Large-size DDI demand remains weak, say IC distributors
Large-size display driver IC (DDI) demand has been lackluster, according to sources at IC distributors, who are uncertain whether demand will pick up in the fourth quarter......»»
ChatGPT outperforms undergrads in intro-level courses, falls short later
Software that promises to detect AI-produced text fails to deliver. Enlarge (credit: Caiaimage/Chris Ryan) “Since the rise of large language models like ChatGPT there have been lots of anecdotal reports about students.....»»
Get up to $1,600 off a French door refrigerator in LG’s 4th of July sale
If you're looking for a large and versatile refrigerator, then this 30 cubic feet one from LG has a whopping $1,500 knocked off the price......»»
Peak performance: Plants" genetic strategies for surviving high-altitude habitats
Alpine habitats present extreme challenges, including low temperatures, high UV radiation, and limited oxygen levels, which demand unique adaptations from the plants that inhabit these regions. Despite their ecological importance, the genetic mechani.....»»
Polestar reports growing red ink for 2023 as EV demand slows
The electric-vehicle maker had repeatedly delayed reporting results because of accounting issues. Net losses widened to $1.17 billion from $481.5 million in 2022......»»
Second set of dealerships, public retailer brought back online after CDK cyberattacks
CDK Global said it brought a second small set of dealer customers back online as well as one of its large public dealership groups late June 27......»»
Google Translate just nearly doubled its number of supported languages
This includes common languages like Cantonese and lesser-known ones like Manx. Enlarge / The logo for PaLM 2, a Google large language model. (credit: Google) Google announced today that it has added support for 110 new l.....»»
Female capybara goes to Florida as part of a breeding program for the large South American rodents
A female capybara has arrived at a Florida zoo as part of a breeding program to bolster the population of the large South American rodents......»»
Hail the size of golf balls and even grapefruit? The science of how tiny ice crystals grow dangerously large
Hail the size of grapefruit shattered car windows in Johnson City, Texas. In June, 2024, a storm chaser found a hailstone almost as big as a pineapple. Even larger hailstones have been documented in South Dakota, Kansas and Nebraska. Hail has damaged.....»»
Gold nanoparticles kill cancer—but not as thought
Gold particles of the size of billionths of a meter are lethal to cancer cells. This fact has been known for a long time, as has a simple correlation: The smaller the nanoparticles used to fight the cancer cells, the faster they die. However, a more.....»»
Cloaked Audis, covert CEO meeting: How VW"s $5B Rivian bet unfolded
The deal is crucial for both companies as Rivian gets a financial lifeline to survive a sharp slowdown in EV demand and VW receives low-cost, high-performance EV technology that traditional automakers have struggled to master......»»
Datadog LLM Observability secures generative AI applications
Datadog announced LLM Observability, which allows AI application developers and ML engineers to efficiently monitor, improve and secure large language model (LLM) applications. With LLM Observability, companies can accelerate the deployment of genera.....»»
Study determines stellar mass and origin of a protostellar system
Using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), astronomers have conducted molecular line observations of a protostellar system known as VLA 1623. Results of the observational campaign, published June 18 on the pre-print server arXiv,.....»»
Changing water conservation attitudes positively impacts water availability, study finds
The increased demand for clean water and its limited supply has made water management one of the most pressing challenges facing society today. Changing attitudes about water conservation could significantly impact water consumption and help address.....»»
New evaluation framework helps quantify supply and demand of carbon sequestration services
The Lancang Mekong River Basin (LMRB) connects six countries in Southeast Asia. To support the ecological, economic and social sustainable development of the LMRB, low carbon management services need to be implemented in each country within the basin.....»»
2024"s violent tornado season has been one of the most active on record
Spring 2024 was unnerving for people across large parts of the U.S. as tornado warnings and sirens sent them scrambling for safety......»»
Badly Designed Streets Are an Overlooked Car Crash Cause, Traffic Engineer Warns
Education and enforcement can only go so far in reducing crashes when badly designed roads are filled with large cars.....»»
Grammarly delivers enhanced security and control features for safer AI use
Grammarly announced an extensive set of new security, deployment, and control features to meet soaring enterprise demand for comprehensive, secure AI communication assistance. Grammarly already serves leading enterprises like Salesforce, Atlassian, Z.....»»
New leaked illustrations claim Apple Watch X has a bigger screen than Apple Watch Ultra
The leak of a purported series of CAD renders of the Apple Watch Series 10 show it having an even larger screen than the Apple Watch Ultra, on a smaller body.Apple Watch Series 10 could have an even larger screen size as this Apple Watch UltraIt's be.....»»
Half of world"s lakes are less resilient to disturbance than they used to be
Nearly half of the world's large lakes have lost resilience, or the ability to bounce back after an abrupt disturbance, in recent decades, according to the first global assessment of long-term changes in lake resilience. Lakes in eastern North Ameri.....»»
The fascinating sex lives of insects
Some insects have detachable penises, others produce sperm that is 20 times the size of their own body. Others have evolved with special equipment to help them tear rivals off potential mates. Insects can be creepy, promiscuous or murderous—but the.....»»