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.....»»
Denso deepens deployments for third-gen semiconductors; Foxconn partners with Vedanta; XPeng expands presence in Europe
This Asia tech industry summary will mainly focus on Denso investing in TSMC's subsidiary Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (JASM) to deepen its deployments for third-generation automotive semiconductors and stabilize auto chip supply, Foxco.....»»
Shanghai becomes Tesla"s main production base
According to multiple media reports, Shanghai has become Tesla's main manufacturing base, with production surpassing expectations. There are also video clips on social media showing a large number of Tesla's vehicles parked at the Luchao Port, Shangh.....»»
Manchester City Begin Building World"s First Football Stadium Inside the Metaverse
Manchester City have begun building the world's first football stadium inside the metaverse with the help of virtual reality experts at Sony. From a report: Using image analysis and skeletal-tracking technologies created by Hawk-Eye, a subsidiary of.....»»
GM seeks US approval to deploy self-driving car without a steering wheel
NHTSA to review safety of driverless Cruise Origin before possible 2023 deployment. Enlarge / The Cruise Origin. (credit: Cruise) GM's Cruise subsidiary has petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).....»»
EV with Huawei"s Harmony OS expected to arrive in March 2022
California-based Seres, a subsidiary of Chongqing Sokon Industrial Group, revealed that deliveries of the AITO Wenjie M5 mass-produced electric vehicle (EV), jointly developed by Seres and Huawei, are expected to begin in March 2022. The automotive b.....»»
Easy aluminum nanoparticles for rapid, efficient hydrogen generation from water
Aluminum is a highly reactive metal that can strip oxygen from water molecules to generate hydrogen gas. Its widespread use in products that get wet poses no danger because aluminum instantly reacts with air to acquire a coating of aluminum oxide, wh.....»»
Intel to expand foundry biz with Tower Semiconductor acquisition
Intel has announced plans to acquire Tower Semiconductor, an Israel-based analog IC foundry, for US$53 per share or a total of approximately US$5.4 billion in cash......»»
Samsung"s Harman acquires Germany-based AR supplier
Harman International, Samsung Electronics' subsidiary headquartered in the US, has acquired Germany-based mixed reality developer Apostera, in a bid to sharpen its edge in the car technology market......»»
Akamai To Acquire Linode
"Akamai, which announced quarterly earnings today, also announced that they plan to acquire longtime Linux VPS host Linode for $900 million," writes Slashdot reader virtig01. From a press release announcing the acquisition: Akamai Technologies, the w.....»»
Panjit to acquire up to 30% stake in Champion Microelectronic
Power diode maker Panjit International has announced plans to acquire up to a 30% stake in power management IC specialist Champion Microelectronic through open market transactions......»»
KYEC reiterates sales outlook for 1Q22
IC testing house King Yuan Electronics (KYEC) has reiterated its revenue guidance for the first quarter of 2022 despite local COVID outbreaks at its production subsidiary in Suzhou, China......»»
UMC Suzhou subsidiary production stalls but expects no major impact
United Microelectronics Corp.(UMC), a Taiwan-based IC foundry manufacturing company, confirmed on Feb 14 that one employee of its Suzhou subsidiary Hejian Technology Corp had been infected with COVID, and production at the subsidiary was suspended fo.....»»
Subnautica Developer"s Next Project Will Be a Turn-Based Strategy Game Called "Project M"
Krafton, developer and publisher of PUBG has announced that its subsidiary Unknown Worlds, developers of Subnautica, are working on a new game currently codenamed "Project M."Subnautica's developers have announced their next game, and it won'.....»»
Horizon Forbidden West Themed Costumes Coming To Sackboy: A Big Adventure
Sackboy: A Big Adventure players will be able to acquire their very own Horizon Forbidden West themed costumes starting next week. The post Horizon Forbidden West Themed Costumes Coming To Sackboy: A Big Adventure appeared first on PlayStation Unive.....»»
Microsoft Considers Pursuing a Deal for Cybersecurity Firm Mandiant
Microsoft is in talks to acquire cybersecurity research and incident response company Mandiant, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the discussions, a deal that would bolster efforts to protect customers from hacks and brea.....»»
Chicony Electronics, Chicony Power Technology see January revenues grow on year, month
Keyboard and CCM (compact camera module) maker Chicony Electronics saw January consolidated revenues of NT$9.928 billion (US$356 million) shrink 0.67% on month but increase 7.78% on year, while its power supply subsidiary maker Chicony Power Technolo.....»»
Nvidia and SoftBank terminate Arm acquisition deal
Nvidia and SoftBank Group have announced the termination of the previously announced transaction whereby the former would acquire Arm from the latter. The parties said they agreed to terminate the agreement because of significant regulatory challenge.....»»
Nvidia’s $66 billion ARM deal has fallen through. What now?
Nvidia's plan to acquire semiconductor giant ARM was in the works for a while, but the $66 billion deal is officially over. What will both companies do next?.....»»
GM"s robotaxis are only coming out after dark
Cruise, the self-driving subsidiary of General Motors, started offering robotaxi rides this week in San Francisco. Anyone can sign up for the chance to be selected to get a ride in a self-driving car, provided they don't mind staying up late. Cruise'.....»»
Unrelenting chip demand fuels GlobalWafers and Toshiba capacity expansions
GlobalWafers recently announced it would expand its manufacturing capacity between 2022 and 2024 in a project with capital expenditures totaling NT$100 trillion (approximately $3.6 billion). The company thought it a prudent move after it failed a pla.....»»