GlobalWafers to finish merger with Siltronic in 2H21
Semiconductor silicon wafer maker GlobalWafers expects to complete the merger with Germany-based fellow maker Siltronic in second-half 2021, according to company chairperson and CEO Doris Hsu......»»
Paul McCartney says AI helped him finish one last Beatles song – here’s what I think is coming
Paul McCartney says AI helped him finish one last Beatles song – here’s what I think is coming.....»»
Canada"s LeddarTech going public after merger with acquisition company, report says
LeddarTech, a Canadian automotive software company, is going public through a merger with a blank-check company led by Qualcomm's former president, according to people familiar with the matter......»»
FTC to seek federal court order temporarily blocking Microsoft-Activision deal
The Federal Trade Commission plans to file in federal court to prevent Microsoft and Activision-Blizzard from closing their $69 billion merger, according to a person familiar with the matter......»»
One man’s nearly 40-year, 8-bit quest to finish his teenage Commodore 64 RPG
Disks and tapes are fallible, so it's back to assembly code and pencil notes. Enlarge / The disks and diagrams Mike Brixius has to work with in finishing his 1984 CRPG project. (credit: YouTube/RavenWolf Retro Tech) Ther.....»»
How to use the Sudowrite Story Engine to write full-length novels with AI
The Sudowrite Story Engine is a superpowered tool for helping writers finish their passion projects. Here's how to use it......»»
Tested: Satechi’s Pro Slim Hub is fit for 15-inch M2 MacBook Air with 7-port USB 4 design
At the beginning of the year, Satechi launched its new Pro Hub Slim, a more compact version of its USB-C expansions for Mac. A slimmed-down version of the original models, the new Satechi Pro Slim Hub arrives with much of the , matching Apple finish.....»»
Disks, spikes and clouds: A peek into a black hole"s back yard
The first direct detection of gravitational waves in 2015 has opened a new window on the universe, enabling in particular the observation of the merger of pairs of massive black holes. This young field of research has matured very quickly, and by now.....»»
Activision says UK was “irrational” in blocking Microsoft purchase
Cloud-gaming market at issue is a "niche" that "is quickly becoming obsolete." Enlarge / A small selection of the characters that would be part of Microsoft if its proposed Activision/Blizzard merger is allowed to go through. (cr.....»»
SAS expanding foothold in SiC semiconductor market
Sino-American Silicon Products (SAS), which has affiliates such as Actron Technology, GlobalWafers, and Globitech, is extending its footprint in the silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductor sector......»»
Judge refuses gamers’ attempts to immediately halt Microsoft/Activision merger
But Judge Corley says plaintiffs now have a "plausible" case for potential harm. Enlarge / A group of PlayStation owners worries that an image like this is coming in their near future... A federal judge has refused to g.....»»
Former FCA boss Sergio Marchionne saved Italy"s auto industry, Elkann says
Stellantis, formed from the merger of Fiat Chrysler and PSA Group, is the evolution of Sergio Marchionne's vision to build a global leader strong enough to survive the industry's disruption, John Elkann said......»»
Kioxia and WD reportedly resume merger talks
As the slow demand for NAND persists, Kioxia and Western Digital are reportedly accelerating their merger talks, which may create the second-largest flash memory chip producer after Samsung Electronics......»»
Microsoft & Activision Blizzard merger is a go with conditions, says EU regulators
Microsoft's $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard has been given the go-ahead by the European Commission, removing one more obstacle from the deal reaching completion.Microsoft and Activision Blizzard logosOn Monday, the European Commissio.....»»
Apple, Samsung, and Google could learn a lot from this unique phone
We take a close look at how the Huawei P60 Pro's special Rococo Pearl finish and ergonomic design set it apart from the competition......»»
Vietnam EV maker VinFast to list in the U.S. via a SPAC
Vietnamese electric automaker VinFast VFS.O said on Friday it will list in the U.S. via a merger with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Black Spade Acquisition Co BSAQ.N......»»
Lithium companies Allkem and Livent to merge as the mineral grows important for EVs
Global lithium chemical companies Allkem and Livent announced their merger that will create a new company with a value of US$10.6 billion. The tie-up of the two entities is poised to accelerate lithium projects, especially in Argentina and Canada, th.....»»
Microsoft will take nearly a year to finish patching new 0-day Secure Boot bug
Fix will eventually render all kinds of older Windows boot media unbootable. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson / Ars Technica) Earlier this week, Microsoft released a patch to fix a Secure Boot bypass bug used by the BlackL.....»»
Silicon Island Chronicles interview series: SAS chairperson says global localization has become the trend
SAS is a veteran in the semiconductor sector, as it was the eighth company to enter and be established in the Hsinchu Science Park. In 2011, its semiconductor department broke off to form GlobalWafers. In an interview for the "Silicon Island Chronicl.....»»
GlobalWafers to acquire Crystalwise
GlobalWafers has announced plans to acquire Crystalwise Technology through a share swap......»»
Despite UK ruling, Microsoft/Activision merger might not be dead just yet
Appeals could take months, but a carveout could preserve the deal outside the UK. Enlarge / Is the Microsoft/Activision deal still "pining for the fjords"? Or has it "ceased to be"? (If you don't get this reference, what is is li.....»»