Tsinghua Unigroup – Bad omen.
Tsinghua does a Lucent. Tsinghua Unigroup is just another example of how problematic China’s strategy to become self-sufficient in semiconductors has become. While the rest...
Intel – Back to basics.
Intel rides the perfect storm. Intel has made maximum use of both tensions with China and the current semiconductor shortage to push its new foundry...
WeWork IPO – La La Land.
This time its SPAC. WeWork is once again having a crack at going public and while the valuation is 80% lower than it was last...
Faraday Future – Uncertain future.
Easy money has a price. Faraday Future is an EV company with a very chequered history, but even this is capable of commanding a multibillion-dollar...
Research Publication – The COVID-19 Webinar – Musical Chairs – Episode IV
RFM updates its COVID / Technology coverage with the publication of The COVID-19 Webinar – Musical Chairs – Episode IV. RFM subscribers will receive their...
Huawei – Nowhere to run pt. XXVIII
Patents are no panacea. Huawei may be down, but it is far from out as it is now putting its efforts into replacing the revenues...
Facebook – The Wizard of OZ pt. II
I am not convinced that Facebook is paying anything. Facebook has struck a 3 year deal with News Corp (see here) to “pay” for the...
Stripe – Valuation dressing
Opportunity or threat? Stripe has raised $600m at an eye-watering valuation of $95bn in a funding round that appears to have no purpose other than...
Android Automotive – Greek gift pt V.
Better late than never. Despite endless delays, Android Automotive is finally getting some mass-market traction as it is confirmed for the 2022 Volvo XC60 which...














COVID-19 – Social capital pt. II.