Holtek stays cautious
MCU specialist Holtek Semiconductor is maintaining its cautious stance, citing the continued lack of clarity on market conditions......»»
Taiwan MCU makers to ramp up shipments for non-consumer segments in 2Q22
Taiwan-based MCU vendors, including Nuvoton Technology, Megawin Technology, Holtek Semiconductor, and Nyquest Technology, are poised to see their shipments for industrial applications ramp up starting in the second quarter of 2022, and will gradually.....»»
Supply of server PWM IC, network chips stays tight
The supply of server-use power management ICs, and network and communication chips remains tight, with the chip shortages likely to start easing as early as the second half of this year, according to industry sources......»»
Current marsh pollution has dramatic, negative effects on sea anemone"s survival
Stationary marine organisms that don't ply the ocean, but spend their lives rooted in one spot, have evolved impressive ways to capture prey. The sea anemone Nematostella, for instance, burrows into salt marsh sediments and stays there for life. But.....»»
Sega cites fan backlash in surprisingly cautious take on gaming NFTs
"If it is perceived as simple money-making," Sega would "like... not to proceed." Enlarge / Sega is thinking long and hard about whether it wants NFTs to become part of its brand image. Non-fungible tokens have become the buz.....»»
Acer cautious about market changes due to long shipment time, says chairman
Acer takes a cautious attitude toward unpredictable changes in market conditions which are likely to arise from long delays in shipping products, according to company chairman and CEO Jason Chen......»»
Tight 8-inch foundry capacity to continue pushing up chip prices in 1Q22
Suppliers of power management ICs, networking chips, and industrial and automotive MCUs are still capable of raising their prices in the first quarter of 2022, as 8-inch fab capacity stays persistently tight, according to sources at IC distributors......»»
Putting the fear of bass into mosquitofish—with a robot
A notorious invasive species stays scared for weeks after seeing a fake predator. Enlarge / The Robo-bass, along with some actual fish. (credit: Giovanni Polverino) The mosquitofish is a particularly troublesome invasive speci.....»»
Scientists cautious as erupting Spanish volcano falls quiet
A volcano that has been spewing lava in Spain's Canary Islands for almost three months fell quiet Tuesday, though scientists warned the lull didn't necessarily mean the eruption is over......»»
Astronauts’ squashed eyeballs may be helped by a high-tech sleeping bag
Scientists believe that an eye disorder experienced by astronauts during long stays aboard the ISS may be solved by a high-tech sleeping bag......»»
The 14 best tweets of the week, including lasagna, Pooh pee, and T-Pain
I don't know about you but this week felt like a month. It was one of those weeks that even as the weekend hit you sort of act cautious, as if you're watching a horror movie and at any moment a jump scare might get you. Sure, the calendar says Saturd.....»»
Highlights of the day: Vendors expanding 176-layer NAND output
Memory vendors are increasing output for 176-layer 3D NAND chips although they are generally cautious about expanding overall supply the NAND market. But the foundry sector is much more eager to expand capacity. TSMC's ecosystem partners are set to s.....»»
Snow cover critical for revegetation following high-severity forest fires
How much and how long a severely burned Pacific Northwest mountain landscape stays blanketed in winter snow is a key factor in the return of vegetation, research by Oregon State University and the University of Nevada, Reno shows......»»
Highlights of the day: IT companies cautious about market conditions
Although the IT market has been gradually recovering from the COVID-19's impact, many companies still stayed cautious about the market's conditions in the near future with IPC firms seeing improved chip supply recently, but expecting the shortages no.....»»
Taiwan supply chain needs to be cautious about inventory control, says Qisda chairman
Taiwan-based supply chain makers have to cope with decreasing global demand from consumers due to easing of the coronavirus pandemic by controlling inventories of unfinished products to reduce losses from decreased inventory values, EMS provider Qisd.....»»
DRAM vendors stay cautious about capacity expansions
The world's top-3 DRAM vendors will see their combined production capacity stay flat or increase only slightly in 2022, due to their focus on process technology transitions rather than the installation of new equipment and facilities for capacity exp.....»»
Keep your bicycle safe with a great bike lock
It's hard enough to find a good spot to leave your bike, but a bike lock is the best investment to ensure it stays there. To keep your bike out of the hands of thieves, you need a reliable lock that is much more sturdy than pretty. It's not enough to.....»»
Poll: Today marks 1 year since the first Apple Silicon Mac was announced, have you made the switch?
Today marks one year since Apple unveiled its own silicon for the Macs. While at that time, people had been cautious about making the switch, the M1 processor was an amazing surprise for analysts, reviewers, and, of course, customers. After one year.....»»
Study encourages cautious approach to CRISPR therapeutics
A comprehensive study has shown that gene editing, specifically gene knockout (KO), with CRISPR-Cas9 can favor cells with mutated forms of genes linked to cancer. The findings highlight the need to monitor patients undergoing CRISPR-Cas9-based gene t.....»»
Adata upbeat about 2022 DRAM market; Transcend cautious
Adata Technology has said it remains upbeat about the DRAM market outlook next year, believing DRAM spot prices are about to hit bottom and start recovering. Fellow memory module company Transcend Information has expressed caution, however, citing co.....»»
Mathematicians Finally Prove That Melting Ice Stays Smooth
They now have a complete understanding of the complicated equations that model the motion of free boundaries, like the one between ice and water......»»