Holtek stays cautious
MCU specialist Holtek Semiconductor is maintaining its cautious stance, citing the continued lack of clarity on market conditions......»»
Killer butts and gorilla fashion: How visual effects help Doom Patrol stay weird
HBO Max series Doom Patrol might be the strangest comic book show on TV, and it stays that way with some help from plenty of weird, wonderful visual effects......»»
Holtek says no plan to raise prices for MCUs
Holtek Semiconductor has no plans to raise its MCU and other consumer IC prices despite foundry costs continuing to rise, as Chinese peers are striving to win more orders for small household electrical appliances and other consumer devices with low p.....»»
Best iPhone 7 Plus cases: ways to protect your older iPhone
Here's a list of top cases to make sure your iPhone 7 Plus stays in one piece – and looks stylish to boot......»»
How Squid Game Stays A Secret Despite So Many People Going Missing
Netflix's Korean survival drama Squid Game has captured the imagination of a global audience, but how exactly does the game stay a secret despite so many people going missing? The Netflix smash hit establishes that a group of weal.....»»
Holtek secures more fab capacity for 2022 orders
Holtek Semiconductor has secured more available fab capacity to fulfill customer orders in 2022, according to the Taiwan-based MCU supplier......»»
Chipmakers cautious about overbooking for consumer applications in 4Q21
Shipments of display driver ICs (DDI) for Chromebook and large-size TV applications are apparently slowing down on seasonality in the fourth quarter, but the supply of networking chips and automotive power ICs remain highly tight amid strong demand,.....»»
HDI PCB makers to embrace strong 4Q21
HDI PCB manufacturers including Compeq Manufacturing and Tripod Technology are expected to sustain strong shipment momentum in the fourth quarter of the year after posting record revenues in the third quarter, but they are also cautious about possibl.....»»
The latest app to Windows 11 redesign? The humble Notepad
App stays focused on what Notepad does best: Simple editing for plaintext files. Enlarge / The new Notepad app looks a lot like the old one, with condensed menus and added padding to make the menus more touch-friendly. (credit: @FireCu.....»»
Mathematicians Prove Melting Ice Stays Smooth
After decades of effort, mathematicians now have a complete understanding of the complicated equations that model the motion of free boundaries, like the one between ice and water. Read more of this story at Slashdot......»»
Corporate insiders disguise share sales with cautious approach to deter predatory short sellers
Company directors, officers or major shareholders, worried that their personal share sales might trigger aggressive short selling from investors tracking their moves, are disguising their trades with a cautious, incremental approach often spread over.....»»
Packaging leadframe supply stays tight with order visibility clear till 2023
The supply of leadframes for chip packaging has been tight, with the visibility of orders from international IDMs for automotive and industrial applications extended to 2023, according to industry sources......»»
Memory module firms cautious about end-market demand in China
End-market demand in China has been sluggish, with sales during China's National Day holiday being a disappointment, according to sources at memory module houses......»»
Wireless connectivity chip supply stays tight
The supply of wireless connectivity chips will stay tight through the first quarter of 2022, with Wi-Fi 5 chip modules from vendors in Taiwan able to satisfy only 70% of demand, according to sources at IC distributors......»»
Ransomware attacks on hospitals impact patients with longer stays, test delays, and increased deaths
A new report by The Ponemon Institute think tank, sponsored by cybersecurity company Censinet, reveals the impact ransomware has on hospitals in a time when many are struggling to cope with the pandemic......»»
Highlights of the day: China power restrictions hitting notebook supply chain
Notebook component suppliers in China are making contigency plans to cope with the country's power restrictions and they are expecting production costs to rise as a result. China's smartphone vendors are cautious about demand in the second half of th.....»»
China smartphone vendors cautious about placing orders, say component suppliers
PCB and other handset component suppliers continue to see their China-based brand customers remain cautious about placing orders thus far in the second half of 2021, with order visibility for the rest of this year still being uncertain, according to.....»»
Graphics card supply stays tight
The supply of graphics cards remains tight despite China's crackdown on cryptomining, with demand set to continue outpacing supply and pushing up prices through the first half of 2022, according to industry sources......»»
Chromebook demand overly reduced, says AUO chairman Peng
Price of 11.6-inch panels is falling amid softening demand for Chromebooks, but AU Optronics (AUO) chairman Paul Peng stays positive about notebook demand in the coming years, saying remote learning has become as necessary as classroom learning......»»
High-end CCL supply stays tight, price hikes likely in 2022
Supply of high-end CCLs continues to fall short of demand, and suppliers in Taiwan are likely to further hike their quotes in 2022 to reflect higher copper foil costs, according to industry sources......»»
The best iPad Mini 6 (2021) cases
Looking for a case to protect the new iPad Mini 6 (2021)? These cases and covers make sure the handheld tablet stays safe throughout your day -- take a look!.....»»