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| Jobs declare "end of the PC era is near" |
6/2/2010 |
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Apple's CEO said the day is coming when only one out of every few people will need a traditional computer. Jobs said advances will allow devices like the iPad to do things only desktops and laptops are suited for today.
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| Strike could halt Honda's expansion in China |
6/1/2010 |
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The latest is Japan's Honda Motor Co., which last week suspended production at all four of its plants in China, according to reports. This is due to a strike at a Honda transmission factory in Foshan, Guangdong, which employs some 1,850 workers, according to reports.
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| Abu Dhabi to build to build semiconductor industry at home |
6/1/2010 |
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GlobalFoundries, said it is "committed to partnering with ATIC to share best practices and expertise in cluster creation in the near-term and putting a significant technology and manufacturing presence in the region long term."
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| Asus to launch 3D PC |
5/28/2010 |
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Asustek Computer plans to launch a 3D all-in-one PC using Nvidia's 3D Vision in August, according to sources from PC players.
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| Acer launch 7-inch Tablet PC |
5/28/2010 |
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Acer today introduced a 7-inch tablet PC along with other products such as e-book readers, all-in-one PCs and smartphones in Beijing
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| Inotera unveil plans to 42nm migration |
5/28/2010 |
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Inotera Memories plans to migrate to a 42nm process in September 2010, two months ahead of its original schedule, according to company chairman Jih Lien.
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| TSMC release 0.18-micron Flash IP |
5/27/2010 |
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TSMC has announced its 0.18-micron automotive embedded flash IP that passed AEC-Q100 product qualification requirements for a wide range of automotive applications.
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| TSMC invest in China VC company |
5/26/2010 |
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd announce it will invest $5 million, or about NT$160 million, in a venture capital company based in Shanghai.
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| Walmart offers $97 iphone |
5/25/2010 |
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Wal-Mart today began selling the 16GB version of the iPhone for $97 with a two-year AT&T contract.
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| Nanya to raise Capex for 2010 |
5/24/2010 |
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Nanya Technology plans to raise their capex again this year to come close to a combined total of US$3.1 billion, according to industry sources.
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| Major OEMs support further ROHS |
5/21/2010 |
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European Parliament published a draft proposal for the recast of ROHS with the intent to include all electronic and electrical equipment. ROHS' current scope exempts certain electronics. The proposed changes also include restricting use of substantially more substances, including PVC, chlorinated plasticizers, organohalogens, flame retardants, and the phthalates BBP, DBP, and DEHP.
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