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......»»
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X70 modem pushes 5G to new heights
Qualcomm's Snapdragon X70, its latest 5G modem, promises to deliver an even better 5G experience for the next generation of smartphones......»»
Qualcomm’s new AI modem promises rapid 5G speeds for your next phone
Qualcomm has announced the world’s first AI-powered modem-RF system......»»
New Qualcomm Chips Tease CD-quality Audio for Earbuds and Faster 5G
Qualcomm is using Mobile World Congress to show off some new technology that should improve 5G connectivity and wireless audio. From a report:The Snapdragon X70 5G modem-RF system attempts to improve your phone's 5G connection with the help of an AI.....»»
Snapdragon X70 5G modem packs an AI processor to improve signal strength and power efficiency
The Snapdragon X70 is also billed as the only modem capable of supporting every commercial 5G band, from 600 MHz to 41 GHz, for universal compatibility across operators’ networks. Furthermore, it’s the first to offer 4x downlink carrier aggregati.....»»
ASE eyeing backend orders for Apple-designed 5G modem chips
ASE Technology, which owns Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (ASE) and Siliconware Precision Industries (SPIL), is in preliminary talks with Apple for backend orders associated with the vendor's first self-designed 5G modem chips set for use in 2023.....»»
OtterBox’s wireless charging battery has a swelling problem
Check your serial number. (credit: OtterBox) OtterBox is replacing OtterSpot wireless charging battery packs for free after identifying a swelling issue. The OtterSpot wireless charging system is driven by a 36 W charging pad.....»»
What Ever Happened to Netscape Navigator?
It was a magical time, PC sales were just booming and if you were lucky, yours would come with a modem for dial-up Internet access. You would hear the scrambling sound of your phone line connecting you to the world. Launching Netscape and staring at.....»»
Mercedes-AMG EQE proves performance EVs are here to stay
The Mercedes-AMG EQE sedan is the second electric model from Mercedes-Benz's AMG performance division and packs up to 677 horsepower......»»
The first reviews of the new Alienware x14 are in
The Alienware x14 is the company's smallest and thinnest gaming laptop. It packs an Alder Lake + RTX 30 series GPU combo for a somewhat hefty price, but it's a very nice system for gaming on the go......»»
One of our favorite gaming keyboards from SteelSeries is on sale today
The SteelSeries Apex Pro packs an OLED display, RGB-lit keys and OmniPoint mechanical switches wrapped in a slender, aluminum alloy frame. Normally $199, today it's down to $149......»»
MediaTek, Qualcomm to decrease 4G AP shipments
MediaTek expects the proportion of AP shipments for 4G smartphones to progressively decrease in 2022 because it is allocating increasing operational resources for 5G AP and ICs used in mobile devices other than smartphones, and Qualcomm is expected t.....»»
Wi-Fi chip vendors working closely with foundries
Wi-Fi core chip suppliers, including MediaTek and Realtek Semiconductor, have moved to work more closely with their foundry partners, eyeing a more significant market share this year, according to industry sources......»»
Highlights of the day: Apple suppliers during holiday reportedly for new MacBook Pro
Apple's suppliers were kept busy during the Lunar New New holiday reportedly making new MacBook Pro set for launch next month. MediaTek and Realtek are keen to gain market shares in the Wi-Fi chip market, seeking more support from their foundry partn.....»»
Highlights of the day: GlobalWafers unveils expansion plan
GlobalWafers has unveiled a US$3.6 billion capacity expansion plan after its proposed acquisition of Siltronic fell through. MediaTek has also completed a three-year growth plan, looking to achieve significant sales increases in nultiple product line.....»»
MediaTek readies growth roadmaps for next three years
MediaTek has completed its growth plan for the next three years, and plans to achieve medium double-digit sales increases in multiple product lines rather than just handset SoCs, according to industry sources......»»
MediaTek unveils Kompanio 1380 chipset for premium Chromebooks
MediaTek’s main focus right now is to get back into the high-end mobile chipset game with offerings such as the Dimensity 9000 SoC. Earlier this month, someone who got their hands on an engineering sample of the new chipset found it faster than the.....»»
MediaTek expects revenue to grow at 15% CAGR through 2024
MediaTek expects to post a revenue surge of about 20% in 2022, with handset SoCs, smart edge chip solutions, and power management ICs (PMICs) as its three main growth drivers, and its revenues are forecast to grow at a CAGR of 15% through 2024, accor.....»»
MSI GE76 Raider with Alder Lake packs some serious power
Packing the new Core i9-12900HK and RTX 3080 Ti, the MSI GE76 is a gaming beast with a beastly price. Alder Lake gaming laptops are hitting the market now and so are reviews......»»
Apex Legends Players Get Free Characters And Apex Packs Just For Logging In During Season 12’s Launch
Apex Legends developer Respawn Entertainment will be giving out rewards for the first three week's of Season 12 just for logging in. The post Apex Legends Players Get Free Characters And Apex Packs Just For Logging In During Season 12’s Launch.....»»
AT&T Deploys C-Band Spectrum in 8 Markets
AT&T announced this morning that it has begun deploying its C-Band spectrum in 8 markets, ranging from Orlando, FL to Chicago, IL. C-Band is meant to compliment AT&T’s existing 5G efforts (like mmWave), but as you may have seen around the web a.....»»