Watch: Malawi’s rare earth project aims to boost the economy

Malawi has begun extracting rare earth minerals at the Kangankunde mine in Balaka, about 200km from the capital, Lilongwe, in a bid to boost economic growth and attract investment. The project, operated by Lindian Resources, holds significant deposits of rare earth elements used in manufacturing electric vehicles…Continue Reading

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Skyworks Solutions has moved its Si829x isolated safety gate driver for EV traction inverters from development to pre-production release, and samples are available for customer evaluation and advanced prototyping. Skyworks says the gate driver, which it unveiled in June, has completed AEC-Q100 automotive qualification. Technical documentation, available under NDA, includesContinue Reading

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As a long-time appreciator of advanced Android efficiency, I love me a good widget. A well-designed Android widget can surface important info for you when and where you need it — without forcing you to find your way into the related app, poke around in its various screens and menus,Continue Reading

SpaceX’s Starship just turned 10 years old. When will it go to Mars?

SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk has long said that Starship will help make human settlement of Mars economically feasible. (Image credit: SpaceX) Starship just reached orbit for the first time, carrying satellites for SpaceX’s Starlink program. Analysts disagree on whether that’s a detour or the destination — and what of the company’s plans forContinue Reading