Novatek scores record revenues in 3Q21
Display driver IC specialist Novatek Microelectronics saw its third-quarter revenue hit a record high of NT$38.35 billion (US$1.37 billion), up 12.41% sequentially and 74.29% on year, according to company statistics......»»
AI has the power to revolutionize lending, but at a cost to people with lower credit scores
As artificial intelligence (AI) steadily increases its hold on the global economy, one of many areas ripe for disruption is consumer pricing. In situations where different consumers are offered the same product or service at different prices, it is n.....»»
Dubai reels from floods chaos after record rains
Dubai's giant highways were clogged by flooding and airport passengers were urged to stay away on Wednesday as the glitzy financial center reeled from record rains......»»
Dubai airport diverts flights as "exceptional weather" hits Gulf
Dubai's major international airport diverted scores of incoming flights on Tuesday as heavy rains lashed the United Arab Emirates, causing widespread flooding around the desert country......»»
iPhone 16 Pro 256GB rumor makes sense, but is by a known falsifier
The new rumor that the iPhone 16 Pro could start with 256GB of storage across the board is a logical extrapolation, but has been made by a one-time serial leaker with a record for falsehoods.iPhone 15 Pro MaxThe Apple rumor mill contains both leakers.....»»
The big dry: Forests and shrublands are dying in parched Western Australia
Perth has just had its driest six months on record, while Western Australia sweltered through its hottest summer on record. Those records are remarkable in their own right. But these records are having real consequences......»»
Discovery of organic catalyst could lead to cheaper fuel cells
With atmospheric carbon dioxide at record highs, the search for clean-energy alternatives to the use of fossil fuels is growing increasingly urgent......»»
Record heat rots cocoa beans threatening Ivory Coast agriculture
Surrounded by cocoa trees and intense heat, Christian Andre Yapi is forced to admit that the precious beans are no longer growing as they should, a major problem for the world's leading producer......»»
SAG-AFTRA wins AI music protections in new deal
A tentative agreement erects guardrails against generative AI's cloning of Hollywood's musicians. The twinkling sounds of Hollywood won't be replaced by AI just yet. SAG-AFTRA and major record labels Warner Music Group, Universal Music Group, D.....»»
Japan"s Sapporo sees earliest 25C day since records began
Temperatures in Japan's northern city of Sapporo—famous for skiing—on Monday passed 25 degrees Celsius at the earliest point of any year on record, a weather agency official said......»»
Security Bite: Annual cost of cybercrime to hit $9.2 trillion in 2024
Cybercrime is on an unprecedented rise. A new Statista Market Insights survey predicts that the annual cost of cyberattacks will reach $9.2 trillion this year. The figure surpasses even the revenues of some of the largest corporations in the world. M.....»»
US drug shortages reach record high with 323 meds now in short supply
The shortages affect everything from generic cancer drugs to ADHD medication. Enlarge / Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Adderall XR brand medication arranged at a pharmacy in Provo, Utah, in November 2023. (credit: Getty | George Frey).....»»
Despite what you might hear, weather prediction is getting better, not worse
Australia's weather bureau copped harsh criticism after El Niño failed to deliver a much-vaunted dry summer in eastern Australia. Parts of northern Queensland in the path of Tropical Cyclone Jasper had a record wet December and areas of central Vict.....»»
SpaceX all set for a record-breaking rocket launch on Friday
SpaceX has set lots of spaceflight records in its 22-year history, and on Friday one of its rockets is expected to set another one......»»
The heat is on: What we know about why ocean temperatures keep smashing records
Over the last year, our oceans have been hotter than any time ever recorded. Our instrumental record covers the last 150 years. But based on proxy observations, we can say our oceans are now hotter than well before the rise of human civilization, ver.....»»
‘X’ Denies Music Companies’ Remaining Piracy Liability Claims in Court
Elon Musk's social media platform X has denied all copyright infringement claims in response to a 'piracy' complaint filed last year by a group of record labels. The Nashville federal court already dismissed several key allegations and X hopes to def.....»»
The new MacBook Air is the star of this week"s best Apple deals
The M2 MacBook Air and 15-inch M3 MacBook Air have both hit record lows as of April 10, 2024. UPDATE: Apr. 10, 2024, 5:00 a.m. EDT Check out the latest Apple deals from Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and more. Best Apple deals th.....»»
Grab the latest 15-inch M3 MacBook Air for a record-low price at Amazon
The new 15-inch Apple MacBook Air (M3) normally retails for $1,299, but Amazon has it on sale for the all-time low of $1,149.99 as of April 10. SAVE $149.01: The new 15-inch Apple MacBook Air (M3, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) normally retails for $1,299.....»»
Windows 11 update fixes record number 147 flaws. This is why I switched to macOS.
Microsoft dropped a Tuesday patch that fixes a record number of flaws. In case you missed it, on Tuesday, Microsoft dropped a patch to rectify some Windows 11 issues. "Some," however, is an understatement.According to KrebsonSecurity, the Redmo.....»»
Apple"s M2 MacBook Air drops to all-time low of $849 in latest price war
After B&H initially offered the M2 MacBook Air for $849, Best Buy is now offering the same deal, matching the lowest price on record.Grab the lowest price ever on Apple's M2 MacBook Air.Update: B&H and Amazon have now matched Best Buy, offering shopp.....»»
Microsoft patches two actively exploited zero-days (CVE-2024-29988, CVE-2024-26234)
On this April 2024 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft has fixed a record 147 CVE-numbered vulnerabilities, including CVE-2024-29988, a vulnerability that Microsoft hasn’t marked as exploited, but Peter Girnus, senior threat researcher with Trend Micro.....»»