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......»»
Tata subsidiary Tejas Networks acquires fabless IC startup
Tata's subsidiary Tejas Networks has announced to acquire Bengalore-based fabless IC startup Saankhya Labs to build a global telecom equipment company, indicating accelerated investments from Tata Group in the semiconductors sector......»»
Plant-based steak made from pea protein
ETH Pioneer Fellow Martin Hofmann has developed a method to produce high-quality plant-based meat alternatives. His research on the flow properties of soft materials enables him to imitate the marbling of real steaks......»»
Getting More Students to Develop Tech That Benefits Society
Many of today’s engineering students want to work on technologies that address public-interest challenges, IEEE Fellow Deborah Estrin says.Estrin, a computer science professor at Cornell Tech, in New York City, founded the school’s Public Intere.....»»
Modulation of calcium signaling to enhance root nodule symbiosis
How plants acquire nutrients is a fundamental life process. Some plants have developed beneficial associations with bacteria and fungi to help them access essential elements such as phosphate and nitrogen......»»
From Ukrainians to astronauts on the ISS, José Andrés is feeding anyone in need—and well
After mobilizing his nonprofit to help Ukrainian refugees, the World Central Kitchen founder is also planning meals for the International Space Station. “There will always be somebody ready to do whatever it takes to feed their fellow citizens.....»»
Apple could soon turn the iPhone into a recurring subscription service
The subscription could launch as soon as this year. Enlarge / The back of the iPhone 13. (credit: Samuel Axon) Apple is working on a way for users to acquire iPhones as part of a subscrption service, according to reporting fro.....»»
Stellantis to set up EV battery venture with LG Energy Solution in Canada
LG also said it plans to acquire a stake worth $542 million in ES America to respond to demand from EV startups in the U.S......»»
Criminals Are Staging a Devious New Kind of Kidnapping - and the FBI is Stumped.
schwit1 shares a report: About 10 years ago, when Erik Arbuthnot first started hearing about phony-kidnapping hustles, his fellow agents at the FBI scoffed at the cases. "Don't worry about those," they told Arbuthnot. "Those are fake. We handle the r.....»»
Shift plans to acquire Fair"s dealer listing marketplace assets for $15 million
Shift said it wants to establish an online marketplace presence where dealers and independent sellers can list their cars alongside Shift's inventory......»»
Ace Pillar acquires 100% stake in BlueWalker
Ace Pillar, a distributor of mechatronic components used in industrial automation and provider of corresponding system integration services, will acquire a 100% stake in BlueWalker, a Germany-based UPS maker, at EUR4.00 million (US$4.39 million), acc.....»»
How a Massachusetts salt marsh is changing what we know about New England"s coast
New research led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst into the life and times of a New England salt marsh fundamentally changes our understanding of how salt marshes acquire the sediment that keeps them viable. This research, published recently.....»»
Star Wars" Sith Inquisitors Explained: Who Are the Villains of the Obi-Wan Kenobi Series?
The newest Star Wars series features the live-action debut of the Sith Inquisitorius, but these characters have already played a key role in the franchise. Let's break down what we know about Moses Ingram's Reva and her fellow Inquisitors.The upcomin.....»»
AUO, Innolux February shipments drop sequentially
AU Optronics (AUO) shipped panels with a total display area of 1.964 million square meters in February, declining 1.8% on month, while fellow maker Innolux shipped 10.55 million units of large-size panels and 20.64 million units of small- to medium-s.....»»
Synnex Technology International 2021 net profit hits record
IT and consumer electronics channel distributor Synnex Technology International recorded a net profit of NT$17.272 billion (US$621 million) for 2021, the historically highest annual level and an increase of 111.70% on year, according to the company......»»
Google To Acquire Cybersecurity Company Mandiant for $5.4 Billion
Google has confirmed plans to acquire cybersecurity company Mandiant in an all-cash deal worth $5.4 billion. From a report: The move comes exactly a month after reports emerged that Microsoft was in early discussions to buy Mandiant, meaning that Goo.....»»
Google makes second-largest acquisition ever: $5.4 billion for Mandiant
Besides bulking up in-house security, Mandiant can offer on-premises consulting. Enlarge (credit: Mandiant) Google has announced a massive $5.4 billion deal to acquire the cybersecurity firm Mandiant, Inc. The acquisition is.....»»
GIS, TPK post mixed growth in February revenue
Integrated touch and display module maker General Interface Solution (GIS) has reported February consolidated revenues of NT$9.394 billion (US$337 million), increasing 59.50% sequentially and 46.93% on year, while fellow maker TPK Holding's sales of.....»»
Political economists" views over Russia-Ukraine crisis, China and semiconductors (Part 2)
DIGITIMES invited Dr. Ming-chin Monique Chu, lecturer in Chinese politics in the Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Southampton, and Alex Capri, research fellow of Singapore-based Hinrich Foundation and lecturer a.....»»
Innolux does not plan to set up new factories, says chairman
TFT-LCD panel maker Innolux has no plans to set up new production lines (unlike fellow maker AU Optronics, which plans to set up a new 8.5th-generation plant), said Innolux chairman and CEO Jim Hung at a March 2 investor conference......»»
Gran Turismo 7 New Microtransaction Model Means Some Cars Could Cost $40
Gran Turismo 7 changed its microtransaction model meaning some cars may be more expensive to acquire than in previous games.Players are questioning how microtransactions in the new Gran Turismo 7 are being handled after it was revealed that Polyphony.....»»