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| Foxconn to add investment outside of China |
3/4/2013 |
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Rumors have started circulating in the IT market that Foxconn is considering moving its investment focus from China to countries such as Brazil, Indonesia, Taiwan and the US.
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| DRAM prices up over 10% |
3/4/2013 |
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DRAM makers have hiked February contract prices for PC-use DRAM by over 10% and consequently contract prices have risen to about US$20 for a 4GB DDR3 module and over US$11 for a 2GB DDR3 modules.
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| China Mobile starts trial run on TD-LTE Network |
3/1/2013 |
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It is the first time users are able to access the next-generation wireless network through smartphones. However, the only smartphone model currently available that supports TD-LTE, which was developed by the Chinese government, is the Samsung Galaxy S3.
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| Freescale wants to supply your ARM server chip |
3/1/2013 |
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Freescale announced that it had licensed the A50-series of microprocessors on a multiyear subscription basis for future versions of its i.MX applications processor and QorIQ communications processor product lines.
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| Today is National Unplug Day |
3/1/2013 |
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The idea apparently is to get folks to honor the “ancient ritual” of having a day of rest, in this case doing so by avoiding ones and zeroes. Balance is the key.
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| Samsung to offer high security on next smartphone |
2/28/2013 |
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Samsung ran a series of amusing commercials during the Academy Awards show on Sunday featuring the phones’ handiness in a business.Samsung said it had evidence that it was ready for enterprise.
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| China fires back on hacking issue |
2/28/2013 |
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The White House has said that it has taken its concerns about cyber-theft to the highest levels of China's government. China denied the allegations, saying it was also the victim of cyber attacks.
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| Micron sells Italy fab to Aptina |
2/27/2013 |
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"This transaction provides a long-term bridge toward a successful future for the Avezzano facility," said Micron CEO Mark Durcan. "The transaction not only preserves the facility and jobs in Avezzano, but it also supports a stable and long-term wafer supply for Aptina"
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| Smartphone will do your urine test |
2/27/2013 |
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These can be used to pinpoint a range of conditions including diabetes, urinary tract infects, cancers, liver problems as well as being used to keep track of general health.
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| Leap Motion Controller available May 13 |
2/27/2013 |
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Leap introduced the 3-by-1-inch controller last May, and it quickly garnered interest from more than 40,000 global developers. It includes a 150-degree field of view and the ability to track individual hands and all 10 fingers at up to 290 frames per second.
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| Altera to use Intel fab for 14nm chip |
2/26/2013 |
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The deal marks the largest of a string of publicly disclosed foundry deals for Intel to date--and its first at 14 nm--but is not expected to result in products until 2014.
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| GE to switch from Verizon to AT&T for auotomobile connectivity |
2/26/2013 |
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In essence, it will be the smart phone and also a Wi-Fi hotspot so you can get real time traffic or vehicle updates and video streaming for rear passenger entertainment systems . While having connection in cars is being done all ready, this will be the first time for 4GE LTE services to be offered.
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| LG brought WebOS from HP |
2/26/2013 |
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The user interface on the TVs will be "very complementary to the current webOS user experience," using LG's Magic Remote in place of touch gestures and emphasizing multitasking.
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| IE 10 for Win 7 now available |
2/26/2013 |
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Internet Explorer 10 is not only faster and more stable than the current IE for Windows 7, version 9, it's also far more standards-compliant.
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| 60W equivalent LED blub at $17 |
2/25/2013 |
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What has changed in LED bulb design to allow this price drop? Tearing apart the bulb gives us a look into some design trends in LED lighting, such as how the LEDs are placed within the bulb and what driver architecture is used.
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| HP's re-entry into tablet with $169 device |
2/25/2013 |
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HP said the 7-inch HP Slate will be available in the U.S. in April (though the Slate website currently says May), starting at $169, which is less than Google's own 7-inch Nexus 7, which starts at $199.
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