Technology gone mad
04 November, 2013 by Mike Smyth, specialist technical writerI can't help feeling that we are being led by the nose when it comes to technology. Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not against technology but there does seem to be a spate of nose pulling, especially among consumer devices.
Profiting from the Internet of Things
31 October, 2013 by Raghu Das, CEO, IDTechExThe brilliant and worst thing about the Internet of Things is that it is so broad. Does it include passive RFID, wireless sensors, machine to machine (M2M), big data, cloud computing and storage? Others believe the Internet of Things is not enough and the true term is the Internet of Everything because people are part of the network. This all begins to distract from what is important - providing a useful service.
Cybersecurity microcontrollers’ shipment to rise 91% by 2017
08 October, 2013Driven by demand for increased security in computers, authentication and the machine-to-machine (M2M) market, global shipments of cybersecurity microcontrollers (MCUs) are set to nearly double by 2017.
Global semiconductor sales increase to $25.87bn
08 October, 2013Worldwide sales of semiconductors reached $25.87 billion for the month of August 2013, an increase of 6.4% compared to August 2012, marking the industry's largest year-over-year growth since March 2011, according to The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA).
Electrodes and microfluidics market to reach $9.5bn
27 September, 2013The emphasis on screening and very early diagnosis is increasing, with healthcare fast focusing on ways to prevent high treatment costs.
Smartphone data-based activities far outpace talking, study finds
20 September, 2013The combined total minutes spent on activities requiring data connectivity on smartphones now far outpaces talking on these devices, according to the latest research released today by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA).
Foundry sales growth to be driven by ≤28 nm devices
18 September, 2013The pure-play foundry sales growth in 2013 is expected to be driven by ≤28 nm feature size device sales, according to research firm IC Insights.
Innovation and quality drive electronics growth
16 September, 2013Over the past few years, the Australian electronics industry has endured tough times, but there are glimmers of hope. Last week, when industry professionals and electronics enthusiasts gathered in Melbourne for the annual ElectroneX conference they had wonderful success stories to share and some exciting products and services to sell.
Fab equipment spending up 25%
09 September, 2013Capital expenditure for semiconductor fab equipment spending is expected to increase to US$39.8 billion in 2014, the highest on record, according to the SEMI World Fab Forecast.
Global microprocessor sales to reach $61bn
14 August, 2013Global microprocessor sales are set to reach a record-high $61 billion in 2013 mostly due to strong demand for tablet computers and mobile phones that connect to the internet, according to a research bulletin by IC Insights.
OEM chip spend set to grow; Apple and Samsung top buyers
25 July, 2013The global spend of semiconductors by original equipment manufacturers is set to grow by 4.2% to $265.2bn in 2013 from $254.4bn in 2012, according to a Semiconductor Spend Analysis Market Tracker Report from information and analytics provider IHS.
Chip equipment spending to increase by 21%
22 July, 2013Industry association SEMI forecasts semiconductor equipment sales to reach $43.98 billion in 2014, a 21% increase over estimated 2013 equipment spending, according to the mid-year edition of the SEMI Capital Equipment Forecast.
Put an end to annoying packaging
09 July, 2013 by Mike Smyth, specialist technical writerLudwig van Beethoven wrote a frenetic piece of piano music that was entitled Rage Over a Lost Penny and the composition reflected his impotence at not being able to find the coin. While not so elegantly executed, I have a similar frustration with trying to extract common objects from fiendish and devious packets that enclose many of today’s products. And many of these packets contain electric items from batteries to memory sticks.
Use of open source hardware and software set to grow
28 June, 2013The use of open source hardware and software will continue to grow among both professional engineers and the hobbyist community in 2013, according to the results of a new survey from element14.
Rise in electronics consumption drives the e-waste recycling market
18 June, 2013The rapid industrialisation and advancements in technology have led to the accumulation of electrical and electronic waste in Asia-Pacific, compelling governments to pass regulations mandating e-waste recycling.
