SPIL and USI cut into supply chain for new wearables
Siliconware Precision Industries (SPIL) and Universal Scientific Industrial (USI), both under ASE Technology Holding, have cut into the supply chains for the upcoming Apple Watch and wearables based on Qualcomm's just-unveiled SoC platforms, accordin.....»»
Airlines are flying blind on third-party risks
The aviation industry has traditionally focused on physical security threats, but recent revelations about risks on Boeing‘s supply chain have spotlighted the critical need to measure and mitigate supply chain risk, according to SecurityScoreca.....»»
Speeding Mercedes driver sparks East Harlem chain-reaction crash that killed a 51-year-old man
Speeding Mercedes driver sparks East Harlem chain-reaction crash that killed a 51-year-old man.....»»
Apple may have shut down a supplier"s proposed partnership with Vivo
Tata Group's acquisition of a stake in rival Vivo's India business was allegedly stopped by Apple, due to Tata owning a factory with Apple's supply chain.Mumbai, IndiaTata Group, an Indian conglomerate, has reportedly put the brakes on talks to acqui.....»»
Lineaje secures $20 million in funding to address software supply chain issues
Lineaje has unveiled a landmark $20 million Series A funding round led by Prosperity7 Ventures, Neotribe, and Hitachi Ventures, alongside existing investor Tenable Ventures. This significant investment underscores the escalating global demand for rob.....»»
The storm clouds for another GPU shortage are brewing
Although GPUs are mostly readily available right now, a new rumor hints that the supply of Nvidia cards might get worse soon enough......»»
Las Vegas valley restaurant chain fined $475K, owner calls it ‘honest mistake’
Las Vegas valley restaurant chain fined $475K, owner calls it ‘honest mistake’.....»»
LG Display steps in to iPhone SE 4 OLED supply chain
Apple is tapping LG Display to be a secondary producer of OLED screens for the iPhone SE 4, giving it a backup to the often troubled BOE.iPhone SE 4 could look like the iPhone 14The iPhone SE 4 is rumored to be using an edge-to-edge OLED display, wit.....»»
Samsung Galaxy Ring vs. Galaxy Watch 7: don’t buy the wrong one
Two new Samsung wearables look completely different. But are they? Here's our comparison of the Galaxy Ring and Galaxy Watch 7......»»
Threat of slimmer used-car profits, supply allows for little slack in 2024, dealers say
Franchised dealership and auto retail group leaders spoke with Automotive News in June and July about used-car market certainties and uncertainties in 2024......»»
Raindrops grow with turbulence in clouds: New findings could improve weather and climate models
Scientists for decades have attempted to learn more about the complex and mysterious chain of events by which tiny droplets in clouds grow large enough to begin falling toward the ground. Better understanding this process, known as the "rain formatio.....»»
Findings reveal the unique characteristics of short-chain branched polymers
A research team affiliated with UNIST has made a significant breakthrough in understanding the properties of short-chain branched (SCB) polymers. The findings have far-reaching implications for various industrial applications, as SCB polymers can exh.....»»
Surface oxygen functionality controls selective transport of metal ions through graphene oxide membranes
Developing efficient, selective, and scalable separations for critical materials, including lithium and magnesium, is essential to meeting the increasing demands for clean energy technologies and alleviating challenges with domestic supply chains. Gr.....»»
Samsung again rumored to be battling Sony for future iPhone camera business
It's been said before that the iPhone 16 Pro ultra-wide camera will get an update to 48 megapixels, but a new rumor claims that Samsung — not Sony — will supply those image sensors two models later, in the iPhone 18 Pro.Rendered iPhone 16 Pro mod.....»»
Moon dust could contaminate lunar explorers" water supply
Water purification is a big business on Earth. Companies offer everything from desalination to providing just the right pH level for drinking water. But on the moon, there won't be a similar technical infrastructure to support the astronauts attempti.....»»
Can the solar industry keep the lights on?
Global supply glut of panels is hurting producers but also helping installations. Enlarge (credit: tigerstrawberry) Founded in Dresden in the early 1990s, Germany’s Solarwatt quickly became an emblem of Europe’s rene.....»»
Limited supply: M3 MacBook Air with 16GB RAM drops to $1,099
The upgraded M3 MacBook Air configuration is $200 off with bonus perks at Apple Authorized Reseller B&H Photo. But supply is limited, so you'll want to grab the offer right away.Get an M3 MacBook Air 16GB for $1,099.Bargain hunters this week can pick.....»»
Electric eels inspire novel “jelly” batteries for soft robotics, wearables
Another team built a lithium-ion battery with electrolyte layer that expands by 5,000%. Enlarge / Researchers have developed soft, stretchable "jelly batteries" that could be used for wearable devices or soft robotics. (credit: U.....»»
Smart soil can water and feed itself
A newly engineered type of soil can capture water out of thin air to keep plants hydrated and manage controlled release of fertilizer for a constant supply of nutrients......»»
Rite Aid says breach exposes sensitive details of 2.2 million customers
Stolen data includes customer names, addresses, birth dates, and driver's license numbers. Enlarge / Rite Aid logo displayed at one of its stores. (credit: Getty Images) Rite Aid, the third biggest US drug store chain, s.....»»
Research evaluates strategy for supply chains under pressure
Recent upheavals in the global market have put supply chains under immense pressure, and the logistics and road transportation sectors are struggling to keep pace with geopolitical tensions, rampant inflation, and the rising demand for sustainability.....»»