We are all use to our business practices being condemned, we get a warning here and there, we get fined, threatened, but the way Qualcomm does business stays the same. But this time it’s for real. Although I tend to think that we will not get out as... — read more 

Aside from the fact that this helps Qualcomm's case in the dispute, but I glad I see some realistic thoughts on this dispute. Let’s not kid ourselves, If Apple had any chance of acquiring cheaper modems with a close enough quality to Qualcomm's, they... — read more 

There are 45 open positions posted on Linkedin. Maybe they want new blood and don't want people form Q but apply anyway if you are desperate.

Did the judge fall asleep while SM was giving testimony? It takes a strong will to defy the soporific field he emits. At the very least, I hope leeway was made for his zero personality disorder...

https://twitter.com/sharatibken/status/1086334215082233856 If it's capped, Qcom is not charging a percentage of the whole device. And Apple paid them $7.50.

A while back everybody want to have Qualcomm info anywhere. Now......Qualcomm name is fading away......

QCOM James Thompson First up in @FTC vs @Qualcomm is James Thompson, Qualcomm's CTO. #ftcqcom Thompson oversees all engineering at @Qualcomm. He's been at the company for 27 years and worked on CDMA when he first joined #ftcqcom If @Qualcomm didn't... — read more 

Lenovo- Blumberg >>>>>>>>> . @Lenovo's Blumberg testifies that @Qualcomm never threatened to not supply chips Attorney reads email between @Lenovo execs saying that @Qualcomm said it would keep supplying chips, even if the companies don't reach a new... — read more 

A layoff not influence by VP’s and director’s picking their favorites A layoff where external consultants can do it by reviewing the candidates and taking assessment from everyone else

On Friday in court, the FTC confronted Qualcomm Chief Technology Officer James Thompson with a 2014 email exchange between him and Mollenkopf in which the CTO suggests "striking back at Apple while we’re strong" amid licensing negotiations. Thompson... — read more 

Articles like this one just give me proof that this dispute is pointless in an economic sense and that Apple and Qualcomm had a mutually beneficial relationship, and that behind this dispute lies ego, an urge to dominate, politics… basically... — read more 

HAHAHHAHAAA!!! No they didn’t, you fool. But if you hurry, you might be able to fake some relevant skills and get a job at one of these companies before the stink of Qualcomm’s death makes you unhireable... — read more 

It will drop huge after that. Jobs cuts coming after that.

Jan.16 -- Former Qualcomm Inc. Chief Executive Officer Paul Jacobs, who left the chipmaker last year and then said he was preparing a bid to take it private, said the “time isn’t right” for such a move. He speaks on "Bloomberg Technology." He is... — read more 

https://futurumresearch.com/apple-case-against-qualcomm/

https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2019/01/17/tsmc-flags-steepest-revenue-fall-in-a-decade-on-smartphone-slowdown/ could it trigger layoffs?

Lay off number going to be huuuge,,,6000?

Remember that Microsoft asks $300 for a freaking Windos OS that is free/pittance in Linux. We ask Apple to pay $10 per modem that involves patents, manufacturing, developing eco-systems and software, testing etc and that is considered excessive? The... — read more 

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I read a lot on the subject of Qualcomm's business practices regarding the pending FTC and Apple cases and I really can’t find anything controversial, much less illegal in the way Qualcomm is doing business. I know that I’ll be accused of... — read more 

Expected to bring heavy rain.

Get back BDC folks & MR from INT to make Q great again!!

well it looks like the end is near. If global courts won't uphold our licensing agreements...well, then there is no more Qualcomm. It's that simple. It was good while it lasted. I'll save my negative comments for later. We all know the end is coming... — read more 

The second patent infringement lawsuit that Qualcomm has launched against Apple in Germany has been overruled. The court in the German city of Manheim dismissed the lawsuit as being groundless. https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/15/qualcomm-lawsuit/

Here are some tips for your personal business image mgmt, see the note below.... White Board Never, ever, clean your whiteboard, the busier looking the board, the better. Don't ever erase anything, ever. Use your hand to smudge things all over if you... — read more 

While SM and the fat a--_es dance and are happy when delivering bad news to hard working employees. https://www.cnbc.com/2019/01/14/elon-musk-gwynne-shotwell-spacex-layoffs-announcement-detailed.html

Florian Mueller @FOSSpatents · 24m Combination of break and long sealed testimony (Lasinski) now. But will be back later. Quite eventful. The #FTC is in its low-key, unspectacular way inching closer and closer toward victory, unless #Qualcomm has... — read more 

The timing of the FTC case and the dispute with Apple is interesting to me. Why now, and why all at once. It’s like there is a bigger picture that is not presented to us, and I tend to think that at this point it’s a matter of political favor, rather... — read more 

In March/April.

Heard from my friend in GPU team that there was10-20% base salary adjustment early this week, on top of 15-20% adjustment last year. This makes the GPU team pay ridiculously high compared to their roadmap and workload. After this adjustment GPU... — read more 

"Blevins (Apple exec) hoped that the iPad mini 2 could help begin a longer-term relationship with the chipmaker, and had a meeting with Qualcomm president Christiano Amon in 2013. Amon, however, simply told Blevins that, “I’m your only choice, and I... — read more 

We be Citizens? Just to let u know, I am not H-1b. https://www.news.com.au/world/breaking-news/trump-flags-changes-to-skilled-work-visas/news-story/67ad05fb62d17a388280983c6bf0fcc0

The company CEO SM is scheduled to take the stand in court today, in the case regarding the FTC lawsuit. This article contains a short video announcement of SM’s testifying in court. What can we expect from SM appearing before the court? Is it a... — read more 

No Qualcomm chips/IP inside?

Do I get paid for unused vacation time if I quit? Thanks in advance if somebody knows the answer.

SM decided to shut down my department completely in order to minimize cost. Expect more cuts this year. At least it was a peaceful Xmas..... I can't say any more, sorry

great article at https://www.cnbc.com/2019/01/08/facebook-culture-cult-performance-review-process-blamed.html grass always greener on other side of fence

Feel like resign and work at McDonald, peaceful life.

Tesla was investigated about alleged false statements about a take over or investments in the company...