Broadcom, MediaTek to roll out Wi-Fi 7 SoCs in 1H22
Broadcom and MediaTek are set to release their respective Wi-Fi 7 SoC series in the first half of 2022, looking to build a preemptive presence in the next-generation Wi-Fi segment that will see keener competition than the previous generations amid th.....»»
Qualcomm’s newest chip will supercharge budget Android phones
In a bid to thwart the hot competition from MediaTek , Qualcomm has introduced the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 — mid-tier silicon with AI chops and notable upgrades......»»
Apple gradually releases new firmware for the AirTag
Apple has started to roll out a brand new firmware for the AirTag, making it the first update for the compact tracker since October.An Apple AirTagThe latest firmware, version 2.0.73 and build number 2A73, will be eventually introduced to all AirTags.....»»
MediaTek and NVIDIA Want to Make your Car Even Smarter
MediaTek's Dimensity Auto Cockpit lineup takes the term "smart car" to a whole new level. The post MediaTek and NVIDIA Want to Make your Car Even Smarter appeared first on Phandroid. The rise of modern in-vehicle infotainment systems has u.....»»
After 114 days of change, Broadcom CEO acknowledges VMware-related “unease”
"There's more to come." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Justin Sullivan ) Broadcom CEO and President Hock Tan has acknowledged the discomfort VMware customers and partners have experienced after the sweeping changes tha.....»»
Banish OEM self-signed certs forever and roll your own private LetsEncrypt
Toss certbot or acme.sh onto some servers and baby, you got a stew going! Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Previously, on "Weekend Projects for Homelab Admins With Control Issues," we created our own dynami.....»»
Researchers devise new ways to engineer carbon-based semiconductors for electronics of the future
It might look like a roll of chicken wire, but this tiny cylinder of carbon atoms—too small to see with the naked eye—could one day be used for making electronic devices ranging from night vision goggles and motion detectors to more efficient sol.....»»
NASA"s network of small moon-bound rovers is ready to roll
Construction and testing are complete on the CADRE rovers, which will map the lunar surface together as a tech demo to show the promise of multi-robot missions......»»
When will your Sony Xperia Phone get Updated to Android 14?
Sony, has also commenced with the Android 14 roll-out for its smartphones. The post When will your Sony Xperia Phone get Updated to Android 14? appeared first on Phandroid. With Android 14 pretty much available for a lot of smartphone manu.....»»
MediaTek outsold Qualcomm in Q4 2023
According to the latest figures, MediaTek has managed to outsell its competitors in the chipset market, an impressive feat. The post MediaTek outsold Qualcomm in Q4 2023 appeared first on Phandroid. Qualcomm might be a name that most of yo.....»»
Iconic Old West tumbleweeds roll in and blanket parts of suburban Salt Lake City
The gnarled icon of the Old West—ominously featured in movies as gunslingers square off on dusty streets and townsfolk shake behind curtained windows—rolled in over the weekend and kept rolling until blanketing some homes and streets in suburban.....»»
Pixel March 2024 Update: What’s New
Google’s rolling out its March Pixel Feature Drop and the update brings several upgrades to compatible devices. Pixel Feature Drops are quarterly upgrades for Pixel devices. They roll out in March, June, September, and December and Googl.....»»
MediaTek’s real-time AI engine generates images as you type
At this year’s MWC in Barcelona, chip maker MediaTek showed off its new AI image generator. At this year’s MWC in Barcelona, chip maker MediaTek showed off the SDXL Turbo. The AI image generator can dynamically create images in re.....»»
Spotify and other companies criticize Apple in letter to EU commission
Apple will soon roll out major changes to iOS users in the EU as part of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) antitrust legislation. However, many developers have been unhappy with Apple’s proposals to comply with the DMA. Because of this, Spotify and doz.....»»
SpaceX delays Crew-8 launch, but lines up Starlink launch instead
Bad weather conditions on the launch corridor for a human spaceflight from Kennedy Space Center have prompted a two-day delay, so SpaceX took the opportunity to roll out and try and shoehorn a launch without humans from nearby Cape Canaveral Space Fo.....»»
Gboard for Android is getting a text scanning feature
Google is starting to roll out an OCR text scanning feature to its Gboard app for Android, giving users quick and easy access. The post Gboard for Android is getting a text scanning feature appeared first on Phandroid. One of the features.....»»
The Nothing Phone (2a) will be powered by a custom MediaTek chipset
Nothing has confirmed the chipset of choice for the Nothing Phone (2a) and it will be the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro. The post The Nothing Phone (2a) will be powered by a custom MediaTek chipset appeared first on Phandroid. In the coming.....»»
First update for the Samsung Galaxy S24 has started rolling out
Samsung has started to roll out the first major update for its Galaxy S24 smartphones, so keep your eyes peeled for it! The post First update for the Samsung Galaxy S24 has started rolling out appeared first on Phandroid. The Samsung Galax.....»»
VMware admits sweeping Broadcom changes are worrying customers
Broadcom has cut VMware products, perpetual licenses, and its partner program. Enlarge (credit: Getty) Broadcom has made a lot of changes to VMware since closing its acquisition of the company in November. On Wednesday,.....»»
Sony, Honda joint venture to roll out three EVs before 2030, report says
Sony Honda Mobility will roll out an SUV in 2027 and a compact sometime in 2028 or later following a scheduled launch of a sedan in 2025, Nikkei reported......»»
Broadcom-owned VMware kills the free version of ESXi virtualization software
Software's free version was a good fit for tinkerers and hobbyists. Enlarge (credit: VMware) Since Broadcom's $61 billion acquisition of VMware closed in November 2023, Broadcom has been charging ahead with major changes.....»»