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• Tessera loses ITC chip-patent case against DRAM makers and sellers

  
  DIGITIMES: IT news from Asia — Authority: 756
  Nanya Technology on December 30 announced the US International Trade Commission (ITC) has affirmed the company and other DRAM makers that no violation was found in the Investigation No. 337-TA-630 (DRAM ITC action) brought by Tessera Technologies.
  9 hours ago

• MediaTek, MStar to see strong orders from China for Lunar New Year

  
  DIGITIMES: IT news from Asia — Authority: 756
  IC design houses MediaTek and MStar Semiconductor are expected to see an influx of orders for the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday with the China government announcing plans to increase subsidies for TV and handset purchases, according to industry sources.
  9 hours ago

• Winbond expected to see profits in 4Q09

  
  DIGITIMES: IT news from Asia — Authority: 756
  DRAM maker Winbond Electronics, which has focused more on niche memory, will likely swing back to profitability in the fourth quarter of 2009 following losses for 10 consecutive quarters, according to market watchers. Winbond has reported profits for November.
  10 hours ago

• Taiwan likely to lift cross-strait ban on backend semiconductor technology soon

  
  DIGITIMES: IT news from Asia — Authority: 756
  The Taiwan government will likely lift a ban on local firms setting up more advanced packaging and testing operations in China in early 2010, according to market sources. The government only allows Taiwan companies to invest in China for low-end packaging and testing such as wire bonding.
  11 hours ago

• Xmas In Vermont

  
  Dead Robot Dead Robot — Authority: 129
  All the pictures are here First off two thank yous go out to two people: One: Da. Thank you for caring for the cats while we were away. I can tell you I felt a certain amount of guilt for leaving you behind on Xmas, alone in Toronto but I hear you had a nice dinner with Brother Mike and that lot. Hope George ...
  12 hours ago

• Nexus One: $530 unlocked, $180 with T-Mobile

  
  Android and Me — Authority: 693
  Google is hosting their “ Android gathering ” next week, but it looks like we have now learned the pricing info we were looking for. Gizmodo has received an early look at the online site where the phone will be sold and has details on pricing and plans. Gizmodo is saying that only one plan (Even More 500) will be ...
  12 hours ago

• Android invades the Super Bowl – Motorola buys ad space in the big game

  
  Android and Me — Authority: 693
  We’ve seen (for months now) that Motorola and Verizon have been serious about spending every last dime in the Android advertising budget. Now comes news that Motorola has purchased an ad spot during Super Bowl 44. And while the exact details haven’t been disclosed, it’s safe to assume Android will make an ...
  14 hours ago

• What Do You Do with Problem Called Janet?

  
  BitsBlog — Authority: 138
  Note the timing of the dim one’s national security speech.   Janet Napolitano makes her Tour de  Farce on the Sunday talk shows, and by Monday, Barack Obama  is in full damage control mode. Avi Zenilman, Who Runs Government , seems stunned: Are Democrats so cowed by Republican attacks on Obama’s foreign ...
  15 hours ago

• Closing Comments: So Is That Like Tofurkey?

  
  Sheepshead Bites — Authority: 140
  “They should also close that mcdonalds across the street. that is the most pathetic mcdonalds i’ve been to. the service there is so slow and they are making cock meat sandwiches back there.”- santa’s hoe on “Sheepshead Bay’s Bagel Stop Closes“
  16 hours ago

• Got new Vans

  
  London Fixed-gear and Single-speed — Authority: 166
  seeing as i got nowt for xmas, i went shopping n got some new vans a rather nice pair old skools seem like theyll be good to ride in, nice stiff sole
  16 hours ago

• Nightly Ramble Tuesday

  
  BitsBlog — Authority: 138
  Welcome, one and all to the most intense nightly read anywhere on the ’sphere … The BitsBlog Nightly Ramble WHEN EVEN THE NY TIMES ADMITS IT : Bob Herbert at the Times notes that there’s more than a bit of dishonesty on the cost of the Senate Healthrcare bill. hint; you’re going to be paying ...
  16 hours ago

• Beacon Bits: Wong well-wishes, chief search, found dog

  
  Beacon Hill Blog — Authority: 130
  Get-well wishes for Wah Wong and family posted outside the Jade West Cafe in West Seattle. Photo courtesy West Seattle Blog . Wah Wong , the proprietor of the Jade West Cafe in West Seattle, who was injured in the DUI Corvette incident last week , has been released from Harborview . His son, Jason , is still in ...
  16 hours ago

• Roll your own Android UI with Sweeter Home 2

  
  Android and Me — Authority: 693
  We have been keeping our eyes on Sweeter Home for a long time as they have been nearing their second major release. According to SweeterSkins, a public beta of Sweeter Home 2 will be available in the next several days. I believe this release could really shake up the mod scene because it will actually allow you to ...
  17 hours ago

• Track nuts for Halo hubs

  
  London Fixed-gear and Single-speed — Authority: 166
  I bought a Halo Aerorage wheelset off the bay a while ago, and they were sold without track nuts. I have been UTFS ing for about an hour now, and have found no clues on what size nuts I need. So, basically, what nuts do I need to get for them (i.e what sizes)...? Help :( And are there any steel track nuts you could ...
  17 hours ago

• Nexus One gets early video review

  
  Android and Me — Authority: 693
  Now that we know our beloved T-Mobile will support the Nexus One , we are counting down the days till we get our hands on the phone. One lucky guy from PointGPhone happened to be at a recent Google conference where they handed out more free phones. He did what any tech geek would do and ran back to his hotel to film ...
  20 hours ago

• T-Mobile confirms early January launch for Google Android phone Nexus One

  
  Android and Me — Authority: 693
  Pictured below is an internal T-Mobile training doc for the upcoming Google Android Phone, aka the Nexus One . This comes from our friends TmoNews and it is the real deal. Everyone knew this phone was coming, but now we have some hard evidence that T-Mobile will in fact be supporting the device. The support page ...
  20 hours ago

• Kibbles ‘n’ Bits — between holidays edition

  
  THE BEAT — Authority: 649
  § Via Rich Johnston a heartbreaking story with photos of a man’s life’s work left out in the rain on the street. Angoulême co-founder Claude Moliterni died last year, and apparently his possessions were given to a used book dealer who took the good stuff and left the rest out on the garbage. Sickening. § ...
  20 hours ago

• Hot Tub Time Machine Trailer

  
  Sweetney — Authority: 116
  Because it isnt enough that I flog this to death on Twitter... If you havent seen this though, OH YOU MUST. (NOTE: Some NSFW language) [Thanks to Palinode for the heads-up!]
  22 hours ago

• Witcomb frames

  
  London Fixed-gear and Single-speed — Authority: 166
  OK, I know a lot of people love Witcomb. My friend who dropped into the shop with me a while before they closed fell somewhat in love with Barries dad and thought he was utterly charming. Theres this warm, fuzzy, days of yore nostalgia that surrounds the brand, where the days were long and the sun shone all the time ...
  22 hours ago

• HHNEC-GSMC merger talks proceeding at slow pace

  
  DIGITIMES: IT news from Asia — Authority: 756
  Merger talks between Hua Hong NEC (HHNEC) and Grace Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (GSMC), which have drawn active involvement from the Shanghai municipal government, are still progressing, according to industry sources in China. The two China-based foundry chipmakers were once near a deal to merge in 2009.
  1 day ago

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