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Microsemi to Acquire Vitesse Semiconductor

Microsemi has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Vitesse Semiconductor for approximately $389 million through a cash tender offer. Vitesse designs a diverse portfolio of high-performance semiconductors, application software and integrated turnkey systems solutions for carrier, enterprise and Internet of Things (IoT) networks worldwide. Subject to regulatory approvals, the deal is expected to close … Read more

Sony Names New Head of AV Marketing

Michael Harrit Sony

Sony Professional Europe has appointed Michael Harrit as its new head of marketing for AV & Media Solutions. Harrit takes over the position from Oliver Bovis who will be moving to a new role as director of sales for Sony Professional Europe. Harrit joins Sony from a position as acting director of technology for a … Read more

Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge not good enough? How about 24k gold versions?

It seems that no flagship device – or any Apple product – can be launched these days without someone plating it in precious metal. Enter Goldgenie, which is offering the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge in 24kt yellow gold, rose gold or platinum. Prices start at £1,665 ($2,490), with pre-orders open now.

Foxconn Manager Stole ‘Thousands’ of Smartphones

A senior manager at Hon Hai, known only by his surname (Tsai), has admitted to stealing thousands of smartphones from a factory in Zhengzhou and selling them privately in China. The thefts are estimated to have made about $760,000. Local media says that between 4,000 and 5,000 phones were stolen, including iPhone 6 models. Prosecutors … Read more

Sony to Reach Shipment Target

Taiwanese sources say that Sony Mobile Communications’ smartphones shipments rose more than 20% QoQ in Q4’14, to 11.9 million units. Combined shipments for Q1-Q3 in Sony’s fiscal year were 31.2 million units. More than 8 million handsets are expected to be shipped in this quarter, achieving Sony’s target of 39.2 million smartphones shipped in the … Read more

NAB Files Petition to Correct Television White Space Database Design Flaws

The National Association of Broadcasters filed a petition today with the Federal Communications Commission requesting a rulemaking to correct serious design flaws in the television white spaces (TVWS) database system. NAB also filed an emergency motion to suspend operations of the TVWS database pending completion of the rulemaking or until temporary methods to ensure accurate … Read more

Lower Partner Orders Expected From Sony

Industry sources in Taiwan expect Sony to lower its TV and smartphone orders to production partners in Taiwan. The prediction comes following continued low sales of these products. According to the sources, Sony has placed ‘almost no orders’ with Foxconn for the first half of 2015, compared to the ‘several million’ orders placed in previous … Read more

Display Week 2015 Sets Sights On Silicon Valley To Show Global Technology Hub The Future Of The Display World

Display Week 2015 Sets Sights On Silicon Valley To Show Global Technology Hub The Future Of The Display World http://www.virtualpressoffice.com/publicsiteContentFileAccess?fileContentId=1922403&fromOtherPageToDisableHistory=Y&menuName=Home&sId=&sInfo= Future Generations of Large Curved TVs, Automotive Displays, Wearables and Mobile Devices Take Center Stage at San Jose Convention Center Starting May 31 CAMPBELL, Calif., March 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The Society for Information Display … Read more