MediaTek, Realtek upbeat about Wi-Fi chip shipment prospects for 2H22
MediaTek and Realtek Semiconductor both expect their Wi-Fi chip shipments to stay robust in the second half of 2022, with the shipment growth poised to offset declines in chips sales for consumer electronics applications......»»
Here’s what developers can do with the new NFC API for iPhone in iOS 18.1
Apple announced on Wednesday that it will open up the iPhone’s NFC chip to third-party apps, just as it did earlier this year for developers located in the European Union. The new API will be available in a future iOS 18.1 beta, and it opens up a w.....»»
When will Apple upgrade all of its Macs to M4?
Apple's entire Mac lineup is expected to be updated to the M4 chip — but not all at once. Here's when to expect the next upgrade to Apple's desktop and laptop hardware.A selection of MacsThe Mac range is one that is diverse enough to see updates ma.....»»
Larger teams in academic research worsen career prospects, study finds
As the Paris Olympics captured the world's attention, it proved apparent that winning medals often hinged on the success of teamwork. While such an approach clearly works in sports, new research suggests teamwork is not always the desired method ….....»»
AMD’s best chip makes its debut in first handheld
We've seen many handheld PCs lately, but the GPD Pocket 4 looks nothing like a Steam Deck......»»
Intel’s latest chip update is a step in the right direction
BIOS updates are slowly starting to roll out for Intel's best CPUs, and for once, it seems like good news......»»
Looking to good deal on your new MacBook purchase? These are the best options
With Apple Intelligence requiring an M1 chip or newer, it’s never been a better time to buy your first MacBook, or upgrade an older MacBook you’re still holding on to. MacBooks are more affordable than ever in the Apple Silicon era, with the chea.....»»
The 2021 iPad Mini is over $100 off with this Best Buy deal
Even though it’s an older model, the 2021 iPad mini with Apple’s A15 Bionic chip is still plenty powerful! Plus, it’s on sale at Walmart today for only $390......»»
Gurman: Here’s when to expect M4 Mac Studio, Mac Pro, and MacBook Air updates
Apple is planning to upgrade its entire Mac lineup to the M4 chip over the next year. Today in a report about a redesign for the new Mac mini, Mark Gurman also revealed when to expect the M4 MacBook Air, Mac Pro, and Mac Studio. more….....»»
Tech war: China advances in chip tool self-sufficiency but lithography still a "choke point"
Tech war: China advances in chip tool self-sufficiency but lithography still a "choke point".....»»
Belgium"s imec reports breakthroughs with new ASML chip printing machine
Belgium"s imec reports breakthroughs with new ASML chip printing machine.....»»
How chip giant Intel spurned OpenAI and fell behind the times
How chip giant Intel spurned OpenAI and fell behind the times.....»»
Intel finally delivers some much-needed good news on its CPUs
Intel is on track with its 18A process and is aiming to tape out the chip design in the first half of 2025......»»
The 9th Gen iPad with A13 chip is $80 off at Amazon
The 64GB, Wi-Fi model of the ninth-generation Apple iPad is on sale from Amazon for a cheap $249, but act fast because we don't think stocks will last long......»»
Lowest price: Apple"s 1TB 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Pro chip drops to $1,929
This fan-favorite 14-inch MacBook Pro features a bump up to 1TB storage and an exclusive price drop of $270 off retail.Grab this 1TB MacBook Pro 14-inch at $270 off.Equipped with Apple's M3 Pro chip featuring an 11-core CPU and 14-core GPU, the curre.....»»
New Macs in 2025 rumored to get at least one major design refresh
The Mac update cycle for the rest of 2024 and into 2025 will include the expected M4 chip updates — and at least one major product design refresh, according to a new rumor.Apple's entire Mac lineup is likely to see M4-based refreshes, starting in l.....»»
Report: M4 MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac on track for this year
In his Power On newsletter, Mark Gurman reiterates that new Mac models with the M4 chip are still on track to launch later this year, although there is one interesting new detail. Gurman also adds that MacBook Air, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro will receiv.....»»
Saturday Citations: Warp drive disasters; cancer prospects across generations; a large COVID vaccination study
This week, researchers reported on the implications of a warp drive containment breach in case you're interested in theoretical space-borne disasters. Scientists in the U.K. report the cardiovascular benefits of COVID-19 vaccination in an extremely t.....»»
The U.S. government is investigating Nvidia over AI dominance
The U.S. Department of Justice is officially investigating Nvidia's dominance over the AI chip market......»»
Human muscle cells come back from space, look aged
Astronauts' muscles atrophy in space, but we can identify the genes involved. Enlarge / Muscle atrophy is a known hazard of spending time on the International Space Station. (credit: NASA) Muscle-on-chip systems are thr.....»»
Economic prospects brighten for children of low-income Black Americans, study finds
Economic prospects have improved in recent years for Black Americans born poor, according to new research from Opportunity Insights. At the same time, earnings have fallen for white Americans from low-income families......»»