Qualcomm to issue own brand smartphones
Published in News
Thursday, 08 October 2020 11:09

Qualcomm to issue own brand smartphones


Superphone

DigiTimes has uncovered a rumour that Qualcomm is planning to launch new premium smartphones under its own brand name.

Intel, Qualcomm, Tesla against ARM–Nvidia merger
Published in PC Hardware


Exclusive:
Few others, Apple maybe

Multiple well-informed sources have informed us that there is a big uprising in Silicon Valley against the proposed Nvidia–ARM acquisition. We have spoken with people from multiple technology companies, and everyone - outside ARM and Nvidia - believes that this is bad for the industry.

Verizon to launch 5G router
Published in Network
Wednesday, 30 September 2020 11:15

Verizon to launch 5G router


With Qualcomm's long-awaited QTM527 antenna

Verizon is releasing the first 5G home router powered by Qualcomm's long-awaited QTM527 antenna.

US-China trade war spoils it for the rest
Published in News
Wednesday, 23 September 2020 12:29

US-China trade war spoils it for the rest


TSMC chairman Mark Liu warns

The US-Chinese trade war is driving up costs and limiting the flow of ideas, the chairman of TSMC warned.

Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 750G 5G SoC
Published in Mobiles
Tuesday, 22 September 2020 17:08

Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 750G 5G SoC


Octa-core SoC with Adreno 619L GPU, and Snapdragon X52 5G modem

Qualcomm has announced its newest Snapdragon 750G SoC which brings 5G connectivity to mid-tier smartphones with Snapdragon X52 5Gmodem, as well as providing impressive performance from an octa-core Kryo 570 CPU, Adreno 619 GPU, and 5th gen Qualcomm Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engine.

Nvidia acquisition of ARM is good for Nvidia
Published in News
Thursday, 17 September 2020 21:09

Nvidia acquisition of ARM is good for Nvidia


Analysis: Bad for everyone else

Nvidia will take over ARM, at least it has announced its intention and the market and the stock skyrocketed, demonstrating that this looks like it is an excellent move for Nvidia. Still, a semiconductor company taking over what used to be an independent API provider doesn't resonate well.

US chip industry demands $50 billion bribe
Published in News
Thursday, 17 September 2020 12:43

US chip industry demands $50 billion bribe


Pay up or we will continue to move overseas

The US chip industry has said that it will need $50 billion in federal incentives to halt a decades-long trend of manufacturing moving overseas.

Poco X3 NFC is a mid-range killer
Published in Mobiles
Tuesday, 08 September 2020 17:03

Poco X3 NFC is a mid-range killer


Snapdragon 732G, 6.67" FHD+ 120Hz screen, and decent 64MP quad camera

As expected and teased earlier by Qualcomm, Pocophone has unveiled its latest Poco X3 NFC smartphone, a mid-range killer with some impressive specifications and aggressive pricing.

Samsung closing gap on TSMC
Published in PC Hardware
Friday, 04 September 2020 11:20

Samsung closing gap on TSMC


Even Qualcomm wants to be friends

The gap between Samsung and TSMC is closing and if it is going to meet its goal of being the world's largest foundary firm by 2030 it is going to have to do even more.

Qualcomm releases 5G-ready Snapdragon 4
Published in Mobiles
Thursday, 03 September 2020 11:35

Qualcomm releases 5G-ready Snapdragon 4


Will run on cheaper phones, thus spake Amon

Qualcomm has launched a 5G-ready version of its Snapdragon 4 chips that will run on cheaper phones, priced at $125-$250, that will hit markets in the first quarter of next year.