UMC sees gross margin top 40% in 1Q22
Pure-play foundry United Microelectronics (UMC) saw its gross margin climb to 43.4% in the first quarter of 2022, which beat its guidance given earlier this year, buoyed by fully-utilized fab capacity and rising wafer ASPs......»»
Panasonic Automotive eyes increased sales amid potential stake sale
Panasonic Automotive Systems sees its presence at CES as a means to build deeper relationships with tech giants and automakers alike as the parts arm of the Japanese tech and battery company prepares to enter a new era......»»
VW sees promising test results for potential breakthrough EV battery
Volkswagen AG said its battery startup has seen promising results with solid-state cells for electric vehicles, a win for the German carmaker as it pushes to make EVs more efficient and less expensive......»»
Sweden sees coldest weather in 25 years
Sweden on Wednesday recorded its coldest January night in 25 years, with a reading of minus 43.6 degrees Celsius in the far north as a cold snap hit the Nordics......»»
iPhone 16 won"t be compelling, says analyst with no compelling data
Investment analysts at Barclays say that the 2024 iPhone 16 range won't reverse what it sees as falling iPhone demand, and consequently has lowered its stock price target.Mockup of a possible iPhone 16Barclays has only cut its Apple price target by a.....»»
What’s new on Apple TV+ this month (January 2024)
A new year means new content for Apple TV+, and January 2024 sees the release of Criminal Record and Masters of the Air......»»
Barclays says iPhone 16 won"t be compelling
Investment analysts at Barclays say that the 2024 iPhone 16 range won't reverse what it sees as falling iPhone demand, and consequently has lowered its stock price target.Mockup of a possible iPhone 16Barclays has only cut its Apple price target by a.....»»
JWST sets a new record, sees newly forming stars in the Triangulum galaxy
Our Milky Way bristles with giant molecular clouds birthing stars. Based on what we see here, astronomers assume that the process of star creation also goes on similarly in other galaxies. It makes sense since their stars have to form somehow. Now, t.....»»
This 75-inch 4K TV just had its price slashed from $800 to $540
Add a 75-inch TV to your home theater with one of the best TV deals of the day, which sees the Toshiba C350 Series discounted to just $540......»»
"Dark Side of the Ring" and "The Iron Claw" make a slammin" doubleheader
Bruiser Brody, Jimmy Snuka, the Fabulous Moolah, and more score the spotlight. Today sees the release of The Iron Claw, a tear-jerking drama that unfurls the true, tragic story of the Von Erich clan, a family of pro-wrestlers rumored to have be.....»»
How to clean a humidifier
If the air you're breathing in seems a bit gross, it might be your humidifier. Here's how to clean your humidifer in a few simple steps......»»
Government makes an app to cut down government’s role in solar permitting
A web-based app quickly takes a system's specs and sees if it meets local codes. Enlarge / NREL has taken some of the hassle out of getting permits for projects like these. (credit: owngarden) Can government agencies dev.....»»
First wave of AAA iPhone games sees a big new release—and a notable delay
The first of three major AAA game releases for the iPhone has arrived. The trailer for Resident Evil 4 on iOS Apple's AAA gaming ambitions for the iPhone 15 Pro saw both a release and a delay this week. When Apple unveiled the iPhon.....»»
Wolverine-developer Insomniac Games sees 1.67TB of secrets leaked in data breach
Future Ratchet & Clank, X-Men, and Spider-Man games exposed—but it gets worse. Enlarge / An officially released image for Insomniac Games' upcoming game Wolverine. (credit: Insomniac Games) Acclaimed Sony-owned game de.....»»
Morgan Stanley boosts AAPL target to $220 over AI and Vision Pro
Investment analysts at Morgan Stanley have raised their target price for Apple based on the outlook for Services, iPhone 15 gross margins, and high consumer interest in Vision Pro.An Apple Store logoMorgan Stanley's last target price change was a $5.....»»
Morgan Stanley boosts Apple price to $220 over AI and Vision Pro
Investment analysts at Morgan Stanley have raised their target price for Apple based on the outlook for Services, iPhone 15 gross margins, and high consumer interest in Vision Pro.An Apple Store logoMorgan Stanley's last target price change was a $5.....»»
Tense "I.S.S." trailer teases astronauts fighting for control of the space station
The trailer for Gabriela Cowperthwaite's sci-fi thriller "I.S.S." sees astronauts fighting for control of the international space station after war breaks out on Earth. What would happen onboard the International Space Station (ISS) if war brok.....»»
Study illuminates formation of US east coast during break up of supercontinent Pangea
A recent study published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth sheds new light on the formation of the East Coast of the United States—a "passive margin," in geologic terms—during the breakup of the supercontinent Pangea and the ope.....»»
Apple Watch sees best ever Q3 numbers, as Huawei hurts Samsung
New market intelligence data suggests that the Apple Watch has seen its best ever Q3 shipments, up 7% year-on-year. The latest Apple Watch SE was credited with contributing “significantly” to that growth. The biggest winner was Huawei, which t.....»»
Supplier AMS Osram refocuses on automotive lighting in turnaround plan, CEO says
Austrian lighting and sensor supplier AMS Osram sees increased revenue from advanced LED technology as one of the key pillars of its financial turnaround, its CEO said......»»
Study reveals the real tax rate paid by multinational corporations in 47 countries
Despite a similar statutory tax rate for multinational corporations (MNCs) across many countries, the effective tax rate that MNCs actually pay differs greatly—as low as 1% of gross income in Luxembourg and as high as 67% in Norway. That's one conc.....»»