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.....»»
VanMoof rescue plan will see replacement parts; new sales; e-scooter [U]
Anyone with a VanMoof ebike is likely concerned after the Dutch company confirmed that it is in financial trouble (and subsequently declared bankrupt). Update: The new owners have announced details of the rescue plan, set to roll out in the first.....»»
Researchers fear the British spoken "r" is ready to roll away from the last bastion of rhoticity
How do you pronounce your "r"s towards the ends of words like Shearer, purr, nerd and pore? And what about those in car, bird and her?.....»»
Broadcom ends VMware perpetual software licenses following takeover
Broadcom has simplified VMware’s portfolio and removed the option to buy perpetual licenses......»»
Broadcom ends VMware perpetual license sales, testing customers and partners
Already-purchased licenses can still be used but will eventually lose support. Enlarge (credit: Getty) Broadcom has moved forward with plans to transition VMware, a virtualization and cloud computing company, into a sub.....»»
WhatsApp rolls out self-destructing voice messages
WhatsApp has started to roll out voice messages that can now automatically delete itself. The post WhatsApp rolls out self-destructing voice messages appeared first on Phandroid. WhatsApp has several privacy features like self-destructing.....»»
Samsung Galaxy M14 Receives One UI 6 with Android 14
The update also features the November 2023 security patch for Android devices. The post Samsung Galaxy M14 Receives One UI 6 with Android 14 appeared first on Phandroid. Samsung’s continued push to roll out the latest One UI 6 firmwa.....»»
NASA"s Psyche delivers first images and other data
NASA's Psyche spacecraft is on a roll. In the eight weeks since it left Earth on Oct. 13, the orbiter has performed one successful operation after another, powering on scientific instruments, streaming data toward home, and setting a deep-space recor.....»»
Rambus launches Quantum Safe Engine for data center and government hardware security
Rambus has unveiled the availability of a Quantum Safe Engine (QSE) for integration into hardware security elements in ASICs, SoCs and FPGAs. Quantum computers will enable adversaries to break current asymmetric encryption, placing important data and.....»»
KISS reveals they"ll continue to perform as virtual avatars
Glam rock icons KISS unveiled new digital avatars at their final show, revealing that they will continue to perform in the band's stead. Glam rock icons KISS have unveiled new digital avatars that will continue to rock and roll in the band's st.....»»
Broadcom cuts at least 2,800 VMware jobs following $69 billion acquisition
Broadcom hasn't said how many people will be affected, or much of anything else. Enlarge (credit: VMWare) Broadcom announced back in May of 2022 that it would buy VMware for $61 billion and take on an additional $8 billi.....»»
elago debuts new M2 M4 MagSafe stand for iPhone 15 with classic Macintosh design [Deal]
elago is launching to its family of themed Apple accessories today. The new MS M4 charging stand may not roll off the tongue as far as names go, but does sport an instantly-recognizable design modeled around a classic Macintosh. Now available for pu.....»»
Ikea launching 3 new smart home safety gadgets in 2024
Ikea is releasing a motion sensor, water sensor, and door and window sensor in 2024. Here's a look at what to expect when they roll out in the coming months......»»
MediaTek Challenges Dimensity 9300 Performance Woes, Cites Flawed Testing
Just recently, a stress test posted online demonstrated the performance of the new Vivo X100 and MediaTek Dimensity 9300 chipset, showing that the chip underwent thermal throttling during usage, a result which was attributed to the architecture of th.....»»
Chipmaker Broadcom completes $69bn deal to buy VMware
Green light from Beijing follows the meeting between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping in the US last week......»»
“ChatGPT with voice” opens up to everyone on iOS and Android
All Android and iOS users can soon tap a headphone icon and start chatting. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) It may have been a chaotic week at OpenAI, but the company has somehow still found time to roll o.....»»
Broadcom completes $69 billion acquisition of VMware in cash and stock
Broadcom has announced it has cleared all regulatory hurdles and plans to complete its $69 billion acquisition of VMware. The company announced it planned to move ahead with the deal after China joined the list of countries that had given a go-ahead.....»»
MediaTek’s new smartphone chip sounds too good to be true
MediaTek's latest midrange processor for Android phones is the Dimensity 8300, and it sounds incredible......»»
Galaxy S22 Android 14 Release Picks Up Steam
Samsung’s Galaxy S22 Android 14 roll out started with a bit of a whimper, but the roll out is starting to pick up speed which should be music to the ears of those stuck on Android 13. Last week, Samsung started pushing Android 14 and One UI 6 t.....»»
MediaTek unveils new WiFi 7 and 5G RedCap connectivity solutions
MediaTek has announced a couple of new chips in the form of the Filogic 860 and Filogic 360 that aims to bring more WiFi 7 connectivity to mainstream consumer devices, as well as their new T300 series chipsets and M60 modem for 5G RedCap. The post Me.....»»
Apple Finally Announces RCS Support for iPhones; Roll-out Expected Next Year
We checked, it's not April 1st. The post Apple Finally Announces RCS Support for iPhones; Roll-out Expected Next Year appeared first on Phandroid. In what is probably one of the most unexpected developments of this year, Apple has finally.....»»