Month: April 2023

YouTube adds Premium features, including enhanced bitrate 1080p videos on iOS and the web for “extra crisp and clear” content and support for Apple’s SharePlay (Sarah Perez/TechCrunch)

Sarah Perez / TechCrunch: YouTube adds Premium features, including enhanced bitrate 1080p videos on iOS and the web for “extra crisp and clear” content and support for Apple’s SharePlay  —  YouTube Premium, the $11.99 per month ad-free version of YouTube, is today introducing a number of new features aimed at attracting and retaining subscribers.

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Monday.com Versus Clickup | Comparison

Monday.com and ClickUp are two popular project management and team collaboration tools designed to improve communication, organization, and productivity within the workplace. Monday.com is widely known for its user-friendly interface, customizable workflows, and comprehensive views that provide users with a clear understanding of their tasks and deadlines. Its features include file sharing, time tracking, automation,

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Raspberry Pi launches the browser-based Raspberry Pi Code Editor in beta, initially supporting Python, aiming to help young people learn to code (Avram Piltch/Tom’s Hardware)

Avram Piltch / Tom’s Hardware: Raspberry Pi launches the browser-based Raspberry Pi Code Editor in beta, initially supporting Python, aiming to help young people learn to code  —  New editor is integrated with Python lessons.  —  When we think about Raspberry Pi, we normally picture single-board computers …

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A look at the impact of 34 US bitcoin mines and their extreme demand for energy, as the cost of electricity for locals increases in Texas and other areas (New York Times)

New York Times: A look at the impact of 34 US bitcoin mines and their extreme demand for energy, as the cost of electricity for locals increases in Texas and other areas  —  Bitcoin mines cash in on electricity — by devouring it, selling it, even turning it off — and they cause immense pollution.

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TSMC reports Q1 revenue up 3.6% YoY to ~$16.7B, below analysts forecasts, and March revenue down 15% YoY to ~$4.8B as electronics demand continues to fall (Debby Wu/Bloomberg)

Debby Wu / Bloomberg: TSMC reports Q1 revenue up 3.6% YoY to ~$16.7B, below analysts forecasts, and March revenue down 15% YoY to ~$4.8B as electronics demand continues to fall  —  Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. missed sales estimates for the second consecutive quarter in a sign of continued weakness in global electronics demand.

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Experts say Micron was an obvious first target for China after US sanctions, but Beijing is unlikely to retaliate further due to its reliance on US chips (Financial Times)

Financial Times: Experts say Micron was an obvious first target for China after US sanctions, but Beijing is unlikely to retaliate further due to its reliance on US chips  —  Analysts see memory-chip maker Micron as obvious first choice but say China will tread cautiously on further retaliation

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Emirates Telecom plans to buy a 50.03% stake in Careem, the super app owned by Uber’s Middle East unit, for $400M; Uber will own Careem’s ride-hailing business (Nicolas Parasie/Bloomberg)

Nicolas Parasie / Bloomberg: Emirates Telecom plans to buy a 50.03% stake in Careem, the super app owned by Uber’s Middle East unit, for $400M; Uber will own Careem’s ride-hailing business  —  Emirates Telecommunications Group will buy a $400 million stake in the super app developed by Uber Technologies Inc.’s Middle Eastern subsidiary …

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TSMC reports Q1 revenue up 3.6% YoY to ~$16.7B, below analysts forecasts, and March revenue down 15% YoY to ~$4.8B as electronics demand continues to fall (Debby Wu/Bloomberg)

Debby Wu / Bloomberg: TSMC reports Q1 revenue up 3.6% YoY to ~$16.7B, below analysts forecasts, and March revenue down 15% YoY to ~$4.8B as electronics demand continues to fall  —  Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. missed sales estimates for the second consecutive quarter in a sign of continued weakness in global electronics demand.

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