India"s Polymatech aims to become leading opto-semiconductor chips manufacturer
In response to the Indian government's Semiconductor Mission aimed at transforming the nation into a semiconductor powerhouse, several companies have shown interest in establishing assembly, testing, marking, and packaging (ATMP) facilities. Even tho.....»»
Analysis-Ethanol push turns India into corn importer, shaking up global market
Analysis-Ethanol push turns India into corn importer, shaking up global market.....»»
Trump admits he lost in 2020, leading white nationalist Nick Fuentes to disavow him
Trump admits he lost in 2020, leading white nationalist Nick Fuentes to disavow him.....»»
Microchip Technology confirms theft of employee data
US-based semiconductor manufacturer Microchip Technology has confirmed that the cyberattack it suffered in August 2024 resulted in the theft of data, including “employee contact information and some encrypted and hashed passwords.” The br.....»»
DOJ subpoenas Nvidia in deepening AI antitrust probe, report says
DOJ reportedly seeks evidence of alleged unfair supply and pricing of AI chips. Enlarge (credit: BING-JHEN HONG | iStock Editorial / Getty Images Plus) The Department of Justice is reportedly deepening its probe into Nvi.....»»
Scientists demonstrate octave-spanning soliton frequency combs on thin-film lithium niobate
The invention of optical frequency combs revolutionized frequency metrology and time-keeping. Miniaturization of such combs onto photonic chips, primarily leveraging the microresonator Kerr soliton frequency comb, expands on these functionalities by.....»»
Windows ARM PCs struggle to run games, and Apple may now have an advantage
Just like Apple did in 2020, many other PC makers are also trying to switch from Intel processors to ARM chips in order to improve performance and energy efficiency. However, while this transition has been smooth on Apple’s side, things are complic.....»»
Microsoft"s Copilot+ gaming fail could be a big Apple Silicon win
Microsoft's push into AI-centric notebooks isn't great for gamers, as they can't play most of their games on the ARM-based chips inside the latest Copilot+ PCs. This is a problem that will be beneficial to Apple Silicon gaming.Microsoft Surface Lapto.....»»
India"s new mega-dam will roil lives downstream with wild swings in water flow every day
"Hey Rupam, open the door. Take this fish," a woman yelled from outside. I was sitting in the kitchen at my friend Rupam's house in rural northeast India. It was the heart of monsoon season, and rain had been falling since morning. The woman must hav.....»»
Ford recalls more than 100,000 vehicles due to faulty engine part
F-150, Ford Edge, Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus and Aviator 2021-22 models may have intake valves that crack or break, leading to a loss of power......»»
Puny chocolate bars and miniature crisps: Is "shrinkflation" the worst business practice ever?
Next time you pick up a package of coffee or a pack of toilet paper, take a closer look. You might notice the package looks familiar, but what is inside has subtly diminished. This is "shrinkflation" in action, a pricing strategy used by manufacturer.....»»
Dell says the new XPS 13 gets 26 hours of battery life
Dell's new version of the XPS 13 comes with Intel's new Core Ultra Series 2 chips, as announced at IFA......»»
Polymer foam aims to transform oil spill cleanup
University of Waterloo researchers have developed a new material that can absorb more than eight times its weight in oil, offering a new solution in preventing groundwater contamination from spills or accidents. The study, "Fabrication of Triblock El.....»»
This Lenovo ThinkPad is a shocking 68% off during Labor Day sales
Save big on the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 when you order directly through the manufacturer. Act fast before this model sells out!.....»»
SwitchBot releases Matter-enabled evaporative humidifier
SwitchBot has officially launched its latest Matter-enabled smart home product, the SwitchBot Evaporative Humidifier (Auto-refill). This new device aims to simplify home humidification by combining advanced technology with cold evaporation, offering.....»»
Qualcomm’s Newest “Budget” Chipset is Here, sans Announcement
It's a modest upgrade. The post Qualcomm’s Newest “Budget” Chipset is Here, sans Announcement appeared first on Phandroid. Chip manufacturer Qualcomm apparently expanded its budget chipset lineup over the weekend with the.....»»
India launches flood warning systems at Himalayan glacial lakes
India is setting up high-tech warning systems at nearly 200 Himalayan glacial lakes at risk of bursting their banks, a deadly threat exacerbated by climate change, disaster officials said Tuesday......»»
Intel is flipping the script on laptops with ‘historic’ Lunar Lake CPUs
Intel has finally shared final details of its new Lunar Lake-based Core Ultra Series 2 mobile chips......»»
Bugs, performance issues hinder Huawei’s AI chips
Export controls bar import of Nvidia chips, but homegrown alternative is struggling. Enlarge (credit: Barcroft Media | Getty Images) China’s efforts to match US computing power in artificial intelligence are being hamp.....»»
From wild relatives to super tomatoes: Unearthing new genetic potential
Tomato breeding has historically depended on a narrow genetic pool, leading to decreased diversity and loss of valuable traits. Traditional methods and biparental populations fall short in harnessing the full potential of wild relatives, posing chall.....»»
Why seagulls don"t want your chips as much as you might think
Have you been to the beach this summer? I took my daughter there the other day and got her a pasty for lunch. She was happily munching it while staring out to sea, back turned to the café where we bought the pasty. Suddenly, there was a flapping of.....»»