Spencer Chin

New York

Senior Editor at Design News

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These Blogs Are Must Daily Reading For Tech DIYers

1 week ago | designnews.com | Spencer Chin

For engineers and others who tinker with electronics, a valuable source of information can be the countless number of tech blogs that a chock full of information for DIYers. On #Feedspot, Design News just uncovered a listing of some of the most popular DIY tech blogs and websites. You might want to bookmark and check out these blogs, as they may contain useful information for your engineering or DIY hobbyist tasks.
Tearing Down Apple's MacBook Air M4 Laptop

2 weeks ago | designnews.com | Spencer Chin

iFixit’s latest teardown examines Apple’s MacBook Air with the powerful M4 processor and sees whether DIYers can repair this laptop. Apple recently updated its MacBook Air laptop with the company’s powerful M4 processor, which adds a couple of processor cores depending on the configuration, and doubling the base model’s Unified Memory from 8GB to 16GB. Apple has also improved the laptop’s camera resolution from 1080p to 4K and.
Chatbots Are Replacing Humans As Relationship Partners

2 weeks ago | designnews.com | Spencer Chin

Artificial intelligence is rapidly invading many aspects of our lives, and this now includes personal relationships. A survey by the AI detection site Undetectable AI has revealed that that one in 10 Gen Z men have used AI apps for relationships and one in three are open to the idea. The site surveyed 1,000 Americans aged between 18 and 27 in 2024 about how they use AI and how it impacts their lives.
Intel Updates Tech Goings At Its Vision Event

2 weeks ago | designnews.com | Spencer Chin

Some of the chatter before last week’s Intel Vision event, an annual gathering for those following the company, centered around questions on how Intel will pursue its future fab strategy. While new CEO Lip-Bu Tan has steadfastly maintained the company would continue to provide customers with both engineering and manufacturing services, some industry observers suggested Intel exit manufacturing altogether or joint venture manufacturing with a foundry service provider.
Electronics Industry Unsure of Tariffs Impact

2 weeks ago | designnews.com | Spencer Chin

While semiconductors have been temporarily spared the worst of the tariffs, concerns still abound.
Major Manufacturers Announce Layoffs One Day After Sweeping Tariffs Are Announced

3 weeks ago | designnews.com | Spencer Chin

Spencer Chin is a Senior Editor for Design News, covering the electronics beat, which includes semiconductors, components, power, embedded systems, artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, and other related subjects. When Spencer began covering electronics years ago, there was no internet, no cell phones, let alone smartphones, and PCs were emerging but not widespread. Robots and artificial intelligence? Only in a science fiction film.
Sweeping Tariffs Trigger Concerns About More Layoffs

3 weeks ago | batterytechonline.com | Spencer Chin

Stellantis lays off 900 workers at powertrain and stamping plants. Spencer Chin, Senior EditorApril 3, 2025U.S. manufacturing is already taking a hit after massive tariffs were announced, with Stellantis laying off hundreds of workers.
President Trump Tightens Control Over CHIPS Act Through New Government Entity

3 weeks ago | designnews.com | Spencer Chin

President creates new bureaucracy to manage how funds are administered for a government funding program he wants to get rid of. Spencer Chin, Senior EditorApril 2, 2025President Trump is further tightening control over the controversial CHIPS Act by setting up an Investment Accelerator within the Commerce Department. ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / Contributor.
A Look Inside a Robotic Dog

3 weeks ago | designnews.com | Spencer Chin

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Intel CEO Seeks to Reposition Company As Leader In AI

3 weeks ago | designnews.com | Spencer Chin

Lip-Bu Tan wants Intel to remain both an engineering leader and leading foundry service company, which again raises the oft-asked question how the company can continue to do both. Spencer Chin, Senior EditorApril 1, 2025New Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan will have to deal with many issues as he tries bring Intel into the AI era while steadying the company's financial position.