Not every SPAC is pure garbage
Welcome back to The TechCrunch Exchange, a weekly startups-and-markets newsletter for your weekend enjoyment. Welcome back to The TechCrunch Exchange, a weekly startups-and-markets newsletter. It’s broadly based on the daily column that a.....»»
Metallurgist explains the surprising properties of aluminum
Despite being the most abundant metal on Earth, constituting over 8% of the Earth's core mass, aluminum was only discovered in the 1820s, by Danish physicist Hans Christian Ørsted. This is partly explained because pure aluminum doesn't exist in natu.....»»
UMC orders facility equipment for Singapore site expansion
Pure-play foundry United Microelectronics (UMC) has purchased NT$6.49 billion (US$209.4 million) worth of facility equipment from L&K Engineering's branch in Singapore, according to a recent company filing with the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE)......»»
A waste windfall: New process shows promise turning plastic trash into pharmaceuticals
Catalina Island, located 22 miles off the coast of Los Angeles, once collected Hollywood royalty, smugglers and silver miners. Now, it collects trash. Its windward-facing harbor is a collection point of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, an enormous sp.....»»
New Disney CEO calls ‘pure speculation’ a rumored Apple deal
Last week, Disney announced it would replace its then-CEO Bob Chapek with Bob Iger, his predecessor. A crazy rumor said Iger’s ultimate goal would be to sell the company, and Apple would be the perfect match. On his first day back to work, Bob.....»»
Apple"s rumored Disney acquisition is "pure speculation" says Bob Iger
The prospect of Apple acquiring Disney seems not just unlikely, but incredibly improbable, after returning CEO told employees the rumors are "pure speculation."Bob Iger and Steve JobsIn the wake of rumors flaring up of a deal that Apple could buy the.....»»
Diamonds and X-rays open a new window into the Earth"s inner core
A collaborative research group has succeeded, for the first time, in measuring the speed of sound of pure iron under pressures similar to the Earth's inner core boundary......»»
How Lucid brought the Air Pure EV in for under $90k
After creating luxury EV models in the $170,000 to $250,000 range, EV startup Lucid unleashed its designers to create one for a mere $89,050......»»
Mixfly ultra-compact Apple Watch charger review: Good enough, and inexpensive
There are some Apple Watch accessories on Amazon that are absolute garbage. Every once in a while, something pops out of the pile that's worth it.We're not really big fans of brands on Amazon with too many adjacent consonants. Every once in a while,.....»»
China foundry Hua Hong posts record revenues for 3Q22
China-based pure-play foundry Hua Hong Semiconductor has reported revenue surged 39.5% on year to a record high of US$630 million in the third quarter of 2022, with gross margin climbing 10.1pp from a year earlier to 37.2%, buoyed by robust demand fo.....»»
Elements Lux tiles by Ceramiche Keope
Dezeen Showroom: Italian tile brand Ceramiche Keope has added two new colours to its Elements Lux tile collection, which combine pure white backgrounds with marble-like veining. Read more Dezeen Showroom: Italian tile brand Ceramiche Keope h.....»»
Xbox Series S just got a rare discount in time for the holidays
While the Series X is great if you want pure performance for a high-end TV, if you run at 1080p or lower framerates, the Series S is almost indistinguishable......»»
Foundries brace for poor sales in November, December
Pure-play foundries are bracing for poor sales in November and December, and will see their revenue hit bottom for 2022 in the fourth quarter, according to industry sources......»»
Lucid rolls out entry-level Air Pure EV with 410 miles of range
EV startup Lucid will deliver the first units of a Touring trim, bringing the cost of its large sedan down to compete with luxury rivals......»»
Lucid rolls out its entry-level Air Pure EV with 410 miles of range
EV startup Lucid will deliver the first units of a Touring trim, bringing the cost of its large sedan down to compete with luxury rivals......»»
SMIC expects over 10% revenue drop in 4Q22
China-based pure-play foundry Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SMIC) expects to post a revenue decline of 13-15% sequentially in the fourth quarter of 2022, with gross margin ranging from 30% to 32% compared with 38.9% in the prior quarter......»»
Cancellation of customer orders has little impact, says UMC
United Microelectronics (UMC) has started experiencing cancellation of customer orders, which has thus far had little impact on its sales performance, according to the pure-play foundry......»»
This Motorola Android phone with a 6.5-inch screen is $50 at Walmart
The Motorola Moto G Pure is a cheap phone that rightfully exceeds all expectations for its $50 on sale price......»»
Lucid Motors to launch base Air Pure sedan, starting at $89,050
The Nov. 15 launch of the Air Pure trim and the higher-level Air Touring will give Lucid entry models that better compete with starting prices for the Tesla Model S and Mercedes EQS.....»»
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 review: pure headphone luxury
With a luxurious design and top-notch sound, these B&W headphones will delight those that can afford them......»»
It’s time to play “find the falling Chinese rocket” once again
We can probably expect reentry into Earth's atmosphere to occur about a week from today. Enlarge / Rendering of the Chinese Tianhe core module of the Tiangong space station. (credit: Getty Images) On Monday, China's spac.....»»