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technology1 year ago•3 min saved

"Apple's iOS 18: Enhanced Accessibility Features and VendorUI Distribution"

Apple has reportedly begun distributing an internal build of iOS 18, known as "VendorUI," to factories and vendors for quality control testing. This version contains a pre-production iOS user interface and may reveal new features and settings. The distribution of VendorUI suggests that more iOS 18 features may start to leak. Additionally, rumors about iOS 18 include a focus on AI, new Accessibility features, and potential hardware information.

via MacRumors|

#apple #factories #ios-18

business1 year ago•1 min saved

"Intel Pushes Back Ohio Semiconductor Facility Construction Timeline Amid Slow Chip Market"

Intel has delayed the construction of its two Ohio factories by at least a year due to tepid sales growth, indicating that it will not meet its 2025 production goal. Despite the setback, the company currently has 800 construction workers on site and expects to have "several thousand" by the end of the year.

via OregonLive|

#business #factories #intel

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

The Grim Outlook for Factories: A Surprising Twist

Some manufacturers are moving towards "lights out" or "dark" production, where factories operate with near-total automation, allowing robots to continue running overnight. While the cost savings can be significant, fully automated factories face challenges as robots lack creative thinking and problem-solving abilities. Human expertise and troubleshooting skills are still essential.

via CNBC|

#automation #factories #future

business2 years ago•0 min saved

Intel doubles investment in German semiconductor factories with $33 billion expansion.

Intel plans to double its investment in German semiconductor factories, according to CEO Pat Gelsinger. The company will invest $95 billion in European chip-making over the next decade, with a focus on building a new factory in Bavaria. The move comes as part of Intel's efforts to regain its position as a leading chipmaker and to address the global semiconductor shortage.

via Financial Times|

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