MOSFET suppliers cautious about 2Q23
MOSFET suppliers continue to experience excess inventory throughout the PC and handset industry supply chains, and their near-term business prospects remain uncertain, according to industry sources......»»
Auto suppliers continue to face worker shortage and high costs
The Federal Reserve indicated labor supply and demand are in sync in the U.S. economy for the first time in years. But suppliers are still lagging behind......»»
The iPhone 16 will launch without headline AI features, risking disappointed buyers
The iPhone 16 will launch without some of the headline Apple Intelligence features – which are arguably the biggest reason for most to upgrade to the new models. While Apple is taking an understandably cautious approach here, the company runs t.....»»
16% of organizations experience disruptions due to insufficient AI maturity
While sysadmins recognize AI’s potential, significant gaps in education, cautious organizational adoption, and insufficient AI maturity hinder widespread implementation, leading to mixed results and disruptions in 16% of organizations, accordin.....»»
Prestone scientists working to develop low-conductivity coolant to boost EV efficiency
Low-conductivity coolant in EVs and fuel cell vehicles can increase charging and driving efficiency and reduce fire risk. Prestone, one of the industry's largest suppliers of factory fill coolant, is developing new coolants specifically for EVs......»»
Apple research lab opening, focusing on boosting quality and reliability
A new Apple research lab is about to open in China, focusing on boosting the quality and reliability of iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision products. The company chose the city of Shenzhen because many of its suppliers are based there, and it will be w.....»»
Global cyber event affects dealership groups, suppliers
A technology stoppage, which crashed Microsoft Windows computer systems worldwide, stemmed from trouble with a software update from cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike Holdings Inc......»»
Kuo: Apple may not increase iPhone 16 orders after all
Apple and its various suppliers are busy prepping the iPhone 16 for its fall debut. But despite recent reporting that Apple was planning for a big increase in its 2024 iPhone shipments, today Ming-Chi Kuo has cast doubt on those claims. more….....»»
iPhone 16 may not see super cycle after all, according to analyst report
Earnings calls from key iPhone suppliers suggest iPhone 16 isn't being ordered in any greater quantity than iPhone 15, bringing the rumored Apple Intelligence spurred super cycle into question.iPhone 16 Analysts have been connecting the dots since WW.....»»
New compact camera module for M5 MacBooks expected in 2025
Apple has reportedly commissioned one of its Vietnamese suppliers, Sunny Optical, to provide a new MacBook compact camera module (CCM) from next year. This is likely to be first used in an M5 MacBook Pro in late 2025. It’s a somewhat surprising.....»»
How the world"s 10 largest suppliers are navigating labor woes, EV sales choppiness
Many of the world's biggest suppliers are planning job cuts and investing in automation, all while trying to get a clearer sense of their customers' rapidly changing EV plans......»»
Feds give $1 billion to GM, Stellantis for EV projects
The Energy Department is giving out $1.7 billion in grants to GM, Stellantis, Volvo Group and several suppliers to help support the industry's EV transition......»»
CATL poised to remain in global ‘pole position" on EV batteries despite U.S. tariffs
CATL is rapidly climbing the list of the world's largest suppliers as it pursues an aggressive global growth strategy......»»
Living in America"s wealthiest communities may not make you safer
One of the privileges the wealthiest Americans enjoy is living wherever they want. But new research published in Risk Analysis suggests they should be cautious when choosing their Shangri-La......»»
Apple may be already lining up suppliers for a second Apple Vision headset
A new rumor suggests that Apple has reached out to more manufacturers of small OLED-on-Silicon panels to gear up for another mixed reality headset alongside the Apple Vision Pro.Inside of Apple Vision ProCurrently, Sony supplies the OLED-on-Silicon (.....»»
Nissan CEO sees 30% salary cut since April over supplier payments
Nissan was reprimanded by the Japan Fair Trade Commission in March over slashing payments to top suppliers by about 3 billion yen between January 2021 and April last year......»»
apexanalytix Cyber Risk provides instant alerts for supplier data breaches
apexanalytix launched Cyber Risk, a solution that automatically assesses the cybersecurity posture of every supplier, continuously monitors the dark web to uncover risk exposure and responds to threats impacting suppliers in real-time. Business partn.....»»
EV switch will be "burden" on suppliers, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares says
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said the need to cut EV costs could mean that the supplier base will shift to lower-cost countries from the West......»»
Supply chain on fire: How automakers and suppliers are grappling with changing logistics, risks
Sweeping macroeconomic forces are upending the global automotive supply chain, forcing companies to rethink where and how they make their products and leading them to rely more on advanced technology......»»
Apple not yet satisfied with iPhone 16 Pro Max screens, as rest enter production
Apple has reportedly given the green light to its three OLED panel suppliers to begin mass production of three of the four iPhone 16 displays. However, the Cupertino company is seemingly not yet satisfied with test production of displays for the i.....»»
Column: Tesla Model Y and BYD Seagull provide template for lower EV costs
Ford is right to ask for suppliers' help to rein in costs. But what is Ford doing in product development and manufacturing to cut costs?.....»»