Gadgets
Apple says American suppliers make almost 100 parts for iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo
Apple reports that American suppliers provide nearly 100 components for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo across multiple US states.
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Gadgets
Some iPhone Duo orders getting moved up to earlier dates
Some iPhone Duo pre-orders are receiving earlier delivery dates than originally estimated after initial backlog into late January 2027.
AI
The Next Limits on AI May Be Physical
Physical infrastructure constraints—including energy, supply chains, water, and materials—will ultimately limit AI's growth more than compute or model capabilities, according to a Moby AI chief at Cypher 2026.
Green Tech
Chasing China’s Monazite Monopoly
IEEE Spectrum investigates China's dominance of rare-earth processing via monazite ore and the environmental costs, examining lessons for Western supply chain independence.
Green Tech
Can a Radioactive Ore Break China’s Grip on Rare Earths?
Global efforts to break China's 90% dominance of rare-earth markets are emerging as a major 21st-century geopolitical struggle, with rare earths essential to semiconductors, EVs, and military systems.