Processor vendors launch new products at CES while bracing for weak 1H23
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Intel, and Nvidia are bracing for the ongoing sluggish demand of end-market PCs and other consumer devices in the first half of 2023, but are pinning their hopes on demand recovering in the second half, according to indu.....»»
2022 witnessed a drop in exploited zero-days
Malicious threat actors have actively exploited 55 zero-days in 2022 – down from 81 in 2021 – with Microsoft, Google, and Apple products being most targeted. 53 out of 55 allowed attackers to achieve elevated privileges or execute remote.....»»
Future Apple Watch bands could automatically launch apps or change face
Not content with its plan to make Apple Watch bands whose color can be changed, Apple wants those bands to change what the Watch displays — and to prove that they are "authorized."A band's texture would stay the same, but the color could alter —.....»»
Kazakhstan’s seizure of Russian space assets threatens the Soyuz-5 rocket
Russia has spent nearly $1 billion on the development of the new Soyuz-5 rocket. Enlarge / A Russian Proton-M rocket carrying Spain's satellite Amazonas-5 blasts off from the launch pad at the Russian-leased Baikonur cosmodrome i.....»»
Automotive, industrial IC demand remains brisk
Despite persistently weak demand for PCs, handsets, and consumer electronics devices, the automotive and industrial sectors continue to see robust momentum, with supplies of certain chips, such as car-use MCUs and MPUs, remaining tight, according to.....»»
Virgin Orbit still seeking cash injection so its rockets can fly again
Satellite-launch company Virgin Orbit has reportedly been in talks all weekend as it seeks a cash injection to avoid possible bankruptcy......»»
Apple Pay now available in South Korea
Apple Pay has seemingly soft-launched in South Korea with only one card issuer.Apple Pay launches in South KoreaFollowing regulatory hurdles, Apple Pay was expected to launch in South Korea at any time, which has only been recently confirmed by Apple.....»»
Samsung"s Spring Sale slashes up to $1,600 off TVs, monitors & appliances
Samsung's Spring Discover event is back with serious discounts on popular products throughout its catalog. Shop every day for incredible daily deals, and check back often for even better flash deals.Save big on Samsung electronics.Outfit your home wi.....»»
Samsung expands OLED 4K TV lineup with two new series
Samsung has announced expanding its OLED 4K TV lineup with new TVs with a Neural Quantum Processor and the Apple TV app built-in.New Samsung TVsThe two new series — the S90C and S95C — feature Quantum Dot technology, 4K upscaling, Quantum HDR, an.....»»
Microsoft plans mobile games app store to rival Apple and Google
Store could launch as soon as next year if regulators clear Activision Blizzard deal. Enlarge Microsoft is preparing to launch a new app store for games on iPhones and Android smartphones as soon as next year if its $7.....»»
CIS packagers enjoy stable demand for high-end auto applications
BGA (ball grid array) packaging demand for high-pixel and large-size automotive CMOS image sensor (CIS) chips remains in high gear, but lower-end car-use CIS products processed with wafer-level chip scale package (WLCSP) technology are showing signs.....»»
The biggest Apple design fails and screw-ups of all time
Even Apple can get a design badly wrong, and these products are the proof. From the butterfly keyboard to the Newton MessagePad, here’s Apple’s hall of shame......»»
Best Buy is having a huge sale on wireless headphones – Bose and more
Best Buy rolled out discounts for wireless headphones, including products from Sony, Beats, Bose, Sennheiser, and Apple. Take advantage of them while you can......»»
The best antivirus for Mac is none at all
The online world is still a dangerous place, but while antivirus providers are trying to sell you subscriptions for their wares, macOS is still secure enough for users to resist the products. The best antivirus for Mac is a combo of existing protecti.....»»
KELA partners with Snowflake to help joint customers remediate potential risks
KELA has partnered with Snowflake to launch its technical intelligence data on Snowflake Marketplace. KELA’s Technical Cybercrime Intelligence availability on Snowflake Marketplace will enable joint customers to get near-instant, seamless, and.....»»
NASA instrument bound for Titan could reveal chemistry leading to life
A new NASA mission to Saturn's giant moon, Titan, is due to launch in 2027. When it arrives in the mid-2030s, it will begin a journey of discovery that could bring about a new understanding of the development of life in the universe. This mission, ca.....»»
The Google Pixel Fold may not be as expensive as you thought
Google's Pixel Fold is reportedly eyeing a mid-year release, and it could undercut the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 by as much as $500 upon its launch......»»
Inside Elon Musk’s cost-cutting drive at Twitter
His lieutenants have upended the company by IDing who to fire, refusing to pay vendors. Enlarge (credit: FT montage/Getty Images/Bloomberg) From a secretive “war room” at Twitter’s San Francisco headquarters last m.....»»
How written product reviews influence consumer impressions of star ratings
When shopping online, most consumers are drawn to products with a high star rating. Not only are star ratings an easy way for past buyers to assess purchases, they also provide a visual marker that helps potential buyers quickly sort through various.....»»
NordPass adds passkey support to banish your weak passwords
The NordPass password manager has added support for passkeys, letting you log in with a fingerprint or your face and banishing weak passwords in the process......»»
ASUS IoT announces first RISC-V single-board computer, embracing open-source architecture for industrial IoT developers
ASUS IoT announced on March 14 the Tinker V — a versatile single-board computer (SBC) powered by a 64-bit RISC-V-based processor, which supports both Linux Debian and Yocto operating systems......»»