Toshiba plans to spin off chip business
News of the plan to sell is already garnering interest both from Western Digital and several investment funds, according to…
CIM group promotes smart cities interoperability
The ISG CIM will specify protocols that run “on top” of IoT platforms and allow exchange of data together with…
Microsoft adds Maluuba’s deep learning
Microsoft and Maluuba aim to create literate machines that can think, reason and communicate like humans.
Panasonic boosts laser unit with TeraDiode buy
The two companies have launched LAPRISS in 2014, a laser welding robot system equipped with high brightness direct diode laser…
Virtual prototyping accelerates software dev’t
SoReal! Virtual Platform, based on Synopsys' Virtualiser solution, enables customers to develop, deploy and use virtual prototypes.
Ams boosts active noise cancellation with Incus buy
Incus' IP is noted for its high level of noise attenuation across a broad frequency range.
TDK in talks to acquire iPhone supplier InvenSense
TDK has reportedly offered $12 per share to acquire the U.S.-based motion sensor provider, whose client list includes Apple and…
5 companies corner 41% semiconductor market
Driven partly by M&A activity, fewer semiconductor companies are influencing a bigger share of the market, said IC Insights.
Obama blocks acquisition of Aixtron by Chinese firm
The U.S. President Obama recently blocked the acquisition by a Chinese investment firm of semiconductor vendor Aixtron on grounds of…
Mentor Graphics sells to Siemens for $4.5 billion
The acquisition extends Siemens Digital Enterprise Software portfolio with the addition of Mentor’s electronics IC and systems design solutions.