NXP Semiconductors bullish on chip shipments to automakers
The second-biggest supplier of chips to the auto industry is “very cautious” on the outlook for high inflation, COVID-19 lockdowns in China, the war in Ukraine and a possible energy crisis......»»
Ford will tap closed India factory to export
Ford will likely use the Indian plant, a source of low-cost production, to export to key markets, and possibly China, where it and other global automakers are losing ground to domestic rivals......»»
Editorial: Affordability crisis shrank the market and could do long-term damage
Frustrated consumers unable to purchase a new vehicle may force open the door to the U.S. market to China if automakers can't satiate entry-level demand......»»
Harris, Trump trade barbs on manufacturing jobs, tariffs in debate
Vice President Kamala Harris touted investments in clean energy and manufacturing job creation, while former President Donald Trump said he would use tariffs to keep Chinese automakers from selling vehicles in the U.S......»»
iPhone 16’s A18 Pro chip is starting to match the M1 chip in new benchmarks
We got our first look at a Geekbench result from the iPhone 16 yesterday, with somewhat disappointing results. There was a decent improvement in single core performance, but the multi-core score was abnormal. However, today’s results paint a much m.....»»
How to preorder the AirPods 4: best deals so far
The new Apple AirPods 4 are available for pre-order, and with a newer chip, ANC, and a reasonable price tag, they are absolutely worth pre-ordering......»»
Apple Watch Series 10 is smaller, thinner, lighter, and has mini-Intelligence
No word on whether S10 chip inside will allow for broader AI features. Enlarge (credit: Apple) The newest Apple Watch is all about a big screen, a thinner case, and lighter metal options, allowing for better typing and e.....»»
Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro boasts a bigger screen and better camera zoom
A 48-megapixel ultra-wide camera and the A18 Pro chip headline Apple's flagship. These are the new colors and finishes for the iPhone 16 Pro......»»
Kuo: iPhone 16 sales demand expected to be mostly flat compared to iPhone 15
Supply-chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo this morning posted his latest estimates for iPhone 16 shipments, ahead of Apple’s event later today where the new iPhone 16 lineup will be finally unveiled. Kuo expects iPhone 16 shipments for 2024 to be about.....»»
Daily 5 report for Sept. 6: Sales reports, dealer sentiment give Fed good reason to cut interest rates
The bottom line, as sales stagnate and inventories rise, is that automakers and their customers need interest rates to come down soon......»»
Expect China to "fight hard" against chip export controls
Expect China to "fight hard" against chip export controls.....»»
Exclusive-Qualcomm has explored acquiring pieces of Intel chip design business, sources say
Exclusive-Qualcomm has explored acquiring pieces of Intel chip design business, sources say.....»»
Report: iPhone 16 Pro may cost more than ever, but for a good reason
In just a few days, Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro will debut with a host of new features. A larger display, camera upgrades, a new Capture button, and an Apple Intelligence-optimized A18 Pro chip will make it a strong buy. But according to a new report, al.....»»
This EV will make you grin from ear to ear—the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
Hyundai N's attention to detail is on vivid display with this performance EV. Enlarge / Other automakers have half-heartedly tuned their EVs, but Hyundai's N brand has gone all-out with the Ioniq 5, and the results are spectacula.....»»
Toyota cuts 2026 global EV output plans by a third, report says
Toyota will build one million EVs in 2026 instead of 1.5 million, a Japanese newspaper said. Other automakers have scaled back EV plans as sales slow......»»
Leaders of India and Singapore sign deal to cooperate on semiconductors
Leaders of India and Singapore sign deal to cooperate on semiconductors.....»»
Ditching EVs For Hybrids Is Already Paying Off For Automakers
Ditching EVs For Hybrids Is Already Paying Off For Automakers.....»»
When will Apple release new M4 Macs?
With the surprising announcement of the M4 chip for the new OLED iPad Pro, Apple declares the end of the M3 processor family by focusing … The post When will Apple release new M4 Macs? appeared first on BGR. With the surprising annou.....»»
Volvo lowers 2026 profit margin target
Volvo, like other automakers, is seeing slowing demand for EVs due in part to high sticker prices and is also bracing for the effects of extra EU tariffs on EVs made in China......»»
Could we See Cheaper Laptops with Qualcomm’s New Snapdragon X Chip?
Qualcomm wants to focus on affordability without sacrificing performance. The post Could we See Cheaper Laptops with Qualcomm’s New Snapdragon X Chip? appeared first on Phandroid. It’s IFA 2024 again, and as such we’re se.....»»
Nanostructures enable on-chip lightwave-electronic frequency mixer
Imagine how a phone call works: Your voice is converted into electronic signals, shifted up to higher frequencies, transmitted over long distances, and then shifted back down so it can be heard clearly on the other end. The process enabling this shif.....»»