secure government support or even trying to influence.....»»
First ever visualization shows photoexcited charges traveling across the interface of two semiconductor materials
UC Santa Barbara researchers have achieved the first-ever "movie" of electric charges traveling across the interface of two different semiconductor materials. Using scanning ultrafast electron (SUEM) techniques developed in the Bolin Liao lab, the re.....»»
Qualcomm zero-day under targeted exploitation (CVE-2024-43047)
An actively exploited zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2024-43047) affecting dozens of Qualcomm’s chipsets has been patched by the American semiconductor giant. About CVE-2024-43047 On Monday, Qualcomm has confirmed patches for 20 vulnerabilities af.....»»
Taiwan Makes the Majority of the World’s Computer Chips. Now It’s Running Out of Electricity
Highly dependent on imported fossil fuels, soon to shutter its last nuclear plant, and slow to build out renewables, the world’s largest producer of advanced computer chips is heading toward an energy crunch......»»
Taiwan shuts down for second day as Typhoon Krathon makes landfall
Typhoon Krathon made landfall in Taiwan's south on Thursday, the island's weather agency said, after forcing schools and offices to shut for a second day amid winds and rain that have left two dead and more than 100 injured......»»
Hurricane Helene shuts down North Carolina facilities crucial for microchip production
Facilities in North Carolina operated by two companies that mine a crucial mineral needed for semiconductor production remain down because of the impacts of Hurricane Helene, raising worries about potential long-term effects on microchip supply......»»
Hurricane Helene Will Send Shockwaves Through the Semiconductor Industry
Downpours at Spruce Pine, North Carolina, have taken the biggest known deposit of high-purity quartz offline, leaving the global tech supply chain potentially starved of an ingredient vital for making microchips......»»
Push to map Great Lakes bottom gains momentum amid promises effort will help fishing and shipping
Jennifer Boehme grew up scouting beaches around her home in St. Petersburg, Florida, for whatever she could find. Rocks, sand dollars, coquina mollusks—anything the ocean gave up......»»
Taiwan shuts down as Typhoon Krathon approaches
Taiwan shut down schools and closed its financial markets on Wednesday as Typhoon Krathon pounded its south and east with torrential rains and winds ahead of its expected landfall......»»
Thousands evacuated as Super Typhoon Krathon approaches Taiwan
Taiwan closed schools and evacuated thousands of people in the south of the island Tuesday ahead of the arrival of Super Typhoon Krathon, with the president warning it was likely to cause "catastrophic damage"......»»
Typhoon pounds remote Philippine island group near Taiwan
Typhoon Krathon pounded a remote group of tiny Philippine islands near Taiwan on Monday, cutting power and communication services, the state weather service and officials said......»»
Behind McCann Worldgroup’s new Detroit strategy after GM cutbacks
The IPG network makes leadership and operational changes while seeking new momentum for CRM agency MRM fresh off its McDonald’s win......»»
Orbital angular momentum monopoles discovery propels orbitronics forward in energy-efficient tech
Orbital angular momentum monopoles have been the subject of great theoretical interest as they offer major practical advantages for the emerging field of orbitronics, a potential energy-efficient alternative to traditional electronics. Now, through a.....»»
September, Q3 sales impacted by ‘calendar quirk," affordability challenges
Analysts observe no new momentum in the quarter and a mostly lackluster sales pace......»»
Research explores organic semiconductor materials for sustainable temperature sensors
New research into organic semiconductor materials, led by the University of St Andrews, paves the way for more sustainable temperature sensors for use in everyday technology......»»
Tandem OLED is OLED’s latest weapon in holding off MicroLED, QDEL
Brighter and tougher, Tandem RGB stacks may help OLED keep its display reign. Enlarge / Like a Tandem bicycle, Tandem OLED doubles certain components for exciting momentum. (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Tandem.....»»
Light momentum turns pure silicon from an indirect to a direct bandgap semiconductor
UC Irvine-led research reveals that the optical properties of materials can be dramatically enhanced—not by changing the materials themselves, but by giving the light new properties......»»
Stellantis taking heat from dealers, UAW amid EV push
As Stellantis tries to build sales momentum in the U.S. and presses forward with its EV offensive, it's facing unrest among several constituencies that are monumentally important to its success......»»
Analysis of heterostructures for spintronics shows how two desired quantum-physical effects reinforce each other
Spintronics uses the spins of electrons to perform logic operations or store information. Ideally, spintronic devices could operate faster and more energy-efficiently than conventional semiconductor devices. However, it is still difficult to create a.....»»
China hits 9 US firms with property freeze over weapons sales to Taiwan
China hits 9 US firms with property freeze over weapons sales to Taiwan.....»»
Apple A16 chips now being made in the US, creating a mystery
Apple A16 chips are now being made in TSMC’s US chipmaking plant in Arizona, according to a new report. It’s said that while yield rates are lower than those achieved in Taiwan, they are very close to hitting the same standards. The big myster.....»»