Why designers need a manifesto
To stay true to yourself in your work, a new book breaks down why adopting a manifesto may be the best way. Is it just me? Or do you feel like this moment, right now, is the most complex, fraught, pivotal, dangerous, and important moment that has ev.....»»
IC designers see clients advance replenishment orders, benefitting foundries
Many major fabless chipmakers including Novatek Microelectronics, Realtek Semiconductor, Aspeed Technology and Nvidia have seen earlier than expected orders from clients, which, in turn, will drive them to place more wafer starts with TSMC and its lo.....»»
Ubestream eyeing cooperation with IC designers to develop AI-on-chip solutions
Taiwan-based Ubestream, dedicated to developing AI voice and semantic algorithms, will move to intensify cooperation with IC design houses to develop chip solutions with AI voice capability and plans to venture into the smart cockpit sector, accordin.....»»
IC designers upbeat about possible foundry price cuts
Wafer foundries, except TSMC, reportedly are actively moving to offer price discounts for fabless clients willing to place more wafer starts for some specific processes, aiming to boost their capacity utilization. But as sluggish end-market demand pe.....»»
Should you mount your TV above a fireplace?
Designers and homeowners love mounting TVs above fireplaces. But for the sake of your health and the health of your TV, don't do it......»»
Why you shouldn’t mount your TV above your fireplace
Designers and homeowners love mounting TVs above fireplaces. But for the sake of your health and the health of your TV, don't do it......»»
The Battery That Never Gets Flat
Your body generates enough energy to power wearables, medical sensors, and implanted devices—and tech designers are plugging in......»»
Top-secret car design studios are hubs for the electric vehicle future
EVs offer car designers more freedom compared to internal combustion engines. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) The most intriguing developments in contemporary car design are happening in secure studios tuc.....»»
IC designers see limited demand recovery momentum for 2H23
Inventory corrections at the entire semiconductor supply chains are widely expected to last throughout the first half of 2023, to be followed by market recovery in the second half. However, there still exists variables that may slow both the inventor.....»»
IC designers expect business downturn to hit bottom in 1Q23
Taiwan-based IC design houses expect the current industry downturn to hit bottom in the first quarter of 2023, and a substantial recovery is not to come until the year's second half......»»
iOS 16 exploit lets you set the system font to Comic Sans (and other things)
Irritate Apple's UI designers with this one weird trick. Enlarge / An indie app can be used to change your iPhone's default font if you haven't already installed the latest OS update. (credit: Zhuowei Zhang) If you like.....»»
Taiwan DDI design houses faced with price competition from China fellow designers
Taiwan-based DDI (display driver IC) design houses have been faced with increasing price-cut competition from China-based fellow design houses, becoming a much larger challenge than weak market demand, according to industry sources......»»
How Lucid brought the Air Pure EV in for under $90k
After creating luxury EV models in the $170,000 to $250,000 range, EV startup Lucid unleashed its designers to create one for a mere $89,050......»»
Remembering George Lois, who changed visual culture as we know it
The late graphic designer and art director influenced generations of designers through his iconic ‘Esquire’ covers and ad campaigns. While I was growing up in the 1960s, my Uncle James had a subscription to Esquire magazine.&.....»»
Marvel’s Midnight Suns draws inspiration from Persona, Fire Emblem, and Heroclix
According to its designers, Marvel's Midnight Suns draws inspiration from some unexpected games ... including Persona......»»
IC designers with parent support could better withstand headwinds
Vendors of consumer ICs are struggling against the bleakest-ever market sales, but those affiliated with major business groups or having good supply chain partners would more likely stay undefeated amid the headwinds, according to supply chain source.....»»
Volvo’s next electric vehicle is the new US-made EX90 SUV
Built in South Carolina, the seven-seat SUV should sell for under $80,000. Enlarge / Volvo's designers have evolved the distinctive "Thor's hammer" headlights. (credit: Volvo) On Wednesday, Volvo gathered media together.....»»
IC design houses caught in dilemma over talent retention, tech R&D
Taiwan's IC designers are caught in a dilemma over whether to maitain talent and R&D momentum, or to maintain profitability amid the lingering market uncertainties, according to industry sources......»»
Apple design chief role hard to fill; three options, all of them problematic
The Apple design chief role long held by Jony Ive is a hard one to fill, says a new report today, as so many of the core designers have left the company. Of the three options open to the company, none seem likely to provide the leadership and team b.....»»
Chinese chip designers slow down processors to dodge US sanctions
Cutting-edge semiconductor companies tweak specs to comply with export controls. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Alibaba and start-up Biren Technology are tweaking their most advanced chip designs to reduce processing spe.....»»
Foundry, backend houses see capacity utilization fall further on more LTA cancellations
In response to sharp order cuts by downstream clients, an increasing number of smaller IC designers in Taiwan, especially those focusing more on PC-related chip solutions, have canceled their long-term agreements (LTAs) signed with foundry and backen.....»»