Wistron NeWeb, Arcadyan see easing of component shortages in 3Q21
Some networking device makers, including Wistron NeWeb and Arcadyan Technology, have said the shortages of some parts and components currently affecting the production of networking devices may ease a bit in third quarter 2021......»»
Report: Apple’s 2024 MacBooks may face some serious shortages
A new report suggests Apple’s 2024 MacBooks could be hard to come by, all due to a planned chip factory in the U.S. struggling to hire enough skilled workers......»»
The iPhone 15 could be delayed until October and hit by major shortages
Apple is trying to decrease the bezels on high-end iPhone 15 models, but the process is apparently proving to be difficult......»»
iPhone 15 Pro could face ‘severe shortages’ at launch due to display production issues
Apple is reportedly facing production issues for the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. A new report today says that these devices could face severe supply constraints in September due to Apple’s plans to significantly reduce the size of the bez.....»»
Watch how next-gen laser tech fixes iPhone screens without removing them [Video]
The most expensive component to fix on an iPhone or any smartphone is typically the screen. Now a new laser repair process can fix OLED panels that have developed lines without having to remove the screen. Check out how the impressive new tech works.....»»
Unforgiving heatwaves hit globe as Europe braces for record highs
Europe braced for record-smashing heat Tuesday as withering heatwaves across the globe showed no signs of easing and Greece battled wildfires that forced people to flee their homes......»»
ESA moves ahead with In-Orbit Servicing missions
Isn't it strange that when satellites run out of fuel or a single component breaks down, we just discard them? ESA and European industry have joined forces to make sure that our satellites can live on......»»
Newly identified protein regulates the creation of cellulose in plant cells
Cellulose—an integral component of plant cell walls—is an important source of food, paper, textiles and biofuels, but how its creation is regulated within plant cells has remained unclear. Now, a team led by researchers at Penn State has identifi.....»»
Tata Group will become the first India-native company to build the iPhone
Apple iPhone manufacturer Wistron is pulling out of its Karnataka, India, plant, and is now reported to be selling the whole concern to the Tata Group, an Indian conglomerate.WistronThe Tata Group had been looking to partner with Wistron on assemblin.....»»
The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: Cuts continue as outlook brightens
There were more signs that the microchip shortage is easing, even as automakers cut another 82,573 vehicles from production plans worldwide......»»
Research team develops process for bio-based nylon
In T-shirts, stockings, shirts, and ropes—or as a component of parachutes and car tires—polyamides are used everywhere as synthetic fibers. At the end of the 1930s, the name Nylon was coined for such synthetic polyamides. Nylon-6 and Nylon-6.6 ar.....»»
New tool helps improve quantum computing circuit component
Researchers use a new tool to help improve a key component in commercially produced quantum computing circuits. The team of scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Ames National Laboratory in partnership with the Superconducting Quantum.....»»
CONSTANS protein negatively modulates salinity tolerance in arabidopsis, study shows
CONSTANS (CO), a well-known member of the B-box family, is the major component of the photoperiodically regulated flowering and circadian pathways in Arabidopsis (Arabidopsis thaliana). CO is expressed in various tissues, including seedling roots and.....»»
Warming causes more extreme rain, not snow, over mountains and scientists say that"s a problem
A warming world is transforming some major snowfalls into extreme rain over mountains instead, somehow worsening both dangerous flooding like the type that devastated Pakistan last year as well as long-term water shortages, a new study found......»»
Toyota picks Susan Elkington for new EV role; Mike Sweers to lead R&D
Toyota is promoting Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky President Susan Elkington to lead EV component manufacturing in North America. Truck engineering chief Mike Sweers will lead North American R&D and be chief technology officer......»»
Hot Wheels Rift Rally review: A fun fusion of AR and RC cars
Hot Wheels Rift Rally is a good example of combining physical toys with a mixed-reality gameplay component done right, and it's fun for all ages.Hot Wheels has been a staple in the minds of children and car enthusiasts for generations. They've adapte.....»»
The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: Europe down by 13,000 vehicles
North American and Chinese assembly plants dodged the bullet on microchip shortages this week. .....»»
Suppliers hit big hurdle in quest to bring manufacturing closer to home
While commodity, freight and energy prices have mostly come back down to earth since post-pandemic spikes, elevated labor costs and worker shortages remain a pain point for the supply chain. .....»»
Climate finance summit wraps up eyeing bigger progress
A global summit seeking to overhaul the international financial system wraps up Friday after taking small steps towards easing the debt burden of developing nations weighed down by climate and economic crises......»»
The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: outlook improves
The global auto industry will see 2.6 million vehicles cancelled dur to chip shortages — a 200,000-vehicle improvement, according to AutoForecast Solutions......»»
Unveiling the hidden stars: ALMA shines a light on dust attenuation
Interstellar dust is a key component in galaxies. It favors star formation and drives the chemistry and physics of the interstellar medium. However, it hides the majority of stars in a way that it is impossible to observe them. Astrophysicists use du.....»»