Industries
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ARM Servers Aim Higher Despite Currrent Miniscule Market
Servers equipped with ARM processors will gradually emerge in the marketplace from a near-nonexistent base, in the process furnishing stepped-up competition to reigning kingpin Intel in...
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Materials Breakthrough Could Lead to Self-Deploying Medical Devices
Researchers from MIT and Nanyang Technological University in Singapore developed a way to bend ceramics, which could create important tools for biomedical applications.
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Researchers Build Working Computer with Carbon Nanotube Transistors
Stanford University engineers built a basic computer with 178 carbon nanotube transistors.
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Agilent to Split into Two Companies
Breakup will result in two publicly traded companies—one focused on life sciences and related areas and another focused on electronic measurement products.
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Freescale, Oracle Team on Secure Platform for IoT
Firms offer "one box" platform based on Java, Freescale processors to standardize, consolidate delivery services for the so-called Internet of Things.
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Rambus, Freescale to Collaborate on Non-Volatile Memory
Firms to jointly develop embedded resistive RAM technology. Deal also extends Freescale's license to Rambus IP.
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Hon Hai Cornered by Own Success
After years of double-digit growth, the Taiwanese EMS provider is casting a wide net in search of new revenue.
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Tight-lipped Hon Hai Plays it Close to the Vest
EMS provider Hon Hai is unusually secretive for a Taiwanese public company, a fact analysts say doesn't help its stock price.
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Commercial Expected to Lead PV Storage Market by 2017
Global installations of photovoltaic storage systems for the commercial segment are expected to increase by a factor of 700 in coming years.
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TI Defines New Data Converter Category
New type of data converter uses coils and springs as contactless inductive sensors.
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Wireless Connectivity Enables Smart Devices
Advancements in wireless connectivity are driving smart devices to the next level, enabling them to communicate with a centralized hub or with one another.
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Qualcomm Riding High With Buybacks, Diverse Deals
Fabless chip giant recently announced $5 billion stock repurchase program among other deals made in the past several months.
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Lower Cost iPhone Won't Spur Increase in Sales
As expected, Apple introduced a new flagship iPhone as well as a lower-cost model targeting the midrange smartphone market.
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Intel Launches Low-Power Processors for Wearables, IoT
Intel CEO Brian Krzanich, delivering his first Intel Developer Forum keynote, announced a family of SoCs that are small, energy efficient.
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Panasonic is Top Infotainment Supplier in 2012
Japan’s Panasonic in 2012 remained the top supplier of automotive infotainment systems, putting it at the forefront of the fast-growing market for equipment that delivers...
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Record Fab Equipment Spending Expected in 2014
Trade group expects fab equipment spending to decline again in 2013, but rebound strongly next year.
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Wearable Computers Making a Fashion Statement
Smart watches announced last week by Samsung and Qualcomm are just the beginning of what's coming down the pike as the era of wearable computing enters a new phase.
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Chip Sales up for 5th Straight Month in July
July chip sales totaled $25.5 billion, the highest total of any month so far in 2013, according to the semiconductor industry association.
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Here Come the Smartwatches: Samsung and Qualcomm Launch the First Salvo
Samsung and Qualcomm introduced their new smartwatches today but analysts question whether these smartphone accessories are ready for primetime.
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Panasonic Tops List of Auto Infotainment Suppliers
Japan’s Panasonic remained the top supplier of automotive infotainment systems in 2012. Japanese companies dominated the rankings earning six of the top 10 slots.
