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The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2006 in Las Vegas witnessed a flurry of product unveilings and technological advancements, setting the tone for a year of innovation in the industry. Keynote speeches by prominent figures, including Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates and Intel CEO Paul Otellini, highlighted the industry's focus
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As the 1980s came to a close, Japan dominated the global computer chip industry, with its top three chip makers – NEC, Toshiba, and Hitachi – accounting for 51% of the world's semiconductors. However, the industry has since reversed its fortunes, with Japan's global market share dwindling to
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PortalPlayer, Inc. has appointed Robert A. Gunst as a new member of its board of directors, bringing 13 years of experience in consumer electronics retailing to the company. Gunst previously served as president, CEO, and board member of The Good Guys!, one of the largest specialty retailers of higher-end entertainment
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Despite recent negative reports, the semiconductor and electronics industries in the Philippines have continued to grow and deserve support from the government, according to the executive committee of the semi-government Export Development Council (EDC). The misinformation reported by some sources misrepresents the industry's performance and projects a wrong
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China's consumer integrated circuit (IC) market is expected to hit a record high of 100.8 billion yuan (US$12.48 billion) in 2005, with a growth rate of 24.3 per cent year-on-year, according to Li Ke from the China Semiconductor Industry Association. This growth is driven
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Micrel Inc., a leading global manufacturer of IC solutions, has launched a revamped corporate web site, designed to cater to the evolving needs of its customers. The enhanced web site boasts a powerful search engine, new sections for products and applications, and an innovative feature called "MyMicrel," which
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The WhisperStation line of ultra-quiet workstations from Microway has been certified by 3Dlabs to include the Wildcat Realizm 500 professional graphics accelerator. This certification adds to the WhisperStation's ability to provide high-end performance and features at a mid-range price for CAD and DCC professionals. The Wildcat Realizm 500
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US technology companies are investing significantly in India, with Microsoft, Intel, Cisco Systems, and others pouring billions into the country's research and development sector. This trend is expected to accelerate the creation of high-value intellectual property coming out of India's R&D teams, catering to
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Financial markets took a hit yesterday as concerns about future interest rates and inflation sent stock prices tumbling. The Standard & Poor's 500-stock index fell 6.33 points, or 0.5 percent, to 1,257.37, near its low for the day. The Dow Jones industrial average slid
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As semiconductors become increasingly complex, chipmakers are turning to design software makers like Cadence Design Systems to learn new tricks. Cadence, the leader in chip design software sales, aims to cash in on this trend with the launch of its latest product, the Encounter GXL Series. GXL is used to
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Calypso affiliated company RV Technology Limited has been invited by Intel Corporation to showcase a series of cellular Pocket PC-based Smart cellular phones at the 3G World Congress in Hong Kong. The announcement highlights the company's expertise in wireless telecommunications technology and its potential to revolutionize the mobile
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Ed Davis, former Director of Business Development at Intel Corporation, has joined the Board of Directors at American Security Resources Corporation, a holding company focused on acquiring companies in the homeland security and national defense sectors. Davis brings an impressive track record of success in driving rapid financial growth, having
