Notebook vendors stepping up diversification of manufacturing bases
With lockdown measures being imposed in several Chinese cities due to a resurgence of COVID outbreaks locally, notebook assemblers and related suppliers are being asked by brand US vendors to accelerate the pace of their production relocation, accord.....»»
Evernote free users officially limited to just 50 notes, effectively ending free tier [U]
After an earlier test, all Evernote free users now have their accounts limited to a single notebook containing just 50 notes. While the company claims that most free users won’t be affected, that is almost certainly counting anyone who briefly.....»»
The ocean"s first large swimming apex predators had exceptionally rapid growth, fossil study finds
The rapid diversification of animals over 500 million years ago—often referred to as the Cambrian Explosion—saw the appearance of the first large swimming predators in our oceans. Amplectobelua symbrachiata, a member of the group Radiodonta, whic.....»»
Apple"s US chip manufacturing pipeline just got a big boost
Apple and manufacturing partner Amkor have announced that a new chip packaging foundry will be built very near the Arizona TSMC foundry, simplifying Apple Silicon production in the US.Amkor's headquarters in ArizonaChip packaging is a near-final step.....»»
FDA warns chemical company not to mix brake cleaner into hand sanitizer
It's not the first time the regulatory agency chided the chemical company for this. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Jena Ardell) A chemical manufacturing facility in Wisconsin has drawn the ire of the Food and Drug Admin.....»»
Laser-induced hydrothermal growth for electrocatalytic applications
In the new study published in the journal International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing on 1 November 2023, researchers from the UK and China reported a novel technique based on a laser-induced hydrothermal reaction (LIHR) mechanism for the growth o.....»»
UAW begins drive to organize 13 nonunion automakers with U.S. plants
The UAW said thousands of nonunion employees are signing support cards and organizing to join its ranks, weeks after it won lucrative contracts at Ford, GM and Stellantis. The drive targets 13 automakers with roughly 150,000 U.S. manufacturing worker.....»»
Applying semiconductor manufacturing principles to optoelectronic devices
Optoelectronics detect or emit light and are used in a variety of devices in many different industries. These devices have historically relied on thin transistors, which are small semiconductors that control the movement of electrons and photons made.....»»
reMarkable 2 digital notebook just got a rare discount
The reMarkable 2, a tablet that mimics writing and reading on paper, is on sale from Best Buy at $50 off. You'll also get the Marker Plus tool in this bundle......»»
iPhone maker Foxconn plans extra $1.54 billion plant in India
Foxconn is doubling its investment in India with a further $1.54 billion going to a further manufacturing plant that is expected to produce iPhone.Production in a Foxconn facilityApart from pulling out of a $19.5 billion joint venture for processor m.....»»
Evernote free users could be limited to just 50 notes, as company tests plan
Evernote free users could see their accounts limited to a single notebook containing just 50 notes, under a potential plan being tested by the company. The change would effectively render the free option completely useless to most people, forcing.....»»
Researchers pave the way for faster and safer T-cell therapy through novel contamination-detection method
Researchers from Critical Analytics for Manufacturing Personalized-Medicine (CAMP) Interdisciplinary Research Group (IRG) at Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MIT's research enterprise in Singapore, in collaboration with Sin.....»»
Black Friday continues: pick up an M1 MacBook Air for only $749.99
Amazon's best M1 MacBook Air offer is underway, with the entry-level notebook available for a steal at $749.99.Amazon drops M1 Air to $749.99.If you want to work while on the move, and you need it to be a Mac, the MacBook Air has always been a strong.....»»
Dynamic z-scanning for ultrafast auto-focusing in laser processing
In laser-based manufacturing, accommodating non-flat, or changing surfaces has traditionally been labor-intensive, involving complex focus mapping procedures and or ex-situ characterization. This often results in repositioning errors and extended pro.....»»
Here"s why electric vehicles are a political football
The EV discussion encapsulates a host of issues dominating the nation's political conversation: cost of living, reliance on Chinese manufacturing and cultural factors such as the feasibility of the cross-country road trip......»»
Tesla launched its own car insurance. These drivers say it"s a lemon.
The insurer’s problems fit into a pattern of rushed and sloppy management leading to troubles across Elon Musk’s technology and manufacturing empire......»»
Nissan joins foreign automakers hiking wages at U.S. auto plants after UAW deal
The Japanese automaker said it will hike top wages for workers at U.S. manufacturing plants by 10 percent in January......»»
Fire is consuming more of the world"s forests than ever before, threatening supplies of wood, paper
A third of the world's forests are cut for timber. This generates US$1.5 trillion annually. But wildfire threatens industries such as timber milling and paper manufacturing, and the threat is far greater than most people realize......»»
Barefoot workers, bacteria found at factory that made big-brand eye drops
Around 30 eye drop brands are recalled; FDA inspection report shows why. Enlarge / Eye drop over woman's eye. (credit: Getty | AGF) The Indian manufacturing facility that made generic eye drops sold under CVS, Target, R.....»»
The OneXGPU wants to put an external GPU in your backpack
One Notebook has announced the OneXGPU, an external and portable GPU that could change the way we approach mobile gaming. The post The OneXGPU wants to put an external GPU in your backpack appeared first on Phandroid. If you want to play g.....»»
EV battery maker plans $165 million North Carolina plant in 2026
The battery manufacturing operation, backed by Forge Nano and a variety of unnamed investors, plans to make lithium-ion cells for use in defense, aerospace and specialty electric vehicle markets......»»