UMC cuts capex after strong 3Q22
Pure-play foundry United Microelectronics (UMC) saw its revenue and gross margin for the third quarter exceed the guidance given in end-July, but has decided to adjust its capex outlook this year to US$3 billion from the previously-set US$3.6 billion.....»»
Amazon slashes Apple"s M3 iMac to $1,099, matching record low price
Labor Day Apple sales are heating up, with Amazon going all out with its latest M3 iMac 24-inch price drop. Pick up the all-in-one-desktop for just $1,099.99.Amazon has issued steep price cuts on iMacs.The month-end deal applies to Apple's standard M.....»»
LLMs have a strong bias against use of African American English
Feedback gets rid of overt biases but leaves subtle racism intact. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) As far back as 2016, work on AI-based chatbots revealed that they have a disturbing tendency to reflect so.....»»
Three missing as "extremely strong" typhoon nears Japan
Japan warned Wednesday that an "extremely strong" typhoon bearing down on the main southern island of Kyushu would bring unusually violent storms, as three people remained missing after a landslide......»»
Gurman: Apple issues fourth known round of layoffs this year with Services job cuts
Mark Gurman reports for Bloomberg that Apple has cut around 100 jobs in the Services division. While relativity small compared to other technology firms over the last few years, the layoffs are notable for Apple. That’s because CEO Tim Cook has rep.....»»
Samsung"s ViewFinity S9 5K monitor just received a hefty 48% price cut at Amazon
Amazon is slashing 48% off the 27-inch 5K display from Samsung, making it hundreds of dollars cheaper than Apple's Studio Display.Save 48% on the 5K display.To pick up the deal, head over to Amazon, where Labor Day price cuts are in effect now. Save.....»»
iPhone 16 ‘It’s Glowtime’ event hints at major Apple Intelligence focus
Apple has officially confirmed its iPhone 16 event for Monday, September 9. The ‘It’s Glowtime’ event also came with a revealing press invite and animation. While some invites carry minimal secret meaning, this latest release is giving strong A.....»»
Intel Gamer Days sale cuts hundreds off Alienware laptops and PCs
There are lots of Alienware gaming laptops and gaming PCs with massive discounts in Dell's Intel Gamer Days sale, and we've highlighted our top three picks......»»
GenAI buzz fading among senior executives
GenAI adoption has reached a critical phase, with 67% of respondents reporting their organization is increasing its investment in GenAI due to strong value to date, according to Deloitte. “The State of Generative AI in the Enterprise: Now decid.....»»
I pitted my two of my favorite powerhouse Windows laptops against each other
The Asus ProArt P16 and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 are strong competitors, offering great performance and quality displays. But one is a lot less expensive......»»
Hydrogels can learn to play Pong
Work could lead to new "smart" materials that can learn and adapt to their environment. This electroactive polymer hydrogel "learned" to play Pong. Credit: Cell Reports Physical Science/Strong et al......»»
This Google Nest speaker deal cuts the price in half
The Google Nest Audio, a fantastic smart speaker for accessing the capabilities of Google Assistant, is available from Best Buy for $50 after a $50 discount......»»
U.S. has its first national strategy to reduce plastic pollution—three strong points and a key issue to watch
Plastic waste is piling up at a daunting pace around the world. The World Bank estimates that every person on the planet generates an average of 1.6 pounds (0.74 kilograms) of plastic waste daily......»»
The pioneering sugarcane variety transforming China"s sugar industry
A research team at the Liucheng Sugarcane Research Units (LC-SRU) developed the fifth-generation sugarcane variety LC05-136, which has become a flagship in China due to its high yield, high sugar content, and strong tolerance to drought and cold stre.....»»
GM cutting 1,000 software jobs, including 600 at Mich. tech center
The job cuts will include about 600 people who work at its Global Technical Center in Warren, Mich., according to a source familiar with GM's plans......»»
Turkey battles forest fires for third day
Firefighters were battling a strong forest fire in Turkey's Aegean city of Izmir for a third day on Saturday, AFP reporters said, a day after hundreds of local people in nearby villages had to be evacuated......»»
Hurricane Ernesto downgraded to tropical storm as it exits Bermuda
Hurricane Ernesto was downgraded to a tropical storm Saturday after it lashed Bermuda with heavy rains and strong winds, leaving much of the British Atlantic Ocean territory without power before continuing on its path toward eastern Canada......»»
Apple"s Mac mini drops to as low as $499, grab discounts up to $250 off
Today's best Mac mini deals deliver price cuts of up to $250 off and prices as low as $499.The current Mac mini is a popular choice among budget-conscious consumers who are eager to enter the Mac ecosystem. Thanks to back-to-school deals from leading.....»»
The Dell XPS 14 and 16 both have hefty price cuts today
Dell has some fantastic discounts on the Dell XPS 14 and Dell XPS 16 which are both fantastic options for all your working and fun needs......»»
Cisco confirms major job cuts as revenues fall
Major cuts are the second such action for Cisco in 2024......»»
NASA chief to scientists on budget cuts: “I feel your pain”
"I can't go and print the dollars." Enlarge / Administrator Bill Nelson delivering remarks and answering questions from the media at the OFT-2 prelaunch press conference. (credit: Trevor Mahlmann) Ars Technica recently h.....»»