India smart TV market grows by 38%, braces for production cuts as inflation bites
As internet penetration in India is keeping up the pace, sales of smart TVs in India have been growing in recent years. Still, vendors are bracing for a slowing demand resulting from inflation and the end of the festive season......»»
GM to co-develop Nevada lithium mine as it ramps up EV production
The automaker says it will acquire a $650 million equity stake in Lithium Americas Corp. in a deal that will produce enough lithium for 1 million EVs a year......»»
First maps of the fens of eastern England reveal saltwater that could threaten food production
The first ever maps of the shallow groundwater of the Fens of eastern England show that salt water is relatively close beneath the surface, meaning that if sea-levels rise, then salt content would affect the ability of the area to grow food......»»
HomePod 2 still leaves a lasting impression on wood surfaces, but power cable easily swappable
Reviews have landed for HomePod 2 ahead of the refreshed smart speaker arriving on Friday, February 3 to customers. Among the interesting details is HomePod 2 ring stain is an issue on wood surfaces, meanwhile, the power cable has been updated with.....»»
Sony halves reported sales expectations for coming PSVR2 headset
High price, reliance on console could limit the new headset's market impact. Enlarge / Say so long to the original PSVR's glowing blue lights. (credit: PlayStation Blog) Sony is drastically scaling back its sales expecta.....»»
HomePod 2 reviews: A successful ‘do-over’ with excellent sound quality, better smart home features
The first reviews of Apple’s second-generation full-size HomePod are here, providing a first look at the sound quality, performance, Siri changes, and more. The reviews describe the new HomePod as a successful “do-over” that ultimately is “m.....»»
Daily Deals Jan. 31: 40% off an iPad Pro, free Apple Arcade promo, $150 off M2 MacBook Air & more
Some of the top deals we uncovered today include 38% off an Asus Chromebook Flip touchscreen laptop, 69% off a Mophie dual universal wireless charging pad, a 16GB refurbished iPad Air for $75, $1,003 savings on an LG 65" 4K smart TV & more.Get 40% of.....»»
How to control your smart home without yelling at a dumb voice assistant
You can have nice, automated things without learning how to shout at speakers. Enlarge / We don't have to rely on megacorp obelisks to operate the things we buy. We don't have to learn their language. We can break free. (credit:.....»»
VW will not match Tesla price cuts for its EVs, CEO Blume says
VW aims to become a global leader in EVs through profitable growth, not discounting, CEO Oliver Blume tolda German newspaper......»»
Heritage and culture key for Thai confectioners to compete with western brands
Traditional confectionary in Thailand is getting crowded out of the market by major western brands; but a new study suggests local manufacturers can fight back by using their country's local heritage and culture to gain competitive advantage......»»
Generations of semiconductor talent give Taiwan an edge as global competition intensifies
The regionalization of semiconductor production has become a clear trend, which may even result in many 'semiconductor powers' rising simultaneously around the world. However, Taiwan will not lose its core advantage in the global semiconductor arena.....»»
India"s Anand Group attracts suppliers for EV platform Anevolve
India's auto component and system maker Anand Group launched a new platform, Anevolve, earlier this month to develope cleantech in India. According to different media reports, Anevolve has recruited multiple EV component and vehicle manufacturing com.....»»
STMicroelectronics unveils world"s first MCU Edge-AI Developer Cloud
STMicroelectronics is continuing to expand its solutions for embedded AI developers and data scientists with a new, industry-first set of tools and services to get edge AI technology on the market faster and with less complexity by aiding hardware an.....»»
eSIM smartphone market: the next battleground between Apple and Samsung?
Samsung Electronics and its rival Apple are expected to compete in the eSIM smartphone market in 2023, a market which is expected to grow from 986 million units in 2023 to 3.5 billion units in 2027......»»
Auto chips retain importance in global IC market in 2023
In 2023, automotive chips will continue to play an important role in global semiconductor trade, but both mainstream automakers and EV startups are making a strategic turnaround due to their different demand scales, yet with a common goal to consolid.....»»
Manu Jain, leader behind Xiaomi India"s growth, departs
Manu Kumar Jain, the poster boy of Xiaomi India's rise to the top in the world's second-largest smartphone market, has confirmed his leaving Xiaomi when the company faces a series of challenges in India......»»
US-based SIA wants to facilitate the growth of Indian semiconductor companies
India's semiconductor story has gathered interest worldwide, especially given its massive labor pool and the current geopolitical situation. A major organization that has shown significant interest recently is the Semiconductor Industry Association (.....»»
ShardSecure partners with Entrust to address data security challenges
ShardSecure has forged a strategic technology alliance with Entrust to provide cloud data protection to a growing market of enterprise companies and medium-sized businesses. The ShardSecure-Entrust partnership, part of the Entrust Ready Technology Pa.....»»
Realtek remains focused on high-end ICs
Realtek Semiconductor will remain focused on its high-end offerings to avoid price competition from peers focusing on mass-market device applications, according to the Taiwan-based network IC specialist......»»
Best MacBook Deals: Save on MacBook Air & MacBook Pro
If you’re in the market for a new MacBook, our deals roundup will help make your choice a little easier......»»
Best gaming laptop deals: Save on Alienware, Asus and more
We've collected some of the best gaming laptops on the market, whether you want something budget-oriented, or if you have money to burn......»»