Merck KGaA Names CEO Successor
Merck KGaA says it will promote its deputy CEO Stefan Oschmann to CEO next year, replacing Karl-Ludwig Kley when his current contract comes to an end.
John Lewis Claims 12% of UK Tablet Market
William Jones, a buyer at John Lewis, has told PCR Online that the retailer believes it is responsible for 12% of the UK’s tablet and computing market. He also said that tablets are still selling well, but not with the “explosive growth” of recent years – that behaviour now belongs to wearables and smart home … Read more
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
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
Loewe Takes Home Design Award
The Loewe Connect 55 TV has received an iF Design Award in Germany. We saw Loewe’s new Connect range at IFA last year
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
HTC Names Chairman to Dual CEO Role
HTC’s co-founder, Peter Chou, is to step down as CEO and take on the role of head of product innovation as the company battles to revive its fortunes. The company’s chairwoman, Cher Wang, will take on the additional role of CEO. HTC said that the move will allow Chou to focus on product development, “a … Read more
Exhibitors Eager for Anga Com
It is three months before Anga Com takes place in Cologne, but 400 exhibitors from 30 countries have already signed up to be at the event. The show will run from 9th – 11th June, focusing on the broadcast and broadband markets.
