SMIC struggling to obtain EUV litho equipment
China's SMIC is struggling to obtain crucial EUV lithography equipment for the development of its sub-7nm process technologies, and will be seeking a dialogue with ASML with the help of its newly-appointed vice chairman, according to industry observe.....»»
Open Source Hardware Certifications For August 2023
In August we added 64 new certifications, from medical equipment to musical instruments to engine control units, and everything in between, and we were happy to have new and recurring names showing up! The post Open Source Hardware Certifications Fo.....»»
Climate change pushes Bordeaux winemakers to harvest at night
In France's southern Bordeaux region, the grape harvest is often now done at night to ensure the peak freshness required to obtain the best wine but this is also a response to climate change......»»
China"s top chipmaker may be in hot water as US lawmakers call for further sanctions
Shares in SMIC, China's largest contract chipmaker, plunged on Thursday, after two US congressmen called on the White House to further restrict export sales to the company......»»
Connected cars and cybercrime: A primer
Original equipment suppliers (OEMs) and their suppliers who are weighing how to invest their budgets might be inclined to slow pedal investment in addressing cyberthreats. To date, the attacks that they have encountered have remained relatively unsop.....»»
Burying Power Lines Prevents Wildfires. But There’s a Cost
Investigators are eying the Lahaina wildfire as yet another deadly blaze started by electrical equipment. Putting lines underground would help—at a steep cost......»»
A new framework for customized marine conservation in local contexts
Aotearoa's coastal marine ecosystems are struggling with the cumulative effects of multiple human activities and stressors that are leading to tipping points, ecological surprises, and irreversible ecosystem damage......»»
Rivian"s new Enduro motor helps get the EV startup back on track
The Enduro motor opened up possibilities for Rivian, which had been struggling with supply chain shortages and elevated manufacturing costs at its Illinois factory......»»
Study: Carbon offsets aren’t doing their job, overstate impact
Cambridge study says carbon offsets are not nearly as effective as they claim to be. Enlarge / Paiter-Surui volunteers alongside "forest engineers" from a Brazillian Government support program using GPS equipment to map and measu.....»»
Kyndryl and Cisco expand partnership to help customers respond to cyber incidents
Kyndryl has expanded technology partnership with Cisco to deliver services focused on cyber resilience. Through this partnership, Kyndryl will utilize Cisco’s comprehensive portfolio of network software, hardware and equipment with Kyndryl’s cybe.....»»
France, EU to spend 200 mn euros on destroying excess wine
The French government announced Friday that 200 million euros ($216 million) would be set aside to fund the destruction of surplus wine production in a bid to support struggling producers and shore up prices......»»
Cybersecurity insurance is missing the risk
Cybersecurity insurance is a rapidly growing market, swelling from approximately $13B in 2022 to an estimated $84B in 2030 (26% CAGR), but insurers are struggling with quantifying the potential risks of offering this type of insurance. The traditiona.....»»
Researchers develop oversampled channelization technology for radio astronomy wideband digital signal
The wideband receiving system of large radio observation equipment obtains a great number of real-time astronomical signals, and the signal preprocessing, transmission, processing and storage have become urgent issues in their operation......»»
Some hummingbirds resort to sneaky methods to obtain nectar
A 50-year project recently came to fruition for UConn researchers. In their paper recently published in The American Naturalist, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Emeritus Professor Robert Colwell and his colleagues—all UConn Ph.D. graduates—Thiag.....»»
Immortals of Aveum: how to craft and upgrade gear
Your basic magical equipment will only get you so far in Immortals of Aveum. If you want to be a true Immortal, you will need to upgrade and craft new gear......»»
What is Apple HomeKit?
Apple HomeKit is one of many smart home platforms available today, and it allows you to communicate with all the equipment in your house. Here's a closer look......»»
Struggling to stay: The impact of rising visa fees for transnational workers
New research from School of Business and Management academic Dr. Zahra Sharifonnasabi reveals the complexities of transnational workers lives and how the impact of the divisive policy could damage the UK economy......»»
Drones reveal the secrets of one of World War II"s bloodiest battles
Archaeologists have used high-resolution LiDAR equipment mounted on a drone to investigate a section of the battlefield of the Battle of the Bulge (December 1944 to January 1945), revealing almost 1,000 previously unknown features......»»
What sparks US wildfires: Power lines, burning trash and lightning
The fast-moving fire that ripped through Maui's historic town of Lahaina killed more than 90 people, making it the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century. The cause of the blaze is still under investigation, but power equipment in the area is.....»»
How to check your IMEI number on any iPhone or Android phone
Learn how to check your International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number in various places on iOS and Android. We give you the lowdown on all the options......»»
GM still struggling to build EVs, sees margin growth ahead for Cruise-CFO
The automaker's electric vehicles, from Cadillac Lyriq SUVs to BrightDrop vans, were affected by an issue with assembling battery modules......»»