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......»»
TSMC 1Q23 sales fail to meet guidance as a result of order cuts by major customers
Ongoing inventory correction at major customers, such as Apple, AMD, and MediaTek weakened TSMC's sales in March, according to industry sources......»»
Ranchers battle wolves in Colorado wilds as reintroduction looms
With wolves descending from the mountains of Wyoming to feast on his cattle, and his home state of Colorado preparing to reintroduce its own wild packs soon, rancher Don Gittleson says he has tried everything to protect his herd......»»
Latest Android 13 QPR3 Beta brings modem updates to Google’s Pixel phones
In the latest Android 13 QPR3 Beta, Google has revealed that the update will introduce some modem updates to its Pixel phones. If you’re running a Google Pixel handset as your daily driver and you’re noticing that maybe its connectivi.....»»
MediaTek chips power most of India"s smart TVs shipped in 2022
Despite the macroeconomic headwinds, such as the stubborn inflation that has persisted for about a year, India's smart TV shipments saw double-digit growth in 2022, with major brands seeing their market share drop amid intensifying competition in the.....»»
Exclusive interview with MediaTek CEO Tsai Ming-kai
2002's National System-on-Chip Project pushed IC design to become a NT$1 trillion dollar industry; changes now urgently require policy solutions.....»»
Waze taps into the cosmos to make skipping traffic even more fun
Alongside the Zodiac motifs, Waze's 2021 Halo Infinite theme returns and while also adding punny design packs......»»
Order cutbacks still cast shadow over TSMC revenue prospects
TSMC continues to experience cutbacks in orders from major customers including MediaTek and Apple, according to industry sources. Besides, the foundry has yet to ramp up wafer starts for Nvidia's chips, which enable ChatGPT and other large language m.....»»
MediaTek chair urges government to focus incentives on talent shortages, tech challenges
MediaTek chairman Tsai Ming-kai urged the Taiwan government to focus its incentives on overcoming challenges such as talent shortages and severe technological competition in the local IC design business at the Taiwan IC Design Industrial Policy White.....»»
BorgWarner to invest $20.6 million, create 186 jobs in metro Detroit
BorgWarner is looking to set up new EV labs, scale up manufacturing of its DC fast chargers and increase output of battery packs,.....»»
IC Design White Paper puts Chinese mature node capability under spotlight
At the Taiwan IC Design Industrial Policy White Paper Presentation on March 28, co-organized by Taiwan Semiconductor Industry Association (TSIA), DIGITIMES, and MediaTek, leaders from Taiwan's chip design industry convened to gain a glimpse into the.....»»
Major Taiwan IC design houses vary strategies amid slowdown
Major Taiwan-based IC design houses such as MediaTek, Novatek Microelectronics, Realtek Semiconductor, Elan Microelectronics, Parade Technologies, and Global Mixed-mode Technology (GMT) are responding to the market slowdown in their own ways, but all.....»»
Sonos Era 100 review: bigger sound, better features
The new entry-level smart speaker packs new features and more immersive sound – just don't say, hey, Google......»»
Hands-on: Sonos’ next-gen Era 300 speaker packs an impressive punch
Sonos has just introduced a brand new product line with the release of the Era 300. We have been seeing leaks and renders about this product for months, but now we were able to get some hands-on time with it. Let me tell you, while it’s not perfec.....»»
India"s Amara Raja to make Li-ion cells optimized for local driving conditions
Leading Indian battery manufacturer Amara Raja Batteries has said they intend to establish a new manufacturing plant operating at a giga-scale capacity, with a primary focus on producing Li-ion cells and battery packs that are optimized for the uniqu.....»»
Scratched EV battery? Your insurer may have to junk the whole car
Battery packs can cost tens of thousands of dollars and represent up to 50 percent of an EV's price tag, often making it uneconomical to replace them......»»
DEAL: Grab the Garmin Instinct Solar for up to 26% Off!
The watch packs a solar-powered battery, a rugged design, GPS navigation, and up to 100 meters of water resistance. The post DEAL: Grab the Garmin Instinct Solar for up to 26% Off! first appeared on Phandroid. While a lot of tech enthusiast.....»»
Compound semiconductor critical to expected 5G mmWave demand spurt
5G, a technology deemed as fundamental to Industry 4.0, began to see large-scale commercial application around the world in 2020. However, 5G still faces problems related to difficulties in penetration and indoor coverage. Consequently, 5G millimeter.....»»
Inventory correction at major Taiwan IC designers coming to an end
Taiwan's major fabless chipmakers including MediaTek, Novatek Microelectronics, and Realtek Semiconductor have seen their revenues show signs of recovery, indicating their inventory depletion is coming to an end, as described by supply chain sources......»»
Canonical collaborates with MediaTek to optimize Ubuntu for IoT innovations
Canonical is partnering with MediaTek to meet the growing demands of the IoT industry, reduce development costs and accelerate time-to-market. By partnering to enable Ubuntu on the Genio platform, MediaTek and Canonical will make it easier for develo.....»»
Two new companies want a piece of Apple"s 5G modem business
Two firms are reportedly competing to handle the final packaging of Apple's in-house 5G modem for future iPhone models.Apple currently uses 5G modems supplied by Qualcomm, with that partnership expected to end with the 2023 iPhone 15 lineup. After ye.....»»