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macOS Sonoma beta hints DFU boost for Mac admins
A fresh change buried in the latest macOS Sonoma beta should make it a little easier to get bricked Macs out of Device Firmware Update (DFU) mode.
Intel’s Tower Semiconductor acquisition fails, as China withholds OK
Intel's planned $5.4 billion acquisition of Israel-based Tower falls apart, as China fails to approve the deal before the companies' agreement deadline.
The problem with Google's Pixel Tablet
Google's first self-made tablet in four years comes tantalizingly close to being extraordinary — but then there's this.
Biden fuels tech trade war with China, banning AI, chip, and quantum system investments
US President Joe Biden is escalating the tech trade war with China with an executive order to restrict investment in specific sectors including semiconductors and microelectronics, quantum information technologies, and AI.
Researchers build a scary Mac attack using AI and sound
Researchers have identified a frightening exploit that means attackers might be able to figure out what you type on your Mac — based on the sound of keyboard taps.
Apple’s latest earnings results show the power of shrewd management
Services, investments in emerging markets, and accessories have given Apple the buoyancy it needs in challenging economic times.
India imposes curbs on computer imports to boost domestic production
In its latest attempt to shore up homegrown electronics manufacturing, the Indian government will now require companies to acquire a license to import laptops, computers, and tablets.
Apple plays nice with others for an OpenUSD metaverse
Meta matters less with the news that Apple, Adobe, Pixar, Autodesk, NVIDIA, and the Joint Development Foundation have joined forces to promote and develop a standard to empower mixed and virtual reality experiences.
AMD to invest $400 million in new design center in India
The new design center is expected to be opened before the end of 2023 and add approximately 3,000 engineering roles by the end of 2028, the company said.
With iPadOS 17, the iPad becomes a true laptop replacement
The iPad's potential has always been held back by the software and apps it runs. But with iPadOS 17, Apple is giving its popular tablet the running room it needs to be a real laptop alternative.
Apple Silicon isn't waiting for the PC world to catch up
Apple is not resting on its laurels waiting for equivalently priced PCs to deliver the same computational performance at low power we now expect from Macs running Apple Silicon.
PC market shows signs of a turnaround after historic slide
Business demand for desktops and laptops is expected to return to growth early next year after a series of declines in recent quarters. But uncertainty remains, as macroeconomic concerns persist.
The Windows desktop is dying
But it’s not because of Macs or Linux – it's because Microsoft wants your Windows desktop to live in the cloud.
Foxconn exits chip-making joint venture in India with Vedanta
Foxconn’s decision to split from Vedanta comes at a time when the Indian government is inviting fresh applications for building semiconductor facilities in the country amid the US-China chip war.
Apple’s new 15-in. M2 MacBook Air is a consumer workhorse
While some compromises will drive pro users to remain pro, Apple's first 15-inch MacBook Air is a robust and reliable machine you can take anywhere.
China seeks to improve reliability of its chip manufacturing sector
A new report from China’s Ministry for Industry and Information Technology states that the country’s manufacturing abilities are less advanced than other countries and improvement is needed across three core industries.
China bans export of metals needed for semiconductors amid US-China chip war
As part of the new restrictions, exporters of gallium and germanium have to apply for licenses detailing the buyer and the application or usage of the metals.
EU and Japan announce Digital Partnership to strengthen chip supply chain
The EU and Japan have formed a new partnership to improve cooperation on digital issues, after recently pledging billions of dollars in investments to shore up their domestic chip industries.
HP’s Dragonfly G4 — a better laptop for remote workers?
Adding the right camera tools could make a big difference on remote worker productivity when it’s done right.
