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.....»»
The predictive power of social media data in fashion forecasting
Fashion and social media are both ever evolving. So why not put the two together? New research in Manufacturing & Service Operations Management says utilizing social media to predict sales of apparel and footwear items based on social media posts and.....»»
Recent advances in electrocatalytic ammonia synthesis
NH3 is the second largest chemical produced in the world and nearly 80% of produced NH3 is employed in fertilizer synthesis. Meanwhile, NH3 is an indispensable raw material for manufacturing nitric acid, which can be further employed in chemical prod.....»»
Longtime Mario voice actor Charles Martinet is stepping away from the role
Nintendo announced that Charles Martinet is stepping away from voicing Mario and other characters in Nintendo games......»»
Organizations invest in AI tools to elevate email security
To counteract new and emerging threat methods enhanced by artificial intelligence, specialized email security vendors are leveraging a synergy of AI and human insights to enhance email security, according to IRONSCALES and Osterman Research. Cybercri.....»»
Apple joins protest against India"s import restrictions
Trade groups and firms including Apple and Intel, have asked the US government to press India over reconsidering new import laws that will "harm businesses in both countries."Mumbai, IndiaEven as India welcomes the manufacturing expansion of firms su.....»»
Cutting-edge imaging technique shines light on how DNA strands stack up
In a new study, researchers at the Department of Biochemistry, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), have used a novel imaging technique to pinpoint how strongly adjacent bases—the building blocks of DNA—stack up on top of each other in a single st.....»»
$220 billion is helping build US cleantech infrastructure. Here are the projects.
Financial Times identified 110 large-scale manufacturing announcements. Enlarge / President Joe Biden speaks in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on May 13, 2021. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) A year ago, Presi.....»»
Apple"s India expansion reaches a milestone as iPhone 15 production starts
India is now manufacturing the iPhone 15, marking the first time that the country has produced the latest iPhone model simultaneously with China.Apple CEO Tim Cook on a visit to India in 2016Previously, Apple's iPhone production in India has been of.....»»
The New York Times prohibits AI vendors from devouring its content
The paper of record pokes holes in the absorb-everything AI business model. Enlarge (credit: Benj Edwards / Getty Images) In early August, The New York Times updated its terms of service (TOS) to prohibit scraping its ar.....»»
Product showcase: Free email security test by ImmuniWeb Community Edition
According to an FBI report, in 2022, global losses from business email compromise (BEC) and email account compromise (EAC) attacks attained $43 billion, hitting a historic anti-record. Multiple cybersecurity vendors, including Microsoft and Trend Mic.....»»
Built for working remotely, this HP laptop is almost $850 off today
The HP 255 G9 Notebook PC is a great laptop for professionals, and today it's seeing an extra low price of just $749......»»
Micro-LED Apple Watch delay explained, as manufacturing challenges revealed
A reported delay to the planned introduction of the first micro-LED Apple Watch has been explained by a supply chain report, which reveals the extreme manufacturing challenges involved in bringing the next generation of display tech to Apple products.....»»
Germany approves $11 billion TSMC chip factory
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company has been working to expand its manufacturing footprint for quite some time, and now it has a major factory deal in Germany set in motion.TSMC plantTSMC is one of the largest semiconductor manufacturers on th.....»»
Apple is trying to guarantee enough M3 chips for the next year
Apple might hoard TSMC's advanced 3nm chip manufacturing capacity for 12 months, further extending its processor efficiency advantage......»»
How 3D Printed Homes Can Be More Thermally Efficient
The construction industry is continuously seeking new ways to innovate and improve efficiency. One area of focus that has garnered significant attention is additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing. This cutting-edge technology allows for pr.....»»
Report: Apple buys every 3 nm chip that TSMC can make for next-gen iPhones and Macs
TSMC is said to eat the cost of defective chips so it can keep Apple's business. Enlarge / Silicon wafers from a TSMC factory. (credit: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.) It's been rumored for several months n.....»»
Apple has "sweetheart deal" with TSMC that saves it billions of dollars
TSMC's new 3nm manufacturing process has around a 30% failure rate but under exclusive terms, the company only charges Apple for working processors.Processors are made in wafers. (Source: TSMC)Apple has long had what its COO Jeff Williams has describ.....»»
LG Energy Solution ‘seriously considering" Michigan for North American headquarters
The move could bring an influx of senior-level jobs to the area, building on hundreds of manufacturing positions the company is creating with its $1.7 billion battery plant expansion......»»
Spacecraft, landers and rovers could be recycled for parts on the moon
Additive manufacturing is slowly becoming more and more useful as the technology improves. One of the places it continues its development is in the realm of space exploration. It has long been mooted as an integral part of any in-situ resource utiliz.....»»
Unraveling the importance of software supply chain security
The software supply chain encompasses the entire lifecycle of a software product, from its conception and development to its distribution and deployment. It involves a complex network of suppliers, vendors, developers, integrators, and users, making.....»»