NordVPN and Surfshark Are Merging, Continuing VPN Consolidation Trend
An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNET: NordVPN and Surfshark have finalized a merger agreement between the two VPN providers, the companies announced Wednesday. Though the specifics of the transaction aren't being released, the finalized merg.....»»
February 2023 Patch Tuesday forecast: A Valentine’s date
Patch Tuesday falls on Valentine’s Day this year but will it be a special date? While there have been ongoing cyber-attacks of all kinds, it has been relatively quiet on the release of new patches from Microsoft. Expect that trend to continue next.....»»
Endpoint security getting easier, but most organizations lack tool consolidation
IT and security teams are consolidating management and security functions to help better deliver new applications to end users, improve regulatory compliance, and reduce cyberattacks resulting from poor coordination between endpoint security and mana.....»»
Pok Pok iOS app for kids gets a fresh world to explore, create, and learn with new Islands toy
Continuing on with monthly major updates, the award-winning kids’ app Pok Pok Playroom is out today with its latest big release, the Islands toy. The new ocean world is designed to encourage growth with creative thinking, storytelling, curiosity,.....»»
High-end electronics measurement equipment increasingly paired with software services, says Keysight
The clear development trend for advanced technologies has changed the business model of traditional instrumentation equipment vendors, driving them to adopt an integrated strategy of 'software and hardware integration," according to David Lo, marketi.....»»
Footprints of "galactic immigration" uncovered in Andromeda galaxy
Over the course of billions of years, galaxies grow and evolve by forging new stars and merging with other galaxies through aptly named "galactic immigration" events. Astronomers try to uncover the histories of these immigration events by studying th.....»»
Exclusive: iPhone reverse wireless charging development continues after Apple missed target
Apple is continuing its work on full reverse wireless charging support for the iPhone, despite engineering delays. 9to5Mac has heard from sources familiar with the matter that Apple had hoped to debut the feature with the iPhone 14 Pro lineup, but.....»»
SDV trend to spur exponential growth in demand for auto chips, says NXP
With software-defined vehicles (SDV) becoming a mainstream, major automotive chip IDM NXP Semiconductors will continue to promote the scalability and flexibility of its own chip platforms to satisfy diverse design needs of carmakers, according to com.....»»
IC backend houses brace for poor 1Q23
As a result of continuing inventory adjustments at clients, IC backend firms such as King Yuan Electronics (KYEC) and Sigurd Microelectronics are bracing for poor sales results for the first quarter of 2023, according to industry sources......»»
Chinese home appliance brands vie for smart home market via in-house MCUs
Under the trend of smart home China's home appliance brands are seeking diversified development. Brands like Haier, Midea, and Gree have been planning for the microcontroller unit (MCU) sector, either by establishing subsidiaries or investing in Chin.....»»
Smartphones to increasingly use periscope lenses
Periscope lenses will be used more frequently in smartphones, a trend that is promising to become prevalent to meet growing demand for upgrades to photography functions, according to sources familiar with operations at optical lens module companies......»»
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Are customized mobile SoCs becoming a real new trend?
While Chinese handset vendors such as Oppo, Vivo and Xiaomi are aggressively moving to develop in-house chips to differentiate their product functions, mobile SoC specialists Qualcomm and MediaTek are also joining the differentiation arena by providi.....»»
iPhone 14 Plus demand continues to fall, but rumors say an iPhone 15 Plus is still planned
Sales of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max are continuing to grow, at the cost of the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus. According to new supply chain data from analyst Ross Young, the iPhone 14 Pro models now account for 75% of Apple’s display p.....»»
DRAM spot prices continue to slide
DRAM spot prices have continued their downward trend in January 2023, as buyers from end markets remain cautious about procurement and order pull-ins, according to industry sources......»»
The Garmin Vivomove Trend is a powerful smartwatch with a sleek disguise
Garmin's new Vivomove Trend smartwatch looks like a traditional watch from a distance, all thanks to a clever hidden screen that only works when you need it......»»
Paramount+ and Showtime streaming services are merging
Paramount Media Networks has announced a plan to merge its Paramount+ and Showtime streaming businesses, and executives warned of layoffs and other changes.Paramount+Streaming channels Paramount+ and Showtime are already combined into one app, and th.....»»
Generations of semiconductor talent give Taiwan an edge as global competition intensifies
The regionalization of semiconductor production has become a clear trend, which may even result in many 'semiconductor powers' rising simultaneously around the world. However, Taiwan will not lose its core advantage in the global semiconductor arena.....»»
STMicroelectronics unveils world"s first MCU Edge-AI Developer Cloud
STMicroelectronics is continuing to expand its solutions for embedded AI developers and data scientists with a new, industry-first set of tools and services to get edge AI technology on the market faster and with less complexity by aiding hardware an.....»»
Inside Apple Third Street Promenade: a luxe temple in SoCal
Continuing an occasional series profiling Apple's most interesting retail stores, AppleInsider ventures to Apple's Third Street Promenade store in Santa Monica, California.Apple Third Street Promenade - Santa Monica,CALocated on Santa Monica's infamo.....»»
Young people are drinking less—here"s an alternative to try on your next night out
A new leisure trend is providing an alternative to pubs and bars for young people whose alcohol consumption has been declining for years......»»