In the ever-dynamic and fast-moving world of semiconductors, why do some old transistors like 2N3904 and BC547 keep on going for decades? The 2N3904 and BC 547 transistor is still available as a newly manufactured device after 60 years of their introduction. The construction of the 2N3904 and 2N3906 in the mid.1960s represented a significant →
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We rarely think about how essential and reliable electricity grids are until they fail. Today Spain, Portugal and parts of France hit by massive power outage. A nationwide power outage hit Spain and Portugal on Monday, leaving millions without electricity. In Portugal, official sources told domestic media that the outage, which hit around late morning →
The semiconductor industry is experiencing rapid changes, ranging from the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) to the growing use of tariffs. The relentless march of artificial intelligence dominates headlines, powered by increasingly sophisticated silicon brains. In this narrative, chip designer Nvidia and manufacturer Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) have emerged as the undisputed leaders, seemingly →
Congratulations to the Shure Company, celebrating their 100th anniversary on April 25, 2025. S.N. Shure founds the Shure Radio Company in Chicago, Illinois, marking the beginning of a legacy in audio innovation. The name Shure has long been associated with quality, innovation, and a deep understanding of sound. Shure is best known of their microphones →
50 Painfully Hilarious Memes Only True Audiophiles Will Understand https://www.headphonesty.com/2024/11/memes-true-audiophiles-understand/ Then here is another classic as bonus https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2016/09/17/airpod-accessory-subwoofer/ →
YouTube is TV and radio: YouTube CEO Neal Mohan says the TV has overtaken mobile as the “primary device for YouTube viewing in the US”, indicating YouTube is “the new TV”. YouTube AI updates include auto dubbing expansion, age ID tech, and more. YouTube is also big in podcasting. More than 1 billion people are →
5G: We are in the midpoint of the planned 10-year release cycle for 5G. In 2024 there was operators’ monetization struggles and sluggish 5G network investments. Expect a significant uptick in 5G activity in 2025. There are several reasons why telcos and industry observers are so optimistic. First, less than 10% of operators have launched →
Microsoft is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025. The company was started in 1975. To mark the occasion, founder Bill Gates has released the original code that launched the entire technology company — the Altair BASIC interpreter. According to Gates, it was “the coolest code I’ve ever written.” The source code is now available at →
“Like watching paint dry” A new 24-hour television broadcast will let viewers in Finland watch concrete dry in real time. The concept combines construction science and slow television. A concrete slab has been cast with embedded moisture and temperature sensors. Betonilive joins a growing list of popular livestreams in Finland, such as Pentulive (puppy cam) →