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.....»»
Apple shares second developer beta for watchOS 10
Apple has started to distribute the second beta of watchOS 10, with developers provided a fresh build for the Apple Watch operating system.Developers can download the new watchOS betaDevelopers who are part of the beta program can obtain the latest v.....»»
Apple releases second developer beta for iOS 17 and iPadOS 17
Apple has moved on to the second round of developer betas for its fall release of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17.New betas for iOS and iPadOSDevelopers who are part of the beta program can obtain the most recent builds by either accessing the Apple Developer C.....»»
Guest commentary: Yes, auto shows are struggling. They"re still as important as ever
Auto shows connect with customers, which translates into sales. Here's how to make the most of them and bring them back to their glory days......»»
Combining twistronics with spintronics could be the next giant leap in quantum electronics
Twistronics isn't a new dance move, exercise equipment, or new music fad. No, it's much cooler than any of that. It is an exciting new development in quantum physics and material science where van der Waals materials are stacked on top of each other.....»»
Apple releases third developer beta for iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6
Apple has released the third developer betas for iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6 a week and a half after the iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 betas were made available.Apple issues a new beta for iOS 16.6Developers who are enrolled in the beta program can obtain the la.....»»
Apple seeds third developer betas for watchOS 9.6 & tvOS 16.6
Apple has recently launched the third developer betas for watchOS 9.6 and tvOS 16.6, following the second phase of beta releases.Developers can download the new watchOS betaDevelopers who are part of the beta program can obtain the latest versions by.....»»
Apple issues third developer beta for macOS 13.5 Ventura
Apple has rolled out an update to the beta program for macOS Ventura 13.5, and the third beta version is now accessible for developers to test.Developers can access a new beta of macOS VenturaDevelopers who are enrolled in the program can obtain the.....»»
Apple Watch GymKit equipment keeps popping up at Planet Fitness clubs
Planet Fitness is the latest place to work out with and GymKit. Whether or not this was planned is another story. more… The post Apple Watch GymKit equipment keeps popping up at Planet Fitness clubs appeared first on 9to5Mac......»»
Louisiana lawmakers approve parental consent bill for kids" social media use and other online services
Louisiana lawmakers have sent a bill to the state's governor that would require online platforms to obtain a parent's consent before creating an account for users under 18, the latest in a raft of legislation restricting digital services for kids and.....»»
California hospital staff call for halt of surgeries over bizarre particles
Hospital officials said the equipment is sterile, while staff questions safety. Enlarge / Surgical implements are seen on a tray during a surgery. (credit: Getty | Ritesh Shukla) More than 70 staff members of a San Diego.....»»
High-efficiency centrifugal chillers increasingly needed at datacenters, clean rooms
With energy conservation, carbon reduction, and green production becoming an irreversible trend in all industrial fields, incorporating highly energy-efficient equipment and intelligent system learning mechanisms will enable enterprises to promote en.....»»
Taiwan equipment suppliers eyeing orders for iPhone RF peripheral IC testing
Taiwan-based semiconductor tool vendors stand a chance of breaking into the supply chain for Apple's iPhones by supplying RF peripheral IC test equipment, according to industry sources......»»
SEMI: 1Q23 North America chip equipment billings up 50% year-on-year
Global semiconductor equipment billings increased 9% year-over-year to US$26.8 billion in the first quarter of 2023, SEMI announced today in its Worldwide Semiconductor Equipment Market Statistics (WWSEMS) Report. Quarter-over-quarter billings slippe.....»»
SMIC subsidiary continues to fulfill Chinese demands for FinFET capabilities
Following a DIGITIMES Asia report in mid-May indicating that Chinese foundry SMIC has removed its 14nm FinFET offering from its website, recent Chinese media reports suggested that SMIC's Shanghai-based subsidiary, Semiconductor Manufacturing South C.....»»
How will Japan fab tool curbs impact Chinese semiconductor players?
Japan has officially announced that it will tighten controls on exports of 23 types of semiconductor equipment to China starting July 23. How the new trade curbs will impact Chinese semiconductor industry is drawing increasing concerns from market an.....»»
Major semiconductor companies fighting against headwind of 2023 with competitive advantages
While AI continues to trend, the global semiconductor market in 2023 is still struggling to escape the downturn. This is mainly due to the memory market, which is expected to decline by more than 30% annually......»»
TSMC rushes to increase packaging capacity for Nvidia AI chips
TSMC has placed rush orders for CoWoS packaging equipment in order to meet surging demand for Nvidia's AI chips, according to sources at fab toolmakers......»»
Human factors affect bees" communication, researchers find
Human influences have the potential to reduce the effectivity of communication in bees, adding further stress to struggling colonies, according to new analysis......»»
AT&S on track to start IC substrate manufacturing in Malaysia in 2H2024
IC substrate and PCB maker AT&S (Advanced Technologies & Solutions) has been expanding its IC substrate manufacturing footprint in Asia before COVID-19 outbreak. It has moved equipment into the latest plant in Malaysia, slated to start high-volume ma.....»»
Kia, Hyundai struggling with anti-theft software fix
Kia and Hyundai have notified dealers that there are problems with a software fix that's being offered as a way to prevent vehicles from being hot-wired......»»