Infineon points finger at contract partners over chip shortages
Infineon said there have been supply bottlenecks in areas where it relies on contract manufacturers, known as foundries......»»
No, Dubai’s Floods Weren’t Caused By Cloud Seeding
Heavy rain has triggered flash flooding in Dubai. But those pointing the finger at cloud seeding are misguided......»»
Apple wants to make grooved keys to stop nasty finger oil transfer to MacBook Pro screens
Apple is researching a novel way to keep MacBook Pro displays clean — by changing the structure of keys on the keyboard.Every key would have a groove or gully around it to collect dirt and keep it off the top of the keysApple has previously issued.....»»
‘I don’t want to see you unless you’re in a casket:’ Murdered Las Vegas mom’s family points to warning signs
‘I don’t want to see you unless you’re in a casket:’ Murdered Las Vegas mom’s family points to warning signs.....»»
Pixel 7a Price Drops to New Low & There’s a Good Reason Why
Google and its retailer partners have slashed the Pixel 7a’s price. And while the offer might be tempting, there’s a reason we’re seeing the discount right now. The Pixel 7a, Google’s best budget device, is now just $349 at Go.....»»
Digital tools, including AI, alter consumer trust and purchasing decisions, says research
Colleen Harmeling, a Florida State University College of Business researcher, points to photo filters, overly edited photos and other distortions of user-generated content as impediments to consumer trust. In turn, they are potential barriers to the.....»»
Apple already has its next big chip, but you may never see it
The M3 Ultra could be the best chip Apple has ever released -- but there are rumors the company might not even launch it. Here’s why that’s a possibility......»»
Meta Quest 4: Here’s what we want from the next big VR headset
Meta's Quest 4 VR headset could bring an even bigger leap in quality than the popular Quest 3 thanks to generative AI, sharper displays, and a faster chip......»»
"SNL" Weekend Update brought on Caitlin Clark to call out Michael Che"s sexist jokes
This week's Weekend Update on 'SNL' brought on Caitlin Clark to take on Michael Che and his jokes about women's sports. NCAA women's basketball phenom Caitlin Clark has three points for SNL Weekend Update host Michael Che: "Be. Funnier. Dumbass.....»»
Meta Quest 4: Here’s we want from the next big VR headset
Meta's Quest 4 VR headset could bring an even bigger leap in quality than the popular Quest 3 thanks to generative AI, sharper displays, and a faster chip......»»
US drug shortages reach record high with 323 meds now in short supply
The shortages affect everything from generic cancer drugs to ADHD medication. Enlarge / Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Adderall XR brand medication arranged at a pharmacy in Provo, Utah, in November 2023. (credit: Getty | George Frey).....»»
TSMC’s $65 billion bet still leaves US missing piece of chip puzzle
TSMC will begin making 2 nm chips in Arizona starting in 2028. Enlarge / President Biden speaking at the official opening of TSMC’s first Arizona fabrication plant in December 2022. The Taiwanese chipmaker plans to start manufa.....»»
Rumor: M4 MacBook Pro with AI enhancements expected at the end of 2024
Apple's next generation M4 Apple Silicon, is expected to arrive before the end of 2024, and is rumored to have a greater focus on AI than ever before.Apple's M3 chip familyBarely half a year after the introduction of the M3 generation and ahead of th.....»»
Intel’s “Gaudi 3” AI accelerator chip may give Nvidia’s H100 a run for its money
Intel claims 50% more speed when running AI language models vs. the market leader. Enlarge / An Intel handout photo of the Gaudi 3 AI accelerator. (credit: Intel) On Tuesday, Intel revealed a new AI accelerator chip call.....»»
Exclusive: Google Workers Revolt Over $1.2 Billion Contract With Israel
Two Google workers have resigned and another was fired over a project providing AI and cloud services to the Israeli government and military In midtown Manhattan on March 4, Google’s managing director for Israel, Barak Regev,.....»»
A new coating method in mRNA engineering points the way to advanced therapies
Medicine can help to treat certain illnesses; for example, antibiotics can help overcome infections, but a new, promising field of medicine involves providing our body with the "blueprint" for how to defeat illnesses on its own......»»
Google Cloud rolls out self-designed Arm chips in its data centers
Google Axion-based VMs will be out in preview in the coming months. Enlarge / A Google Axion Processor. (credit: Google) Google is joining the custom Arm data center chip trend. Google Cloud, the cloud platform division.....»»
2nm chip for iPhone 17 Pro on track despite twin challenges
Apple chipmaker TSMC appears to be on track with its work on a 2nm chip destined for the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max in 2025 – as well as for the 1.4nm chips beyond that. A new supply-chain report said TSMC has faced two challenges, but indication.....»»
Apple Music leads HomePod streaming, but Spotify has an incredibly strong position
Apple Music emerges as the top choice for HomePod users — with Spotify also very strong on the platform.Is Amazon Music evidence of a monopoly?Recent research from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) has shed light on the competitive mus.....»»
Why are many businesses turning to third-party security partners?
In 2023, 71% of organizations across various industries reported that their business feels the impact of the ongoing cybersecurity skills shortage. Many companies have been forced to scale back their cybersecurity programs as they struggle to find ex.....»»
Intel is oddly enthusiastic about AI replacing everyone’s jobs
Intel launched the new Gaudi 3 AI chip at Vision 2024, and it's oddly enthusiastic about the AI agents it will power and that will take over people's jobs......»»