The Semiconductor Shortage is Getting Worse
"The global semiconductor shortage that has paralyzed automakers for nearly a year shows signs of worsening," reports the Washington Post, "as new coronavirus infections halt chip assembly lines in Southeast Asia, forcing more car companies and elect.....»»
Canoo spent more on private jet than its revenue amid cash problems
Troubled electric vehicle startup Canoo spent twice as much as its revenue in 2023 on private jet usage for its CEO amid a capital shortage and waning EV demand......»»
TSMC “still assessing” chipmaking facilities after 7.4-magnitude quake hits Taiwan
TSMC makes most high-end chips for Apple, Nvidia, AMD, and others. Enlarge / TSMC's headquarters, seen here, are in Hsinchu, Taiwan. (credit: Sam Yeh via Getty Images) Chipmaking operations at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufa.....»»
How can Australia solve the math teacher shortage? It can start by training more existing teachers to teach math
Imagine if you enrolled your child in swimming lessons but instead of a qualified swimming instructor, they were taught freestyle technique by a soccer coach......»»
What happened to the Ghostbusters franchise?
The Ghostbusters franchise has changed a lot over the past 40 years — for better or worse......»»
Qualcomm ends Autotalks deal over antitrust concerns, FTC Says
Qualcomm Inc. abandoned a deal to buy semiconductor firm Autotalks Ltd. after regulators expressed antitrust concerns, the US Federal Trade Commission said in a statement Monday. .....»»
Cocoa beans are in short supply: What this means for farmers, businesses and chocolate lovers
A shortage of cocoa beans has led to a near shutdown of processing plants in Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana, the two countries responsible for 60% of global production. With chocolate makers around the world reliant on west Africa for cocoa, there is signi.....»»
Scientists develop ultra-thin semiconductor fibers that turn fabrics into wearable electronics
Scientists from NTU Singapore have developed ultra-thin semiconductor fibers that can be woven into fabrics, turning them into smart wearable electronics. Their work has been published in the journal Nature......»»
Team achieves successful mass production of metalenses designed for application in the ultraviolet region
Ultraviolet rays find diverse applications in medical and health care, serving purposes such as disinfection, sterilization, and therapy. They are also used in the semiconductor industry for creating microcircuits and patterns......»»
India"s water problems set to get worse as the world warms
Winter storms that provide crucial snow and rainfall to northern India are arriving significantly later in the year compared to 70 years ago, a new study has found, exacerbating the risk of catastrophic flooding while also reducing vital water suppli.....»»
Timberwolves vs Lakers live stream: Can you watch for free?
The Timberwolves take on the Lakers tonight, and there are no shortage of ways you can watch a live stream of the game......»»
All Cactuar Capers locations in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Costa Del Sol has no shortage of fun minigames to take on, but Cacuaur Capers may be its most clever of all. Here's where to find all four pink Cactuars......»»
MagSafe Monday: GuMosh Fits creates a slim iPhone dock with support for AirPods and Apple Watch
There’s no shortage of 3 in 1 dock for charging your iPhone, , and AirPods. The stands out for its unique foldable design that blends in on your desk or nightstand. You can easily hide your AirPods while charging your iPhone to create a slimmer de.....»»
China offers AI computing ‘vouchers’ to its underpowered start-ups
Chinese AI startups are getting help to access resources as the country faces a serious chip shortage......»»
Faster charging with diamonds
Diamond is known for its outstanding thermal conductivity. This makes the material ideal for cooling electronic components with high power densities, such as those used in processors, semiconductor lasers or electric vehicles......»»
Fewer fish, worse health: The climate effect
Over the next 25 years, reduced intake of marine food resources due to climate change will likely have a negative impact on the cardiovascular health of First Nations on Canada's Pacific coast, a new study suggests......»»
This smartphone camera sensor could make blurry photos a thing of the past
There's no worse feeling than taking a great picture with your phone, only to realize it's a blurry mess. This company has big plans to stop that for good......»»
Researchers: We can"t say yet if grid-breaking thunderstorms are getting worse, but we shouldn"t wait to find out
On February 13, six transmission line towers in Victoria were destroyed by extreme wind gusts from thunderstorms, leading to forced electricity outages affecting tens of thousands of people. The intense winds knocked trees onto local power lines or t.....»»
MagSafe Monday: UGREEN Nexode delivers the perfect MagSafe and Mac laptop charging solution for a minimalist
There is no shortage of Thunderbolt docking hubs for Mac laptops to make it easy to connect multiple monitors and keep all your devices charged. At my desk, I like to keep a minimalist approach. I don’t have a lot of accessories. I don’t have mul.....»»
Yelp: It’s gotten worse since Google made changes to comply with EU rules
Users are even more likely to stick with Google due to one change, says Yelp. Enlarge (credit: Anjali Nair; Getty Images) To comply with looming rules that ban tech giants from favoring their own services, Google has bee.....»»
US warns of environmental disaster from cargo ship hit by Huthi rebels
A cargo ship abandoned in the Gulf of Aden after an attack by Yemeni rebels is taking on water and has left a huge oil slick, in an environmental disaster that US Central Command said Friday could get worse......»»