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Hi all, anyone else experiencing carpark that accept the traditional cashcard with chip only? Due to my old cashcard expired after 7 years, I am using flashpay netts in my IU now. Not facing any issue with all erp and every carpark till Cathay Cineplex. When exiting the carpark, the system only can take cashcard with chip. Anyone experienced any other carpark as well?

Dear all, Just would like to find out what are the CPU brands that you guys are using. Eg. If you have 1 PC using AMD and 1 notebook using Intel, you select "Desktop - AMD" & "Notebook - Intel". And so on. Intel? OR AMD? Multiple choice is allowed.

As per topic, any idea where to buy it? I've gone to a few petrol stations around my area and they're no longer selling it. Or is it no longer for sale? My IU can only read chip ones.

Hi, has anyone used this before? Any reviews? Does these chips actually increase the hp and torque?

https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Tech/Semiconductors/Made-in-China-chip-drive-falls-far-short-of-70-self-sufficiency?utm_campaign=GL_indo_pacific&utm_medium=email&utm_source=NA_newsletter&utm_content=article_link&del_type=11&pub_date=20211013060000&seq_num=12&si=44594 'Made in China' chip drive falls far short of 70% self-sufficiency 16% produced domestically as equipment delays hamper push toward 2025 target SiEn Integrated Circuits has thrown itself into China's campaign to attain semiconductor self-sufficiency. (Photo by Shunsuke Tabeta) SHUNSUKE TABETA, Nikkei staff writerOctober 13, 2021 05:00 JST BEIJING -- The Chinese government's goal of meeting 70% of its semiconductor needs through domestic supply remains a long way off, private-sector research shows, with an estimated self-sufficiency rate of 16% last year despite an all-out government push to boost production. In an event in Beijing late last month, SAIC Motor President Wang Xiaoqiu started off a conversation with Feng Xingya, his counterpart at Guangzhou Automobile Group, by asking how he was faring with buying chips that month. Asking about the chip situation "has turned into a greeting," Wang remarked with a wry smile. With the global semiconductor shortage showing no sign of abating, China's low domestic supply is causing headaches for the world's top auto-producing country. "The auto industry sources less than 5% of its semiconductor supply domestically," said Ye Shengji, deputy secretary general of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. The U.S. strategy of targeting China's access to chips has made self-reliance a pressing issue for Beijing. The "Made in China 2025" initiative announced in 2015 has aimed to lift the country's chip production from less than 10% of demand at the time to 40% in 2020 and 70% in 2025. The government has laid out a slew of measures to achieve one of President Xi Jinping's policy priorities, including stepping up investment by state-backed funds focused specifically on the industry. The largest of these is the China Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund, dubbed the "Big Fund," set up in the fall of 2014 and tasked with supporting Made in China 2025. It raised 140 billion yuan ($22 billion) for its first fund, and set up a second, roughly 200 billion yuan fund in 2019 in response to tensions between Beijing and Washington. The Big Fund has boosted the profile of NAND flash-memory maker Yangtze Memory Technologies. It has also invested heavily in material and equipment supply chains for Semiconductor Manufacturing International, or SMIC, helping to grow the company into a leading Chinese chip foundry. The Semicon China trade fair in Shanghai: Increased chip imports and delays in U.S. authorization for shipping advanced chipmaking equipment contribute to China's low self-sufficiency levels. © Reuters The government also rolled out tax and other incentives for chipmakers last year. Investments in the field more than quadrupled in 2020 to 140 billion yuan, according to Chinese media. And 884.8 billion yuan -- about $137 billion -- worth of Chinese-made chips were sold last year, triple the 2014 figure. Yet imports have swelled as well to keep up with rising demand across a range of fields, not least the auto industry as electric vehicles start to gain traction and autonomous-driving technology progresses. Purchases from overseas rose about 60% from 2014 to $350 billion in 2020. China sourced only 16% of its semiconductors domestically last year, data from market research firm IC Insights shows. The figure is even lower, at 6%, after excluding foreign companies with facilities in China, such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. While Chinese authorities put the domestic share of supply at around 30%, this is still short of last year's Made in China 2025 target. Delays in shipments of chipmaking equipment have bogged down progress. "There have been delays in receiving approval for 28-nanometer and 14-nanometer equipment" from U.S. authorities, SMIC co-CEO Zhao Haijun told an earnings briefing in August. This is not to say that China has abandoned its goal of becoming a semiconductor power. Promising enterprises across industries are pouring resources into the chip field, backed by government support. Smartphone giant Xiaomi has invested in more than 20 semiconductor companies this year, according to Chinese media reports, including infusions from affiliated funds. In the electric vehicle space, powerhouse BYD is expected to soon purchase a semiconductor company headquartered in Shandong Province. SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile, the joint venture known for its $4,500 EV, has started to develop semiconductors in-house. Academia is pitching in to train personnel as well. Xi's alma mater Tsinghua University converted a semiconductor course into a full department this April. Both Peking University and Huazhong University of Science and Technology established dedicated departments in July. During a recent visit to SiEn Integrated Circuits, headquartered in the city of Qingdao, the first thing that came to view was a large sign emblazoned with this message: Establish China's semiconductors at full speed. The company is headed by Richard Chang, the founder and one-time chief of SMIC. "Let's contribute to China's semiconductors," Chang said during a company event in August ahead of mass production. Though the government looks to build a semiconductor supply chain that is immune to U.S. sanctions, some say that task will be easier said than done. "Semiconductors are premised on global division of labor," said one expert. "No country can create its own independent supply chain." In addition to excluding foreign-owned entities from the online space, Xi's administration has tightened its grip on society and ideology. A more inward-looking China would stymie the efforts of global semiconductor companies to cooperate. That in turn would paradoxically dim prospects for China to attain the high level of self-sufficiency it seeks.

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/expanded-testing-health-risk-warnings-and-alerts-among-new-measures-to-control SINGAPORE - It has been the best of times and the worst of times for local car dealers as demand accelerates, but a lack of vehicles worldwide has meant sales are stuck in the slow lane. The prolonged shortage of computer chips has forced carmakers to slash production, which has in turn hit sales and left frustrated motorists wondering when their shiny new ride will appear. Mr Fed Wu, who runs Allmotoring, a parallel importer and used-car trader, is bracing himself for further delays in the delivery of more than 10 new cars he ordered in March from Toyota and Mercedes-Benz. "I had placed the orders for Toyota cars in March and the shipment was scheduled to arrive last month. But I was told in July that it would be delayed again until October," said Mr Wu. "Anyone who buys a new Toyota now would have to wait till the first quarter of next year for his car to be delivered." Last month, Toyota, the world's largest automaker by sales volume, said it would cut production worldwide by 40 per cent this month because of the global chip crunch. The Japanese brand has long been the top-selling carmaker in Singapore. German luxury carmaker Daimler also expects sales to take a hit this year. A Daimler South-east Asia spokesman told The Straits Times that the worldwide shortage of some semiconductor components has caused delays in vehicle delivery for customers in various segments and customers in Singapore are not spared. "This shortage will impact sales in 2021," she said. "As visibility is limited at present and the situation remains volatile, we cannot assume when the shortage will be finally fixed, but we intend to catch up with the temporary reductions as soon as possible, as we see a constantly high customer demand for our Mercedes-Benz products in Singapore." Mr Neo Nam Heng, chairman of diversified motor group Prime, said his car supplier in Europe told him to expect delivery delays of about three months. Mr Neo, who is also the honorary adviser to the Automobile Importer & Exporter Association, said many of his members who are parallel importers of Mercedes-Benz have been holding some stock, which could "ease the situation". But as the market is "very competitive", parallel importers have not marked up the car prices. However, if the delay is prolonged, prices could rise, said Mr Neo. He added that before the Covid-19 pandemic struck, about 30,000 cars, or 40 per cent of total annual imports, were from parallel importers. Mr Wu, who is also the publicity officer of the Singapore Vehicle Traders Association, said the shortage of new cars has also led to the rise in demand for used and rental vehicles. Used car prices have gone up by about 15 per cent since March, because fewer used vehicles were being traded in as owners could not get new models, said Mr Wu. He added that car dealers have been trying to please angry customers by throwing in more freebies. Human resource officer Gerald Lim was lent a car to drive until his new Toyota Raize is delivered. Mr Lim, 30, said: "I was supposed to get my car in May but I am still waiting for further news from the dealer. In the meantime, the car dealer had lent me a used Toyota Axio to drive, for free. So I have no complaints." Mr Simon Ng, 61, who paid a deposit of around $10,000 for a new Toyota Yaris Cross in July, was expecting to get his car this month, but it now looks like there will be a further delay. "Delays in shipping are common. But I don't want to pay more for a certificate of entitlement (COE) later and COE prices have been rising," noted Mr Ng, a projects manager in the building industry, who added that he might cancel his purchase. The impact of the chip shortage has gone beyond cars. Prices of some laptops and game consoles that require semiconductor chips have gone up - if you can actually get hold of them. Mr Jeffrey Lee, who runs TechDeals, which sells computer parts at Sim Lim Square, said he has more than 50 customers on his wait list for a popular mid-range graphic card even though there is "no clarity from the supplier" on when the new stock will arrive. Motherboard prices have also gone up by about 10 per cent, added Mr Lee. Some electronics retailers at Sim Lim Square told The Sunday Times that they have more than 100 customers on wait-lists for the Sony PlayStation 5 (PS5) game console. "Some of these customers placed their names on the wait list before the PS5 was launched last November. Until now, they still can't get it," said Mr Leon Yip, who works at V3 Audio Video. But it is not impossible to get as some scalpers have been reselling the PS5, at about $1,200 or over $400 more than the recommended retail price, on Carousell.

A software engineer has successfully implanted into her forearm her Tesla Model 3's keycard chip. she can now enter her car by simply waving her arm near the car’s sensors. The YouTuber, who goes by the alias Amie DD, is no stranger to ‘body modification'. A couple of years ago, she an RFID tag inserted into her arm so that she could open the front door at her house. Being a software expert, there were probably other things she could do with the chip in her arm too. So when her Tesla Model 3 arrived, she though that her car's keycard would use a similar RFID technology that would allow her to simply transfer the data from the card to her existing chip. However, it didn't work out hence she had to remove the chip from the card and insert it into her arm. For those of you who aren't afraid of seeing blood, you can watch her other video whereby she shows us how the chip is inserted into the her arm. Since then, she has managed to get it to work, as long as her forearm must be about 25 mm from the car’s center console before it will start up.

Hi, Anybody tried the Racechip Ultimate? Any feedback? http://racechip.com.sg

Hi all, do anyone encounter such chipping from your tyres before? Hankook kinergy DOM (5214) Detected the chipping more than half a year ago. All chipping only on the outer side of tyre. https://ibb.co/m6wvHQ https://ibb.co/bRSPBk https://ibb.co/huc2xQ https://ibb.co/nvKPcQ https://ibb.co/gZL845 https://ibb.co/iKM4cQ https://ibb.co/gAVaj5 https://ibb.co/mJRRrk

Received email promo from Genting. S$1,276.00 [singapore Dollar] package for 2 pax - 2N stay at 1st World Hotel Superior Deluxe room - daily breakfast - Transtar coach transfer - RM3,000 non-negotiable chips/slots credit. - free upgrade to Resort Hotel for reservation before 8/11/2009. - check in 15/11/2009. The conditions is must complete 1 turn of the chips/slots credit RM3,000. Can anyone advise what is meant be "1 turn" ? Becos, I go Genting mainly for relaxation, cool weather, a little bit of jackpot, and don't intend to spend the RM3,000 in gambling. After collecting the RM3,000 chips/slots, how to convert back into RM cash. Then the package would be a very good deal, almost free hotel stay.

Another case of hit and run at the car park. Found the front bumper paint chip probably caused by a car turning out of a car park lot. How much would it cause to get it repaired?

Any idea on how to protect the front end of car from stone chips? Any suggestions where and how its done?

as per topic, the side a small part already gone. still possible to repair it or need to get a new bumper?

Happen to come across this blog on the above....pls read http://moneychatroom.blogspot.sg/2013/10/hidden-cost-of-blue-chip-investment-plan.html

Saw my car key in the washing machine (left in trousers) after the wash is done. Back of my mind...I was thinking..need to pay a few hundred dollars for a replacement key liao. Went to test immediately. Surprisingly..works without any problem! I am seldom this careless but I had a similar incident with a thumb drive before and it worked too :)

Hi, came across the six element website, was curious abt the power chip. Any bros here can share their experience with this product?

Hi need feedback rgd abv topic. Looking 4 budget notebook n amd based systems usually cheaper but everywhere i go every salesman will say amd batt duration short some will even say max 45 mins etc. I know is subjective to how hard its used ie wifi, constant hard disk access, screen n batt settings etc. But how true is the abv based on actual ownershid n usage of both amd n intel systems? Inputs appreciated!

dear bros and sis, how to pick a good chip? the one with higher HP? the one with higher torque? the one with higher torque at lower RPM? confused lah

Anyone can explain what this is? http://www.powersystem.fr/UK/index.php It sounds like a tuning chip but at the same time, not. Any experts to advise?

Hi I am planning to do a chip up but am not certain of using GIAC or REVO? Any recommendations? TIA

guys any idea??

with tuning companies like REVO, BSR, GIAC and the rest, you can easily get 240bhp from the 200bhp TFSI engine found in the golf GTI, without the need to even change the exhaust system at all. but why when SEAT introduced the 240bhp Leon Cupra they they have to do all this? The new 240 PS 2.0-litre T FSI engine has been considerably uprated compared with the Leon FR

My side door panel has a small chip ( probably due to car door door opening of inconsiderate driver park next to me ) Anyways would like to know if a grooming center can cover the chip or should I respray that area. The chip is about 0.5cm in diameter

Hi guys, I got this tiny chip (like a speck of sand) in my paintwork. Any idea how to patch or remove it? It's not a scratch, can scratch remover work?

Not sure where I am going with this, but kust seek view from you kind souls. Made complaint in early March '2005 to SA on 1. Fuel Guage going (reckon it being common prob discussed by many SG Chevians.) 2. Cranking from rear suspension when traveling through uneven ground. 3. Vibration from dashboard @ speed of 105 km/hrs Result : - 1. Resolved without knowing what they did. 2. Nuts tighten, but still hearing it time after time 3. Surround Sound System still substain. A week later, returned to SA for 20K servicing. Now the findings, found the RON91 chip being replaced to the RON95 chip without my knowledge nor any advise from SA. So say, I had been pumping RON92 while running on a RON95 chip. Not notice any diff or should I say not been attentive for the past couple of months. Action : - Called SA and found through their record that the RON chip being replace during the earlier complaint prior to the 20K servicing. SA supervisor on leave and will call to me Wednesday on return. Preference : - With my basic driving requirement, I still prefer to stick with the RON91 chip as to reduce the constant investment of my ride. Should it be due to a requirement that this chip being replace, they should at least have the liberty to prompt and explain.