Solid Power SPAC could help revolutionise EV batteries
The switch from petrol to electric vehicles is getting closer, as lithium-ion batteries begin to be replaced with an alternative that is cheaper to produce, safer, and holds more energy.
credit: adobe stock RaimundasRambus makes ripples with acquisitions in data interface market
To better support next generation applications like AI and machine learning, data centres are increasingly shifting to disaggregated architecture; separating resources such as CPUs, memory, and storage into distinct areas to accelerate performance.
Virgin Media O2 commits £10B to covid recovery
One year after Virgin Media and O2 signed the biggest telecoms deal ever, the combined company has launched with big promises to invest in the coronavirus recovery.
Chip revenues surge on global shortage
As electronics manufacturers struggle to secure vital components, semiconductor foundries have shifted up a gear to operate at maximum capacity; yet they are still unable to fully meet skyrocketing demand.
credit: adobe stock H_KoGlobal chip shortage galvanizes local investment
The global semiconductor shortage has served as an abrupt awakening to governments around the world, which are now racing to futureproof supply chains through strategic local investments.
Is the Daily Mail wrong about ARM?
Nvidia’s acquisition of ARM is facing opposition on multiple fronts. The UK has initiated a probe into the deal.
Intel’s foundry foray comes at a perfect time
“Intel is back”, said CEO Pat Gelsinger last month, before setting out plans to capitalize on tensions with China and the global semiconductor shortage by starting a new foundry business.
credit: adobe stock lucadpMicrosoft acquires The Marsden Group in Industry 4.0 push
As Covid-19 hit and consumer demand for cloud soared, heavy industry turned to the same technology, embracing cloud, Internet of Things, and automation to stay up and running amidst lockdowns and employee absences.
credit: adobe stock alphaspiritOfcom ruling brings much-needed competition to fibre roll out
Ofcom’s latest market review outlines extensive changes to regulation designed to spur the rapid rollout of full-fibre broadband across the UK.
credit: adobe stock charnsitrApple chip lab set to boost Munich semiconductor scene
Amidst the innovation battleground of the semiconductor industry, Munich is becoming a key stronghold.
