We Are All MacGyvers Now: When the Going Gets Tough, Makers Get it Together.
Just in case you missed it, almost nothing is the same as it was just two years ago especially the future. So, if you’re feeling an underlying but constant sense of anxiety, welcome to the rest of the world. Because the inescapable truth.....»»
Google CEO "Lord Farquaad" lambasted for giant pay raise after 12,000 layoffs
It's been a tough year for tech, but even as Google laid off 12,000 employees, CEO Sundar Pichai got a substantial pay raise, earning him the nickname "Lord Farquaad."Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Lord FarquaadTech companies have laid off thousands of.....»»
Chinese panel makers struggle to close outdated LCD fabs
Although the global LCD panel industry still faces the issue of oversupply over the long term, Chinese panel makers, currently accounting for 60–70% of global LCD capacity, may find it challenging to divest part of their facilities to improve p.....»»
Passive component companies expect utilization to pick up in 2Q23
Most Taiwan-based passive component makers expect their utilization rates to improve significantly starting the second quarter of 2023, having seen related supply chain makers adjust their inventories over the past few quarters......»»
Nokia’s new phone is so tough, you can almost pressure wash it
The Nokia XR21 goes beyond an IP68 rating, and also claims an IP69K rating, where it can withstand high pressure streams of water. Here's what it's all about......»»
South Korea develops LFP batteries with help from government
With EVs gradually gaining popularity, the demand for mid- to low-price models has grown. EV makers have elected to reduce costs in exchange for price competitiveness. One method is to increase the use of lithium iron phosphate batteries (LFP), which.....»»
Taiwan PCB makers face challenges relocating production to Southeast Asia
Taiwan-based PCB manufacturers are facing challenges as they push forward with relocating production to Southeast Asia, particularly Thailand, such as limited land, water, and electrical supplies, according to industry sources......»»
DDR5 memory prices soon to stop falling
DDR5 memory price drops have decelerated and are about to halt due to supply-side constraints, according to sources at memory module makers......»»
Apple and Google introduce standard to combat AirTag and Tile tracker misuse
Tracker-makers will chime in over the coming months to finalize the standard. Apple's AirTag. [credit: Samuel Axon.....»»
Panel prices to stay in growth in May thanks to robust TV demand
Panel prices are expected to continue rising throughout May thanks to growing LCD TV panel order pull-ins from TV vendors preparing for China's 618 shopping festival and North America and Europe's year-end holidays as well as panel makers' moves to l.....»»
DNA study of famed US sled dog shows what made him so tough
New York's Central Park has a statue dedicated to him, and there's even been a movie about him: a sled dog named Balto. Now he is the focus of a DNA study, 90 years after he died, to see what made the pooch so famously tough......»»
Biden buttons up his new campaign branding for a tough fight
President Biden is officially running for reelection. Can his branding communicate that he’s up for the task? President Joe Biden is officially running for reelection with a new logo that shows the red stripe “E” in his last nam.....»»
Companies move to develop 800V quick-charging tech to boost charging efficiency, says DIGITIMES Research
Thanks to the four major advantages 800V high-voltage high-power quick-charging has, and its feature of a charging efficiency close to fueling a gasoline car, EV makers are increasingly devoted to high-voltage quick-charging R&D, according to DIGITIM.....»»
Global Smartphone Shipments Still Struggling, Samsung Stays On Top
As the global economic downturn continues, smartphone makers continue to struggle with sales, regardless of Samsung still being the highest-selling brand. As the glo.....»»
AI will increase inequality and raise tough questions about humanity, economists warn
On November 30 2022, OpenAI launched the AI chatbot ChatGTP, making the latest generation of AI technologies widely available. In the few months since then, we have seen Italy ban ChatGTP over privacy concerns, leading technology luminaries calling f.....»»
EV Watch 2Q23: Status of quick-charging techs
Thanks to the four major advantages 800V high-voltage high-power quick-charging has and its feature of a charging efficiency close to fueling a gasoline car, EV makers are growingly devoted to high-voltage quick-charging R&D......»»
Japanese makers actively automating production in China as labor shortage worsens
Japanese electronics components manufacturers with plants in China's coastal provinces are gradually changing their investment strategies there, actively incorporating production automation technology into the plants to counter worsening labor shorta.....»»
NFL launches multiple games tied to NFL Draft
Aiming to meet fans where they are, the NFL is announcing a bunch of partnerships with makers of licensed video game experiences. Aiming to meet fans where they are, the NFL is announcing a bunch of partnerships with makers of licensed video game.....»»
Korean makers enjoy rising profits with move to focus on IC substrates, says DIGITIMES Research
South Korea's top three PCB suppliers SEMCO, LG Innotek, and Daeduck, after discontinuing their unprofitable PCB products and moving toward high-end IC substrates, have stabilized their PCB revenue and profitability in the past several years, accordi.....»»
Should Samsung and SK Hynix fill gap left behind by Micron? Korean memory makers face another dilemma
Previously, it was rumored that the US had requested South Korea to not fill in the demand gap left behind after Micron got sanctioned by China. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are once again caught up in the tussle between China and the US. Whether.....»»
China MCU industry may face major reshuffle
Chinese microcontroller unit (MCU) suppliers are currently offering prices that are more than 30% lower than larger foreign competitors due to sluggish market demand. Second- and third-tier Chinese MCU makers dealing with a lack of orders may result.....»»