The Situation at Chernobyl Is Deteriorating
The defunct site of the infamous 1986 meltdown has lost power two weeks after it was seized by Russian forces. Experts fear another nuclear disaster looms......»»
How rising household debt could slow UK labor strikes this year
After decades of declining real wages and deteriorating working conditions, strike activity has spiked over the last year, particularly in the United Kingdom. From nurses and teachers to railway and postal workers, employees are demanding wage increa.....»»
Nissan, Renault on track to complete deal to revamp alliance
Nissan Motor Co.'s independent directors have agreed to proceed with a deal to rebalance the Japanese carmaker's two-decade alliance with Renault SA, a person familiar with the situation said......»»
Rosenblatt cuts AAPL target to $165 on iPhone production & economic situation
While retaining its advice to buy Apple stock, Rosenblatt Securities has reduced its target price by $24, citing iPhone production delays and "macro services headwinds."In a note to investors seen by AppleInsider, the firm once again surveyed over 1,.....»»
FAA is years away from upgrading the system that grounded all US flights
The Federal Aviation Administration software that failed Wednesday causing thousands of flight delays and cancellations is 30 years old and at least six years away from being updated, a government source familiar with the situation tells CNN......»»
Interested in the Samsung Galaxy S23? Make sure you do this NOW
Samsung just announced an amazing deal for anyone interested in getting the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S23. It's a win-win situation for fans......»»
Apple plans to drop key Broadcom chip to use in-house design
Apple Inc.'s push to replace the chips inside its devices with homegrown components will include dropping a key Broadcom Inc. part in 2025, according to people familiar with the situation, dealing a blow to one of its biggest suppliers......»»
Increasing EVs make a case for more sustainable energy in India
Energy has always been a problem in India. People who have grown up in the country can attest to the frequent numbers of power cuts and blackouts. But now, the situation could worsen because the country's rapidly growing economy requires power to sur.....»»
Server industry core to stabilizing electronics supply chain in 2023
The server market maintained its strong growth momentum in 2022, as the post-pandemic demand for remote and cloud services remains high. Although the global economic situation has changed, leading to brands and cloud service providers (CSPs) to adjus.....»»
Security analyst: LastPass statement on breach includes ‘half-truths and outright lies’
Just before Christmas, LastPass issued an update on its security breach including the news that customer vaults were obtained by the hacker. After digging through all the technical claims, one security researcher says the situation is much worse tha.....»»
Backup Soyuz can’t get to ISS before late February
In the wake of a Soyuz coolant loss, NASA and Roscosmos still exploring options. Enlarge / A Soyuz spacecraft docked at the ISS. (credit: NASA) Today, NASA held a press briefing to describe the situation on the Internati.....»»
Not all mushrooms are alike: How fine underground braids could remedy heavy metal contamination
Among domestic mushroom pickers in Germany it goes without saying that many edible mushrooms in our forests are still contaminated with radionuclides as a result of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Less well known is that mushrooms can also accum.....»»
Older people"s views are often ignored in digital skills training, find studies
The learning of digital skills is a complex process that is affected by older people's personal needs and motives as well as by societal, institutional, and learning situation related factors, according to recent international studies exploring older.....»»
How to create emergency contacts in iOS 16
Awareness of a loved one's safety is often more important than our own safety, and alerting an emergency contact during a high-stakes situation is invaluable. Here's how to set it up on your iPhone.Automatically send a text to your emergency contact.....»»
Canalys: Western Europe PC demand decline accelerates
Western Europe shipments of notebooks, desktops, and workstations fell by 22% year-on-year to 12.8 million units in Q3 2022, according to Canalys data, reflecting the weakening demand for commercial NBs due to deteriorating business confidence......»»
Cybersecurity market grows 16% despite deteriorating economic conditions, says Canalys
The worldwide cybersecurity market grew 15.9% on year in the third quarter of 2022 to US$17.8 billion, despite deteriorating economic conditions, according to Canalys......»»
MacGyver Challenge: S.O.S.!
Think you could MacGyver your way out of a dangerous situation? Welcome to Make:’s MacGyver Challenge — solve this emergency scenario in a creative way and your solution could be featured in the next issue of Make: magazine! Written by Mac.....»»
2023 Outlook: Growth for smartphones spearheaded by 5G and supply chain diversification
The smartphone sector in 2022 experienced a similar situation as the PC industry. The pandemic bonus in 2020 and 2021 created a high baseline, which in turn resulted in a double-digit shipment decline in 2022 for the sector......»»
AI image generation tech can now create life-wrecking deepfakes with ease
AI tech makes it trivial to generate harmful fake photos from a few social media pictures. Enlarge / This is John. He doesn't exist. But AI can easily put a photo of him in any situation we want. And the same process can apply to.....»»
Analog IC supply still tight; demand for automotive MCU also high, says Renesas
Although the automotive chip shortage is showing signs of easing up, analog IC chips continue to be stuck in a tight supply situation, according to Hidetoshi Shibata, CEO of semiconductor manufacturer Renesas......»»
Researchers develop a new type of light-sensitive nanoparticle to help identify ectopic pregnancy
Oregon State University scientists have produced a proof of concept for a new and better way of caring for women facing the life-threatening situation of ectopic pregnancy, which occurs when a fertilized egg implants somewhere other than the lining o.....»»