MediaTek cutting back 7nm, 6nm wafer starts at TSMC
MediaTek has scaled back 7nm and 6nm wafer starts at TSMC due to disappointing sales of its smartphone application processors, with the orders cutback likely to carry on into the first half of next year, according to market sources......»»
Phage viruses, used to treat antibiotic resistance, gain advantage by cutting off competitors" reproduction ability
Curious bits of DNA tucked inside genomes across all kingdoms of life historically have been disregarded since they don't seem to have a role to play in the competition for survival, or so researchers thought......»»
AMD Zen 6 chips could be here sooner than you think
It is expected that AMD's Zen 6 architecture will utilize TSMC's N3E 3nm process, launching in 2025......»»
This is the steepest refrigerator discount in Best Buy’s 4th of July Sales
Our analysis says this Whirlpool refrigerator has the deepest cutting appliance deal in the Best Buy sale......»»
Apple expects AI features to boost iPhone 16 sales by 10M units
Apple appears to be expecting iPhone 16 sales to substantially outstrip those for last year’s model. A new supply-chain report says that the company has boosted its A-series chip order from TSMC by 10 million. However, suggestions from some quar.....»»
Apple is expecting big iPhone 16 sales, based on chip orders
Apple has reportedly increased its chip order with TSMC, one that apparently puts both the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models on the A18 chip.Renders of what could be the iPhone 16 ProThe introduction of Apple Intelligence at WWDC may have helped inc.....»»
When "Apple Watch battery charge" means assault, not a low power warning
Assault with battery — A Florida woman has been arrested for cutting her boyfriend's ear with an Apple Watch thrown during a fight.You could do someone an injury with an Apple Watch, apparentlyThere's an interesting legal fact that a woman is more.....»»
Biden rushes to avert labor shortage with CHIPS act funding for workers
To dodge labor shortage, US finally aims CHIPS Act funding at training workers. Enlarge / US President Joe Biden (C) speaks during a tour of the TSMC Semiconductor Manufacturing Facility in Phoenix, Arizona, on December 6, 2022......»»
MediaTek launches new Kompanio 838 chipset for Chromebooks
MediaTek has announced its latest chipset, the Kompanio 838. This will be used to power what the company calls “premium Chromebooks”. The post MediaTek launches new Kompanio 838 chipset for Chromebooks appeared first on Phandroid. Ever.....»»
Spotify won’t open-source Car Thing, but starts refund process
Spotify will brick the hardware it released in 2022 this December. Enlarge / Spotify's Car Thing thing in a car. (credit: Spotify) Spotify will refund owners of Car Thing, its Spotify-playing device that mounts to car.....»»
Modern lives are messing up menstrual cycles—earlier starts, more irregularity
Earlier and irregular periods are both linked to poor health outcomes. Enlarge / Panty liners, hygienic tampons, and sanitary pads. (credit: Getty | LOU BENOIST) People in the US are starting their menstrual cycles earli.....»»
Drones offer new perspective on vulnerable tide-exposed coral reefs
A new study has used drone technology and cutting-edge analytical methods for the first time to map the intertidal coral reefs of the Rowley Shoals off the Kimberley coast of Western Australia......»»
Orangutan diplomacy: Why Malaysia"s scheme is attracting criticism before it starts
Malaysia plans to gift orangutans to major economic partners, as a way of improving its international image and building alliances. The "orangutan diplomacy" plan was confirmed by the nation's plantation and commodities minister, Johari Abdul Ghani,.....»»
MediaTek’s Dimensity 7300 and 7300X Chips Make their Debut
MediaTek's newest 4nm chips come with some key differences. The post MediaTek’s Dimensity 7300 and 7300X Chips Make their Debut appeared first on Phandroid. As the battle for Arm dominance continues, we’re bound to see the laun.....»»
MediaTek’s new smartphone chip looks like a beast
The MediaTek Dimensity 9400 is set to be a beast according to the latest leaks. Better yet, it may come to the U.S. market......»»
An Iceland volcano starts erupting again, spewing lava into the sky
A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted Wednesday, spewing red streams of lava in the latest display of nature's power, triggering the evacuation of the popular Blue Lagoon geothermal spa......»»
BMW M3 freshen dials up power, style
The 2025 BMW M3 starts at $77,175 with shipping. It should arrive in late summer......»»
Porsche 911 hybrid goes hard on track, not on environment
The 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS starts at $166,895 including shipping. Deliveries begin in late 2024......»»
Move Over Snapdragon: MediaTek’s Dimensity 9300+ Aims for the Flagship Crown
The silicone wars continue. The post Move Over Snapdragon: MediaTek’s Dimensity 9300+ Aims for the Flagship Crown appeared first on Phandroid. MediaTek’s recent push towards stepping up its Dimensity chip offerings has resulted.....»»
Proof that Google could switch to TSMC for the Pixel 10
Google is rumored to switch from Samsung to TSMC for the Tensor G5 chipset that will make its way to the Pixel 10. The post Proof that Google could switch to TSMC for the Pixel 10 appeared first on Phandroid. Google’s current Tensor chip.....»»
F1 Monaco Grand Prix live stream: Watch the race for free
Want to watch the Monaco Grand Prix? The race starts at 9 AM ET / 6 AM PT. Here's how to watch the free Monaco GP live stream from anywhere......»»