Edom to acquire fellow IC distributor Promaster
Edom Technology has announced plans to acquire fellow Taiwan-based IC distributor Promaster Technology, which sells mainly RF and 5G connectivity chips, through a share swap......»»
70 years of data suggest the Conservatives will suffer a big defeat at the next UK election
With the UK's new prime minister in office, it looks like the political turmoil of the last few months is likely to ease, at least for the time being. Rishi Sunak and his fellow MPs must put their political differences aside to focus on stabilizing t.....»»
WT Micro upbeat about automotive IC demand
WT Microelectronics has expressed optimism about its mid- to long-term growth encouraging the IC distributor to sustain its expansion pace. Particularly in the automotive IC segment, WT Micro is seeking partnerships to further expand its presence, sa.....»»
Gross margin stability more crucial than sales, says PCT chairman
As IC businesses brace for falling inventory value, they should consider gross margin stability more important than sales under the current circumstances, according to Chiang-Sung Fu, chairman of IC distributor Professional Computer Technology (PCT)......»»
Yageo signs binding commitment to acquire Schneider Electric"s industrial sensors business
Global electronic component and service provider Yageo Corporation announced on Oct 27 that it has entered into a binding commitment with Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, to acquire its.....»»
Elon Musk finally in charge of Twitter, reports say
Reports suggest that after months of wrangling, Elon Musk has finally closed his controversial $44 billion deal to acquire Twitter......»»
Apple is weathering the economic downturn better than fellow tech giants
Apple beat Wall Street analysts' sales and income expectations for the quarter ended in September, despite an otherwise bruising earnings season for tech companies and worries that demand for the newest iPhones might have been weaker-than-expected......»»
WPG eyeing bigger presence beyond Greater China markets
IC distributor WPG is looking to grow its presence in non-Greater China markets, with plans to set up new branch offices in North America and Southeast Asia to serve its customers locally, according to industry sources......»»
Watch Elon Musk show up at Twitter HQ carrying a sink
A couple of days ahead of a deadline to close his $44 billion deal to acquire Twitter, Elon Musk showed up at the company’s HQ carrying, of all things, a sink......»»
Tinder Uni arrives in the UK so students can swipe right on campus crushes
Swiping on your uni crush just got a lot easier. Dating app Tinder is launching Tinder Uni in the UK to enable university students to match with fellow students on campus — as well people studying further afield at nearby unis. Tinder Uni can o.....»»
Graphs may prove key in search for Holy Grail of quantum error correction
In February 2019, JQI Fellow Alicia Kollár, who is also an assistant professor of physics at UMD, bumped into Adrian Chapman, then a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Sydney, at a quantum information conference. Although the two came from ver.....»»
What"s in your future? "Fortune tellers" paper game helps children acquire fine motor and language skills
Making "fortune tellers"—a folded paper game children hold on their fingers and thumbs and practice counting and "telling fortunes" with—has been a time-treasured craft and play activity for generations across cultures......»»
Enovix introduces distribution service to battery sector
Enovix, a designer and manufacturer of next-gen 3D lithium–silicon batteries, lately joined Taiwan industry sector due to its alliance with EDOM Technology. Enovix's current business is mainly for mobile and wearable devices, while also develop.....»»
Empyrean to acquire fellow China EDA firm
Empyrean Technology recently disclosed plans to acquire fellow China-based EDA software company XinDA Design Automation for US$10 million in cash......»»
Microsoft making Xbox mobile game store to challenge Apple"s iPhone control
Microsoft plans to fight both Apple and Google by building a mobile gaming store — but unless assorted governments mandate it, it won't appear in the App Store soon.Xbox Series XAt the beginning of 2022, Microsoft announced its intention to acquire.....»»
Emerging technologies to improve thermometry reliability
In a recent paper co-authored by researchers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the National Research Council of Canada and Graham Machin, National Physical Laboratory Senior Fellow, the research team presented an overview of em.....»»
ActionIQ CX Hub for Acquisition Marketing allows advertisers to focus on first-party data
ActionIQ has launched its CX Hub for Acquisition Marketing, a solution that allows advertisers and marketers to prospect and acquire new customers in a world without third-party cookies. As a result, brands can sunset their data management platforms.....»»
Kanye West"s biggest challenge with owning Parler may come from Elon Musk
One week ago, Kanye West was temporarily suspended from Twitter for posting antisemitic tweets. Now, the rapper has agreed to acquire Parler, an alternative social platform popular with conservatives, to prevent ever having "to fear being removed fro.....»»
Kanye West, Elon Musk and the uncertain promise of a new internet for conservatives
One week ago, Kanye West was temporarily suspended from Twitter for posting antisemitic tweets. Now, the rapper has agreed to acquire Parler, an alternative social platform popular with conservatives, to prevent ever having "to fear being removed fro.....»»
Kanye West to acquire conservative social media platform Parler
Kanye West is acquiring Parler, the alternative social media platform favored by many conservatives......»»
Thomas M. Coughlin is 2023 IEEE President-Elect
IEEE Life Fellow Thomas M. Coughlin has been elected as the 2023 IEEE president-elect. He is set to begin serving as president on 1 January 2024.Coughlin, who was nominated by the IEEE Board of Directors, received 10,908 votes in the election. Senio.....»»