IQE CEO: compound semiconductors will go from niche to mainstream
Global semiconductor and electronics sectors have been in a downturn since the onset of 2022. Companies in Taiwan's compound semiconductor sector, such as WIN Semiconductors and VPEC, have not met their performance expectations. Despite that, so-call.....»»
Before CarPlay, Apple previewed ‘iOS in the Car’ with a very different design
CarPlay has graduated from a niche upgrade option to a mainstream standard feature in new cars, replacing clunky radio user interfaces with a design very familiar for iPhone users. But before Apple set CarPlay loose in the wild, the world was shown a.....»»
Why automakers and suppliers are scrambling for silicon carbide microchips for EVs
Automakers and suppliers have been scrambling to secure supplies of silicon carbide semiconductors, which could prove to be a significant factor in increasing charging times and battery ranges on EVs......»»
Hot stuff: A new thermal pathway for a high explosive
TATB (1,3,5-triamino-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene) is an important explosive compound because of its extensive use in munitions and worldwide weapons systems. Despite its importance, researchers have been trying to understand its response to temperature ext.....»»
Diamonds are a chip"s best friend: Research determines spin-orbit effects on exciton complexes
Besides being "a girl's best friend," diamonds have broad industrial applications, such as in solid-state electronics. New technologies aim to produce high-purity synthetic crystals that become excellent semiconductors when doped with impurities as e.....»»
Scientists deliver portable total chemical analysis without pumps and tubes
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have engineered a new micro total analysis system that quantifies a target chemical in a microfluidic chip without pumps, tubes, and expensive detectors. The compound reacts with other chemicals to produ.....»»
Compound vital for all life likely played a role in life"s origin, suggests synthesis study
A chemical compound essential to all living things has been synthesized in a lab in conditions that could have occurred on early Earth, suggesting it played a role at the outset of life, finds a new study led by University College London researchers......»»
14 parameters in one go: New instrument for optoelectronics
An HZB physicist has developed a new method for the comprehensive characterization of semiconductors in a single measurement. The "Constant Light-Induced Magneto-Transport (CLIMAT)" is based on the Hall effect and allows the recording of 14 different.....»»
Balancing “super app” ambitions with privacy
When Elon Musk’s ambitions to transform X into an “everything app” were divulged last year, he joined several companies known to be exploring or actively working on developing super apps, suggesting there’s clearly a niche to be filled. In fa.....»»
Researchers develop new integration technique for efficient coupling of III-V and silicon
Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have developed a new integration technique for efficient integration of III-V compound semiconductor devices and silicon, paving the way for photonic integration at low cost, l.....»»
Uncovering the physics of how electrons screen against conductivity-killer in organic semiconductors
California's Silicon Valley and Utah's Silicon Slopes are named for the element most associated with semiconductors, the backbone of the computer revolution. Anything computerized or electronic depends on semiconductors, a substance with properties t.....»»
Ford sees "colossal" competitive threat in low-cost Chinese EVs
Ford is recalibrating its EV strategy as mainstream U.S. consumers balk at the high price of battery-powered models and the spotty charging infrastructure......»»
DuckDuckGo’s browser adds encrypted, privacy-minded syncing and backup
It's getting closer to mainstream parity, minus one major feature. Enlarge (credit: DuckDuckGo) DuckDuckGo keeps adding new features to its browser; and while these features are common in other browsers, DuckDuckGo is gi.....»»
Measuring exciton "holes": Insights into charge transfer at atomically thin interfaces between semiconductors
Semiconductors are ubiquitous in modern technology, working to either enable or prevent the flow of electricity. In order to understand the potential of two-dimensional semiconductors for future computer and photovoltaic technologies, researchers fro.....»»
Boox Note Air3 review: A solid e-ink book reader, but a little niche
The Boox Note Air3 is a fantastic entry into the e-reader market, but its weight and larger screen compared to some of the smaller models by the company can make it a bit cumbersome to cart around.Boox Note Air3 We love e-ink tablets. Not only are th.....»»
Nanofiber-coated cotton bandages fight infection and speed healing
An interdisciplinary team of Cornell researchers has identified an innovative way to harness the antioxidant and antibacterial properties of the botanical compound lawsone to make nanofiber-coated cotton bandages that fight infection and help wounds.....»»
Ford plans small, cheap electric cars to help reduce EV losses
Ford is recalibrating its EV strategy to move away from large, expensive EVs because high prices are the biggest barrier to convincing mainstream car buyers to go electric......»»
The Apple Vision Pro doesn’t usher in the AR future we were promised
Apple’s Vision Pro is here. The reviews are off to a great start, but here’s why it won’t be the mainstream hit Apple is hoping for. The post The Apple Vision Pro doesn’t usher in the AR future we were promised appeared first on Phandroid.....»»
How AI could change our relationship with religion
Science and faith are often kept in two distinct boxes that hardly ever intersect. However, I believe that as AI becomes more mainstream, it will fundamentally alter our engagement with faith and spirituality......»»
Why the future of the Quest depends on the Vision Pro
Meta might not see Apple's Vision Pro as competition, but as a collaborator in pushing virtual reality technology into the mainstream......»»
Scientists Just Discovered a New Type of Magnetism
In an atomically thin stack of semiconductors, a mechanism unseen in any natural substance causes electrons’ spins to align......»»