Not every SPAC is pure garbage
Welcome back to The TechCrunch Exchange, a weekly startups-and-markets newsletter for your weekend enjoyment. Welcome back to The TechCrunch Exchange, a weekly startups-and-markets newsletter. It’s broadly based on the daily column that a.....»»
TSMC serious about capital spending, says chairman
Geopolitical tensions could prompt chipmakers to over-plan their capacity expansions, but TSMC is serious about its huge capital spending over the next three years, according to Mark Liu, chairman for the world's top pure-play foundry......»»
Southeast Asia roundup: Grab goes public in US
Thailand's Bitkub Online is exploring neighboring markets while Singapore's Grab went public in the US stock market as the biggest SPAC deal ever......»»
Highlights of the day: TSMC US$100 billion expansion plan on track
TSMC has an ambitious US$100 billion capacity expansion plan for the net three years, but the chairman of the world's top pure-play foundry says the investments are planned in line with customers' demand. Strong industrial clusters have bolstered Tai.....»»
Opinion: Composting should be mandatory in New York City
In Japan, all residents are responsible for sorting their trash into several waste streams. They are required to label clear garbage bags with their name and address, so the contents can be easily identified. If anything is sorted incorrectly, they w.....»»
Heavy Metal Exoplanet Found Orbiting Nearby Star
With a density close to that of pure iron, GJ 367b may be the remnant metal-rich core of an evaporated giant world -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Micron seeking 28nm process capacity support from UMC
Micron Technology's recently-unveiled deal with pure-play foundry United Microelectronics (UMC) is to secure sufficient 28nm fab capacity for its eMMC device controller suppliers, such as Phison Electronics, according to industry sources......»»
Beats Studio 3 headphones are 51% OFF for Cyber Monday
Amazon's Beats Studio 3 Cyber Monday deal brings down the price of the wireless headphones with pure adaptive noise-canceling technology by 51% to just $170......»»
Taiwan 2nd-tier foundries to enjoy gross margin growth in 2022
Taiwan-based second-tier pure-play foundries, such as Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) and Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing (PSMC), will see their gross margins hike in 2022 as tight fab capacities continue to encourage them to raise p.....»»
Highlights of the day: MediaTek secures foundry support for 5G chips
Chip shortage has plagued many industry sectors for months, partly due to insufficient foundry support. But MediaTek has struck deals with pure-play foundry houses for making its 5G chips in 2021 and beyond. In China, memory firms are looking to ramp.....»»
Asia Venturing V: Global capital market flat? New trends emerging in Asia
Is the global capital market getting flat? Are late-stage investors chasing early-stage startups a new trend or a fad? Is Rivian SPAC reasonably valued? Experts discussed these questions at the fifth round of Asia Venturing, a monthly event co-powere.....»»
MediaTek obtains sufficient foundry capacity for 5G smartphone chips
MediaTek has already struck deals for capacity support over the next one or more years with pure-play foundries, looking to maintain its leading position in the 5G smartphone processor market, according to industry sources......»»
Taiwan IC design houses see gross margins come under downward pressure
With pure-play foundries initiating another price hikes to reflect their continued tight fab capacities, many Taiwan-based IC design houses are finding it increasingly difficult to maintain gross margin, according to industry sources......»»
Latest Apple Arcade games for iPhone, Mac, Apple TV [New: Galaga Wars]
Apple Arcade launched with close to 100 titles and the service is seeing new games added regularly with over 200 games now in the library. Follow along with our guide on the latest from Apple’s gaming service. New for 11/12: The classic spac.....»»
UMC to raise foundry prices by another 10% in 1Q22
Pure-play foundry United Microelectronics (UMC) is poised to make another 10% upward adjustment in its foundry quotes starting the first quarter of 2022, according to sources at IC design houses......»»
Solterra electric crossover is pure Subaru inside, part Toyota outside
The Solterra, Subaru's first global EV, offers the brand's trademark all-wheel-drive setup. But on the outside, it shares a lot with Toyota......»»
Highlight of the day: TI reportedly slow in expanding production
Pure-play foundry houses have been keen on expanding fab capacity, but the notebook industry continues to see serious chip shortage. Some industry sources are blaming Texas Instrument for its insuffcient supply. Networking device makers expect chip a.....»»
UMC posts record October revenues
Pure-play foundry United Microelectronics (UMC) saw its revenues hit a record high of NT$19.16 billion (US$690.4 million) in October 2021, whereas fellow companies TSMC and Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) both saw their revenues drop to th.....»»
Ultra-pure semiconductor opens new frontier in the study of electrons
Princeton researchers have created the world's purest sample of gallium arsenide, a semiconductor used in devices that power such technologies as cell phones and satellites......»»
New tool to investigate more effective cancer treatment
Researchers at Queen's University Belfast have discovered a new tool that will help to investigate more effective forms of cancer treatment. Using high-powered lasers, the experts have been able to generate a 'pure beam' of carbon ions with unique pr.....»»
Taiwan pure-play foundries see profitability outperform international peers
Taiwan-based pure-play foundries, led by TSMC, are all poised to generate significant profit increases this year outperforming their international peers including Globalfoundries and China's Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SMIC), according.....»»