GlobalWafers to acquire Shanghai subsidiary of Crystalwise
GlobalWafers recently disclosed that it would execute a letter of intent with Crystalwise Technology to purchase 100% of Shanghai Sawyer Shenkai Technology Material (SSKT) for up to CNY 100 million (US$14.8 million), through its China-based subsidiar.....»»
Apple brings Beats Studio Buds + to Europe
A month after their initial launch in the US, Apple's Beats Studio Buds + have now been released across Europe, with more countries due soon.In May 2023, Apple subsidiary Beats released the Beats Studio Buds + as the first update to the range since t.....»»
Exclusive: Rivian to acquire ABRP (A Better Route Planner)
The deal could close in as a week – or it might have been completed as this goes to print. Sources tell Electrek that Rivian has been in talks to acquire the world’s most popular EV route planning service, Sweden-based A Better Route Planner, o.....»»
Microsoft’s $69B Activision Blizzard deal temporarily blocked in U.S.
A U.S. judge has granted a request by the FTC to temporarily block Microsoft from proceeding with its bid to acquire Activision Blizzard......»»
FTC moves to block Microsoft’s $69 billion Activision Blizzard deal
The FTC has asked a court to temporarily block Microsoft from proceeding with its bid to acquire Activision Blizzard before the deal's July 18 deadline......»»
Acer reportedly sent Russia $70M in PC gear after saying it paused business there
Reuters says Acer used Swiss subsidiary to send Russia "at least" 744 shipments. Enlarge / Acer continued selling laptops, like these Chromebooks, in Russia after saying it suspended business there, Reuters reports. Per.....»»
Acer said it halted business in Russia but kept selling monitors & reportedly PCs
Reuters says Acer used Swiss subsidiary to send Russia "at least" 744 shipments. Enlarge / Acer continued selling laptops, like these Chromebooks, in Russia after saying it suspended business there, Reuters reports. Per.....»»
VW"s China JV transforming plant for electrification; GM showcases concept car for China
Volkswagen and General Motors are both accelerating electrification in China, the world's largest EV market. SAIC Volkswagen Automotive recently started upgrading one of its Shanghai plants for EV production. GM introduced a concept EV in China, demo.....»»
Xiaomi IC deisgn remains under spotlight as subsidiary increases capital by nearly 30%
After the dissolution of the Oppo's Zeku chip design team, Xiaomi CEO Lu Weibing emphasized during a recent financial briefing that the company's in-house chip design program is geared for a "long-term battle", likening it to a marathon. The clarific.....»»
SMIC subsidiary continues to fulfill Chinese demands for FinFET capabilities
Following a DIGITIMES Asia report in mid-May indicating that Chinese foundry SMIC has removed its 14nm FinFET offering from its website, recent Chinese media reports suggested that SMIC's Shanghai-based subsidiary, Semiconductor Manufacturing South C.....»»
Dell in hot water for making shoppers think overpriced monitors were discounted
It happened on Dell's Australia website, but misleading sale claims are common. Enlarge (credit: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Dell Technologies' Australia subsidiary misled online shoppers into thinking that.....»»
The Tesla Model 3 qualifies for the full $7,500 tax credit again
Tesla isn't saying what changed to allow the cars to qualify. Enlarge / A row of Tesla Model 3s awaits export from the company's factory in Shanghai, China. (credit: Zhang Hengwei/China News Service via Getty Images) Al.....»»
AI chip shortage to last until 2024, according to top Chinese AI company
The large-scale language model (LLM) has triggered the continuous growth of China's computing industry. SenseTime, which kept a low profile, has recently been tasked to pilot the AI computing supply chain taking shape in the Shanghai FTZ's Lingang Ne.....»»
More than 400 Grail patients incorrectly told they may have cancer
Life assurance customers pause review relationship with early-detection biotech. Enlarge / Grail is a subsidiary of Illumina, the world’s biggest gene sequencing company. (credit: Grail) More than 400 patients who sig.....»»
Franchise Equity Partners reveals $55M minority stake in Parks Automotive Group
Franchise Equity Partners invested $55 million in Parks Automotive Group, to acquire a minority stake in the group. The announcement comes months after Parks Automotive, with the investment firm, bought two Stellantis stores near Charlotte, N.C......»»
Elon Musk says his Shanghai factory makes the "highest quality" Teslas
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has wrapped up his first trip to China in three years, after meeting a string of government officials and thanking workers at the company's mega factory in Shanghai......»»
Honor fuels IC design speculations with new Shanghai R&D center
The in-house chip development programs of leading Chinese smartphone makers has been under spotlight. On May 31st, Huawei-spinoff smartphone brand Honor set up a wholly-owned subsidiary Shanghai Honor Smart Technology Development Co. (temporary trans.....»»
Apple releases second developer beta for macOS 13.5 Ventura
Apple has updated the beta program for macOS Ventura 13.5, and the second beta is now accessible for developer testing.Mac developer users have a new betaDevelopers who are part of the program can acquire the most recent builds by visiting the Apple.....»»
Apple issues first developer betas for watchOS 9.6 & tvOS 16.6
Apple has recently launched the second developer betas for watchOS 9.6 and tvOS 16.6, following the release of the first beta phase.Apple releases new betasDevelopers who are part of the beta program can acquire the latest versions by either accessin.....»»
Apple seeds second developer beta for iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6
After the completion of the first beta release, Apple has now issued the second developer betas for iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6.Developers can access new betasDevelopers who are part of the beta program can acquire the latest builds either by accessing.....»»
Apple releases second developer beta for macOS 16.5 Ventura
Apple has updated the beta program for macOS Ventura 13.5, and the second beta is now accessible for developer testing.Mac developer users have a new betaDevelopers who are part of the program can acquire the most recent builds by visiting the Apple.....»»