Freescale offers up handset chip business

In line with its goal to sharpen the company's strategic focus on growth markets and its key leadership positions, Freescale Semiconductor announced that it will explore strategic options for its cellular handset chipset products business and the company intends to complete a sale, joint venture agreement or other transformation in ....Click here to continue reading

Micron-Qimonda acquisition almost official; battle of DRAM giants continues

Micron's acquisition of Qimonda is almost official, according to market sources. According to Micron's newest financial report, losses during the most recent fiscal quarter were about $344 million, equivalent to $0.45 per share. More here at Digitimes. ....Click here to continue reading

Ultrasonic wine accelerator makes the French cry

London (England) - An English inventor claims his ultrasonic machine can replicate years of wine and whiskey aging in just minutes. 53-year-old Casey Jones has developed a $600 gadget that resembles an ice bucket. You simply pop a bottle of cheap wine inside and within 30 minutes ....Click here to continue reading