Weblink expects challenging 2H21
Weblink International, a channel distributor under Acer, expects to experience a challenging second-half 2021, as demand may weaken, according to company president Dave Lin......»»
TSMC"s second Arizona plant may not open until 2028
Apple's iPhone processor manufacturer TSMC has announced that it expects its second Arizona plant will be delayed by up to two years — and may no longer produced the promised 3-nanometer chips.TSMC investing $40 billion in Arizona fabsTSMC's second.....»»
Efficiency asymmetry: Scientists report fundamental asymmetry between heating and cooling
A new study led by scientists from Spain and Germany has found a fundamental asymmetry showing that heating is consistently faster than cooling, challenging conventional expectations and introducing the concept of "thermal kinematics" to explain this.....»»
Ford battery partner SK On sees strong EV growth beyond 2024
Ford Motor Co.’s South Korean electric-car battery partner SK On Co., which furloughed some U.S. workers last year amid waning EV demand, expects EV sales to be sluggish in 2024 but remains bullish in the long term......»»
Third investment firm downgrades Apple, but expects iPhone demand to improve
Investment firm Redburn Atlantic has become the latest to downgrade Apple, although its analyst is keeping its $200 price target.Apple's iPhone 15Following Barclays' expectation that the iPhone 16 will have no compelling features, Piper Sandler also.....»»
Researchers use machine learning to examine meanings across languages
How meanings align across languages suggests that translation and cross-cultural communication may be challenging, but researchers haven't been clear as to what characterizes this alignment, and what factors might affect it......»»
Evolutionary "U-turn" may mitigate antibiotic resistance, study finds
In a scientific breakthrough, Monash University researchers have discovered a revolutionary "U-turn" in the evolution of antibiotic resistance, challenging the widely accepted notion that traits once developed are irreversible......»»
Foxconn expects Q1 revenue drop as iPhone demand falls
Apple's largest manufacturer says that Q4 2023 revenues for all of its business, including the iPhone, declined 5.4% year on year, and that it believes a slowing demand will also impact Q1 2024.Back in August 2023, Foxconn reported that its profits c.....»»
Scientists sequence full genome of sea cucumber inhabiting hydrothermal vent
Hydrothermal vents are an unlikely environment for animals to flourish, characterized by rapid changes in temperature and a challenging chemistry: acidic pH, rich in sulfur and methane. Not to mention the high hydrostatic pressure and the darkness of.....»»
Switching to plant-based diets means cleaner air and could save more than 200,000 lives around the world, says study
Adopting a healthier diet will probably feature prominently in many of our New Year's resolutions. But it's often challenging for people to live up to their intentions......»»
Chevy trio of EVs offers options
In 2024, Chevrolet expects greater EV availability as more trim levels of the Silverado and Blazer go into production and the Equinox arrives......»»
Novel path of intercellular signal sharing discovered in zebrafish experiments
Researchers at the University of Exeter, U.K., have discovered intricate mechanisms of ligand–receptor complex transport via specialized protrusions transporting signaling components between cells, challenging the conventional understanding of cell.....»»
GM, Ford vehicles to lose U.S. EV tax credits Jan. 1
GM said it expects the Lyriq and Blazer EV will regain eligibility in early 2024. Ford Motor said its E-Transit will lose the $3,750 tax credit on Jan. 1, as will the Mach-E and Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring plug-in hybrid......»»
GM, Ford vehicles to lose US EV tax credits Jan. 1
GM said it expects the Lyriq and Blazer EV will regain eligibility in early 2024. Ford Motor said its E-Transit will lose the $3,750 tax credit on Jan. 1, as will the Mach-E and Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring plug-in hybrid......»»
China pulls punches to keep more expensive EVs flowing to Europe
China has arrived at a point where it needs to start selling more vehicles outside of its border, one analyst says. Despite trade threats from the EU, China is already challenging Japan for the global lead in automotive exports......»»
Planetary scientists simulate oxidation of iron by giant impact during atmospheric evolution of early Earth
Giant-impact driven redox processes in the atmosphere and magma ocean may have played crucial roles during the evolution of the Earth. However, the absence of rock records from the time or era makes it challenging to understand these processes......»»
Challenging assumptions: The 8.5-year rhythm of Earth"s inner core
Researchers from China have confirmed the existence of an approximately 8.5-year Inner Core Wobble (ICW) in both polar motion and length-of-day variations, revealing a static tilt of about 0.17 degrees between the Earth's inner core and mantle, chall.....»»
New technique could make modeling molecules much easier
Much like the humans that created them, computers find physics hard, but quantum mechanics even harder. But a new technique created by three University of Chicago scientists allows computers to simulate certain challenging quantum mechanical effects.....»»
Scientists use fiber optic cable to study Arctic seafloor permafrost
The Arctic is remote, with often harsh conditions, and its climate is changing rapidly—warming four times faster than the rest of the Earth. This makes studying the Arctic climate both challenging and vital for understanding global climate change......»»
Flowering in "Honeycrisp" apple shows that spurs are semiautonomous organs
Irregular flowering and biennial bearing are challenging in many apple (Malus × domestica) cultivars such as "Honeycrisp." Apple flowering is influenced by many factors including crop load, fruit weight, seed number, and bourse shoot length. However.....»»
The best laptops under $1,000, tested and selected by experts
Finding a quality laptop is easy, but finding one under $1,000 is more challenging. Here are your best options, why they excel, and where you can buy them......»»