LGES signs MoU with Compass Minerals for lithium supply
LG Energy Solution has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with US-based mining company Compass Minerals for battery-grade lithium materials. According to Korean news outlets, this was LGES's first agreement with an American lithium supplier......»»
Taiwan IC test interface vendors quitting iPhone AP supply chain
Taiwan's IC test interface solutions providers including Chunghwa Precision Test Tech (CHPT) and WinWay Technology reportedly may almost fully retreat from the supply chain for iPhone Aps in 2023 probably due to increasingly thin profit margins for r.....»»
Memory contract prices to continue slide in 3Q22
DRAM contract prices have fallen 15-25% since the second quarter showing no signs of stopping, while NAND flash contract prices are poised to drop over 10% in the third quarter, according to industry sources......»»
The world’s richest men are paying people to hunt for treasure in Greenland
Climate change continues to devastate our planet. As global temperatures rise, ice caps around the world are melting. In Greenland, the changing temperatures have led to record-breaking ice melts. As the ice melts, a treasure trove of minerals capabl.....»»
How an iPhone battery works and how to manage its health
Your iPhone uses a lithium-ion battery that degrades over time, but there is little reason to worry about battery health in a new device. Here's what you need to know about your iPhone's battery.What you need to know about iPhone batteriesBatteries a.....»»
Cycode’s new software supply chain features identify vulnerabilities in all phases of the SDLC
Cycode has launched its software composition analysis (SCA) solution and the expansion of its platform to add static application security testing (SAST) and container scanning. Cycode’s platform makes AppSec tools better through its Knowledge Graph.....»»
Veracode platform enhancements improve developers’ ability to secure software supply chains
At Black Hat USA 2022, Veracode announced the enhancement of its Continuous Software Security Platform with substantial improvements to its integrated developer experience. New features include extended integrations to support software composition an.....»»
Biden signs $52B CHIPS Act, but many remain skeptical
President Joe Biden signed the $52B CHIPS and Science Act yesterday, authorizing subsidies for chipmaking within the US. The White House claims the act has spurred $44B worth of new chip fabrication plans, but many doubts have been expressed about t.....»»
Chinese gamers diminish following regulations, but a rebound is nigh
Niko Partners' latest report reveals that China's youth aren't gaming as much following the 3-hour rule, but there are signs of that changing. Niko Partners' latest report reveals that China's youth aren't gaming as much following the 3-hour rule.....»»
Biden signs bill aimed at boosting U.S. chip production, competitiveness
The bipartisan bill provides more than $52 billion in government subsidies for U.S. semiconductor research, design and production, including $2 billion designated for the production of mature node, or "legacy chips," used by automakers and parts supp.....»»
iPhone 14 supply chain unaffected by current geopolitical tensions, Kuo says
Apple's iPhone 14 supply chain will likely be able to escape the worst of current geopolitical tensions, according to TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.iPhone 14 ProIn a tweet on Tuesday, Kuo noted that "some investors have recently worried that the.....»»
10 malicious Python packages exposed in latest repository attack
Supply-chain attacks are moving GitHub toward digitally signed packages. Enlarge / Supply-chain attacks, like the latest PyPi discovery, insert malicious code into seemingly functional software packages used by developers. They're beco.....»»
Evo Japan is back and bigger than ever in 2023
Evo Japan is returning in 2023 at the Tokyo Big Sight. All signs point to a good time for all, assuming Covid-19 doesn't close the borders. Evo Japan is returning in 2023 at the Tokyo Big Sight. All signs point to a good time for all, assuming Co.....»»
Qualcomm extends GlobalFoundries semiconductor partnership through 2028
The deal means Qualcomm will stick around as a GlobalFoundries customer through at least 2028, and secures wafer supply and commitments through capacity expansion at GlobalFoundries' most advanced fab in Malta, New York......»»
CEOs meet in summit before Chips Act signed into law
The CEOs and senior leaders from across the semiconductor supply chain from tool and wafer manufacturers to key suppliers to end users of chips manufactured in the US participated in a CEO summit co-hosted by GlobalFoundries, Ford Motor Company, and.....»»
SK IE Technology collaborates with Vingroup to supply EV battery material
SK IE Technology Co. (SKIET), a company under SK group and in the business of electronics materials, announced on August 5, 2022, that it has signed a deal with Vingroup to supply battery materials......»»
Dangers and opportunities come together in net-zero carbon reduction: How can companies build ESG strategies with your own DNA?
At present, large companies in most countries in the world have formulated net-zero carbon emission strategies and set goals, covering their supply chains and importers as well as themselves. Taiwan is a major global center of manufacturing, and its.....»»
When will Apple announce the iPhone 14 event? Here’s what the data suggests
It’s early August, and that can only mean one thing: iPhone 14 event date predictions! Guessing when Apple will announce the new iPhone isn’t all that challenging — pandemics and global supply constraints withstanding. Based on a decade of dat.....»»
Apple increases supplier order for iPhone 14 to 95M units
Apple is seemingly expecting more sales of the iPhone 14 than previously thought, with reported changes to supply chain orders raising the total to 95 million units.The smartphone market is currently very sluggish, with Apple proving to be the except.....»»
What Black Hat USA 2022 attendees are concerned about
Black Hat released its Supply Chain and Cloud Security Risks Are Top of Mind survey. The report highlights important findings from more than 180 of experienced cybersecurity professionals who reported concerns over attacks against cloud services, ran.....»»
Alltop, Hu Lane, China Fineblanking enter China EV supply chains
Connector maker Alltop Technology, car-use connector maker Hu Lane Associate, and precision stamping part maker China Fineblanking Technology have cut into or are poised to cut into supply chains for China-based electric vehicle (EV) vendors, accordi.....»»