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THE LEAD
Apple plans to ramp up iPhone production in India to 60M units despite the return of Chinese engineers from Foxconn, with the government closely monitoring production targets.
China has raised rare earth concentrate prices by 14 percent, intensifying global supply chain tensions as the US accelerates efforts to localize production and reduce dependence on Chinese critical materials.
TECH NEWS
Recent tech graduates are facing rising unemployment as layoffs, AI automation, and H-1B visa policies shrink entry-level job opportunities, with computer science grads seeing a 6.1 percent jobless rate amid a shifting industry landscape.
A new chip component designed by MIT researchers promises to expand the reach of the Internet of Things into 5G.
Samsung is betting on 2nm chip production to revive its struggling foundry unit, aiming to close the gap with TSMC.
PCEA announced that PCB East 2026 will be held at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA, with exhibits on April 29 and a technical conference from April 28 to May 1, reflecting the event’s growth and focus on providing a first-class venue for attendees.
PCD&F launched its annual salary survey for PCB designers and engineers to gather industry compensation data.
Samsung is looking into new wearable devices, potentially including earrings and necklaces, amid an industry-wide push to develop new types of AI-powered consumer electronics.
Cofactr cofounder Phil Gulley and VP of marketing Libby Melton join Matt Leary, Geoffrey Hazelett and Mike Buetow to discuss the company's supply chain procurement tools and software integrations.
PCEA has announced the technical program for PCB West 2025, featuring over 125 hours of training and more than 50 sessions, including 30 classes new to the industry-leading tech conference.
Looking for networking opportunities? Join the PCEA Discord server, bringing together engineers and designers from around the world on a private channel for discussing technical questions and career opportunities.
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