MediaTek’s new M80 modem packs in Sub-6 and mmWave 5G
MediaTek has announced the M80 modem, its first to integrate both Sub-6 and mmWave 5G technologies, ready for use in smartphones later this year......»»
MediaTek’s Dimensity 9200+ is clearly aimed at gamers
MediaTek has taken the wraps off its latest flagship chipset, the Dimensity 9200+, which is a souped up version of the 2022 Dimensity 9200 and looks like it could be aimed at gamers. Last year, MediaTek unveiled its latest flagship chipse.....»»
This new MediaTek chip is great news for Android phones
MediaTek's latest challenge to Qualcomm's supremacy of Android smartphone chips is the Dimensity 9200+, a mid-gen refresh that serves quicker cores......»»
Mobile peripheral chips expect weak recovery with lack of optimism from both MediaTek and Qualcomm
After MediaTek issued a negative outlook regarding the 2023 mobile phone market, Qualcomm, MediaTek's top rival, also admitted during its latest earnings call that the weak demand situation of the mobile phone market is far more severe than previousl.....»»
Impressive iPhone sales in emerging markets come as a woe to Qualcomm, MediaTek
Apple has turned out to be the only brand handset vendor with positive revenue growth in the first quarter of 2023, mainly driven by rapidly rising market shares for iPhones in emerging countries such as India, Indonesia, and Turkey. This means a maj.....»»
“Are you still in business?”—Hyper support ghosts customers, spurring outrage
Recall claims and RMA requests went unanswered, orders unfulfilled. Enlarge / A Hyper GaN charger. (credit: Hyper) Hyper, known for making some of the best GaN chargers, as well as docks, battery packs, and other access.....»»
Runhood Rallye 600 Pro review: a battery mothership with mini batteries to-go
The Rallye 600 power bank has hot-swappable battery packs. It's a neat trick, but do you need it?.....»»
With iPhone divorce in full swing, Qualcomm bets future on other product segments
Qualcomm is counting down the days to when it loses Apple as a modem customer, guiding weak for Q3 as orders slow.Qualcomm may lose Apple's businessThe second quarter results for Qualcomm were within expected guidance ranges, but forward-looking stat.....»»
UMC announces 40nm RFSOI platform to accelerate 5G mmWave applications
United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), today announced that its 40nm RFSOI technology platform is now ready for production of millimeter-wave (mmWave) radio frequency (RF) front-end products, enabling the proliferation of 5G wireless networks and.....»»
OSATs see a delay in capacity demand from MediaTek
With unclear business outlook from Taiwan's mobile SoC vendor MediaTek, its backend partners including ASE Technology, Powertech Technology (PTI), Sigurd Microelectronics and King Yuan Electronics (KYEC) are all downbeat about their business prospect.....»»
MediaTek cuts 2023 global smartphone shipment projection
MediaTek has cut its global smartphone shipment forecast for 2023 to 1.1 billion units from 1.4 billion units, due to a longer replacement cycle......»»
Facing uncertain outlook, MediaTek sets strategy of prioritizing profits
MediaTek was extremely cautious at its earnings call when announcing its prospect expectations, confirming recent market observations. The overall operations in the second quarter sell slightly. Besides TV and broadband network-related chips, other p.....»»
Researchers develop clever algorithm to improve our understanding of particle beams in accelerators
Whenever SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory's linear accelerator is on, packs of around a billion electrons each travel together at nearly the speed of light through metal piping. These electron bunches form the accelerator's particle beam, which i.....»»
Geekbench Listing Teases Dimensity 9200+ Performance Scores
The Dimensity 9200+ was spotted via a Geekbench 6 listing spotted online, which showcased some details regarding the chipset. While MediaTek’s upcoming Dimensity 9200+ SoC is still officially under wraps at the moment, the internet ha.....»»
MediaTek met all financial predictions for 1Q23; inventory clearance remains biggest challenge
Taiwanese IC design house leader MediaTek announced its complete financial results for 1Q23. Revenue reached NT$95.652 billion (US$3.11 billion), an 11.6% quarterly decrease and a 33% annual decrease. Gross margin was 48%, down 0.3 percentage points.....»»
TSMC sees major fabless clients defer 3nm chip rollouts
TSMC has obtained 3nm chip order commitments from vendors including AMD, MediaTek, Nvidia, and Qualcomm, which are all looking to defer the delivery of their 3nm generation devices, according to industry sources......»»
2023 Zero SR/S First Ride: Electric Commuter Motorcycle Packs Just Enough Fun
Fast, convenient, and unnervingly quiet: electric motorcycles deliver no shortage of speed and torque, but are they lacking in soul, too? Fast, convenient, and unner.....»»
Honda’s electric go-kart shows off its easily swappable battery system
Honda wants to replace small gasoline engines with electric motors and batteries. Enlarge / The kart places battery packs on either side of the driver. (credit: Abigail Bassett) LONG BEACH, Calif.—Honda has its hands.....»»
You can Now Limited Edition Variant of the Amazfit GTR 4
Amazfit says that this limited edition variant features design elements seen on more "traditional" timepieces. Amazfit recently announced that it was launching a special limited edition of the Amazfit GTR 4 smartwatch, which packs some new.....»»
This go-kart demos an electric alternative to gas ATVs and generators
Honda wants to replace small gasoline engines with electric motors and batteries. Enlarge / The kart places battery packs on either side of the driver. (credit: Abigail Bassett) LONG BEACH, Calif.—Honda has its hands.....»»
Arm reportedly developing chip prototype, potentially undermining its neutral business model
In the run-up to the planned IPO in New York, Arm is reportedly developing an advanced chip to showcase its design capability, risking its relationship with major customers, such as Qualcomm and MediaTek......»»