Nuvoton breaks into top-10 MCU vendor rankings
New ranking from IC Insights shows Taiwan-based Nuvoton Technology became the world's seventh-largest MCU supplier in 2021......»»
Detroit-based auto supplier Quality Team 1 files for bankruptcy
Quality Team 1, a Detroit-based vendor to Magna and other automotive suppliers, has filed for bankruptcy with more than $5 million in liabilities......»»
Biden weighing reprieve for automakers on tougher rules for EV tax credits
The stricter requirements, which were included in the president's signature climate law, don’t allow tax breaks for vehicles containing battery components or critical minerals from foreign entities of concern......»»
What would happen to Earth if a rogue star came too close?
Stars are gravitationally fastened to their galaxies and move in concert with their surroundings. But sometimes, something breaks the bond. If a star gets too close to a supermassive black hole, for example, the black hole can expel it out into space.....»»
iPhone 15 breaks smartphone market"s sales slump
After 27 consecutive months of sales sinking year over year, new research says the iPhone 15 helped the global smartphone market see its first positive growth since June 2021.iPhone 15 Pro and Pro MaxPreviously, Counterpoint Research has reported tha.....»»
Black Friday deal: get 50% off the Lomi Classic tabletop composting machine
Lomi, known for its home composting products, is hosting an early Black Friday sale for 50% off the Lomi Classic tabletop composter.The Lomi Classic breaks down food wasteThe Black Friday offer on the Lomi Classic is quite significant, with a 50% red.....»»
Rainbow PUSH scorecard ranks automakers on diversity efforts
Stellantis and Nissan each moved up two spots in the rankings of automakers' efforts to improve diversity in employment, advertising, marketing, procurement, dealerships and philanthropy......»»
Keysight Elastic Network Generator facilitates collaborative and flexible network continuous validation
Keysight Technologies has introduced a first in its class advancement in network testing with the new Keysight Elastic Network Generator (KENG) software – an agile, composable network test platform based on open vendor-neutral API and designed for.....»»
Conflict pollution, washed-up landmines and military emissions: How war trashes the environment
When armed conflict breaks out, we first focus on the people affected. But the suffering from war doesn't stop when the fighting does. War trashes the environment. Artillery strikes, rockets and landmines release pollutants, wipe out forests and can.....»»
Product showcase: Red Piranha’s security first, single vendor SASE, collaboration with Intel
Red Piranha has released the latest Crystal Eye consolidated security platform officially in global collaboration with Intel on the 12th of October and more details on the Network Builders Panel with Intel later that month. Crystal Eye 5.0 features b.....»»
How SMBs can get the best out of the cloud
What SMBs should to avoid the overpromise of big cloud vendors and avoid vendor profiteers......»»
Okta hit by another breach, this one stealing employee data from 3rd-party vendor
Threat actor gained access to vendor's IT environment and exfiltrated personal data. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Identity and authentication management provider Okta has been hit by another breach, this one against a.....»»
Agronomists find green way to mitigate the effects of soil salinity
Most crops are sensitive to soil salinity. Excess salts cause salt stress—plants lack water, photosynthesis is suppressed, respiration worsens, chlorophyll breaks down, and potassium ions leak. Water-soluble toxic salts stimulate the synthesis of r.....»»
Safely removing nanoplastics from water using "Prussian blue", a pigment used to dye jeans
Plastic waste breaks down over time into nanoplastics (.....»»
Nonprofit hospitals skimp on charity while CEOs reap millions, report finds
Nonprofit hospitals got $28 billion in tax breaks—which made up 44% of their net income. Enlarge / The Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey. (credit: Getty | Bobby Bank) Nonprofit hosp.....»»
This CarPlay GPS bug makes Apple Maps unusable and dangerous
On last week’s episode of 9to5Mac Happy Hour, I complained about an ongoing CarPlay problem I’ve been experiencing on and off for nearly a year. Essentially, the GPS continually bugs out and completely breaks navigation via Apple Maps, Google Map.....»»
7 biggest horror movie bombs of all time, ranked by adjusted box office losses
Check out the rankings for the seven biggest horror movie bombs of all time, including The New Mutants, A Sound of Thunder, and The Wolfman......»»
Urban planning researcher finds relationship between underfunded public schools and corporate tax breaks
Use of corporate tax breaks to spur economic development appears to be connected with public school underfunding, said Dr. Christine Wen, Texas A&M assistant professor of urban planning, in her recently published study that examined the relationship.....»»
More methane production: Combining alkaline pretreatment and air mixing for anaerobic digestion
In 2021, the state of Arkansas soared to third place in the United States' broiler production rankings. While this accomplishment brought economic benefits, it also posed a challenge—a surplus of poultry litter (PL) and growing environmental concer.....»»
"Our Flag Means Death" creator David Jenkins breaks down that pivotal mermaid scene
David Jenkins, creator of "Our Flag Means Death," discusses Stede and Ed's mermaid-filled reunion — and a critical Kate Bush needle drop. How do you stage a pivotal reunion between two star-crossed lovers? If you're Our Flag Means Death, you.....»»
Our latest VPN tests are over and the rankings have changed
ExpressVPN's claim to the throne is being challenged by NordVPN. Will it continue to hold out? Our latest analysis tells all......»»