SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 8, 2016

San Diego-based Qualcomm has announced a new, reference platform, which it says is designed to help automotive manufacturers build their own, connected cars. Qualcomm said it expects the reference platform to be available by the end of the year. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

APRIL 16, 2014

Irvine-based chipmaker Broadcom reported a design win in India this morning, saying that its quad-core HSPA+ platform wil be used by Indian mobile device provider Lava International Limited. Broadcom said that Lava will use its quad-core HSPA+ turnkey platform for a new tablet, which incorporates Broadcom''s 1.2 READ MORE>>.

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Design LAVA Platform Mobile 147

socalTECH

JANUARY 8, 2019

Camarillo-based analog and mixed-signal semiconductor developer Semtech has scored a design win with a Chinese maker of wireless chargers, the company said today. Expected shipping volumes and financial impact of the design win were not announced. READ MORE>>.

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Design Platform Develop Development 100

socalTECH

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Irvine-based Broadcom said this morning that it has released a portfolio of turnkey designs, aimed at developing 3G smartphones. The new designs include single-, dual-, and new quad-core platforms tied to cellular baseband, RFIC, and PMUs. Jelly Bean. Jelly Bean. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

Irvine-based Broadcom said this morning that it has scored another design win in China, with Chinese cellphone manufacturer K-Touch. Broadcom offers up its chips as part of a turnkey platform, which can easily be turned into a smartphone product by companies with minimal changes. READ MORE>>.

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TechEmpower

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Is user interface and graphic design a necessity? Are specific technologies or platforms involved in your project? You'll discover firms that are prolific in design/interface and light on development, and vice versa. You'll discover firms that are prolific in design/interface and light on development, and vice versa.

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Software Development Software Review Develop Development 295

Southern California Edison Blog

APRIL 1, 2021

When it comes to handling government data, secure network design is paramount. Networks designed for privacy and security are essential for government organizations looking to protect classified data from falling into nefarious hands. The post What setups are best for secure network design? Enterprises. Secure Network Setups.

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Design Networking Organization Paramount 90

socalTECH

JUNE 20, 2014

Los Angeles-based Leadbolt , the developer of mobile app discovery and monetization tools lead by Dale Carr, said Thursday that it has rolled out what it says is its next generation, mobile ad platform. leadbolt mobile platform discovery monetization' READ MORE>>.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 3, 2016

In the VC insider baseball world a discussion has gone on about “VC platforms” over the past 5 or so years. While firms define platforms differently, let’s just say they are the services that a VC offers outside of investment capital and partner time on boards or providing intros.

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socalTECH

MAY 29, 2013

Carlsbad-based radio-frequency and mixed signal integrated circuits developer MaxLinear reported a design win with STMicroelectronics this morning, as part of a set-top box reference design aimed at Latin America. MaxLinear''s ISDB-T tuner-demodulator chip is being used in the design. READ MORE>>.

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Design Platform Report Software 138

socalTECH

AUGUST 7, 2014

Newport Beach-based BuildFire said yesterday that it has released a new platform, aimed at helping businesses and nonprofits to easily create native smartphone, tablet, and web apps. BulidFire said its mobile app creation platform supports e-commerce capability, straming video, calendar integration, social features, and much more.

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Platform Mobile Commerce Resource 149

socalTECH

DECEMBER 2, 2013

Irvine-based Broadcom announced a design win this morning with Chinese consumer electronics OEM G''Five, saying that the company is using its quad-core, HSPA+ smartphone platform for a new Android smartphone. Broadcom said that G''Five will use its platform for its WG5701 Android smartphone, which features a 5.7 READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

I recommend an easier way – using an investment platform like Gust, EquityNet or SeedInvest. Another advantage of online investor and equity crowdfunding platforms is that they will force you to pull together your story and documentation in a more consistent and complete fashion than you might otherwise bother.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 16, 2022

A question that I still hear debated often is whether a new online platform startup growth strategy should focus on user count or profits. Design a product or service that you can sell. In the long run, everyone wants both profitability and user growth, but the question is which comes first.

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Platform Snapchat Startup Course 118

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

San Diego-based Qualcomm has launched a new reference platform, specifically aimed at helping designers incorporate its chips into drone aircraft, the company said Thursday. Qualcomm said that at least one, consumer drone company--Yuneec has already committed to bringing a drone to market using the platform.

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Platform Marketing San Diego Design 100

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

Irvine-based chipmaker Broadcom announced a design win this morning, with smartphone manufacturer XOLO , which is based in India. According to Broadcom, XOLO is using Broadcom''s smartphone platform as the basis of its new Q100 Opus smartphone. broadcom smartphone semiconductor wireless chip india international design electronics'

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TechCrunch LA

JUNE 9, 2021

Mythical Games , an NFT games startup based out of Los Angeles, has banked a $75 million raise from new and existing investors betting on the startup’s aim to expand the ambitions of their first title and locate a substantial platform opportunity amid helping developers build blockchain-based gaming experiences.

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Platform Framework Los Angeles Design 308

socalTECH

MARCH 3, 2015

Carlsbad-based ViaSat , the satellite communications technology developer, said today that it has acquire ASIC and FPGA design provider EAI Design Services. ViaSat said it will use the buy to bolster its capabilities in the high-speed, low-power secure space-based ASIC and FPGA microprocessor design area. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

JUNE 12, 2013

Los Angeles-based Myspace officially launched its new site design and a mobile app today, firmly centering the online site on music, music discovery, and streaming. Myspace has been in the midst of rolling out the new design since January , when the Justin Timberlake-designed site first debuted with users. READ MORE>>.

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Design Sites Mobile Content 147

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 11, 2021

And some of this can be attributed to the increased pressure on the available platforms not only to facilitate acquisition at scale but to do so in an increasingly “walled garden,” privacy-restricted world. eCommerce for example grew 39% just last year - so there’s simply more demand. That’s where Trust comes in?—?it

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Southern California Edison Blog

APRIL 1, 2021

When it comes to handling government data, secure network design is paramount. Networks designed for privacy and security are essential for government organizations looking to protect classified data from falling into nefarious hands. The post What setups are best for secure network design? Enterprises. Secure Network Setups.

Design 52

Design Networking Organization Paramount 52

socalTECH

APRIL 28, 2010

Irvine-based Broadcom , a developer of a wide range of semiconductors for the electronics market, announced a new reference design today for Bluetooth headsets and car kits. The firm said the design includes features such as echo cancellation, power management features, and technology to remove background noise.

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TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 30, 2022

Genies is partnering with a handpicked group of creators to design the first set of collections available on the platform, Nigam said. Because each item is an NFT, the original creator gets a cut of the revenue each time that item is resold and owns the intellectual property behind the design , he added. Image Credits: Genies.

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Geni Silver Lake Startup Platform 219

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Rocket Lab develops small, space launch vehicles, designed specifically for putting small satellites into space. The new round comes just a few days after the company's first commercial payload launch into space. The firm says it is now worth more than $1 billion after the latest funding.

Platform 113

Platform SpaceX Design Funding 113

L.A. Business Journal

APRIL 20, 2021

Pragma Platform Inc., the developer of a software engine for video game designers, has raised $12 million in a Series A funding round.

Software Engineering 147

Software Engineering Design Platform Software 147

socalTECH

AUGUST 17, 2021

San Diego-based Qualcomm has rolled out a reference design for a 5G enabled drone, the Flight RB5 5G platform. The new design is based in Qualcomm's ARB5165 processor, plus its Kryo 585 CPU and Adreno 650 GPU.

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San Diego Design Platform Help 113

TechCrunch LA

MAY 24, 2020

Its goal is to give hypebeasts a chance to collect virtual versions of their physical objects of desire and win points to maybe buy the gear they crave, while also providing a showcase where brands can discover new design talent to make the next generation of cult collaborations and launch careers. View this post on Instagram.

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TechCrunch LA

APRIL 24, 2020

The company developed an additive manufacturing platform designed to make it easier and faster to design and build new cars at a fraction of the cost — all while reducing the environmental impact that traditional factories have. Divergent 3D was born out of that initial exploration. Image Credits: Czinger Vehicles.

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TechCrunch LA

MAY 24, 2022

Since the launch of Pokémon Go in 2016, players have been coordinating meetups, in-game raids and battles on platforms like Reddit and Discord. This summer, parent company Niantic is unveiling Campfire, a social app designed to help mobile augmented reality (AR) gamers connect. ” Image Credits: Niantic.

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Snapchat Platform Los Angeles Mobile 177

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The funding came from Shima Capital, blockchain platform Forte, gaming community SNACKCLUB, guild and mod platform Overwolf, plus the founders of gaming companies Illuvium and investors Woodstock Fund, FJ Labs, Bixin Ventures, among others. Los Angeles-based gaming startup Midnight announced this morning that it has raised $7.5M

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Chief Technology Officer Seed Funding Platform Entertainment 113

TechCrunch LA

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Hyundai Motor Group said it will jointly develop an electric vehicle platform with Los Angeles-based startup Canoo, the latest startup tapped by the automaker as part of an $87 billion push to invest in electrification and other future technologies. Canoo said it will provide engineering services to develop the electric platform.

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TechCrunch LA

MARCH 2, 2021

. “ 2020 was a blowout year… People needed an interactive streaming platform that they could spin up quickly that they could launch on their website.” Since the launch of monetization tools in May of last year, Evans estimated that the platform has paid out at least $5 million to entertainers who used the service. “We

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Tool Commerce .Net Entertainment 315

TechEmpower

JULY 24, 2023

Graphic design? UI/UX design? Platform Are there pre-existing technical platform decisions that must be considered? Existing Capabilities What capabilities and personnel do you already have access to? A Product Manager? How much availability do they have to work on this effort?

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Develop Development Technical Review SEO 520

SoCal CTO

JUNE 14, 2008

The topic is: Betting Your Company On An Internet Platform? However, these platforms could be interesting for prototype and pilot solutions. The other conclusion was that you need to have a migration path from the platform. Must design your application differently to live on top of the platform. It's funny.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

Online job and career sites still seem to be in another decade, when it comes to both design--and user friendliness. Can a startup gain a foothold in the competitive market by designing the right UX and user experience to make a job and career site for everyone? Starting on the employer side first, we put a big emphasis on design.

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Design Sites Cornerstone OnDemand Startup 174

TechCrunch LA

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Mogul Millennial — this Dallas-based company is a digital media platform for black entrepreneurs and corporate leaders. Wabisabi Design, Inc. Since launching the platform in 2018, startups from the Snap accelerator have gone on to acquisition (like Stop, Breathe, and Think, which was bought by Meredith Corp.)

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socalTECH

APRIL 27, 2009

will use its ToPSync ACS95xx platform for its WiMax, LTE, and other wireless basestations. Financial impact of the design win was not disclosed. Tags: semtech electronics semiconductors design wireless. Semtech said that ZTE Corp. Semtech's products are being used for clock synchronization and timing applications.

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