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......»»
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.....»»
California wants to ban the toxic chemical that gives chrome its classic shine
For decades, hexavalent chromium has provided the silvery showroom finish to countless consumer products, from automobile bumpers and grilles to kitchen faucets and light fixtures. It has also served as an indispensable rust-resistant coating for avi.....»»
Investigating the relationship between startups and venture capitalists
Venture capital firms (VCs), sophisticated investors in early-stage startups, are important players in the startup industry. The majority of startups exit through a Merger and Acquisition (M&A) deal. However, empirical evidence on private M&A contrac.....»»
Building The Ghostwriter AI Typewriter
This crazy AI powered interactive typewriter has been bouncing around the internet since CES recently ended. it’s a pretty great example of putting a professional finish on an interesting piece. Luckily Arvind Sanjeev, the creator, has shared.....»»
Twitter hired experts for case against Musk—now Musk won’t pay them, lawsuit says
Company says it wasn't paid for work on lawsuit that forced Musk to complete merger. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | wragg) Twitter was sued yesterday by a consulting firm that says it was never paid for work it did on t.....»»
From start to finish, Sunday’s Falcon Heavy launch delivered spectacular imagery
You really shouldn't miss the images of the booster return. Enlarge / A Falcon Heavy rocket launched about 10 minutes after sunset on Sunday from Florida. (credit: Trevor Mahlmann) The Falcon Heavy rocket made its fifth.....»»
Tesla plans $700 million expansion of new Texas plant
The funds are earmarked for a “ground up and complete interior finish out of the EV manufacturing facility,” with construction starting later this month and ending early next year, Tesla told Texas in a regulatory filing......»»
Scientists find pair of black holes dining together in nearby galaxy merger
While studying a nearby pair of merging galaxies using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA)—an international observatory co-operated by the U.S. National Science Foundation's National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO)—scientis.....»»
Microsoft admits it should not have argued the FTC is unconstitutional
Microsoft's case for Activision Blizzard merger leans more on market shares now. Enlarge / Microsoft's arguments against the FTC's halting of its Activision Blizzard purchase now rely more on Call of Duty than constitutional auth.....»»
GlobalWafers doubles capex for epi-wafer capacity expansion
GlobalWafers will more than double its capex for 2023 to accelerate its wafer capacity expansions, particularly for SiC and GaN epi-wafers, to meet strong demand from clients, according to company chairperson Doris Hsu......»»
TSMC, GlobalWafers to receive substantial subsidies for US plants
Both TSMC and GlobalWafers should receive substantial government subsidies for their new US plants to cover the costs of operating the sites, according to sources at semiconductor equipment suppliers......»»
Western Digital, Kioxia revive merger talks with flash memory demand sinking
Western Digital Corp. has restarted talks with Japan's Kioxia Holdings Corp. in a deal that could unite two technology storage providers, according to people familiar with the matter......»»
GlobalWafers sees customers request to adjust LTA contracts
Nearly 50% of GlobalWafers' LTA customers have requested slight adjustments to the 8- and 12-inch wafer supply contracts struck previously to ease inventory pressures, according to Doris Hsu, chairperson for the silicon wafer company. Nevertheless, t.....»»
GM reclaims U.S. sales crown; Toyota edges up; Hyundai, Kia post double-digit gains to finish 2022
U.S. auto sales are forecast to rise slightly in December, helped by moderately higher inventory levels and robust fleet deliveries, but cap a year that will see volume drop below 14 million to the lowest level since 2011......»»
Hyundai, Kia post double-digit sales gains to finish 2022
U.S. auto sales are forecast to rise slightly in December, helped by moderately higher inventory levels and robust fleet deliveries, but cap a year that will see volume drop below 14 million to the lowest level since 2011......»»
China"s emerging EV makers finish 2022 with record December deliveries
China-based EV companies Nio, XPeng and Li Auto have released their latest delivery results. Li Auto and Nio both reported a record monthly delivery last month. The former topped the trio with whole-year deliveries of more than 133,000 vehicles in 20.....»»
Bah, humbug! MacBook Air’s midnight finish was no match for a toy air hockey table
I’ve seen my fair share of wear and tear on anodized aluminum, but this cosmetic misfortune on my M2 MacBook Air takes the cake. So here’s what happened… more… The post Bah, humbug! MacBook Air’s midnight finish was no match for a toy.....»»
Bezalel Prelude XS & XR Review: Giant MagSafe battery & charger system
The Prelude X series is a two-unit combo that tries to solve the problem of managing wires when it comes to charging your iPhone.The glossy finish on the Qi charging side is a magnet for fingerprints.There's no shortage of MagSafe charger accessories.....»»
Microsoft sued by Call of Duty gamers opposing Activision merger
Loyal gamers extremely vulnerable to potential Microsoft monopoly, lawsuit says. Enlarge (credit: VIEW press / Contributor | Corbis News) About two weeks after the Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit to block Micros.....»»
Microsoft-Activision deal: Gamers sue to stop merger
Xbox maker faces lawsuit from10 gamers who say the multibillion dollar merger will harm competition......»»