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Big Ten could place four teams in playoff, thanks to IU's riseEven when Milwaukee opened the season by losing eight of its first 10 games, Bucks coach Doc Rivers knew it was only a matter of time before his team returned to form. Sure enough, the Bucks have won four of their last five games heading into an NBA Cup matchup against the visiting Indiana Pacers on Friday. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.
The Coastal Arts Trail, New Zealand's largest self-driveart experience, is being re-energised by economicdevelopment agencies, Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki,Whanganui & Partners, and Central Economic DevelopmentAgency (CEDA Manawatū) with a brave new vision for thefuture of the trail and the arts across the threeregions. Initially launched in 2021 with governmentfunding from the Strategic Asset Protection Programme tosupport tourism recovery post-pandemic, the trail is nowentering an exciting new phase, redefining what it means totake the scenic route. Spanning the lower West Coastof the North Island, the Coastal Arts Trail offers artlovers a journey through Manawatū, Whanganui, and Taranakiwith more than 80 places to stop and explore art, engagewith artists, and experience an eclectic mix of public andstreet art, galleries, museums, studios, and vibrant ruralcreative communities. With summer on our doorstep, andpeak visitor season about to ramp up, the three agencieshave launched an aspirational new vision for the trail andannounced three new founding partners to underpin the newstrategic direction for the trail. The agencies arelooking to set a course for self-determination and trailmanagement by the art sector itself, revealing a three-yearroadmap to achieving this. Year one will see thelaunch of the Founding Partners Programme. This is acritical component of this transition, with a lead galleryand founding trail partner committing to the trail andsupporting its activities and initiatives alongside theagencies in the first year. The founding partnersinclude one lead gallery from each region, Govett-BrewsterArt Gallery/ Len Lye Centre (Taranaki), Te Whare o RehuaSarjeant Gallery (Whanganui), and Te Manawa Museum of Art,Science & Heritage(Manawatū). "Revitalising thetrail will ensure it can make a lasting contribution to thegrowth of both the region and its creativesector." Whanganui’s Te Whare o Rehua SarjeantGallery reopened in November following significant work toextend and strengthen the historic gallery. Director AndrewClifford says being on the Coastal Arts Trail strengthensthe gallery’s connection to the wider creative communityand enhances the experience of visitors. "Weunderstand how vital it is to work together as a creativesector and this was more evident than ever as we preparedfor Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery’s historic reopeningand welcomed the public into our reimaginedgallery. Supporting and championing the galleries andcreativity of Whanganui and our neighbouring regions enablesus to complement each other’s offerings and together, wetell a compelling story about the depth of creativity andrange of experiences visitors can explore along this uniquecoastal trail." Graeme Beal, Senior Manager Businessand Communications, Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science andHeritage adds, "Te Manawa is proud to be a Founding Partnerof the Coastal Arts Trail - a compelling journey throughsome of our wider region’s most engaging creative places.As a directory, the trail connects locals and visitors alikewith inspiring and unforgettable experiences that leavetruly lasting impressions." Speaking on behalf of thethree agencies Brylee Flutey GM Destination at Te PunaVenture Taranaki concludes, "We’re grateful to ourfounding partners, as well as the galleries and open studioswho make up the trail. All are committed to the directionand trail vision, and there is a real sense of excitementand energy from the sector as to where we areheading." With summer around the corner, the agenciesare planning to make the most of those seeking uniqueexperiences, as they look to roll out refreshedcommunications and promotions, including the chance to winan exciting coastal arts trail prize via their newlylaunched social channels. For more information, visitcoastalartstrail.nz. Followthe Coastal Arts Trail on Facebook @coastalartstrailnzand Instagram @coastalartstrail_nz.
PETER VAN ONSELEN: The rot at the core of Team Albo has been exposed by these shady last minute acts - including a startling admission about the misinformation billNone
Israel seizes Golan heights buffer zone amid Syrian power shiftThe Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball team has gotten off to a fast start this season in more ways than one. The No. 16 Bearcats have raced to a 5-0 record while outscoring their opponents by more than 31 points per game, with just one team (Northern Kentucky) coming within 16 points. Cincinnati is averaging a robust 87 points per game with one of the more efficient offenses in college basketball. Cincinnati will look to continue that hot streak when it plays host to Alabama State in nonconference action Wednesday evening. Cincinnati has punished opposing defenses in a variety of ways this season. Despite being the No. 14 offense in the nation in Ken Pomeroy's efficiency ratings, the Bearcats aren't among the nation's leaders in pace. Still, they take advantage of those opportunities when they are there. "Us playing fast is something we want to do," Cincinnati forward Dillon Mitchell said. "When I was being recruited here, that was something Coach (Wes) Miller wanted to do. "There could be games where we're not making shots or something is off, but one thing is we're gonna push the ball, play hard and play fast. That's something he preaches. We'll be in shape and get rebounds." Mitchell is fresh off a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds in Cincinnati's 81-58 road win at Georgia Tech Saturday. He is one of four Bearcats to average double figures in scoring this season. That balance was on display once again against the Yellow Jackets, with Connor Hickman and Jizzle James also scoring 14 points each and Simas Lukosius contributing 12 points. In that game, Cincinnati sank 51.6 percent of its shots while regularly getting out into transition with 16 fastbreak points, while winning the rebounding battle 36-29. "Any time you get a road win over a quality, Power 4 team, you're gonna feel good about it," Miller said. "I was pleased with our effort." Lukosius is scoring 16.6 points per game, while James is at 14.0 points, followed by Mitchell at 12.4, while he also grabs a team-best 8.6 rebounds. Alabama State (3-3) has a tough task ahead, especially when considering its 97-78 loss at Akron Sunday, which ended a three-game winning streak. The Hornets allowed the Zips to shoot 46.4 percent from the field and were 53-32 in the rebounding battle. Alabama State gave up a season high in points, after playing the likes of LSU and UNLV earlier this season. Akron standout Nate Johnson lit up Alabama State for 25 points, as the game got away from the Hornets in the second half to keep them winless in true road games. Alabama leading scorers CJ Hines and TJ Madlock still got theirs against Akron, scoring 19 and 17 points, respectively. They were joined in double figures by reserve Tyler Mack (18 points), but recent history says they'll need more help to keep up with the Bearcats. Hines leads the Hornets with 15.7 points per game, while Madlock contributes 14.5 points. In previous Akron Basketball Classic wins last week against Omaha and Lamar, Alabama State featured at least four double-digit scorers in each game. --Field Level Media
The dizzying array of legal threats to Brazil’s former President Jair BolsonaroNearly half of American teenagers say they are online “constantly” despite concerns about the effects of social media and smartphones on their mental health, according to a new report published Thursday by the Pew Research Center. As in past years, YouTube was the single most popular platform teenagers used — 90% said they watched videos on the site, down slightly from 95% in 2022. Nearly three-quarters said they visit YouTube every day. There was a slight downward trend in several popular apps teens used. For instance, 63% of teens said they used TikTok, down from 67% and Snapchat slipped to 55% from 59%. This small decline could be due to pandemic-era restrictions easing up and kids having more time to see friends in person, but it’s not enough to be truly meaningful . X saw the biggest decline among teenage users. Only 17% of teenagers said they use X, down from 23% in 2022, the year Elon Musk bought the platform. Reddit held steady at 14%. About 6% of teenagers said they use Threads, Meta’s answer to X that launched in 2023. The report comes as countries around the world are grappling with how to handle the effects of social media on young people’s well-being. Australia recently passed a law banning kids under 16 from social networks, though it’s unclear how it will be able to enforce the age limit — and whether it will come with unintended consequences such as isolating vulnerable kids from their peers. Meta’s messaging service WhatsApp was a rare exception in that it saw the number of teenage users increase, to 23% from 17% in 2022. Pew also asked kids how often they use various online platforms. Small but significant numbers said they are on them “almost constantly.” For YouTube, 15% reported constant use, for TikTok, 16% and for Snapchat, 13%. As in previous surveys, girls were more likely to use TikTok almost constantly while boys gravitated to YouTube. There was no meaningful gender difference in the use of Snapchat, Instagram and Facebook. Roughly a quarter of Black and Hispanic teens said they visit TikTok almost constantly, compared with just 8% of white teenagers. The report was based on a survey of 1,391 U.S. teens ages 13 to 17 conducted from Sept. 18 to Oct. 10, 2024.
Nearly half of US teens are online ‘constantly,’ Pew report findsNone
Santa Clara, CA and Kyoto, Japan, Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ROHM Semiconductor today announced the adoption of its PMICs in power reference designs focused on the next-generation cockpit SoCs Dolphin3 ( REF67003 ) and Dolphin5 ( REF67005 ) by Telechips, a major fabless semiconductor manufacturer for automotive applications headquartered in Pangyo, South Korea. Intended for use inside the cockpits of European automakers, these designs are scheduled for mass production in 2025. ROHM and Telechips have been engaged in technical exchanges since 2021, fostering a close collaborative relationship from the early stages of SoC chip design. As a first step in achieving this goal, ROHM’s power supply solutions have been integrated into Telechips’ power supply reference designs. These solutions support diverse model development by combining sub-PMICs and DrMOS with the main PMIC for SoCs. For infotainment applications, the Dolphin3 application processor (AP) power reference design includes the BD96801Qxx-C main PMIC for SoCs. Similarly, the Dolphin5 AP power reference design developed for next-generation digital cockpits combines the BD96805Qxx-C and BD96811Fxx-C main PMICs for SoC with the BD96806Qxx-C sub-PMIC for SoC, improving overall system efficiency and reliability. Modern cockpits are equipped with multiple displays, such as instrument clusters and infotainment systems, with each automotive application becoming increasingly multifunctional. As the processing power required for automotive SoCs increases, power ICs like PMICs must be able to support high currents while maintaining high efficiency. At the same time, manufacturers require flexible solutions that can accommodate different vehicle types and model variations with minimal circuit modifications. ROHM SoC PMICs address these challenges with high efficiency operation and internal memory (One Time Programmable ROM) that allows for custom output voltage settings and sequence control, enabling compatibility with large currents when paired with a sub-PMIC or DrMOS. Moonsoo Kim, Senior Vice President and Head of System Semiconductor R&D Center, Telechips Inc. “Telechips offers reference designs and core technologies centered around automotive SoCs for next-generation ADAS and cockpit applications. We are pleased to have developed a power reference design that supports the advanced features and larger displays found in next-generation cockpits by utilizing power solutions from ROHM, a global semiconductor manufacturer. Leveraging ROHM’s power supply solutions allows these reference designs to achieve advanced functionality while maintaining low power consumption. ROHM power solutions are highly scalable, so we look forward to future model expansions and continued collaboration.” Sumihiro Takashima, Corporate Officer and Director of the LSI Business Unit, ROHM Co., Ltd. “We are pleased that our power reference designs have been adopted by Telechips, a company with a strong track record in automotive SoCs. As ADAS continues to evolve and cockpits become more multifunctional, power supply ICs must handle larger currents while minimizing current consumption. ROHM SoC PMICs meet the high current demands of next-generation cockpits by adding a DrMOS or sub-PMIC in the stage after the main PMIC. This setup achieves high efficiency operation that contributes to lower power consumption. Going forward, ROHM will continue our partnership with Telechips to deepen our understanding of next-generation cockpits and ADAS, driving further evolution in the automotive sector through rapid product development.” Telechips SoC [Dolphin Series] The Dolphin series consists of automotive SoCs tailored to In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI), Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), and Autonomous Driving (AD) applications. Dolphin3 supports up to four displays and eight in-vehicle cameras, while Dolphin5 enables up to five displays and eight cameras, making highly suited as SoCs for increasingly multifunctional next-generation cockpits. Telechips is focused on expanding the Dolphin series of APs (Application Processors) for car infotainment, with models like Dolphin+, Dolphin3, and Dolphin5, by leveraging its globally recognized technical expertise cultivated over many years. ROHM 's Reference Design Page Details of ROHM’s reference designs and information on equipped products are available on ROHM’s website, along with reference boards. Please contact a sales representative or visit ROHM’s website for more information. https://www.rohm.com/contactus Power Supply Reference Design [REF67003] (equipped with Dolphin3) Reference Board No. REF67003-EVK-001 https://www.rohm.com/reference-designs/ref67003 Power Supply Reference Design [REF67005] (equipped with Dolphin5) Reference Board No. REF67005-EVK-001 https://www.rohm.com/reference-designs/ref67005 About Telechips Inc. Telechips is a fabless company specialized in designing system semiconductors that serve as the “brains” of automotive electronic components. The South Korean firm offers reliable, high-performance automotive SoCs. In response to the industry’s transition toward SDVs (Software Defined Vehicles), Telechips is broadening its core portfolio beyond car infotainment application processors (APs) to include MCUs, ADAS, network solutions, and AI accelerators. As a global, comprehensive automotive semiconductor manufacturer, Telechips adheres to international standards such as ISO 26262, TISAX, and ASPICE, leveraging both hardware and software expertise for future mobility ecosystems, including not only automotive smart cockpits, but also E/E architectures. What’s more, Telechips provides optimal solutions for In-Vehicle Infotainment systems (IVI), digital clusters, and ADAS, all compliant with key automotive standards (AEC-Q100, ISO 26262). Telechips has established business relationships with major automakers both domestically and internationally, supported by a strong track record of shipments. One flagship product is the Dolphin5 automotive SoC that integrates an Arm ® -based CPU, GPU, and NPU to meet high-performance requirements. As a fabless company, Telechips outsources the manufacturing of its SoCs to Samsung Electronics’ foundry, delivering high-quality semiconductor products to domestic and overseas manufacturers. For more information, please visit Telechips’ website: https://www.telechips.com/ *Arm ® is a trademark or registered trademark of Arm Limited. About ROHM ROHM, a leading semiconductor and electronic component manufacturer, was established in 1958. From the automotive and industrial equipment markets to the consumer and communication sectors, ROHM supplies ICs, discretes, and electronic components featuring superior quality and reliability through a global sales and development network. The company’s strengths in the analog and power markets allow ROHM to propose optimized solutions for entire systems that combine peripheral components (i.e., transistors, diodes, resistors) with the latest SiC power devices as well as drive ICs that maximize their performance. Please visit ROHM’s website for more information: https://www.rohm.com Terminology PMIC (Power Management IC) An IC that contains multiple power supply systems and functions for power management and sequence control on a single chip. It is becoming more commonplace in applications with multiple power supply systems in both the automotive and consumer sectors by significantly reducing space and development load vs conventional circuit configurations using individual components (i.e., DC-DC converter ICs, LDOs, discretes). SoC (System-on-a-Chip) A type of integrated circuit that incorporates a CPU (Central Processing Unit), memory, interface, and other elements on a single substrate. Widely used in automotive, consumer, and industrial applications due to its high processing capacity, power efficiency, and space savings. AP (Application Processor) Responsible for processing applications and software in devices such as smartphones, tablets, and automotive infotainment systems. It includes components such as a CPU, GPU, and memory controller to efficiently run the Operating System (OS), process multimedia, and render graphics. DrMOS (Doctor MOS) A module that integrates a MOSFET and gate driver IC. The simple configuration is expected to reduce design person-hours along with mounting area and to achieve efficient power conversion. At the same time, the built-in gate driver ensures high reliability by stabilizing MOSFET drive. Attachment ROHM PMICs to be used in Telechips' Reference Designs