MediaTek reiterates guidance despite impact of KYEC fab suspension
MediaTek, a major customer of OSAT King Yuan Electronics (KYEC) which halted its chip production for two days due to a cluster of COVID-19 infections at its factory site in northern Taiwan, has reiterated its sales guidance for the second quarter of.....»»
Healthy bees, healthy planet: The impact of balanced diets on honeybee colonies
A new study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has revealed that a balanced diet is essential for the optimal health and task performance of honeybees, a key species for pollination and ecosystem stability. The study, led by Prof. Sharoni Shafir.....»»
The cost of cybersecurity burnout: Impact on performance and well-being
This article includes excerpts from recent reports we covered, providing statistics and insights into the levels of stress and burnout experienced by cybersecurity professionals. Most cybersecurity pros took time off due to mental health issues Hack.....»»
New study disputes Hunga Tonga volcano"s role in 2023–24 global warm-up
New research from a collaborative team featuring Texas A&M University atmospheric scientist Dr. Andrew Dessler is exploring the climate impact of the 2022 Hunga Tonga volcano eruption and challenging existing assumptions about its effects in the proc.....»»
Warming has more impact than cooling on Greenland"s "firn," physics-based model reveals
Scientists have known from ice core research that it's easier to melt an ice sheet than to freeze it up again. Now, they know at least part of the reason why, and it has to do with ice's "sponginess," according to a new study published July 24 in The.....»»
Research highlights impact of Ukrainian President Zelensky"s traits on global perceptions
A new study reveals that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's communal personality traits significantly increase empathy and pro-social behaviors towards Ukrainian citizens amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The study was conducted by Prof. Mei.....»»
Apple reiterates stance on privacy as a human right in new interview
A new interview with members of Apple's privacy team covers many topics and questions about the company's commitment to keeping its users safe.Privacy is core to Apple's businessIf you're an Apple fan, chances are you're aware of Apple's commitment t.....»»
AT&T failed to test disastrous update that kicked all devices off network
AT&T caused outage that blocked 92 million calls, 25,000 attempts to reach 911. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | AaronP/Bauer-Griffin) A government investigation has revealed more detail on the impact and causes of a rece.....»»
Yellowknife study warns of unprecedented arsenic release from wildfires
The wildfire season of 2023 was the most destructive ever recorded in Canada and a new study suggests the impact was unprecedented. It found that four of the year's wildfires in mine-impacted areas around Yellowknife, Northwest Territories potentiall.....»»
Q&A: Can policy decisions reduce our appetite for meat?
The City of West Hollywood has reportedly adopted an ordinance that requires plant-based food to be served at all city events, with meat available only upon request. The city's goal is to reduce the impact that meat and dairy production has on climat.....»»
GM ups guidance after posting 14% higher profit, record Q2 revenue
GM said it set records for global revenue, North American profit and North American revenue in the second quarter, by strong sales of pickups and SUVs......»»
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 could be powered by MediaTek
According to recent benchmarks, it seems that Samsung could be going with MediaTek for the upcoming Galaxy Tab S10 tablets. The post The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 could be powered by MediaTek appeared first on Phandroid. Samsung has confirmed.....»»
Researchers enhance tool to better predict where and when wildfires will occur
A newly enhanced database is expected to help wildfire managers and scientists better predict where and when wildfires may occur by incorporating hundreds of additional factors that impact the ignition and spread of fire......»»
Hands-on with what’s new for Apple Maps in iOS 18
The major upgrade for Apple Maps with iOS 18 is topographic hiking trails (same with iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, and macOS Sequoia). New features include detailed planning and guidance for custom hikes, the ability to save the maps offline, elevation deta.....»»
The MediaTek Dimensity 8400 is putting Qualcomm on notice
Alleged benchmarks of the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 suggests that the chipset is on par with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. The post The MediaTek Dimensity 8400 is putting Qualcomm on notice appeared first on Phandroid. Qualcomm is typical.....»»
Cross-industry standards for data provenance in AI
In this Help Net Security interview, Saira Jesani, Executive Director of the Data & Trust Alliance, discusses the role of data provenance in AI trustworthiness and its impact on AI models’ performance and reliability. Jesani highlights the collabor.....»»
Researchers see lower meat consumption after veggie month at student canteen
What effect does a vegan/vegetarian month have on a student canteen? For this experiment, the Studierendenwerk Bonn sought scientific support from researchers at the Universities of Bonn and Kassel. They found that the impact could still be felt up t.....»»
Cooling must be seen as critical national infrastructure, new report says
A Cranfield University academic has contributed to a new landmark report that says that governments and policy makers must recognize cooling as critical national infrastructure (CNI) if humanity is to build resilience to the impact of climate change......»»
Smallholder farmers, efficient ranching practices critical to meet restoration targets in Brazil"s Atlantic Forest
A new study led by King's College London simulated the effects of various restoration policies to assess their impact on biodiversity and agricultural production......»»
watchOS 11 one month in: these three features have made the biggest impact
The Apple Watch was supposed to get a small update this year. With much of Apple’s attention focused on Apple Intelligence and other iOS 18 upgrades, plus last year bringing us the big watchOS 10 update, expectations were for an underwhelming watch.....»»
New insights into interfacial hydrogen bonds could enhance photocatalytic hydrogen evolution
Photocatalytic hydrogen evolution from water is a key technology for achieving sustainable hydrogen production. However, the direct impact of the microscopic structure of interfacial water molecules on photocatalytic reactivity remains unexplored......»»