Rising foundry quotes and weaker Taiwan dollar to buoy TSMC, others
TSMC and other Taiwan-based pure-play foundries are expected to enjoy another year of revenue and profit increases in 2022, as their price hikes since late 2020 have pushed the average foundry quotes to relatively high levels, coupled with exchange g.....»»
Taiwan shuts down as Typhoon Krathon approaches
Taiwan shut down schools and closed its financial markets on Wednesday as Typhoon Krathon pounded its south and east with torrential rains and winds ahead of its expected landfall......»»
Cybersecurity hiring slows, pros’ stress levels rise
66% of cybersecurity professionals say their role is more stressful now than it was five years ago, according to ISACA. Major contributors to rising stress levels among cybersecurity professionals According to the data, the top reasons for increased.....»»
Thousands evacuated as Super Typhoon Krathon approaches Taiwan
Taiwan closed schools and evacuated thousands of people in the south of the island Tuesday ahead of the arrival of Super Typhoon Krathon, with the president warning it was likely to cause "catastrophic damage"......»»
When the dollar store closes, US families on food benefits lose a lifeline
When the dollar store closes, US families on food benefits lose a lifeline.....»»
DirecTV agrees to buy satellite rival Dish (and its debt) for one dollar
DirecTV to take on Dish's $10B debt and TPG will buy AT&T's 70% stake in DirecTV. Enlarge / Dish and DirecTV satellite dishes on the roof of an apartment building on April 15, 2013 in San Rafael, California. (credit: Getty Image.....»»
Typhoon pounds remote Philippine island group near Taiwan
Typhoon Krathon pounded a remote group of tiny Philippine islands near Taiwan on Monday, cutting power and communication services, the state weather service and officials said......»»
TSMC rejects ‘Podcasting Bro’ Sam Altman’s $7 trillion fab plan
During last winter's PR blitz, TSMC executives reportedly called OpenAI Sam Altman a "podcasting bro" and balked at his $7 trillion, 36 fab plant proposal......»»
Sloth survival under threat due to climate change, study finds
A new PeerJ study has revealed that sloths, the famously slow-moving creatures of Central and South America, may face existential threats due to climate change. The research, conducted by scientists studying the metabolic response of sloths to rising.....»»
Stay or go? Pacific Islanders face climate"s grim choice
Rising waters are slowly but surely swallowing Carnie Reimers's backyard in the Marshall Islands, pushing her toward an agonizing choice: stay in the only home she's ever known or leave and face the prospect of becoming a climate refugee......»»
New research offers fresh hope to curb illegal orchid trafficking in Vietnam
Orchids, with their captivating beauty, have become a multi-billion-dollar industry. Unfortunately, many species are on the brink of extinction, particularly in Vietnam, due to unsustainable wild harvesting and minimal enforcement of laws restricting.....»»
Review: Intel Lunar Lake CPUs combine good battery life and x86 compatibility
But it's too bad that Intel had to turn to TSMC to make its chips competitive. An Asus Zenbook UX5406S with a Lunar Lake-based Core Ultra 7 258V inside......»»
Climate scientists sound alarm over Asia"s rising seas
Immediate action is needed at all levels to protect communities in the Asia Pacific from sea levels that are rising significantly faster than the global average, say climate scientists ahead of the next key UN climate summit......»»
Rising waters, waning forests: Scientists are using tree rings to study how rising sea levels affect coastal forests
Sunlight filters through the canopy of pines, holly, sweet gum, and red maple while bird calls echo in the distance. These coastal forests may seem like others in the Mid-Atlantic, but a hidden challenge looms. Standing tall next to their salt marsh.....»»
UN chief says sea level rise threatens "rising tide of misery"
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Wednesday that rising sea levels threaten to create "a rising tide of misery" for millions, with intense storm surges, coastal erosion and coastal flooding increasingly likely......»»
Ford CEO: Being kind not ‘natural to me"
Ford's CEO, at a dinner honoring the 2024 Automotive News Rising Stars, gave advice on identifying talent, managing time and improving himself......»»
Feeding coral reefs can aid their recovery from bleaching events
Coral reefs will continue to experience severe heat stress as rising temperatures cause the oceans to become unbearably hot—but a new study shows that altering their feeding habits could allow local populations to avoid total extinction......»»
Stellantis begins search for Carlos Tavares successor
Pressure on Tavares is rising because of Stellantis' poor performance in markets including the U.S., its biggest single profit pool......»»
Colleges barred from offering money to student-athletes are offering them multimillion-dollar coaches instead
West Virginia University research has revealed that college football coaches' paychecks influence the quality of the players they're able to recruit......»»
Stellantis said to start search for Carlos Tavares successor
Pressure on Tavares is rising because of Stellantis' poor performance in markets including the U.S., its biggest single profit pool......»»
Tech analysts say that major Switch 2 leak is ‘genuine’
Nintendo The big questions surrounding leaks are always about where they came from and whether they’re real. The in video games concerns the , and according to trusted tech experts, they’re close to real. Digital Foundry editor Richard Le.....»»