Will the chip shortage end soon? Biden’s team has bad news
The U.S. Commerce Department has conducted a global survey of the semiconductor chip situation. It seems that the chip shortage may continue throughout 2022......»»
Microsoft Warns of "Stealthy DDoS Malware" Targeting Linux Devices
"In the last six months, we observed a 254% increase in activity from a Linux trojan called XorDdos," writes the Microsoft 365 Defender Research Team. It's a trojan combining denial-of-service functionality with XOR-based encryption for communication.....»»
Biden administration lays out plan for four carbon-capture facilities
Big infrastructure package includes funds for the underdeveloped technology. Enlarge / Bioreactors that host algae would be one option for carbon sequestration—as long as the carbon is stored somehow. (credit: Getty Images).....»»
We could see a new Apple HomePod before the end of 2022
A significant source of Apple news says that an updated smart speaker is likely to arrive before too long......»»
Formula milk: Online groups hunt for baby milk during US shortage
A shortage of infant formula across America has led parents to share supply locations online......»»
Gigabyte and Maingear team up to offer hassle-free PC builds
Gigabyte and Maingear revealed a partnership to offer products and services to make PC building easier for both beginners and veterans......»»
Wristcam Review: the first dedicated camera for your Apple Watch
Wristcam is an Apple Watch band unlike any other. This band gives the Apple Watch some new life with the addition of a front- and back-facing camera for picture and video. Created by a team of former Apple Watch designers and app developers, this $2.....»»
Review: New Chip ‘N Dale movie hilariously spoofs classic games, cartoons
A Shrek for a new era, as Disney lets Lonely Island go nuts (in PG fashion). Enlarge / When there's danger! (credit: Disney) Traditionally, when Disney films skip theaters and go straight to video, it's not a good sign. That h.....»»
Meet the Wikipedia editor who published the Buffalo shooting entry minutes after it started
After Jason Moore, from Portland, Oregon, saw headlines from national news sources on Google News about the Buffalo shooting at a local supermarket on Saturday afternoon, he did a quick search for the incident on Wikipedia. When no results appeared,.....»»
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon “8+ Gen 1” salvage operation moves the chip to TSMC
After missing performance estimates, Qualcomm is dumping Samsung mid-cycle. Enlarge (credit: Qualcomm) Qualcomm's mid-cycle "plus" chip refresh—the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1—has been announced. As usual, Qualcomm is promising s.....»»
‘Ugly Sonic’ cameos in Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers
Ugly Sonic, the first Sonic the Hedgehog movie design that generated controversy online in 2019, has returned in Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers on Disney+......»»
He started the Wikipedia page for the Buffalo shooting and many other tragic events
After Jason Moore, from Portland, Oregon, saw headlines from national news sources on Google News about the Buffalo shooting at a local supermarket on Saturday afternoon, he did a quick search for the incident on Wikipedia. When no results appeared,.....»»
How do typhoons trigger coastal algal blooms?
A research team led by Prof. Yin Baoshu from the Institute of Oceanology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (IOCAS) has revealed how typhoons trigger coastal algal blooms......»»
The best news apps for Android and iOS
A good news app is the best way to make sure you're able to handle the influx of daily news, so here is a selection of the best news apps for iOS and Android......»»
Nuclear Fusion Is Already Facing a Fuel Crisis
It doesn’t even work yet, but nuclear fusion has encountered a shortage of tritium, the key fuel source for the most prominent experimental reactors......»»
Archaeologists reconstruct an ancient Aryan bow
A unique compound bow from the Bronze Age nearly 2 meters tall was reconstructed from authentic materials by SUSU specialists as part of an international team. This weapon had the greatest accuracy, shooting distance and killing power in its time......»»
Flow of liquid metals found to exhibit surprising turbulence
Some metals are in liquid form, the prime example being mercury. But there are also enormous quantities of liquid metal in the Earth's core, where temperatures are so high that part of the iron is molten and undergoes complex flows. A team at the Hel.....»»
An exploration of global patterns of trade in arachnids reveals 1,264 species from 66 families
A small team of researchers with members from Thailand, Finland and China, has found that there is a very large and active trade in arachnids across the internet. In their paper published in the journal Communications Biology, the group describes the.....»»
Microsoft Build 2022: What to expect for Teams, Edge, and Windows
Microsoft's annual developer conference is here and the show is expected to have a ton of news around Windows, Office, Teams, and Microsoft's other products......»»
Tony Fadell talks iPod design considerations, illustrated by CT scans
It’s not unusual to hear Tony Fadell talk iPod, but a 20-minute video provides a new perspective as it’s illustrated by CT scans of three different iPod models. Fadell talks about a number of the design considerations. For example, the team was.....»»
China homegrown self-driving chips gaining ground in EV market
China's homegrown high-end autonomous driving chips have seen a significant breakthrough in commercial applications, as Chinese AI chip startup Horizon Robotics has over the past month cut into the supply chains of both BYD and FAW Group with its lat.....»»