Consumer Electronics

Nanotronics Releases Version 24 nSpec™ Software Upgrade

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Nanotronics, the factory control company bringing AI-powered inspection tools to manufacturing, announces the release of its latest nSpec™ software update, V 0.24.0.0.

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  • Nanotronics, the factory control company bringing AI-powered inspection tools to manufacturing, announces the release of its latest nSpec™ software update, V 0.24.0.0.
  • The most recent upgrade provides users with both hardware and software capabilities critical to precision inspection of wafers, devices, and various samples.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240306026565/en/
    Example device yield analysis report (Graphic: Business Wire)
    By integrating a new device yield analysis function into the nSpec™ software, Nanotronics enables manufacturers to easily calculate device yield as nSpec™ performs in-depth analysis for them.
  • This upgrade allows customers to develop a more thorough understanding of where device-killing defects are occurring according to their specified criteria.

Kopin to Attend the 36th Annual Roth Conference

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Kopin Corporation (NASDAQ: KOPN), a leading provider of application specific optical systems and high performance micro-displays for defense, enterprise, consumer and medical products, today announced that it will be participating in the 36th Annual Roth Conference in-person Monday, March 18th and Tuesday, March 19th, 2024.

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  • Kopin Corporation (NASDAQ: KOPN), a leading provider of application specific optical systems and high performance micro-displays for defense, enterprise, consumer and medical products, today announced that it will be participating in the 36th Annual Roth Conference in-person Monday, March 18th and Tuesday, March 19th, 2024.
  • Michael Murray, CEO of Kopin will be available to host one-on-one meetings with approved investors throughout the conference.
  • To learn more and submit a registration request, visit https://ibn.fm/Roth2024Registration

Western Digital Announces Update on Company Separation

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ: WDC) (“Western Digital” or “the Company”) today provided an update on its previously announced plan to separate into two independent, publicly traded companies.

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  • Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ: WDC) (“Western Digital” or “the Company”) today provided an update on its previously announced plan to separate into two independent, publicly traded companies.
  • Announced on October 30, 2023, Western Digital plans to separate its HDD and Flash businesses, creating two independent, public companies with market-specific, strategic focus.
  • Irving Tan, currently Executive Vice President, Global Operations at Western Digital, will step into the CEO role for the remaining standalone HDD company to continue operating as Western Digital.
  • Western Digital will continue to provide updates throughout the separation process as key projects progress.

Seoul Semiconductor Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit against Amazon in the European Unified Patent Court

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (“SSC”), a leading global innovator of LED products and technology, has announced that it filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the European Unified Patent Court against Amazon (Amazon Services Europe), the world's largest distribution company, seeking an injunction against the sale of infringing products.

Key Points: 
  • Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (“SSC”), a leading global innovator of LED products and technology, has announced that it filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the European Unified Patent Court against Amazon (Amazon Services Europe), the world's largest distribution company, seeking an injunction against the sale of infringing products.
  • Filing lawsuits in individual countries, however, was a less efficient way to enforce patents against infringing products.
  • The European Unified Patent Court, which was established in June 2023, has comprehensive jurisdiction over European patent litigation.
  • Injunction and damages orders for patent infringement from the Unified Patent Court can take effect simultaneously in 17 European countries, including Germany, France, and Italy.

Xerox Holdings Corporation Announces Increase in Maximum Tender Cap for 5.000% Senior Notes Due 2025

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Xerox Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: XRX) today announced that it has increased the maximum principal amount of its $750 million aggregate principal amount outstanding of 5.000% Senior Notes due 2025 (the “2025 Notes”) that it can repurchase under its previously announced cash tender offer for the 2025 Notes (the “2025 Notes Tender Offer”) from $94 million to $362 million, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the related Offer to Purchase dated March 4, 2024 (the “Offer to Purchase”).

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  • Xerox Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: XRX) today announced that it has increased the maximum principal amount of its $750 million aggregate principal amount outstanding of 5.000% Senior Notes due 2025 (the “2025 Notes”) that it can repurchase under its previously announced cash tender offer for the 2025 Notes (the “2025 Notes Tender Offer”) from $94 million to $362 million, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the related Offer to Purchase dated March 4, 2024 (the “Offer to Purchase”).
  • The terms of the previously announced cash tender offer by Xerox Corporation for its 3.800% senior notes due 2024 (the “2024 Notes Tender Offer” and, together with the 2025 Notes Tender Offer, the “Tender Offers”) remain unchanged.
  • The complete terms and conditions of the Tender Offers are set forth in the Offer to Purchase, as modified by this press release.
  • Global Bondholder Services Corporation is the tender and information agent for the Tender Offers and can be contacted at (855) 654-2014 (toll-free) or (212) 430-3774 (collect).

Rochester Electronics Unveils Enhanced Digital Customer Experience

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Rochester Electronics is proud to make sourcing components and managing orders easier than ever with the launch of its new online commerce portal.

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  • Rochester Electronics is proud to make sourcing components and managing orders easier than ever with the launch of its new online commerce portal.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240305730867/en/
    Rochester Electronics Unveils Enhanced Digital Customer Experience (Photo: Business Wire)
    The portal has been designed to meet the diverse needs of customers, ensuring a seamless and expedited purchasing process that minimizes order processing time and simplifies order management.
  • Rochester aims to surpass customer expectations by meeting them exactly where they are, anytime, anywhere.
  • Rochester Electronics’ customer portal empowers customers to:
    Expand product searches with enhanced filter options and alternative part recommendations enabling faster browsing.

Shure Announces New MoveMic Wireless Microphones; Now in Stock at B&H

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

MoveMic One is the world’s smallest single-channel wireless audio recording system and is ideal for videographers, YouTubers, and mobile journalists looking to record professional-level spoken word.

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  • MoveMic One is the world’s smallest single-channel wireless audio recording system and is ideal for videographers, YouTubers, and mobile journalists looking to record professional-level spoken word.
  • Sporting a custom acoustic design and proprietary wireless software, the MoveMic One offers excellent audio quality in an ultralightweight and portable design.
  • The Shure MoveMic One can connect directly to ones phone via the Shure MOTIV audio and video apps, no receiver required.
  • The Shure MoveMic Two offers the same performance as the MoveMic One, but with an extra microphone, making it a great choice for interviews.

DT Research Unveils Next-Gen Medical Tablet Purpose-built to Deliver Care in Diverse Healthcare Settings

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

DT Research , the leading designer and manufacturer of purpose-built computing solutions for vertical markets, today introduced the 323MD medical tablet, purpose-built to deliver efficient point-of-care applications across a diverse spectrum of healthcare environments.

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  • DT Research , the leading designer and manufacturer of purpose-built computing solutions for vertical markets, today introduced the 323MD medical tablet, purpose-built to deliver efficient point-of-care applications across a diverse spectrum of healthcare environments.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240305668457/en/
    DT Research 323MD Medical Tablet (Photo: Business Wire)
    DT Research will showcase the 323MD medical tablet, along with the industry’s most comprehensive array of purpose-built medical computing solutions, at the HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition on March 11-15, 2024 in the DT Research Booth 3527.
  • “We believe purpose-built medical computing solutions not only streamline operations but also elevate the standard of patient care, creating more accessible and patient-centric healthcare experiences."
  • The 323MD rugged tablets will be available in Q3 2024 from DT Research’s authorized resellers and partners.

JEDEC® Publishes GDDR7 Graphics Memory Standard

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

This groundbreaking new memory standard is available for free download from the JEDEC website .

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  • This groundbreaking new memory standard is available for free download from the JEDEC website .
  • JESD239 GDDR7 offers double the bandwidth over GDDR6, reaching up to 192 GB/s per device, and is poised to meet the escalating demand for more memory bandwidth in graphics, gaming, compute, networking and AI applications.
  • JESD239 GDDR7 is the first JEDEC standard DRAM to use the Pulse Amplitude Modulation (PAM) interface for high frequency operations.
  • “The groundbreaking GDDR7 memory standard unveiled today represents a pivotal step towards unlocking the potential of next-generation consumer, gaming, commercial, and enterprise devices,” said Joe Macri, Compute and Graphics CTO and Corporate Fellow at AMD.

AR/VR Headsets Surged During the Holiday Season 2023, According to IDC

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

For the full year of 2023, shipments of AR/VR headsets were down 23.5% from 2022 levels.

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  • For the full year of 2023, shipments of AR/VR headsets were down 23.5% from 2022 levels.
  • "2023 began in much the same way that 2022 ended: with a series of significant year-over-year declines," noted Ramon T. Llamas , research director with IDC's Augmented and Virtual Reality program.
  • "This reflected the situation in many other markets, and AR/VR was not immune to them.
  • However, this did allow companies throughout the ecosystem to further hone their experiences with mixed reality, artificial intelligence, and display technologies to prepare for a better 2024."