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......»»
Vodafone and Orange "discussed" possible merger
Reports suggest Vodafone and Orange held talks, but French government opposition ended prospect......»»
FTC sues Nvidia to preserve Arm’s status as “Switzerland” of semiconductors
Regulator's lawsuit threatens to scuttle the largest chip merger in history. Enlarge (credit: Arm) The Federal Trade Commission has sued to block Nvidia’s acquisition of Arm, the semiconductor design firm, saying that the bl.....»»
UK orders Facebook to sell Giphy, rejects Meta’s proposed merger conditions
UK agency says "behavioral remedies" won't fix problem, so a breakup is needed. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Anadolu Agency ) The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) today ordered Facebook owner Meta to sell Giphy,.....»»
Fortnite season 8, week 10 challenge guide: Rust Lord
As the end of Fortnite season 8 approaches, you'll likely want to finish out some last-minute quests. Here's how to complete all of Rust Lord's challenges......»»
Uncertainty looms over global mobile phone market in 2H21
Since the end of the second quarter, the global mobile phone market has felt the impact of the lower-than-expected sales performance in the China market, causing future prospects to become increasingly unclear. More negative news came out going into.....»»
Using machine learning to derive black hole motion from gravitational waves
The announcement that the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) had detected gravitational waves during the merger of two black holes sent ripples throughout the scientific community in 2016. The earthshaking news not only confir.....»»
The best acne masks to unclog your pores and make your face sparkle
Adding an acne mask to your beauty regime is the key to flawless and healthy-looking skin. Applying a mask that is specially formulated to heal your problem areas will brighten your complexion and give you that photo-finish glow. All acne isn't the s.....»»
Firefox 94 for iOS and Android adds new features for bookmarks and tabs
The update is all about helping you jump into content you didn't finish. Enlarge / Mozilla's current logo for Firefox. (credit: Mozilla) Today, Mozilla updated the mobile versions of its Firefox web browser on iOS and Android.....»»
China smartphone brands see strong overseas demand, but weak domestic shipments in 2H21
Global smartphone shipments delivered by Chinese brands grew 9.8% sequentially, but slipped 7.8% on year to come to 175 million units in the third quarter of 2021, according to the latest figures from Digitimes Research's Smartphone Tracker......»»
Teenage Engineering releases mini-ITX PC case that you can build yourself
On the outside, the computer-1 can catch anyone's attention with its pure orange RAL 2004 powder-coated finish. The chrome handles allow easy transport from one place to the other with no hassle......»»
CM Group Merges With Customer Engagement Company, Cheetah Digital
CM Group, a portfolio of marketing technology companies focused on multichannel digital marketing, announced its merger with Cheetah Digital last week. Continue reading........»»
Trump to launch social media platform to compete with Twitter and Facebook
Former US president to go public with TRUTH Social via merger with SPAC. Enlarge (credit: Chris Delmas | Getty Images) Donald Trump is launching a social media platform called TRUTH Social, which will go public via a merger wi.....»»
Facebook fined $70 million by UK regulators for not cooperating on Giphy acquisition investigation
Facebook acquired Giphy over a year ago for an undisclosed sum, but some reports claim the deal was valued at around $400 million. Soon after the takeover, the UK antitrust watchdog opened an investigation concerning the merger due to how it could af.....»»
Samsung new NAND flash capacity coming online in 2H21 may worsen price falls
The gradual commercialization of Samsung Electronics's new production capacity for NAND flash memory in the second half of 2021 has sparked concerns among market observers about a potential oversupply, according to industry sources......»»
Notebook ODMs see growth momentum soften for 2H21 shipments
Taiwan's major notebook ODMs, including Quanta Computer, Wistron, Compal Electronics and Inventec, are not expected to sustain regular peak-season shipment momentum in the second half of the year, with most of their revenues for the year to be roughl.....»»
Highlights of the day: Notebook ODMs to not see strong shipment growth in 2H21
Notebook ODMs may not see strong shipment growth in traditional peak season in second-half 2021, but it does not mean that the notebook market is heading for a downturn. Samsung expects to move its 3nm GAA process to volume production in first-half 2.....»»
Highlights of the day: Notebook ODMs, Largan see weak 2H21
Notebook ODMs may experience a weak fourth quarter of 2021 with their feeble sales in China during the National Day holiday and possible low sales momentum during the year-end holidays in Europe and North America. Largan Precision also saw its gross.....»»
Bachelorette: Clare & Dale"s Complete Post-Split Relationship Timeline
High-profile The Bachelorette couple Clare Crawley and Dale Moss have called it quits and many fans aren’t surprised, as their relationship has been a rollercoaster ride from start to finish. Clare and Dale’s second breakup will reportedly be for.....»»
Chip M&A deals reach US$22 billion in first 8 months of 2021
After a record-high start in the first quarter of 2021, semiconductor merger and acquisition announcements cool off a bit without the "megadeals" seen in 2020, according to IC Insights......»»
Manley"s return to retailing after merger surprises dealers
He kept the company going after Sergio Marchionne died and guided Jeep's growth as it became a global player that sells more than 1 million vehicles annually......»»