The Crackdown on Compounded GLP-1 Meds Has Begun
Now that the Mounjaro and Zepbound shortage is over, Eli Lilly is going after the cottage industry selling “compounded” versions of its meds......»»
Scientists urge crackdown on methane emissions with only 13% regulated
New research from Queen Mary University of London shows that only around 13% of global methane emissions are regulated, despite methane emissions causing at least 25% of current global warming......»»
More high-end iPhones being made in India, as Apple continues to reduce reliance on China
More high-end iPhones are being made in India, as Apple continues to reduce its dependence on China as a manufacturing center. Apple has begun a three-stage shift of some flagship iPhone production from Foxconn in China to Luxshare in India … mo.....»»
TSMC thinking about moving some operations to Japan amid growing China tensions
Chip manufacturers, including Apple supplier TSMC, have begun considering moving a portion of their manufacturing to Japan as US/China tensions continue to escalate.Credit: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.Seven chipmakers have met with Japanese.....»»
EPA"s crackdown on power plant emissions is a big first step—but it will be hard to ensure captured carbon stays put
The U.S. government is planning to crack down on power plants' greenhouse gas emissions, and, as a result, a lot of money is about to pour into technology that can capture carbon dioxide from smokestacks and lock it away......»»
Apple shares WWDC schedule including an unknown "Special Evening Activity"
Those lucky enough to be attending Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference have begun receiving schedules for the event, though it doesn't reveal much new information.WWDC begins on June 5The Worldwide Developer Conference, or WWDC, is held each year.....»»
BlackGEM telescopes begin hunt for gravitational-wave sources at ESO"s La Silla Observatory
The BlackGEM array, consisting of three new telescopes located at ESO's La Silla Observatory, has begun operations. The telescopes will scan the southern sky to hunt down the cosmic events that produce gravitational waves, such as the mergers of neut.....»»
First wild koalas caught and vaccinated against chlamydia
Australian scientists have begun vaccinating wild koalas against chlamydia in an ambitious field trial in New South Wales......»»
Feds seize 13 more DDoS-for-hire platforms in ongoing international crackdown
The DDoS whack-a-mole game between law enforcement and miscreants continues. Enlarge / A domain seizure notice from the Justice Department, showing the national seals of several other governments. The US Justice Departm.....»»
Global smartphone shipments decline 13% in 1Q23; China market shrinks 11%
Global smartphone shipments declined 13% on year to 269.8 million units in the first quarter of 2023, according to the latest Canalys report. The drop in demand has begun to level off, but the gap between the first quarter and the same quarter last y.....»»
Apple Maps redesign expected to go live in Taiwan in June
Public testing of redesigned Apple Maps for Taiwan has begun, but the full release isn't expected until June.Apple Maps image of Taipei, Taiwan. Image source: Justin O'BeirneFirst-party mapping data collected by Apple enables detailed maps with green.....»»
Pornhub shocks Utah by restricting access over age-verification law
State senator says he "did not expect adult porn sites to be blocked in Utah." Since Monday, Pornhub has begun blocking access for all Utah visitors, taking a strong stance against the state's recently passed age-verification.....»»
TSMC overseas foundry quotes to be 10-30% higher than in Taiwan
TSMC has begun to formulate pricing strategies for its new overseas wafer fabs. Quotes for advanced chips to be fabricated by its plant in Arizona are estimated to be 20-30% higher than corresponding prices in Taiwan, while mature process chips from.....»»
New York City handing out AirTags in car theft crackdown
The NYPD is handing out free AirTags to residents in the city, in a bid to try and cut down the amount of stolen cars in some neighborhoods.AirTag on a keyring. Crime overall is down in New York, but in one particular instance, the figures have shot.....»»
YouTube Music is Google"s second way to listen to podcasts
Beyond just Google Podcasts, YouTube has begun rolling out a new feature that allows US users to listen to podcasts on the YouTube Music app.Listeners will be able to hear podcasts on-demand, offline, in the background, and while casting. They will a.....»»
Research on light emission from black phosphorus hints at new applications
Energy efficient LEDs (light emitting diodes) have begun to replace many types of lighting both indoor and outdoor. A key reason for the rise of LEDs has been materials research that greatly improved the quality and intensity of light achievable with.....»»
Netflix reportedly lost 330,000 subscribers in Spain following password-sharing crackdown
Earlier this year, Netflix started cracking down on password sharing in Spain. Anyone sharing their Netflix account must pay a €5.99 ($6.57) fee per month … The post Netflix reportedly lost 330,000 subscribers in Spain following password-shar.....»»
Samsung begins cutting back on equipment investment for memory products
Samsung Electronics reportedly has begun cutting back on equipment investment and adjusting its capacity utilization rates after announcing a reduction in memory chip production, according to a media report in Korea......»»
Tesla readies export of Model Y to Canada from China
Tesla has begun producing in Shanghai a version of the Model Y for sale in Canada this year, the first time it will ship cars to North America from China......»»
Webb reveals early-universe prequel to huge galaxy cluster
Every giant was once a baby, though you may never have seen them at that stage of their development. NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has begun to shed light on formative years in the history of the universe that have thus far been beyond reach: the.....»»
The new StableLM might just be the next ChatGPT (only better)
This week in AI news: The GPT wars have begun. A new app perfects your photo’s lighting, another provides an addictive 8-bit AI experience, and more. This week in generative artificial intelligence madness, I learned that we are only three ye.....»»