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.....»»
How Hilary Turned Into a Monster Storm
Mexico and the western US are reeling from record-shattering rainfall. Blame high ocean temperatures—and prepare for worse to come as the planet warms......»»
Adderall Shortages Are Dragging On—Can Video Games Help?
People with ADHD have been dealing with a stimulant shortage in the US for almost a year. Some researchers say digital therapeutics could help fill the gap......»»
The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: Chip supply crimps N. America
Automakers cut 49,330 vehicles from production plans at their North American factories this week because of the microchip shortage......»»
Public EV charging keeps getting worse, according to new study
Volta and Tesla Superchargers had the most satisfied customers, according to JD Power. Enlarge (credit: Drew Angerer/Getty Images) Despite growing electric vehicle adoption in the US, satisfaction with the electric vehic.....»»
China blocks Intel’s $5.4B merger with Tower Semiconductor
Deal ends with Intel paying a $353 million termination fee to Tower. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) Today, Intel officially announced the termination of a $5.4 billion deal with Tower Semiconductor t.....»»
Xbox’s new “8 strikes” mod rollout judges hate speech 3x worse than cheating
Eight strikes = one-year suspension; "egregious" infractions can cause permanent bans. Artist interpretation of the creatures talking about your mom on Xbox Live last night. (credit: Aurich Lawson / Thinkstock) This week.....»»
Maui truthers are so dumb they’re using a Falcon 9 photo as wildfire evidence
You can always count on conspiracy theorists to make a tragedy worse. Enlarge / Typically a marine layer shrouds launches from here in fog or clouds. (credit: SpaceX) I noticed an uptick in traffic to an old SpaceX news.....»»
Get 20TB of cloud storage for just $99 with this lifetime deal
Nothing is worse than trying to snap a fleeting moment with your phone camera only to discover your device's storage is full. Likewise, low device storage can create extra stress when a client sends you a large file download with critical information.....»»
HONOR’s Magic V2 Gets Assembled from Scratch in YouTube Video
We've seen a pretty unique approach to the HONOR Magic V2, in what is probably one of the most unconventional YouTube smartphone videos ever. At this point in time, there’s no shortage of smartphone coverage on YouTube, with the platf.....»»
The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: Cuts continue, but outlook improves
More than 80,000 vehicles were removed from automakers' production schedules this week, but future cuts on a "grand scale" are likely over, according to AutoForecast Solutions......»»
Research team demonstrates a new "primary standard" for measuring ultralow pressures
A vacuum chamber is never perfectly empty. A small number of atoms or molecules always remain, and measuring the tiny pressures they exert is critical. For instance, semiconductor manufacturers create microchips in vacuum chambers that must be almost.....»»
Save up to $1,600 on MacBook Pro, plus deep discounts on MacBook Air & Mac mini at B&H
B&H Photo is no stranger to huge discounts on Apple products, and they continue that trend this week with some of the biggest savings on new gear. Whether you're heading back to the classroom or need an office upgrade, there's no shortage of markdown.....»»
Germany approves $11 billion TSMC chip factory
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company has been working to expand its manufacturing footprint for quite some time, and now it has a major factory deal in Germany set in motion.TSMC plantTSMC is one of the largest semiconductor manufacturers on th.....»»
Aptiv expects semiconductor prices to remain high
While supply-chain challenges are easing, Aptiv is still concerned that high prices of certain parts will decrease profits......»»
Researchers discover antifungal molecule
Fungal infections are killing thousands of Americans each year, some with a morbidity rate of nearly 80%. To make matters worse, only a handful of antifungal treatments are available, and even those are becoming less effective as fungi become more re.....»»
Report: Apple buys every 3 nm chip that TSMC can make for next-gen iPhones and Macs
TSMC is said to eat the cost of defective chips so it can keep Apple's business. Enlarge / Silicon wafers from a TSMC factory. (credit: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.) It's been rumored for several months n.....»»
Trying to buy a GPU in 2023 almost makes me miss the shortage
Buying a graphics card is nowhere near as straightforward as it might seem, and it's mostly due to how strange this generation has been......»»
The big bottleneck for AI: a shortage of powerful chips
The crushing demand for AI has also revealed the limits of the global supply chain for powerful chips used to develop and field AI models......»»
Meg 2: The Trench review: Toss this bucket of chum
Jason Statham returns to defend the world from giant, prehistoric sharks in The Meg 2: The Trench, an even-worse thriller that fails to do that premise justice......»»
Conflict between humans and wildlife in Tanzania is being poorly managed—and climate change is making things worse
Human-wildlife conflicts are a challenge for authorities in African countries where people live near protected areas. Programs for communities to participate in wildlife tourism and share its benefits have been put forward as one solution......»»