Qualcomm does the bare minimum for the new Snapdragon 888 Plus SoC
Five percent faster peak CPU clock and ambiguous AI improvements launch a new SKU. Enlarge (credit: Qualcomm) Qualcomm has announced the mid-cycle update to the Snapdragon 888, the Snapdragon 888 Plus. As usual, this is the exact same chip as.....»»
Samsung’s Latest Tablets Ditch Snapdragon and Exynos for MediaTek Chips Instead
Samsung has decided to switch things around for this year, at least in one key area. The post Samsung’s Latest Tablets Ditch Snapdragon and Exynos for MediaTek Chips Instead appeared first on Phandroid. After much anticipation, Samsu.....»»
China, EU agree to end EV tariff disputes with minimum price pledge, ministry says
Technical teams from China and the European Commission are actively negotiating a flexible price commitment to mitigate looming EV tariffs......»»
Arctic sea ice near historic low; Antarctic ice continues decline
Arctic sea ice retreated to near-historic lows in the Northern Hemisphere this summer, likely melting to its minimum extent for the year on Sept.11, 2024, according to researchers at NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC). The decline.....»»
Qualcomm reveals major layoffs, hundreds of workers let go
Qualcomm to lay off 226 workers from 16 facilities, including several vice presidents from its San Diego HQ......»»
The best Snapdragon X Windows laptops you can buy right now
The Qualcomm Snapdragon X chipset ushered in Microsoft's Copilot+ PC initiative with excellent performance and battery life. Here are the best laptops so far......»»
Qualcomm approached Intel about a takeover in recent days, source says
Qualcomm approached Intel about a takeover in recent days, source says.....»»
Qualcomm approached Intel about a takeover in recent days, WSJ reports
Qualcomm approached Intel about a takeover in recent days, WSJ reports.....»»
Chipmaker Qualcomm lays off hundreds of workers in San Diego
Chipmaker Qualcomm lays off hundreds of workers in San Diego.....»»
WSJ: Qualcomm wants to acquire Intel as PC makers switch from x86 to ARM
In a surprising move, chipmaker Qualcomm has been considering a full takeover of Intel, known for its computer processors. A report in The Wall Street Journal on Friday revealed that although a deal is “far from certain,” the two companies have h.....»»
Could We See Qualcomm Acquire Intel’s Business Soon?
Intel hasn't been in a good place lately. The post Could We See Qualcomm Acquire Intel’s Business Soon? appeared first on Phandroid. The continued rise of Arm-based computing solutions in recent years has certainly shifted the direct.....»»
Court Ruling Upholds Guilty Verdict in Qualcomm Pricing Case
Qualcomm can still appeal to the EU Court of Justice. The post Court Ruling Upholds Guilty Verdict in Qualcomm Pricing Case appeared first on Phandroid. The EU’s continued crackdown on big tech has gone full speed ahead, and this tim.....»»
Backlash over Amazon’s return to office comes as workers demand higher wages
Pressure increases for Amazon to raise wages amid return-to-office turmoil. Enlarge / Warehouse workers at the STL8 Amazon Fulfillment Center marched on the boss Wednesday to demand a $25 an hour minimum wage for all workers. (cr.....»»
How to create a pivot table in Excel to slice and dice your data
Here's how to create a pivot table in Excel to slice and dice your data, letting you perform in-depth analyses and spot important trends. If you're new to pivot tables, this guide will get you started with a minimum of fuss......»»
iPhone 16 Pro offers significantly faster 5G speeds thanks to new modem
The iPhone 16 Pro features an upgraded modem inside courtesy of Qualcomm, bringing several notable improvements. As detailed by SpeedSmart, the new iPhone 16 Pro offers an up to 26% faster boost in 5G download speeds thanks to its new Qualcomm Snapdr.....»»
Kali Linux 2024.3 released: 11 new tools, Qualcomm Snapdragon SDM845 SoC support
Kali Linux 2024.3 is now available for download. Besides the new tools, this release mainly focuses on behind-the-scenes updates and optimization. New tools in Kali Linux 2024.3 This Kali release is about new tools and package updates: goshs –.....»»
Minimum wage increases are important, but workers deserve more
This fall, several provinces across Canada are scheduled to increase their minimum wages. These provincial adjustments follow the federal government's decision to raise the federal minimum wage to $17.30 back in April......»»
OnePlus 13 could pack the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4
According to the benchmarks, the upcoming OnePlus 13 could be packing the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset. The post OnePlus 13 could pack the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 appeared first on Phandroid. OnePlus has confirmed that they.....»»
Exclusive-Qualcomm has explored acquiring pieces of Intel chip design business, sources say
Exclusive-Qualcomm has explored acquiring pieces of Intel chip design business, sources say.....»»
These two laptops reveal the big difference between AMD and Qualcomm
The Dell XPS 13 pits Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite against the AMD Ryzen AI 9 chipset found in the Asus ProArt PX13. Which makes for the better next-gen laptop?.....»»
Qualcomm might be Intel’s savior after all
Qualcomm taking over Intel's PC client business could change the entire PC landscape......»»