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......»»
Astronomer publishes survey of young stars
An international research group led by a postdoctoral fellow in the University of Virginia's Department of Astronomy identified a rich organic chemistry in young disks surrounding 50 newly formed stars......»»
Fungi could manipulate bacteria to enrich soil with nutrients
A team of researchers from the Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI) has discovered a distinct group of bacteria that may help fungi and plants acquire soil nutrients. The findings could point the way to cost-effective and eco-friendly methods of enriching.....»»
The story of resurrection ferns and the woman who helped discover them in Australia
One afternoon in the late 1970s, my colleague and fellow student Helen Quirk handed me a brown, shrivelled fern frond. It appeared to be dead, and was so dry that when I crushed it between my fingers it disintegrated into a powder......»»
CarMax to acquire all of Edmunds in $404 million deal
The two companies have already developed an instant-offer tool after CarMax took a minority stake in Edmunds last year......»»
WPG posts record revenue, profit for 2020
IC distributor WPG has reported consolidated revenues and net profits increased 15.6% and 25.9%, respectively, on year to record highs in 2020 with EPS reaching NT$4.77 (US$0.17)......»»
Apple invests $50M into music distributor UnitedMasters alongside A16z and Alphabet
Independent music distribution platform and tool factory UnitedMasters has raised a $50M series B round led by Apple. A16z and Alphabet are participating again in this raise. United Masters is also entering a strategic partnership with Apple alongsid.....»»
Quanta expects double-digit notebook shipment growth in 2021
Quanta Computer expects to post a double-digit increase in notebook shipments this year, while fellow ODM firms including Compal Electronics, Wistron and Inventec are also positive about their notebook shipments in 2021......»»
Prices for epoxy molding compounds to rise 10% in April
Prices for packaging-use epoxy molding compounds (EMC) will rise 10% starting April and supply shortages are expected to persist through the end of 2021 at least, according to Chang Wah Electromaterials, a Taiwan-based distributor of IC packaging mat.....»»
Spotify is getting into live audio because of course it is
Shares of Spotify are up a fraction this morning after the company announced that it will acquire Betty Labs, the company behind the Locker Room, which focuses on live audio. Prior to the deal, Betty Labs had raised more than $9 million, per Crunchba.....»»
Byju’s in talks to acquire US-based reading platform Epic
Byju’s is eying acquisition of a startup that could help the biggest e-learning Indian firm deepen its footprint in the U.S. The Indian startup is in talks to acquire online reading platform Epic, a startup that offers unlimited access to over 40,0.....»»
Former GM exec"s SPAC to acquire electric aircraft startup Lilium
Qell Acquisition Corp., led by former GM North America President Barry Engle, plans to take the German startup public through a reverse merger in a deal that values the combined company at about $3.3 billion.....»»
Chipmaking equipment and materials suppliers looking to beef up operations in Taiwan
Japan-based semiconductor equipment vendor Tokyo Electron is reportedly eyeing the acquisition of a 6-inch wafer fab in Taiwan that has been put up on sale, while fellow companies including ASML and KLA are looking to beef up their local operations i.....»»
How to get coins in Pokémon GO
Pokémon GO features PokéCoins that can be purchased with real money or earned in-game. In this guide, we'll show you how to acquire PokéCoins in Pokémon GO......»»
Evolution proteomics approach opens view into how new gene functions arise
The creation of genes with new functions is a major driver of developmental innovation in all living organisms. How these genes acquire new functions over evolutionary time scales, however, is unclear......»»
Researchers capture first 3D super-resolution images in living mice
Researchers have developed a new microscopy technique that can acquire 3-D super-resolution images of subcellular structures from about 100 microns deep inside biological tissue, including the brain. By giving scientists a deeper view into the brain,.....»»
Beware of fellow bacteria bearing gifts: Research presents new potential antimicrobial agents
Skoltech researchers examined the antibiotic compounds that employ a 'Trojan horse' strategy to get into a bacterial cell unrecognized and prevent the synthesis of proteins, ultimately killing the cell. They were able to identify new gene clusters th.....»»
Hate crimes against Asians in Italy more frequent in areas with high unemployment
Early into the coronavirus pandemic as anti-Asian violence began to rise in the United States and in Europe, political scientist Guy Grossman, Penn Development Research Initiative postdoctoral fellow Stephanie Zonszein, and Gemma Dipoppa, who earned.....»»
Silicone distributor Topco upbeat about 2021
Topco Technologies, which distributes silicone materials for Japan's Shin-Etsu Chemical, has expressed optimism that its sales and profits for 2021 will be bolstered by rising prices for the materials......»»
Microsoft in Talks To Buy Discord for More Than $10 Billion
Microsoft is in talks to acquire Discord, a video-game chat community, for more than $10 billion, Bloomberg reports, citing people familiar with the matter. From the report: Discord has been talking to potential buyers and software giant Microsoft is.....»»
Microsoft reportedly in talks to acquire Discord for over $10 billion
Microsoft and Discord are said to be discussing an acquisition deal worth over $10 billion, according to Bloomberg, which notes that the video-chat platform has been recently reaching out to potential buyers and software giants, with Microsoft Xbox c.....»»