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Apple has announced the winners of the 2023 App Store® Awards, celebrating 14 outstanding apps and games that empowered users to unleash creativity, embark on new adventures, and enjoy moments with loved ones. These winners, selected by the App Store’s Editorial team from developers worldwide, were recognized for providing enriching experiences and driving cultural influence. … [Read more...] about Apple has announced the winners of the 2023 App Store® Awards

Aalyria has announced its intention to conduct a feasibility study on ultra-high-speed optical networks connecting aircraft and spacecraft to existing terrestrial fiber networks. This collaborative endeavor with Airbus has two primary objectives: firstly, to enhance air-to-ground and air-to-air free-space optical communication technologies to ensure their seamless integration … [Read more...] about Aalyria and Airbus Collaborate on High-Speed Aerial and Spaceborne Networks

Chain Reaction Innovations (CRI), the Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program (LEEP) at the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory, has announced the commencement of the application process for its eighth cohort of innovators. The program is dedicated to supporting innovators in the field of clean energy and climate technologies. CRI offers a unique … [Read more...] about Entrepreneurship Program at Argonne National Laboratory Opens Applications for Startups

Toyota is nearing mass production of solid-state batteries. In October 2023, Toyota announced a partnership with Idemitsu Kosan, Japan's second-largest oil refiner, to mass-produce solid-state batteries by 2027-2028. The two companies plan to build a large pilot facility to produce sulfide solid electrolytes, which are key materials in solid-state batteries. Toyota has been … [Read more...] about Toyota is nearing mass production of solid-state batteries

The U.S. semiconductor industry is facing a significant workforce gap, as highlighted in a recent report by the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA). According to the report, the semiconductor industry's workforce is projected to grow by 33% from approximately 345,000 jobs today to approximately 460,000 jobs by 2030. However, a staggering 58% (approximately 67,000 jobs) of … [Read more...] about Bridging the Semiconductor Workforce Gap: Intel’s Innovative Educational Initiatives

On September 18, 2023, ams OSRAM, a global leader in intelligent sensors and emitters, received substantial public funding from the German federal government and the Free State of Bavaria. The funding, part of the Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) initiative, is aimed at advancing semiconductor technology, particularly in the field of optoelectronic … [Read more...] about German Government and Bavaria Invest €300M in ams OSRAM Semiconductor Tech

Global shipping and energy supply chain leader Crowley has joined forces with BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) through a memorandum of understanding to explore a groundbreaking ship concept with the potential to provide alternative, zero-carbon emission energy solutions for defense and disaster response needs. This innovative ship concept incorporates a microreactor on … [Read more...] about Innovative Ship Concept: Providing Zero-Carbon Nuclear Energy for Defense and Disaster Relief

The Linux Foundation has unveiled OpenTofu, a groundbreaking open source alternative to Terraform, the widely utilized infrastructure as code provisioning tool. This initiative, previously named OpenTF, emerges as a community-driven response to Terraform's recent shift in licensing from Mozilla Public License v2.0 (MPLv2) to Business Source License v1.1. OpenTofu ensures a … [Read more...] about Linux Foundation Launches OpenTofu: A New Open Source Alternative to Terraform