Men are a niche demographic
Hello and welcome back to Equity, TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast, where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. Danny was back, joining Natasha and Alex and Grace and Chris to chat through the week’s coming and goin.....»»
Romance or nomance? Adolescents prefer to see less sex, more friendships, platonic relationships on screen, says report
This year's Teens & Screens report from UCLA's Center for Scholars & Storytellers, or CSS, found that teens—plus the 18- to 24-year-old demographic that advertisers typically target—think sex and romance are too prominent in TV shows and movies,.....»»
Gamers over 43 outnumber Gen Z on mobile per survey of 200K+
A new survey of 207,500 North American mobile gamers conducted by in-game advertising experience platform Monetizer is challenging demographic stereotypes. Players over 43 — Gen X and Boomers — represent 43% of gamers on the platform. Not.....»»
PSA: Shooting iPhone 15 Pro video to an SSD won’t warn you if your cable is too slow
One of the new iPhone 15 Pro features is somewhat niche but incredibly useful to video enthusiasts using their iPhone as a B-camera or C-camera: You can shoot directly to an SSD. But a reviewer learned of one problem the hard way: If your cable do.....»»
Renewable energy is now cheap—what’s next?
Ars will be at the UN's Climate Week to help find out—watch live. Enlarge (credit: wera Rodsawang) A decade ago, our present renewable energy situation was unimaginable. Most projections had wind and solar as niche.....»»
Security concerns and outages elevate observability from IT niche to business essential
Enterprises that leverage observability increase operational efficiency and grow revenue, according to SolarWinds. The report explores how enterprises can act proactively to maximise the advantages of their observability solutions, integrate best pra.....»»
Discovery of how stem cell niche guides differentiation into functional cells is a significant step towards therapies
Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have found how stem cells' surrounding environment controls them to differentiate into functional cells, a breakthrough critical for using stem cells to treat various human dis.....»»
Everything you need to know about mini-ITX
The mini-ITX form factor might be niche, but it can save a lot of real estate on your desk. Here's everything you need to know at mini-ITX......»»
iPhone 15 price hikes, Vision Pro third-party apps, iOS 17 beta 4 changes
Benjamin and Chance discuss all the changes in iOS 17 beta 4, plus Apple starts handing out dev kits for Apple Vision Pro … but will developers make apps for a brand new niche platform? There are also rumors of an iPhone 15 Pro price hike, and App.....»»
Anker debuts one of the first KVM switches on the market with USB-C [Deal]
Anker today is launching one of its more niche products for Mac and PC, but something that is surely going to excite anyone running a dual computer setup. The new Anker KVM switch debuts as the company’s first take on the desktop accessory, making.....»»
Niche sports-car maker Caterham bets on new EV as combustion engine bans loom
Caterham has developed a car that it hopes will rival electric sports cars from Lotus, Alpine and Porsche......»»
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch review: it’s not what you think
The 15-inch MacBook Air might have a small target demographic, but it's nearly the perfect laptop for them......»»
Private email shows PlayStation chief unworried about Xbox-exclusive Call of Duty
In FTC trial, Microsoft also downplays cloud gaming as "stuttering... tiny... niche." Artist's conception of Playstation chief Jim Ryan as he sent an email about the proposed Microsoft/Activision deal. (credit: Blogspot / Mor.....»»
Study shows where professionals want to migrate within the European Union
Eastern Europe is the region in the European Union that is least appealing to professionals as a place to settle. A study led by researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research in Rostock that used data from the employment platform.....»»
GaAs PA suppliers upbeat about demand for niche applications
For suppliers of GaAs-based RF power amplifiers (PAs), market demand for handsets and other consumer electronics devices will remain weak, but demand for niche-market applications such as aerospace, military, industrial control and infrastructure con.....»»
Activision says UK was “irrational” in blocking Microsoft purchase
Cloud-gaming market at issue is a "niche" that "is quickly becoming obsolete." Enlarge / A small selection of the characters that would be part of Microsoft if its proposed Activision/Blizzard merger is allowed to go through. (cr.....»»
The curious case of the brie made from nuts that caused a multi-state outbreak
Health officials cracked the case starting with just two cases. Enlarge / Some real brie cheese in Paris. (credit: Getty | FRANCOIS GUILLOT/AFP) Niche plant-based foods are often touted for their health benefits—but o.....»»
Niche-market PCB maker FHt eyes EV opportunities
Taiwan-based First Hi-tec Enterprise (FHt), a niche-market PCB manufacturer, will continue to focus on automotive applications, such as high-wattage power boards used in fast charging, to drive its future growth......»»
Touch panel maker Higgstec expects flat revenue growth in 2023
Niche-market touch panel specialist Higgstec expects to post flat revenue growth in 2023 despite a dismal first quarter. The gross margin will also remain stable this year......»»
Niche PCB specialist posts strong 1Q23 results
First High-Tech Enterprise (FHT), which specializes in niche PCBs for automotive and networking communication applications, has reported an all-time-high revenue and impressive sequential and annualized net profit increases for the first quarter of 2.....»»
Foldable iPhone and iPad: Here’s what the latest rumors say
Apple competitors like Samsung have been trying to push foldable smartphones and tablets for some time. And while this is a niche market, Apple is rumored to have been experimenting with this idea internally. We don’t yet know when, or if, the com.....»»