Holtek stays cautious
MCU specialist Holtek Semiconductor is maintaining its cautious stance, citing the continued lack of clarity on market conditions......»»
Extra Crunch roundup: Fintech stays hot, Brex doubles, and startup IRR is up all over
Tech companies in Silicon Valley, the geography, have had an incredible year. But one indicator points to longer-term changes. The internal rate of return (IRR) for companies in other startup hub cities has been even better. A big new analysis by Ang.....»»
Highlights of the day: Component makers still enjoy strong order visibility
Price of passive component may further increase in the third quarter of 2021 as shortages remain fierce, while visibility of orders from 5G handset, notebook, networking and automotive applications stays strong. Meanwhile, Apacer is planning to keep.....»»
"The line is getting fuzzier": Asteroids and comets may be more similar than we think
As anyone who has ever tried to clean a home knows, ridding yourself of dust is a Sisyphean effort. No surface stays free of it for long. It turns out that space is somewhat similar. Space is filled with interplanetary dust, which the Earth constantl.....»»
Delivery lead times for MCUs prolonged to over 6 months, says Holtek
Delivery lead times for MCUs have been prolonged to more than six months due to tight capacity at foundry fabs and IC backend service providers, according to Armstrong Tsai, vice president of Holtek Semiconductor......»»
Holtek reportedly stops taking orders for 2022
MCU firm Holtek Semiconductor has notified its distributors and major clients that the company will not take orders for 2022 until it has completed negotiations with foundries about capacity allocation, according to industry sources......»»
PCB makers wary of overbooking by clients
Taiwan's PCB makers are optimistic about their sales for the months ahead, but they are also cautious about longer-term prospects amid worsening overbooking by clients, according to industry sources......»»
NFTs: A Digital Generation Defines Its Cultural Artifacts
While the NFT industry is still working on best practices for where to safely store assets, buyers will need to be cautious about who they do business with. Continue reading........»»
Tracking oxygen in the Sargasso Sea"s 18-degree water
Off the eastern coast of the United States in the Sargasso Sea, the Gulf Stream and its associated ocean currents create a thick, homogeneous layer of water that stays around 18°C year-round. Since its discovery in the late 1950s, this so-called 18.....»»
Quanta, Compal expect shipment growth in 2Q21, but cautious about 2H21
Quanta Computer and Compal Electronics expect their notebook shipments to see double-digit sequential growths in the second quarter of 2021, but remain cautious about the second half of the year......»»
Backend demand stays strong for MOSFETs, niche DRAMs
Persistently strong demand for MOSFET chips and niche-type DRAM have kept backend specialists including Walton Advanced Engineering, ChipMos Technologies and GEM Services running at capacity utilization of over 90% with order visibility through June-.....»»
Spotify stays quiet about launch of its voice command ‘Hey Spotify’ on mobile
In 2019, Spotify began testing a hardware device for automobile owners it lovingly dubbed “Car Thing,” which allowed Spotify Premium users to play music and podcasts using voice commands that began with “Hey, Spotify.” Last ye.....»»
Startups must curb bureaucracy to ensure agile data governance
Being excessively cautious can prevent organizations from realizing the benefits of data-driven collaboration. Play offense, not defense. Jon Loyens Contributor Share on Twitter.....»»
Apple"s WWDC Stays Online-Only, Kicking Off June 7
Apple this morning announced that it will be returning to an all-virtual format for a second year. The company went online-only for the first time in 2020, as Covid-19 ground in-person events to a halt. From a report: While vaccine rollouts have begu.....»»
Apple’s WWDC stays online-only, kicking off June 7
Apple this morning announced that it will be returning to an all-virtual format for a second year. The company went online-only for the first time in 2020, as Covid-19 ground in-person events to a halt. While vaccine rollouts have begun in much of th.....»»
How to save battery life on your iPhone
From turning down brightness to changing your screen saver, our battery saving tips ensure your iPhone stays functional for as long as you need it......»»
Improve the Human Element of Your CX for More Emotional Connections
A positive emotional connection that customers experience with brands stays with them and increases loyalty and engagement. Continue reading........»»
Holtek to raise MCU prices by 15%
Holtek Semiconductor is poised to hike quotes for all its MCU lineups by about 15%, with the new prices to be effective starting April 1, according to company president Gordon Gau. The upward price adjustments are to reflect rising manufacturing cost.....»»
Accelerating gains in abdominal fat during menopause tied to heart disease risk
Women who experience an accelerated accumulation of abdominal fat during menopause are at greater risk of heart disease, even if their weight stays steady, according to a new analysis. The study -- based on a quarter century of data collected on hund.....»»
Silicon Valley Stays on Top as Tech Salaries Climb Across U.S.
In the San Francisco Bay Area, AR and VR jobs pay the most When Hired released its annual report on the state of software engineers in 2020, it warned that the steady upward trend in tech salaries couldn’t be counted on to continue, given the.....»»
Holtek upbeat about 2021 and beyond
MCU specialist Holtek Semiconductor is optimistic about its sales and profits in 2021 and beyond, as the company has seen its order visibility extend into 2022, according to company president Gordon Gau......»»