Semiconductor equipment billings drop in August
August billings among North American manufacturers of semiconductor production equipment decreased 5.4%, bringing an end to an eight-month period of consecutive increases......»»
Group 1 Automotive bought at least 9 stores in 3 major deals in Q1
After reporting a sharp drop in net income in the fourth quarter of 2023, CEO Daryl Kenningham promised to be aggressive with acquisitions......»»
Monday’s best deals drop AirPods Pro 2 and Apple Watch SE 2 to $189 each, plus more
Now’s the time to upgrade to AirPods Pro 2 and its refreshed USB-C charging case. A $60 price cut lands at $189 to join these discounted Apple Watch SE 2nd Gen styles from $189. Plus, Belkin’s 15W BoostCharge Pro MagSafe pad now comes in two new.....»»
Apple chip maker TSMC wins $6.6 billion US subsidy
The US Commerce Department is awarding iPhone processor manufacturer TSMC $6.6 billion and providing low-cost loans, for a third fabrication plant in Arizona.TSMC's headquarters in Hsinchu, TaiwanTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) is the ma.....»»
Visa warns dangerous new malware is attacking financial firms
JSOutProx is a banking trojan that can grab screenshots, drop other malware, and control device peripherals......»»
Beats Studio Pro at $200 headline today’s best deals, iPhone 14 from $542, more
Friday’s best deals are making some of our favorite headphones on the market more affordable, as the Beats Studio Pro drop to $200. Apple’s iPhone 14 now starts from $542 at Amazon, and you can also save on Sonos One Gen 2/SL smart speakers with.....»»
Hong Kong monkey encounter lands man in ICU with rare, deadly virus
The man had recently visited a country park known for its macaque monkeys. Enlarge / This photo taken in August 2014 shows macaque monkeys in a country park in Hong Kong. (credit: Getty | Alex Ogle) A 37-year-old man is.....»»
Pacific rock samples offer glimpse of active Earth 2.5 billion years ago
In Earth science, small details can help explain massive events. Rita Parai, an assistant professor of Earth, environmental and planetary sciences in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, uses precision equipment to measure trace lev.....»»
Save up to $350 with this Deal on the Galaxy Tab S8 Plus!
The Galaxy Tab S8 Plus is currently enjoying a price drop on Amazon at the moment. The post Save up to $350 with this Deal on the Galaxy Tab S8 Plus! appeared first on Phandroid. As far as premium tablets go, Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S-s.....»»
Surface emitting semiconductor laser achieves efficiency breakthrough
Since its inception, the power conversion efficiency (PCE) of edge-emitting laser (EEL) technology has been continuously breaking records, achieving a historically high efficiency of 85% at -50°C in 2006. Following this, in 2007, EEL also reached a.....»»
This secret Microsoft Edge feature changed the way I work
Tucked away in the Microsoft Edge sidebar is "Drop" a nifty feature that helps me transfer files between devices......»»
Why auto supply chains have shown resiliency after the Baltimore bridge collapse, port blockage
So far, there is no indication the Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore will have an impact on automotive supply chains on the level of COVID or the semiconductor shortage......»»
Two new iPad models spotted in regulatory database
Two unannounced iPads have now been listed on a regulatory database, which are expected to be the long-rumored new iPad Pro or iPad Air.Using iPad Pro and Apple PencilAs happened with the iPhone 15 in August 2023, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).....»»
We have some bad news for Quest owners
Meta recently announced support for the original Quest VR headset will be ending in August......»»
AirPods 2 drop to $89 in Wednesday’s best Apple deals, HomePod 2 from $250, more
Wednesday’s best deals have AirPods 2 marked down to the best price of the year at $89 to go alongside Apple’s new HomePod 2, which starts from $250. Plus, you might as well try out Apple’s FineWoven MagSafe wallet at just $32. Hit the jump for.....»»
Amazon"s $89 AirPods deal delivers best price available
Amazon's fresh AirPods price drop delivers a $40 discount on the most affordable entry into Apple's AirPods line.Apple's entire AirPods line is on sale at Amazon.With Mother's Day fast approaching, Amazon's $89 AirPods 2 with Lightning Case promotion.....»»
TSMC “still assessing” chipmaking facilities after 7.4-magnitude quake hits Taiwan
TSMC makes most high-end chips for Apple, Nvidia, AMD, and others. Enlarge / TSMC's headquarters, seen here, are in Hsinchu, Taiwan. (credit: Sam Yeh via Getty Images) Chipmaking operations at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufa.....»»
Bluetti AC240 portable power station pushes the boundaries with IP65 waterproof rating
Rugged outdoor adventures require tough equipment capable of shrugging off the elements and providing reliability when the weather turns. Bluetti's done just that with the new AC240 weatherproof portable power station, available now with an early bir.....»»
Tesla back on top in global EV sales after BYD"s Q1 decline
BYD's 43 percent quarterly drop means Tesla took back the title of world's biggest EV seller with first-quarter deliveries of 386,810, a decline of 20 percent from the previous quarter. BYD sold 300,114 EVs in the first quarter......»»
Tesla deliveries drop 8.5 percent year over year in first decline since 2020
Tesla stock price continued its fall today and is down 33 percent in 2024. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | SOPA Images) Tesla delivered 386,810 vehicles in the first quarter of 2024, an 8.5 percent drop compared to the f.....»»
Looking to photograph a solar eclipse with your smartphone? Try these features and think about creative angles
As the moon casts its shadow across the Earth during the upcoming solar eclipse, cameras of all kinds will turn skyward. While professional photographers with specialized equipment will aim to capture the perfect shot, others will reach for their sma.....»»