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......»»
Customers fume as HP blocks third-party ink from more of its printers
HP's approach to DRM continues rubbing people the wrong way. Enlarge (credit: Getty) HP customers are showing frustration online as the vendor continues to use firmware updates to discourage or, as users report, outrigh.....»»
Xiaomi heads new fund to enhance AI, auto chips development
China smartphone vendor Xiaomi has set up a CNY10 billion (US$1.43 billion) fund with other partners to invest in companies dedicated to developing chip technologies related to AI, smart manufacturing and automotive electronics......»»
Apple"s iPhone dominated 2022 smartphone sales
Apple continues to be the top-selling smartphone vendor in the world, with iPhone lines occupying eight of the top ten in global sales rankings for 2022.The iPhone topped the list of best-selling smartphones for 2022 by a wide margin. Apple's iPhone.....»»
Latest ongoing Twitter outage breaks links, images, and more
If you’re having problems accessing links on Twitter today, it’s not just you. An apparent outage affecting Twitter’s API has broken all links on Twitter because of errors with the t.co link shortener redirect. Images on Twitter are also compl.....»»
Twitch streamer Kai Cenat breaks subscriber record
The 21-year-old has amassed 300,000 subscribers, after a month-long 'subathon' to increase viewers......»»
Breaks taken during psych experiments lower participants’ moods
The lowered mood could throw off the results of studies with rest breaks. Enlarge (credit: Klaus Vedfelt) An unfortunate feature of science is that two experiments that are ostensibly looking at the same thing can produc.....»»
Is Starbucks" olive oil infused coffee a healthy combination? Food expert breaks down the company"s latest concoction
Starbucks is rolling out a new beverage concept: coffee with a spoonful of extra virgin olive oil......»»
New zirconia-based catalyst can make plastics upcycling more sustainable
A new type of catalyst breaks down polyolefin plastics into new, useful products. This project is part of a new strategy to reduce the amount of plastic waste and its impact on our environment, as well as recover value that is lost when plastics are.....»»
Tesla scales back German battery plans, won over by U.S. incentives
Tesla had planned to produce full batteries at its Berlin car plant but the automaker has changed course after the U.S. government offered tax breaks to EV makers sourcing batteries from within the U.S......»»
Apple Watch dominated smartwatch market sales and profits in 2022
Apple is not only the biggest smartwatch vendor, but it pulls in more than half the market's revenue as well, driven by the Apple Watch Ultra.New research by Counterpoint continues to show Apple in the lead for the smartwatch market in every regard......»»
China AI chip vendor Cambricon faces operating hurdles
China's major AI chip developer Cambricon Technologies, which was just blacklisted by the US in December 2022, is seeing its operation prospects further dimmed by serious losses and major shareholders trimming stakes. In the field of AI chips that ur.....»»
MCU firm Nuvoton puts focus on R&D, sales in non-China markets
MCU specialist Nuvoton Technology will continue to focus on R&D while expanding sales in non-Chinese markets, according to the Taiwan-based company......»»
OG sealed iPhone breaks record selling for almost 2x that of a recent auction
The latest original sealed iPhone went up for auction earlier this month with the expectation of bringing in at least $50,000. With the auction now ended, the final price surpassed $50K and set a new record, almost doubling the price of one sold jus.....»»
Week in review: Microsoft, Apple patch exploited zero-days, tips for getting hired in cybersecurity
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Combining identity and security strategies to mitigate risks The Identity Defined Security Alliance (IDSA), a nonprofit that provides vendor-neutral.....»»
BMW tops Consumer Reports" 2023 brand ranking
Addressing growing pains was a deciding factor in Consumer Reports' latest rankings of automotive brands for performance, safety and reliability. Subaru, No. 1 in 2022, finished second this year......»»
M2 Pro vs. M2 Max in real-life video work, using the 16-inch MacBook Pro
One of the decisions you need to make when buying a MacBook Pro or new Mac mini is the chip: M2 Pro vs. M2 Max. We’ve seen what Apple has to say about the differences, and how they stack up in benchmark rankings. A new piece today looks beyond the.....»»
Combining identity and security strategies to mitigate risks
Last week, the Identity Defined Security Alliance (IDSA), a nonprofit that provides vendor-neutral resources to help organizations reduce the risk of a breach by combining identity and security strategies, announced Jeff Reich as the organization’s.....»»
Tesla Autopilot workers try to unionize, are “tired of being treated like robots”
Buffalo-based workers say invasive monitoring leads some to skip bathroom breaks. Enlarge / Tesla Supercharger at a gas station in Katowice, Poland, on October 9, 2021. (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) Tesla Autopilot.....»»
PSA: Don’t update to iOS 16.3.1 if you’re a Google Photos user [U]
If you’re a Google Photos user, it looks like you should hold off on updating to iOS 16.3.1 for the moment. Users say that the update breaks compatibility with the Google Photos app for iPhone, leading to the app crashing immediately when opened......»»
Huawei gearing up for foldable smartphones
Suppliers engaged in the value chain for Huawei's foldable smartphones are poised to kick off production in March for the Chinese vendor's upcoming models, according to industry sources......»»