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.....»»
Tech-app integrators, system architects, business model innovators badly needed in Taiwan, says MediaTek
Three major categories of talent will be badly needed to support the future growth of Taiwan's semiconductor industry and accelerate the development of digital technology, according to Rayan Chen, advisor to MediaTek's executive office for chairman a.....»»
Apple silicon supports the ancient Intel 8080 through a secret extension
Apple revealed its first custom processor, the Apple M1, during an event in November 2020. The chip was met with high praise for cramming loads of power into a tiny space. Apple's M1 led people to wonder if SoCs were the future of computing......»»
AI may dominate mobile SoC competition between Qualcomm and MediaTek
Qualcomm highlights AI technology breakthroughs in its latest flagship mobile SoC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 unveiled at Snapdragon Summit 22, suggesting that AI computing capability will be crucial for mobile chips to go beyond limitations of existing funct.....»»
Smartphone AP shipments to China up in 3Q22 with MediaTek gaining share, says DIGITIMES Research
Shipments of application processors (APs) used in smartphones released by China-based brands went up 10.2% sequentially, but down 19.4% on year to reach 199.5 million units in the third quarter of 2022, according to DIGITIMES Research's latest figure.....»»
How MediaTek became the best-kept secret in smartphones
If you're not using MediaTek, you're missing out. Here's why......»»
Mario Party: How to unlock Eternal Star and Magma Mountain board
Ready to roll the dice? If you're ready to party on the most dangerous boards, here's how to unlock Bowser's Magma Mountain and Eternal Star in Mario Party......»»
Hands-on: Here’s what it’s actually like to use iPhone 14’s new satellite connectivity features
Emergency SOS via satellite is set to roll out to iPhone 14 users in the United States and Canada later today. Ahead of that launch, Apple has given select YouTubers and members of the press to test out the feature in the real world. Head below as w.....»»
Honor’s 80 Series to be Powered by Qualcomm SoCs
Honor is set to show off some new Qualcomm-powered hardware soon. The post Honor’s 80 Series to be Powered by Qualcomm SoCs first appeared on Phandroid. As we get closer to the official launch of Honor’s 80 series devices, new detai.....»»
Smartphone shipments in India decline to nearly 4-year low
Due to rising inflation and an economic slowdown, India's smartphone market saw the worst quarterly result in nearly four years. MediaTek retained its lead in the Indian smartphone AP market......»»
Robust demand for high-end SoCs buoys probe card maker MPI profits
Robust demand for high-end mobile SoCs, networking ICs and HPC chips has buoyed MPI's profit performance, with the probe card maker's net profit for the first three quarters of this year far exceeding that for all of 2021, according to industry sourc.....»»
Skyworks collaborates with MediaTek to offer end-to-end 5G automotive solutions
Skyworks announced that the company has engaged with MediaTek to offer a complete modem-to-antenna automotive-grade 5G solution. This 5G New Radio Sky5A RF front-end solution will accelerate the deployment of this protocol across an array of automoti.....»»
EV startup signs deal to raise up to $350 million
Faraday Future Intelligent Electric said on Monday it had signed a deal to raise up to $350 million as the electric-vehicle startup looks to roll out its FF 91 luxury car. The company said that financing from an affiliate of Yorkville Advisors Glo.....»»
MediaTek sees a role in automotive and HPC sectors in a multi-growth era
In a meeting with analysts and media, MediaTek CEO Rick Tsai pointed out that the IC design house will concentrate investment on three focuses in the future, namely high performance, high energy efficiency and high internet speed. MediaTek's R&D expe.....»»
MediaTek may see weak 1H23
MediaTek may experience a weak first half of 2023, as the mobile SoC supplier continues to see customers slowing down their paces of orders due to sluggish end-market demand, according to industry sources......»»
MediaTek’s new Pentonic 1000 processor may make your next TV even better
Your next TV might well be better (and hopefully cheaper) thanks to the new MediaTek Pentonic 1000 system on a chip......»»
MediaTek is giving smart TVs a boost with its new Pentonic 1000 chipset
MediaTek has announced its latest chipset designed with smart TVs in mind in the form of the Pentonic 1000. The post MediaTek is giving smart TVs a boost with its new Pentonic 1000 chipset first appeared on Phandroid. As our TVs get smarter.....»»
Reddit now lets you mute subreddits you don’t like
The muting feature comes first to Android and iOS, later to desktop and the web. Enlarge / The Reddit logo on a mobile device. (credit: Getty Images | stockcam) In a post to /r/reddit, Reddit announced that it began roll.....»»
MediaTek’s new Kompanio 520 and 528 chipsets will be powering Chromebooks
MediaTek has launched a couple of new chipsets that will be used to power entry-level Chromebooks. The post MediaTek’s new Kompanio 520 and 528 chipsets will be powering Chromebooks first appeared on Phandroid. The concept of using ARM-ba.....»»
MediaTek’s T800 chipset will bring ultrafast 5G to more devices than ever
MediaTek's T800 promises incredible 5G speeds at a fraction of the size and power, opening the door to a whole new world of possibilities for 5G connectivity......»»
MediaTek’s T800 is a new thin and power-efficient 5G modem
MediaTek has announced their new T800 thin 5G modem that has more applications beyond smartphones. The post MediaTek’s T800 is a new thin and power-efficient 5G modem first appeared on Phandroid. A lot of the 5G modems we’re seeing.....»»