How Chinese netizens swamped China’s Internet controls
Citizens protesting zero-COVID policies proved smartphones can help fuel mass action. Enlarge / Demonstrators cover their faces with sheets of blank paper while protesting China's zero-COVID policy in Hong Kong on November 28, 20.....»»
Far-off storms fuel dangerous "sneaker" waves along Pacific Northwest coast, new research suggests
On Jan. 16, 2016, beachgoers up and down the Washington, Oregon and northern California coasts were surprised by multiple "sneaker" waves that inundated beaches, caused injuries and swamped a vehicle......»»
EU wants to hammer big tech & streamers with 5G build bill
Europe is considering whether companies like Netflix and Apple that use lots of bandwidth should be forced to pay for upgrades to the infrastructure of the internet.With the rise of video streaming services like Netflix and YouTube, the amount of ban.....»»
Marshall"s Middleton Bluetooth speaker is water-resistant & app-controlled
Marshall Headphones has launched a water-resistant Bluetooth speaker called Middleton with multi-directional stereo sound.Middleton Bluetooth speakerThe Middleton speaker has controls for playback, bass, and treble using controls on the speaker or wi.....»»
Cowen forecasts "soft" iPhone impacting Apple"s Q1 2023 financials
Apple's holiday quarter results will be lower than 2021, according to Cowen, with "softness" expected due to iPhone shipments impacted by Chinese lockdowns.iPhone 14 ProFor the December 2022 quarter, analysts at Cowen model Apple as being down 4% yea.....»»
China says it is "deeply concerned" about reports of the latest US clampdown on Huawei
China has hit back after reports that Washington is moving to further restrict sales of American technology to Huawei......»»
Biden Team Weighs Fully Cutting Off Huawei From US Suppliers
The Biden administration is considering cutting off Huawei Technologies Co. from all of its American suppliers, including Intel Corp. and Qualcomm Inc., as the US government intensifies a crackdown on the Chinese technology sector......»»
UMC proposed acquisition of remaining stake in United Semi hits snag
United Microelectronics' (UMC) plan to acquire United Semi has hit a snag due to rejection from the local government of China's Fujian province, according to industry sources......»»
China CIS suppliers stepping up deployment in automotive sector
In the face of still-sluggish demand for consumer electronics, China-based CMOS image sensor (CIS) manufacturers are turning their attention to the automotive sector, according to industry sources......»»
China LiDAR startup plans US listing
Shanghai-based LiDAR startup Hesai Technology is looking to raise an estimated US$150 million via a US IPO, according to industry sources......»»
Tech War: Biden moves to halt US exports to Huawei, reports say
Washington has been tightening its rules on exports of US technology to China for several years......»»
Taiwan sees 15-year high inbound investment in 2022
The Taiwanese government approved 2,566 investment projects proposed by foreign (excluding China-based) and overseas Chinese enterprises in 2022, with the total investment of US$13.303 billion hiking 77.94% on year, reaching a 15-year height, accordi.....»»
South Korea-based TV OLED panel makers under pressure from China fellow makers
LG Display's and Samsung Display's globally leading TV OLED technology has been threatened by China-based makers of TV OLED panels, according to industry sources......»»
Hisense steps up investment in upstream LED supply chain
China-based TV vendor Hisense has stepped up investing in the upstream LED supply chain, looking to enhance its in-house developed miniLED and microLED display technologies, according to industry sources......»»
Chinese prefer Europeans to Americans, but feeling isn"t mutual, says study
People in China have more favorable opinions of Europeans than Americans, but the feeling is not mutual, according to a new study from researchers at Rice University, the National University of Singapore and the University of British Columbia......»»
Ford-CATL EV battery plant being "aggressively" pursued by Michigan
Michigan appears poised to land the lithium iron phosphate battery project between Ford and China's Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd., but Ford has yet to confirm or announce such a project......»»
Apple expanding China’s website warnings for users in Hong Kong
Apple’s Safari web browser has some filters to prevent users from accessing malicious websites, referred to as the “Fraudulent Website Warning.” In the United States and other countries, this warning is powered by the Google Safe Browsing serv.....»»
AirPods made in India closer to reality, as enclosure manufacturing begins
One of the steps Apple is expected to take in reducing its dependence on China is to have some AirPods made in India – in addition to those already made in Vietnam. The company has already asked two of its AirPods suppliers to move some of that wo.....»»
Mounting cybersecurity pressure is creating headaches in railway boardrooms
The expansion of potential cyber threats has increased due to the integration of connected devices, the Internet of Things (IoT), and the convergence of IT and OT in railway operations. In this Help Net Security interview, Dimitri van Zantvliet is th.....»»
Daily deals Jan. 29: $40 off Logitech MX Keys Mini, $110 off M1 MacBook Air, $400 off 65-inch LG OLED TV, more
Some of the hottest deals we spotted today include up to $49 off Hyper USB-C docks, $50 off Bose Wireless Surround Speakers, $40 off TurboTax Premier 2022, and more.Get $110 off an M1 MacBook Air todayThe AppleInsider staff searches the internet for.....»»
Apple starts making AirPods components in India
Apple has taken another step closer to moving AirPods production out of China, with suppliers in India now producing components.In October 2022, it was reported that Apple was asking suppliers to move some AirPods and Beats earbuds manufacturing away.....»»