Windows 11 may be getting native support for running Android apps thanks to a new Windows Subsystem for Android. But it’s not a Google-approved system, which means you may have to jump through some hoops if you want access to the Google Play Store and all the apps in it. But it looks like Google is […]
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AMD’s acquisition of Xilinx set to close within days
NVIDIA’s high-profile acquisition of chip designer ARM might have fallen apart this week. But consolidation continues to be a trend in the semiconductor space: AMD has just announced that it’s acquisition of Xilinx is set to close “on or about February 14, 2022.” Update: As expected, the deal closed on Monday, February 14. AMD had announced […]
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AMD is buying Xilinx for $35 billion
Chip maker AMD has announced plans to buy Xilinx in a deal worth $35 billion which would lead to further consolidation of the semiconductor space while making AMD a significant player in the FPGA space. An FPGA (Field Gate Programmable Array) is a software-defined chip that can be programmed to perform in a variety of […]
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WSJ: AMD wants to buy FPGA maker Xilinx for over $30 billion
AMD’s been on a roll with its laptop, desktop, and server chips over the past few years. Now the company is apparently taking aim at the FPGA space. According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, AMD is in advanced talks to buy chip maker Xilinx in a deal worth more than $30 billion. […]