Apple unveils Munich semiconductor design centre
12 March 2021 | Melanie Mingas Apple is planning a new semiconductor design centre in Munich, Germany, as part of its US$1.2 billion drive to secure supplies of semiconductor chips.
Apple has said it plans to move into the new 30,000-square-metre design centre in late 2022, according to information it shared on Wednesday.
“I couldn’t be more excited for everything our Munich engineering teams will discover from exploring the new frontiers of 5G technology, to a new generation of technologies that bring power, speed, and connectivity to the world,” CEO Tim Cook said in a statement.
The firm will focus on custom chips for 5G mobile and other wireless technologies.
Hon Hai suggests establishment of electric car cyber security alliance
03/03/2021 03:50 PM
CNA photo on March 2
Taipei, March 3 (CNA) Liu Young-way (劉揚偉), chairman of Taiwan-based manufacturing giant Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., on Wednesday suggested the establishment of an national electric car cyber security alliance to deal with the fast arriving electric car era.
Speaking at the NExT Forum: Cyber Security Challenges in E-Vehicle, jointly organized by the Hon Hai Research Institute and the Chinese Cryptology and Information Security Association, Liu suggested Taiwan s business sector, academia and the government should establish a cyber security alliance to facilitate the development of electric cars.
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The global spread of COVID-19 has increased demand for laptops, gaming consoles, and other electronics. This caused chip manufacturers to reallocate capacity away from the automotive sector, which was expecting a steep downturn.