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| Rambus invested in next generation memory startups |
5/11/2011 |
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The company has begun investing in startup companies and providing support to universities researching next-generation memory technologies, as a means of keeping itself acquainted with potential approaches,
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| Google to supply Chrome notebook on $20/month |
5/11/2011 |
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According to Forbes, Google will announce a $20-a-month package for students that includes both the hardware and internet access, in what "is almost certainly a precursor to an enterprise offering."
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| Cellphone will alert you in case of emergency |
5/11/2011 |
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The emergency alert system will be used only for critical national messages from the president, information in life-threatening situations and Amber Alerts meant to widen the search for missing or abducted youngsters,
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| Built-in WiFi becoming popular in consumer electronics |
5/10/2011 |
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Shipments of consumer electronics, computer, communications, and automotive products with built-in WLAN capability such as Wi-Fi will amount to 1.2 billion units in 2011, up 35.8% from 880.4 billion units in 2010. In 2015.
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| Nvidia buys into mobile base band |
5/10/2011 |
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Nvidia has made yet another move that proves it's dead serious about the mobile market, announcing plans to fork over $367m to acquire baseband-processor developer Icera of Bristol in the UK.
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| Freescale files IPO to raise $1 Billion |
5/10/2011 |
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Freescale has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 6,525,000 common shares to cover over-allotments. The common shares have been approved for listing on the New York Stock Exchange, subject to official notice of issuance, under the symbol FSL.
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| Microsoft to buy Skype |
5/10/2011 |
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Microsoft's interest in the money-losing but popular service highlights a need to gain new customers for its Windows and Office software. Skype has 145 million users on average each month and has gained favor among small business users.
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| Nokia to layoff 7,000 as it re-align |
5/9/2011 |
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The move will see the Finland-based company reduce its global workforce by about 4000 jobs by the end of 2012, while also transferring about 3000 employees to Accenture as part of a deal that sees Nokia's Symbian software activities move to the company.
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| AMD search for CEO continue |
5/9/2011 |
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"The board is very happy with the interest we have received and is actively interviewing candidates," Seifert said briefly on a call with financial analysts Thursday afternoon discussing AMD's Q1 numbers.
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| Would Apple PC switch away from Intel? |
5/9/2011 |
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A new rumor claims that Apple plans to ditch Intel processors to instead adopt the ARM architecture currently found in devices like the iPhone and iPad.
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| Sony's CEO breaks silence and offers apology |
5/6/2011 |
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Sony Chief Executive Officer Howard Stringer apologized to users of its PlayStation Network and other online services, breaking his silence on the biggest Internet security break-in ever.
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| TSMC to ramp new 12-inch fab |
5/6/2011 |
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TSMC has begun equipment move-in for the phase 1 facility of a new 12-inch fab with volume production of 28nm technology products slated for the fourth quarter of 2011.
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| Intel announces new 3D transistor structure |
5/5/2011 |
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Intel will introduce a 3D transistor design called Tri-Gate, first disclosed by Intel in 2002, into high-volume manufacturing at the 22nm node in an Intel chip codenamed Ivy Bridge.
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| HTC post record 1Q11 revenues. |
5/4/2011 |
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HTC have posted record high quarterly revenues of US$3.50 billion in the first quarter of 2011, according to the company.
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| Seagate to control 40% of HDD market |
5/4/2011 |
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Seagate Technology's recent purchase of Samsung Electronics' hard disk drive (HDD) business will boost Seagate 's overall standing, with combined shipments accounting for 40% of the HDD market worth 652.4 million units in 2010.
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| Adata reports 1Q11 profits |
5/3/2011 |
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A-Data Technology returned to profitability in the first quarter with net profits of NT$96 million (US$3.35 million).
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| Nanya April revenues up on-month |
5/3/2011 |
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Nanya Technology saw revenues increase 18.7% sequentially to US$155 million in April 2011 while Inotera Memories' slid 11.8% on month.
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| Winbond NOR flash sales grow in 1Q11 |
5/2/2011 |
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Winbond Electronics' sales generated from its NOR flash business grew 8% sequentially in the first quarter of 2011, while those from other segments saw on-quarter drops, according to the company.
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