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Samsung and Hynix put memory capacity expansion on hold

Samsung and Hynix put memory capacity expansion on hold

[ad_1] Samsung has put on hold its plans to build additional  capacity for 1ynm DRAM chips at its Hwaseong and Pyeongtaek fabs, says Digitimes. Samsung had planned to start building a 30k wpm expansion in Q3 Hynix has also delayed plans for adding NAND and DRAM capacity. NAND went into oversupply in Q3 and ASPsRead more about Samsung and Hynix put memory capacity expansion on hold[…]

New Call of Duty trailer shows off Fortnite-style 'Blackout' mode, zombies

New Call of Duty trailer shows off Fortnite-style 'Blackout' mode, zombies

[ad_1] The Call of Duty series made some big waves this year when it was announced that the latest entry in the mega-franchise, Black Ops 4, would be forgoing a traditional single-player campaign in favor of a Fortnite and PUBG-style battle royale mode.  After keeping its cards close to its chest for the last fewRead more about New Call of Duty trailer shows off Fortnite-style 'Blackout' mode, zombies[…]

Automotive AEC-Q200 ceramic capacitors stretched to 4kV

Automotive AEC-Q200 ceramic capacitors stretched to 4kV

[ad_1] “Designed for electric vehicle applications where ever higher voltages are needed, but where a margin for derating has to be accommodated for, they are ideal for power train use, like battery management and invertors,” claimed the firm. Available in X7R dielectric with capacitance up to 22nF, they come as standard with Pb-free, RoHS andRead more about Automotive AEC-Q200 ceramic capacitors stretched to 4kV[…]

The best Verizon Wireless plans in September 2018

The best Verizon Wireless plans in September 2018

[ad_1] The best Verizon Wireless plans may be hard to choose from if you don’t have all the details you need. So, we’ve gone through to discover and highlight the key features and fine details of Verizon’s plans so you know what you’ll get with each. Verizon offers a wide variety of choices from multi-tieredRead more about The best Verizon Wireless plans in September 2018[…]

Perovskite solar better with silicon nano-particles

Perovskite solar better with silicon nano-particles

[ad_1] Various metal nanoparticles have been tried before, but can have drawbacks such as absorbing energy, or increasing corrosion. In the case of the silicon particles, they don’t absorb light, nor do they interact with other materials in the cell, according to ITMO University in St Petersburg, which worked with St Petersburg State University and workersRead more about Perovskite solar better with silicon nano-particles[…]

New Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet moonlights as an Echo Show, thanks to its smart dock

New Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet moonlights as an Echo Show, thanks to its smart dock

[ad_1] Amazon has taken its wrappers off its latest tablet – the new Amazon Fire HD 8 (2018), which comes equipped with Alexa smarts and optional smart docking system.  The new Fire HD 8 is now Alexa hands free, which means that you can get access to Alexa without having to wake up the tabletRead more about New Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet moonlights as an Echo Show, thanks to its smart dock[…]

Google diagnoses our smartphone addiction, prescribes chill pill

Google diagnoses our smartphone addiction, prescribes chill pill

[ad_1] As the big names in tech are beginning to acknowledge the impact their products have had on our mental wellbeing, we’re starting to see the likes of Google and Apple release tools that directly address these problems. In an Android blog post titled “The search for JOMO”, Google revealed the results of a recently-publishedRead more about Google diagnoses our smartphone addiction, prescribes chill pill[…]

Efficient polymer photo diodes printed on curved surface

Efficient polymer photo diodes printed on curved surface

[ad_1] Starting with a bowl-shaped glass substrate around 20mm in diameter, the team printed a silver nano-particle-based ink, extruding it through a fine nozzle on a custom-made 3D printer – see image. “The dispensed ink stayed in place and dried uniformly instead of running down the curved surface,” said the University. Wherever photo-diodes were neededRead more about Efficient polymer photo diodes printed on curved surface[…]