Toyota, Denso, IBM cooperate to boost Japan"s chip competitiveness
A new entity called Rapidus has been tapped by the Japanese government to mass-produce advanced 2-nanometer semiconductors......»»
The next Apple Vision Pro is tipped to debut the M5 chip next year
Official information about the Vision Pro 2 is still scarce, but a reputable analyst claims it will go into mass production toward the end of next year......»»
Apple’s long-awaited ‘HomeAccessory’ could have square display, A18 chip for AI, more
We’ve been hearing multiple rumors about Apple working on a new home accessory that combines capabilities of an , Apple TV, and HomePod. A few months ago, references to a “HomeAccessory” were found in Apple’s backend code. Now 9to5Mac has lea.....»»
Kuo: New Apple Vision Pro with M5 chip on the way, featuring Apple Intelligence support
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo this morning reported that Apple is readying a new generation of Apple Vision Pro headset, set to go into production in the second of half of 2025. The new Vision Pro would apparently not change much in terms of general.....»»
AuditBoard’s risk platform enhancements empower teams to boost efficiency
AuditBoard announced extensions to its modern connected risk platform to help teams improve efficiency, foster collaboration, and increase the rigor and intentionality of their GRC management programs. Available immediately, these functionalities inc.....»»
Rocket Report: SpaceX salvages Starship wreckage; pessimism for Virgin Galactic
The penultimate flight of Japan's workhorse H-IIA rocket deploys a spy satellite. Enlarge / A salvage ship raises a portion of SpaceX's Super Heavy booster from the Gulf of Mexico. This booster was used on the most recent Starshi.....»»
Presence of bacteria in soil makes flowers more attractive to pollinators, study shows
Bacteria that live in soil and help roots fix nitrogen can boost certain plants' capacity to reproduce, according to an article published in the American Journal of Botany describing a study of this mechanism in Chamaecrista latistipula, a legume bel.....»»
Toyota deflects attack by anti-DEI activist over LGBTQ programs
Toyota Motor Corp. distanced itself from some of its LGBTQ initiatives and said it doesn’t have a quota system to boost diversity among its suppliers.....»»
Toyota drops ‘Prime" name for ‘Plug-in Hybrid" instead
Toyota will abandon the "Prime" designation to represent its plug-in hybrids, and will instead revert to just calling them what they are......»»
Toyota confirms it will end Olympics, Paralympics sponsorship
Toyota confirmed it will end Olympics and Paralympics sponsorship but will continue to financially support athletes......»»
Jeep to study traditional hybrids as demand zooms for alternatives to plug-ins, EVs
The unveiling of the brand's debut full-electric Avenger compact crossover in Japan tests this hybrid-loving market's appetite for EVs......»»
Manganese cathodes could boost lithium-ion batteries
Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are growing in adoption, used in devices like smartphones and laptops, electric vehicles, and energy storage systems. But supplies of nickel and cobalt commonly used in the cathodes of these batteries are limited......»»
Nanostructures in the deep ocean floor hint at life"s origin
Researchers led by Ryuhei Nakamura at the RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science (CSRS) in Japan and The Earth-Life Science Institute (ELSI) of Tokyo Institute of Technology have discovered inorganic nanostructures surrounding deep-ocean hydro.....»»
Tree frog tadpoles have a unique way of not contaminating their water supply: Not pooping
The Eiffinger's tree frog (Kurixalus eiffingeri), found on Ishigaki and Iriomote islands in Japan, has a unique biological adaptation: its tadpoles do not defecate during their early developmental stages. This finding by researchers at Nagoya Univers.....»»
To make the most of NVIDIA RTX AI PCs, opt for Gigabyte’s latest laptops
With GIGABYTE's gaming laptops like the G6X you can make the most of NVIDIA RTX AI support, leveraging true power and performance to boost productivity......»»
Sony might have the best 480Hz OLED, but it needs to catch up with the times
Sony is giving its InZone brand a boost with a 480Hz OLED, but there's one area where it struggles compared to the competition......»»
Z by HP Boost slices up GPUs to speed up AI workloads
HP is introducing a new feature for its AI Studio platform that allows you to share GPU resources to speed up AI development......»»
May Mobility slashes growth plans in Michigan
The Toyota-backed driverless vehicle operator has walked back expansion plans announced a year-and-a-half ago, cutting the number of planned new jobs by a third, according to a state memo. .....»»
How to install an SSD in your PC
Installing an SSD in your PC is quick and straightforward, and can give your PC a big performance boost. Here's how to do it......»»
RightCrowd SmartAccess platform enhancements boost enterprise security
RightCrowd announced significant advancements in its product portfolio with the launch of enhanced RightCrowd SmartAccess platform, the broadest set of mobile credential capabilities with expanded partnerships with Wavelynx, HID, and Sentry, and rein.....»»
One dead, 7 missing as heavy rains trigger floods in central Japan
One person was killed and at least seven were missing on Saturday, officials said, as "unprecedented" rains triggered floods and landslides in Japan's quake-hit region of Ishikawa, where authorities told tens of thousands to evacuate......»»