UMC proposed acquisition of remaining stake in United Semi hits snag
United Microelectronics' (UMC) plan to acquire United Semi has hit a snag due to rejection from the local government of China's Fujian province, according to industry sources......»»
Political "color" affects pollution control spending in the US, new study finds
A new study led by the University of East Anglia (UEA) shows how firms in the United States behave differently depending on the political party in charge—even if they do not change policies......»»
Anker sale: up to 40% off portable chargers, cable, and more
Anker's Earth-Day sale sees a ton of excellent deals with up to 40% off, so be sure to check everything available to snag yourself some of the best products......»»
iPhone activation market share hits new low as Android dominates
CIRP is out with a report on how iPhone activations compare to Android in the US. The latest data shows a notable drop over the last year bringing Apple’s US smartphone market share of new activations back in time six years. more….....»»
Snag this Roomba robot vacuum while it’s discounted to $180
The iRobot Roomba 694 robot vacuum is down to a more affordable $180 from Crutchfield, so if you need help in cleaning your floors, you should shop this offer......»»
You can pick up the Google Pixel 7 Pro for only $500 today
If want to buy a flagship phone but don't want to pay the prices of the current generation, this deal on the Pixel 7 Pro will snag you one for just $500......»»
"So hot you can"t breathe": Extreme heat hits the Philippines
Extreme heat scorched the Philippines on Wednesday, forcing schools in some areas to suspend in-person classes and prompting warnings for people to limit the amount of time spent outdoors......»»
Snag this 34-inch LG Curved Ultrawide WQHD monitor for $249
The LG 34-inch Ultrawide Curved Monitor is perfect for all your productivity needs as well as gaming. It's on sale now at Walmart for a great price......»»
Urgent need for logging loophole remedy within proposed Great Koala National Park
A team of conservation and policy researchers have called for a logging loophole within the proposed Great Koala National Park to be urgently remedied to stem the tide of harmful outcomes impacting the South East Australian koala population......»»
The bigger the student loan, the smaller the chance of getting good grades
If you are a student living on a loan in the United States, you are less likely to get good grades than your debt-free fellow students. The bigger your student loan, the poorer you perform......»»
Veeam acquires Coveware to boost its ransomware protection capabilities
Veeam Software announced the acquisition of Coveware, a provider in cyber-extortion incident response. It brings ransomware recovery and first responder capabilities to further strengthen Veeam’s radical resilience solutions for customers. Coveware.....»»
Apple"s next HomePod could be a desktop or TV sound bar
While most HomePod rumors have claimed that Apple will add a screen to a future model, new research shows the company is thinking about making it a horizontal sound bar.Proposed horizontal HomePodThe HomePod mini hasn't changed since its launch in 20.....»»
Apple’s latest acquisition fuels rumors of iPhone on-device AI capabilities
Apple has more or less confirmed that they are working on their own AI technology. The rumors are claiming that the next iOS update could focus heavily on AI. We have also heard the rumored A18 chipset could feature additional hardware support for AI.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: April 22, 2024 – iPad Air rumors, Apple AI acquisition
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsore.....»»
Europe"s main financial entity believes Apple"s proposed iPhone NFC changes aren"t enough
The European Central Bank is opposed to Apple's proposed changes to the iPhone's near-field communication at the core of Apple Pay, and has complained about it to the European Commission.Apple could have to make additional changes to its NFC APIsPiet.....»»
The best noise-canceling headphones you can buy are 18% off
This deal from Walmart will let you snag one of the best headphones on the market for just $328, instead of the usual $400......»»
Get in on the action: Helldivers 2 for PC is 15% off for a limited time
If you've been craving a new action shooter game, then this deal on Helldivers 2 will let you snag it for just $34, instead of the usual $40......»»
Bounding the amount of entanglement from witness operators
A team of researchers has proposed an approach to quantify entanglement using the standard entanglement witness procedure under three common experimental scenarios. Their work is published in Physical Review Letters......»»
Report: Apple acquires French startup behind AI and computer vision technology
Apple has reportedly acquired Datakalab, a Paris, France-based startup specializing in artificial intelligence compression and computer vision technology. According to French business magazine Challenges, the acquisition was finalized in December......»»
Android 15 will tell you how long your phone’s storage chip will last
It looks like Android 15 could come with a cool new feature that shows the remaining lifetime of your phone’s storage chip. The post Android 15 will tell you how long your phone’s storage chip will last appeared first on Phandroid. A l.....»»
TikTok ready to “move to the courts” to prevent ban in US
Company points out that proposed ban would run afoul of the First Amendment. Enlarge (credit: Sheldon Coope | SOPA Images | LightRocket | Getty Images) TikTok is gearing up for a long legal battle to fight legislation i.....»»