Electronics
LG Electronics estimates 109.4 billion won operating loss for 2025 Q4
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LG Electronics reported an operating loss of 109.4 billion won ($75.2 million) for the fourth quarter of 2025, swinging from a profit the year before due to U.S. tariffs and weak demand. Annual revenue hit a record 89.2 trillion won, up 1.7%, but operating profit fell 27.5% to 2.48 trillion won.
Labor unions at major Japanese electronics makers have launched this year's spring wage negotiations in earnest, demanding a monthly pay scale increase of ¥18,000, surpassing last year's record-high request.
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Researchers at Japan's RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science have pioneered a method to carve three-dimensional nanoscale devices from single crystals using focused ion beams. By shaping helical structures from a magnetic crystal, they created switchable diodes that direct electricity preferentially in one direction. This geometric approach could enable more efficient electronics.
Scientists have developed a working memory chip just 10 atoms thick, integrated with conventional chips to potentially boost storage in smartphones and other electronics. The prototype, made from 2D materials, addresses limits in current chip stacking. While promising, experts note it is far from commercial readiness.
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Researchers have achieved a breakthrough by pushing electrons in graphene to supersonic speeds, creating a hydraulic jump similar to a sonic boom. This experiment, conducted using a microscopic nozzle, marks the first observation of such electron behavior. The findings could help resolve debates on electrically charged shockwaves.