Loongson poised to challenge x86, Arm with own CPU architecture
Chinese CPU designer Loongson Technology is seen as China's representative to challenge international mainstream instruction set architectures (ISAs), Intel's x86 and Arm, with its own LoongArch architecture, but it remains to be seen whether or how.....»»
Using research to solve societal problems starts with building connections and making space for young people
Often, when scientists do research around a specific societal challenge, they hope their work will help solve that larger problem. Yet translating findings into long-lasting, community-driven solutions is much harder than most expect......»»
Fiat 500e braves Miami traffic but faces uphill sales battle
Fiat is positioning the electric 500e as a city car meant for quick trips, but persuading Americans to buy a small EV could be a challenge......»»
Mapping the world"s salted soils: A leap forward in combating land degradation
A team of researchers has developed an approach that maps the soil salt content around the world with an exceptional detail of 10 meters. This advance tackles the pressing need for accurate assessments of soil salinity, a formidable challenge that je.....»»
U.S. appeals court upholds EPA decision to approve California EV rules
The three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia rejected a legal challenge from 17 Republican-led states and entities that sell or produce liquid fuels......»»
GM’s Cruise poised to resume testing robotaxis in Phoenix
A Cruise spokesman said the company “had not set a timeline for deployment. We are in the process of meeting with officials in select markets to gather information, share updates and rebuild trust.”.....»»
Novel tech captures disease markers in a snap: The future of early diagnosis
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) have emerged as promising biomarkers for non-invasive disease diagnostics, offering an alternative to conventional biopsies. However, the challenge has been the efficient and pure isolation of EVs from biological fluids,.....»»
The RTX 5090 and 5080 may launch sooner than expected
The next-gen RTX 50 series is expected to be based on Nvidia's recently launched Blackwell architecture......»»
The biggest threat to the MacBook this year might come from Apple itself
The iPad Pro is in line for some major updates this year, which makes me wonder: Will it finally be able to truly challenge the MacBook? The answer may be yes......»»
Toyota developing EV minicars amid low-cost focus
Toyota’s troubled Daihatsu minicar unit wants to "take on the challenge" of making mini EVs as the world’s biggest automaker trails domestic rivals in the emerging segment......»»
Toyota"s Daihatsu to develop EV minicars amid low-cost focus
Toyota’s troubled Daihatsu minicar unit wants to "take on the challenge" of making mini EVs, as the world’s biggest automaker trails domestic rivals in the emerging EV minicar segment......»»
The 6 best Linux desktop PCs in 2024
Trying to find the best desktop Linux PCs can be a challenge, as the market is dominated by Windows. If you need help, here's a look at some of our favorites......»»
Claims of TikTok whistleblower may not add up
He only worked there 6 months and many of his allegations are improbable at best. Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images | LightRocket | Getty Images) The United States government is currently poised to outlaw TikTok. Little of th.....»»
How NASA"s Roman Telescope will measure the ages of stars
Guessing your age might be a popular carnival game, but for astronomers it's a real challenge to determine the ages of stars. Once a star like our sun has settled into steady nuclear fusion, or the mature phase of its life, it changes little for bill.....»»
Turning microalgae into light-controlled, soft bio-microrobots
Micro/nanorobots, due to their small size, high controllability and precise navigation capabilities have emerged as an important tool to execute biomedical tasks in microenvironments. However, it is still a big challenge to maneuver rigid microrobots.....»»
UAW poised to file for union vote at Mercedes plant in Alabama, report says
Employees at the Mercedes SUV plant in Vance, Ala., plan to file paperwork with the National Labor Relations Board seeking a formal election to join the UAW, Reuters reported......»»
Apple, Google fail in legal challenge against patent review rule
Apple, Google, and a number of other tech companies have failed to convince a court that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's rule denying some inter partes reviews of patents is illegal.A gavel [Pexels]Apple, along with Google, Cisco, Intel, and E.....»»
A chemically bonded photocatalyst with rich oxygen vacancies for improved photocatalytic decontamination
A challenge in promoting the industrial application of photocatalysis technology for environment remediation lies in the design of high-performance photocatalysts. These photocatalysts should be endowed with efficient photo-carrier separation and int.....»»
Africa"s Ph.D.s: Study shows how to develop strong graduates who want to make a difference
The challenge for universities is to produce graduates who can work with others to produce knowledge and research that can change institutions and societies for the better......»»
Mustang Mach-E sales underscore pricing issue
Sales data reveals customers are willing to make the switch to EVs at the right price, a challenge for automakers such as Ford that lose thousands on each one they sell......»»
Why Apple’s M3 Ultra could be an absolute monster
Apple's latest chip may use an entirely new chip architecture -- and it could be an absolute monster......»»