Strengthening the second law of thermodynamics
According to the second law of thermodynamics, the total entropy of a closed process can increase or stay the same, but never decrease. The second law guarantees, for example, that an egg can wobble off a table and leave a mess on the floor but that.....»»
ComplyCube’s face authentication combats fake signups and synthetic identities
ComplyCube has rolled out face authentication, further strengthening its biometric verification offering. The new service checks a client’s facial and biometric attributes against previously enrolled faces, empowering businesses to implement ro.....»»
Physicists Link Two Time Crystals In Seemingly Impossible Experiment
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Live Science: Physicists have created a system of two connected time crystals, which are strange quantum systems that are stuck in an endless loop to which the normal laws of thermodynamics do not apply. By co.....»»
Fusion Risk Management strengthens its offerings for technology and data service providers
Fusion Risk Management announced that it is further strengthening its offerings to help technology and data service providers bolster the resiliency of digital elements of critical value chains. As a trusted risk and resiliency technology and service.....»»
DDI prices under strengthening downward pressure
LCD display driver IC (DDI) prices, particularly those for handsets, are poised to fall further in the second quarter of 2022, and even handset-use OLED DDI prices are likely to fall slightly, according to industry sources in Taiwan......»»
Axiomtek enhances marketing in North America, Europe
Industrial and embedded motherboard and system-on-module maker Axiomtek focuses 2022 operation on strengthening marketing in North America and Europe, including expanding cooperation with local partners and increasing the size of its staff there, acc.....»»
Non-consumer 32-bit MCU demand strengthening
Taiwan-based MCU suppliers have seen a gradual pick-up in 32-bit MCU demand for gaming applications since the second quarter, and are optimistic about the overall 32-bit demand for automotive electronics and other non-consumer device applications thi.....»»
Strengthening the ability of public companies to combat cybersecurity threats
The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), SecurityScorecard and the Cyber Threat Alliance released a report that examines the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s recently proposed rules and amendments on cybersecurity reporting.....»»
Apple Faces Extra EU Antitrust Charge in Music Streaming Probe
Apple faces an additional EU antitrust charge in the coming weeks in an investigation triggered by a complaint from Spotify, Reuters reported Monday, citing a person familiar with the matter said, a sign that EU enforcers are strengthening their case.....»»
HwaCom touts transformation for 5G, smart tech
HwaCom Systems, which started in the fields of key telecommunications systems, broadband network construction, and smart transportation, is strengthening its 5G application services after announcing its promotion of digital transformation......»»
Notebook ODMs strengthening deployments in high-margin IPC sector
Notebook ODMs, including Wistron and Compal Electronics, are actively moving to grow their presence in the industrial PC (IPC) sector through acquisitions or cooperation with IPC makers, aiming to effectively enhance their profitability, according to.....»»
Google"s advertising tech targeted in European publishers" complaint
Google on Friday was targeted in an antitrust complaint by the European Publishers Council over its digital advertising business, potentially strengthening EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager's investigation into the issue......»»
GlobalWafers earmarks US$3.6 billion for capacity expansion after Siltronic deal annulled
Taiwan-based GlobalWafers (GWS) announced on February 6 that the proceeds originally intended for the Siltronic acquisition are now earmarked for capital and operating expenses, focusing on strengthening its growth by building new production lines, w.....»»
GPU prices are trending downward as cryptocurrencies tumble
Last week, we learned Nvidia decided to increase the price of its Founders Edition GPUs in Europe. One possible reason for the change is the recent strengthening of the American dollar against the Euro, but since MSRPs have been rendered meaningless.....»»
Researchers describe 70 new species in 2021
In 2021, researchers at the California Academy of Sciences added 70 new plant and animal species to the tree of life, enriching our understanding of Earth's complex web of life and strengthening our ability to make informed conservation decisions. Th.....»»
Samsung looks to involve domestic IC designers in 3nm foundry ecosystem
Samsung Electronics has introduced a new strategy to quickly involve South Korean IC designers in the 3nm foundry ecosystem by strengthening its 3nm semiconductor foundry design support infrastructure......»»
Strengthening the food supply chain in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic sent shock waves through systems and markets around the world, causing complex economic disruptions. The agricultural market too faced significant challenges. A new article in Applied Animal Science analyzes these.....»»
Strengthening the second law of thermodynamics
According to the second law of thermodynamics, the total entropy of a closed process can increase or stay the same, but never decrease. The second law guarantees, for example, that an egg can wobble off a table and leave a mess on the floor but that.....»»
Highlights of the day: Foundries pushing new strategies to save businesses
With the IT industry changing rather rapidly every day, foundries worldwide have been pushing new strategies in a bid to maintain their competitiveness. Major foundries in Taiwan such as TSMC, UMC, VIS and PSMC are now strengthening their automotive.....»»
HP eyeing a more resilient supply chain
Hewlett-Packard (HP) has formed a task force dedicated to strengthening its supply chain resilience, looking to further diversify its supplier base and manufacturing locations, according to sources from HP Taiwan......»»
Strengthening the climate for sustainable agricultural growth
Today, the 2021 Global Agricultural Productivity Report (GAP Report), "Strengthening the Climate for Sustainable Agricultural Growth," was released by Virginia Tech's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. It urges the acceleration of productivity.....»»