New IC fabs to spur surge in equipment spending, says SEMI
Semiconductor manufacturers worldwide will have started construction on 19 new high-volume fabs by the end of this year and break ground on another 10 in 2022 to meet accelerating demand for chips across a wide range of markets including communicatio.....»»
Google Pixel 9 Pro vs. Pixel 9: Is the Pro worth $200 more?
The Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro are very similar, but is it worth spending $200 more on the Pro?.....»»
New Geekbench AI benchmark can test the performance of CPUs, GPUs, and NPUs
Performance test comes out of beta as NPUs become standard equipment in PCs. Enlarge (credit: Primate Labs ) Neural processing units (NPUs) are becoming commonplace in chips from Intel and AMD after several years of bein.....»»
Deer Island, Katrina Key expansions promise environmental benefits, storm protection
Amid predictions of sea level rise, higher storm surge and increased storm activity, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources have launched two projects to increase the security of the Mississippi coastline......»»
The best external SSDs to buy in 2024
With a plethora of external SSDs to choose from, we narrow down some of the best ones that you should be spending your money on......»»
Visions of Mana’s class system sticks to the series’ roots while still feeling fresh
After spending 10 hours with Visions of Mana, its updated class systems are fun and dynamic while also feeling connected to the its series roots......»»
Athens blaze reignites questions over "fire every year"
Climate change may have played a part in the latest massive wildfire just outside Athens, but some critics blame inadequate equipment and lack of planning for what has become an annual crisis......»»
Where internal audit teams are spending most of their time
Over half of key stakeholders including audit committees, company boards, and chief financial officers are looking to internal audit teams to take on more risk-related work, according to AuditBoard. The study revealed that these expanding expectation.....»»
Auto suppliers are slashing R&D. That could turn into a big problem.
Some of the world’s largest, most tech-savvy parts producers have hit the brakes on spending due in part to electric vehicle launch delays and a dim outlook for returns on investment......»»
Farm Effort to Reduce Methane Emits a Different Climate-Warming Gas
Scientists say efforts to tame methane in agriculture can spur the output of another greenhouse gas: nitrous oxide.....»»
Honda quarterly profit rises to record high on strong U.S. sales, weak yen
Honda has been cashing in on a surge in demand for hybrids as fading subsidies weigh on sales of battery-electric vehicles globally. The weak yen is helping out, too. .....»»
New York City"s fireworks display prompts temporary surge of air pollution
In 2023, roughly 60,000 firework shells exploded above Manhattan's East River as part of Macy's Fourth of July show. The resulting air pollutant levels were many times higher in the hours after the display than those seen when smoke from a Canadian w.....»»
Tim Cook says Apple is spending more to get Apple Intelligence ready for launch this fall
Apple on Thursday announced the results of its third fiscal quarter of 2024, with $85.78 billion in revenue from April to June. The company’s sales grew by 5%, and it seems that its executives have high expectations for the future. That’s because.....»»
Record-breaking $75 million ransom paid to cybercrime group
Ransomware attacks have reached new heights of ambition and audacity over the past year, marked by a notable surge in extortion attacks, according to a Zscaler. The findings from the report uncovered a record-breaking ransom payment of $75 million to.....»»
Human muscle cells come back from space, look aged
Astronauts' muscles atrophy in space, but we can identify the genes involved. Enlarge / Muscle atrophy is a known hazard of spending time on the International Space Station. (credit: NASA) Muscle-on-chip systems are thr.....»»
White ants: The Earth"s backboneless backbone
The first thoughts that probably come to mind when you read the words "white ant" are images of house destruction, wood damage, pest control, and spending money! While white ants are in fact a major structural and agricultural pest, they are among th.....»»
Disparity dynamics: Geographic impact of social transfer programs on income inequality
Social transfer programs have significant geographic differences in spending that help to reduce income gaps between rich and poor regions of the United States, according to new University of Michigan research......»»
BorgWarner looks to save $100M in EV restructuring
BorgWarner Inc. is aiming to save $100 million over the next couple of years as it cuts head count and spending for its e-products division in response to weak market demand......»»
Stellantis sues dealership to avoid spending $180 million to buy back fleet vehicles
Stellantis has taken a North Carolina dealership to court to avoid having to repurchase several thousand unsold fleet vehicles at a cost of about $180 million......»»
Injury dressings in first-aid kits reveal shark species
Scientists have revealed that injury dressings found in first-aid kits can reliably be used to identify shark species involved in bite incidents by deploying medical gauze to gather DNA samples from aquatic equipment, such as surfboards......»»
Apple is about to open its new research lab in Shenzhen
Apple is getting close to opening its new materials lab in Shenzhen, China, as part of the iPhone maker's continued spending on research and development.Buildings in Shenzhen, China [Pexels/Lywin]In March, it was revealed that Apple was building out.....»»