Sep 10, 2026 Apple joins foldable phone race with $1,999 passport-shaped iPhone Duo Apple launched the $1,999 Duo foldable iPhone, aiming to challenge Samsung and Chinese rivals and mainstream foldable phones. CEO John Ternus highlighted its passport-like design, 7.6-inch display, titanium body, privacy focus and custom hinge. Reuters

Sponsor Probe Card Manufacturer 'Sees the Unseen' With X-ray Probe card manufacturer relies on mobile real-time x-ray inspection to verify the quality of its aligned probes at different stages along the assembly line. Glenbrook Technologies

Global notebook shipments tipped to drop 8%, MIC says Global notebook shipments are forecast to fall 8% to 167.9 million units this year, with further declines through 2028 as component shortages and higher prices suppress demand. AI PC adoption should rise sharply, reaching 76.1% by 2028. Taipei Times

The Analysis of Variance: Drawing Conclusions from Data That Are Correct, Unambiguous, and Defensible The analysis of variance (ANOVA) allows comparisons between groups using one test. Validation is accomplished by verifying that residuals are normally distributed, have independence of observations, and homogeneity of variances. Technical Paper

Who controls the data controls the future Iranian drone strikes on AWS facilities highlight the strategic vulnerability of data centers and AI infrastructure. As nations pursue sovereign AI, experts urge stronger security, interoperable standards and robust oversight to prevent fragmented systems and growing inequality. Taipei Times

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An Engineer's Guide to Surviving a Layoff Losing a job can shake an engineer's identity, but professional skills remain intact. Career setbacks can also create opportunities to reconnect with family, pursue neglected hobbies, improve health, and rediscover interests beyond work. IEEE Spectrum

Can Ultrasonic Cleaning Damage Sensitive Components? The use of an ultrasonic system is causing damage to one ultra sensitive SMT component. Can you recommend an alternative? Board Talk

Technical Papers ■ Oxide Reduction for Reliable Electronics Manufacturing ■ UHDI Fabrication for IC Substrates: SAP and mSAP Processes ■ Flux-Free, Reliable, Efficient: Soldering with Formic Acid ■ Redesigning Material Logistics for High-Mix EMS Production ■ Unlocking Academic-Industry Synergy: A Collaborative Model for Hands-On Electronics Manufacturing Education ■ Viscosity Does Not Equal Rheology: What Solder Paste Measurements Really Tell You ■ Salvaging Electronic Components: A Reliable Method for Reducing Electronic Waste and Ensuring Economic Reuse ■ Digital Warehouse Automation in High-Mix PCB Assembly MORE TECHNICAL PAPERS

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Apple event 2026: Folding iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, added AI features and more Apple unveiled its first foldable iPhone Duo at $1,999, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, AirPods 5 and Apple Watch Series 12. The company also raised iPhone prices as surging memory and storage costs pressure margins. CNBC

Everyone Uses AI Now. The Real Advantage Is Owning What It Creates. AI is becoming essential for entrepreneurs, shifting competition from simple adoption to value ownership. As similar AI tools become widely accessible, founders must develop ways to capture and control the value AI creates to gain lasting advantages. Entrepreneur

Analysis of Laminate Material Properties for Correlation to Pad Cratering In this study, two Pb-free-compatible laminates were tested, with one dicy-cure non-Pb-free-compatible as control. Technical Paper

Sponsor Automated Storage for High-Mix EMS Production High mix electronics manufacturing requires reliable material management. This white paper explains how BMK enhanced traceability, inventory accuracy and picking efficiency using integrated automated storage, digital workflows and reel-level visibility. Essegi Automation

Quantum Scaling Is Becoming a Control-Electronics Problem Researchers are rethinking cryogenic quantum infrastructure as qubit counts rise. SEEQC uses SFQ electronics to cut wiring, while S-Transistors develops superconducting transistors for multiplexing, control and readout, targeting low power. EE Times

Google to invest record $15 billion in AI infrastructure in the 'Texas of Europe' Google will invest at least €13 billion in Finland through 2028, its largest European investment, expanding AI data centers while supporting energy projects. The company also signed a 22-year power agreement with Fortum to strengthen infrastructure. CNBC

Selective Soldering with Alternative Lead-Free Alloys We are still searching for alternative lead-free alloys. Selective soldering requires relatively high solder temperatures to get proper hole filling. Technical Paper

Sponsor PAE Certification – Oct 2-5, 2026 Advance your expertise with the ESDA Process Assessment Engineer (PAE) Certification at the 2026 EOS/ESD Symposium. Learn ANSI/ESD SP17.1 principles to assess and improve EOS/ESD processes. EOS/ESD Association

Gartner Identifies 4 Shifts Shaping the Future of Work Gartner urges CIOs to shift from AI-driven job cuts toward workforce amplification, using AI to enhance human judgment, creativity and productivity. Organizations should invest in reskilling, AI literacy and innovation while preserving institutional knowledge and accountability. Gartner

Experts weigh in as researcher says AI has more than 10% chance of 'killing all humans' Jacob Coxon's Anthropic resignation sharpened warnings over reckless superintelligence development by Anthropic and OpenAI. His concerns are driving calls for slower AI progress, stronger safeguards, global coordination and clearer regulation. CNBC

Sponsor EPA Verified Stencil Cleaning Systems Low power density ultrasonic cleaners combined with 440-R-SMT detergent provide safe and effective cleaning of stencils, pallets, oven radiators, misprints and SMD adhesives. Smart Sonic

Ink Tank Growth a Bright Spot in Q2, as Worldwide Hardcopy Peripherals Decline Overall IDC reports worldwide hardcopy peripheral shipments fell 7.0% year over year to 17.2 million in Q2 2026, while shipment value dropped 5.8% to $8.1 billion. Ink tanks grew, but laser and inkjet declined amid economic and geopolitical uncertainty. IDC

Rosin vs. Non-Rosin Wave Flux? - More Reliable Electronic Assemblies This paper focuses on the surface insulation resistance (SIR) differences between rosin-containing and rosin-free flux formulations. Technical Paper

MIT Engineers Create a Living Circuit Board From Bacteria MIT researchers engineered bacteria to act like transistors, creating living circuit boards from interconnected colonies. The system performs logic operations and could monitor plants, triggering responses to drought, pests, and environmental stress. SciTechDaily

India's electronics industry shifts to aluminum and local sourcing amidst rising commodity costs Indian electronics and appliance makers are replacing copper with aluminum, steel, and alloys while localizing sourcing and redesigning products to control rising costs. Commodity inflation, PCB shortages & supply disruptions are accelerating value-engineering & supply-chain changes. Global Sources

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Baby Boomers Refuse to Retire: 'If I Stop Moving, I Might Die' — Here's Why That's a Problem The expected "Silver Tsunami" never arrived as older workers remain active longer. Companies increasingly rely on aging CEOs, creating a succession problem as leadership pipelines weaken and Millennials face limited opportunities to prepare for top executive roles. Entrepreneur