Category: Disruptions
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Smartphones are the new speedometers: an experiment
In which our editor in chief drives around the US testing Google Driving’s new speedometer feature and generally saving a lot of money in the process. Result! Earlier this year, … ›
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Foxconn rides the tariffs storm, for now
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s Foxconn, which makes smartphones for Apple and other brands, reported a 2.5% fall in quarterly profit on … ›
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The intersection of technology and war
Pursuing big questions is part of the MIT ethos, says Fiona Cunningham PhD ’19. “Walking through the Infinite Corridor, you can see what … ›
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DRAM revenue down 9% in Q2 and Q3 prices continue the dive
DRAM revenue fell 9% in Q2 compared to Q1, says DRAMeXchange and the contract price continues to fall in Q3. Server DRAM prices fell 35% … ›
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Huawei unveils its proprietary operating system
DONGGUAN, China/HONG KONG (Reuters) – Huawei Technologies unveiled on Friday its proprietary operating system for smartphones and other … ›
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Toshiba launches sensorless control pre-driver IC for BLDC motors
The main applications will include electric pumps for water, oil and fuel as well as electric fans. The TB9062FNG pre-driver can control … ›
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Computer-aided knitting
The oldest known knitting item dates back to Egypt in the Middle Ages, by way of a pair of carefully handcrafted socks. Although handmade … ›
