MediaTek posts decreased July revenue
Mobile SoC specialist MediaTek saw its July revenue fall 15.5% sequentially to NT$40.36 billion (US$1.45 billion)......»»
Research collaboration examines Filipino migration dynamics
Over one million Filipinos leave their country every year to work. The high emigration figures not only concern the Philippine state, but also the economist Andreas Steinmayr. In July 2024, he resumed a long-standing collaboration with the Philippine.....»»
The true cost of game piracy: 20 percent of revenue, according to a new study
Analysis of Denuvo DRM cracking shows significant impacts on publishers' bottom lines. Throughout the game industry's short history, there's been ample debate about how much pirac.....»»
Using ChatGPT to make fake social media posts backfires on bad actors
OpenAI claims cyber threats are easier to detect when attackers use ChatGPT. Using ChatGPT to research cyber threats has backfired on bad actors, OpenAI revealed in a report analy.....»»
Prime Big Deal Days Apple deals still available: AirPods, MacBooks, iPads
There's a second Prime Day this year, so if you missed out on upgrading your Apple suite in July, you have a second opportunity now......»»
Assessment of damaged archaeological sites suggests they require individual protection concepts
An analysis of the damage to archaeological sites documented after a heavy rainfall event in July 2021 in parts of Germany shows that several factors increase the risk of damage to archaeological sites due to heavy rainfall and flooding events. For e.....»»
The unintended consequences of brick-and-mortar"s decline
Lately, many big retail brands have been closing physical locations, in what has become known as the "retail apocalypse." Whether the stated reason is declining revenue, or concerns related to "shrinkage" and employee safety in some cities, the impac.....»»
MediaTek wants to Take on Qualcomm with its Newest Chip
MediaTek says that buyers can expect the first Dimensity 9400-powered phones to arrive later in Q4 2024. The post MediaTek wants to Take on Qualcomm with its Newest Chip appeared first on Phandroid. While many have dismissed MediaTek’.....»»
Oppo’s Next Flagship Packs MediaTek’s Latest Flagship Chip and Android 15 Features
There are some rumors though that the Find X8 Ultra variant will come with a Snapdragon chip. The post Oppo’s Next Flagship Packs MediaTek’s Latest Flagship Chip and Android 15 Features appeared first on Phandroid. With the Dim.....»»
The MediaTek Dimensity 9400 just raised the bar for Android phones
MediaTek’s latest phone chip is the Dimensity 9400, and this one takes the silicon war to the 3nm turf. But it’s AI goals are an even more ambitious......»»
Social media users opt for new privacy haven, study finds
Does it feel as if social media is becoming less social? The increasing number of brand ads and paid placement by influencers, as well as polarized public posts on various issues, is forcing more users to opt for private chats and groups, according t.....»»
H-E-B caves to the pressure and begins rolling out Apple Pay to all stores
After kicking off a pilot program in July, H-E-B has announced that it will roll out support for tap-to-pay platforms like Apple Pay to all of its locations. H-E-B operates over 300 locations across Texas, making it one of the largest grocery store c.....»»
MediaTek phones will soon support Gemini Nano multimodality
It looks like future MediaTek powered phones will come with support for on-device Gemini Nano processing capabilities. The post MediaTek phones will soon support Gemini Nano multimodality appeared first on Phandroid. AI requests made on ou.....»»
Prime Big Deal Days Apple deals 2024: AirPods, MacBooks, iPads
There's a second Prime Day this year, so if you missed out on upgrading your Apple suite in July, you have a second opportunity now......»»
AAPL earnings call on October 31 will include early iPhone 16 sales
The AAPL earnings call for Q4 2024 has been scheduled for October 31, and will give our first official hint about early iPhone 16 sales. The fiscal quarter covers July to September. Pre-orders for the new iPhone models opened on September 13, with.....»»
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares says too soon to confirm 2025 dividend
Shares slid nearly 4 percent to their lowest since July 2022 as investors fret that soaring costs of reviving the automaker's U.S. business will threaten its generous payouts to shareholders......»»
Tim Cook sells $50M worth of AAPL shares, but the timing is coincidental
Apple CEO Tim Cook has sold AAPL shares worth more than $50M at a time when the stock is close to an all-time high – but the timing is coincidental. The stock value broke $200 per share back in June, hitting a record $236 in July. There’s been.....»»
Report: Global drought threatens food supplies and energy production
In July 2024, global temperatures reached unprecedented levels, breaking historical records with an average of 17.16°C. This extreme heat has led soil water to evaporate, leaving the vegetation and biodiversity more fragile and under stress in many.....»»
Solidarity drives online virality in a nation under attack, study of Ukrainian social media reveals
The first major study of social media behavior during wartime has found that posts celebrating national and cultural unity in a country under attack receive significantly more online engagement than derogatory posts about the aggressors......»»
Rolls-Royce CEO says hybrid powertrain can"t deliver the brand"s trademark ‘waftability"
The exotic car maker is growing its revenue from bespoke creations, in part by opening its first U.S. design studio in New York......»»
A virus infected more than 11 million Android devices. Here’s what we know
The Necro malware uses devices to generate revenue and income streams for the attacker......»»