Qualcomm may switch to TSMC 4nm node in 2022
Qualcomm will continue to fabricate its next-generation 5G mobile chip, tentatively dubbed Snapdragon 895, at Samsung Electronics built using an upgraded 5nm process, but may switch to TSMC in 2022 using its 4nm process, according to industry sources.....»»
$899 mini PC puts Snapdragon X Elite into a mini desktop for developers
Well-specced box includes the best Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD. Enlarge / The Qualcomm Snapdragon Dev Kit for Windows fits a Snapdragon X Elite and 32GB of RAM into an $899 mini desktop. (credit: Qualcomm) Mi.....»»
Natural disasters hit 1 in 5 US adults" finances in 2023: Fed
Almost 20 percent of adults in the United States were financially impacted by natural disasters last year, the Federal Reserve said Tuesday, marking a nearly 50-percent rise from 2022......»»
Secret meeting between Apple and TSMC reported, possibly to reserve all 2nm capacity
A new report says that there was a “secret meeting” between Apple chief operating officer Jeff Williams and the company’s exclusive chipmaker TSMC. It’s being speculated that the meeting may have been to agree a deal for Apple to reserve a.....»»
Samsung expects to possibly catch up with last year’s iPhone by sometime next year
Samsung Electronics is set to mass-produce its 3nm Exynos application processors in the latter half of 2024, challenging Apple’s smartphone dominance, and pressuring TSMC and Qualcomm. more….....»»
Apple chipmaker TSMC makes contingency plans against Chinese invasion of Taiwan in 2027
The prospect of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan is a nightmare scenario that keeps western intelligence agencies awake at night, and there are growing concerns that this could happen in 2027. With the US legally obliged to defend Taiwan, the potentia.....»»
If China invades Taiwan, TSMC can wreck Apple"s chip production line remotely
As saber-rattling about a Chinese invasion of Taiwan grows, two Apple suppliers have confirmed that they can scuttle chip production lines from outside the country, should the need arise.TSMC's headquarters in Hsinchu, TaiwanTensions between Taiwan.....»»
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door review: GameCube remake is as iconic as ever
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door remains a classic with its Nintendo Switch remake thanks to its hilarious writing and approachable RPG gameplay......»»
iPhone SE 4 could small price bump in return for big feature boosts
You might pay 10-15% more for the iPhone SE 4 than the iPhone SE (2022), but the upgrades could be worth it......»»
Microsoft unveils Snapdragon X Elite powered Surface Pro
Microsoft announces its brand new Surface Pro, a computer that is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite chipset. The post Microsoft unveils Snapdragon X Elite powered Surface Pro appeared first on Phandroid. Samsung recently announced.....»»
Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 prices could force companies to seek alternatives
It seems that Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 could be so expensive that it might force some companies to switch chipsets. The post Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 prices could force companies to seek alternatives appeared first on Phandroid. There was a r.....»»
Samsung’s New Galaxy Book runs on Qualcomm’s Newest Arm Chip
The laptop's launch was announced not too long after Microsoft's event, which saw the debut of several Copilot+ PCs. The post Samsung’s New Galaxy Book runs on Qualcomm’s Newest Arm Chip appeared first on Phandroid. While most.....»»
7 Reasons to Wait for the iPhone SE 4 & 4 Reasons Not To
Apple’s working on a new iPhone SE 4. While some people might need to upgrade your current device in the near future, others might want to hang back and wait for the fourth-generation iPhone SE. In 2022, Apple released its iPhone SE 3, its thir.....»»
Android phones may be a lot more expensive in 2025. Here’s why
Smartphones could get a lot more expensive in 2025, and the fault might be with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. Here's what's going on......»»
Apple wants all of TSMC"s 2nm chips, so they sent Jeff Williams in secret
Apple is preparing to start the production of chips using a 2-nanometer process, and sent COO Jeff Williams to Taiwan with a view to securing the first batch.Processor wafers [TSMC]Apple has been proactive in pushing its chips to use the latest and s.....»»
Dave Cantin Group uses AI to value dealerships
New York brokerage firm Dave Cantin Group started developing its AI-based Jump IQ software in 2022 and began testing it six months ago......»»
Threatened species have declined 2% a year since 2000: Nature positive? Far from it.
The government has great aspirations. It has committed to end extinctions and expand our protected areas to cover 30% of every Australian ecosystem by 2030. This is part of its Nature Positive Plan, aligned with the 2022 Kunming-Montreal global biodi.....»»
All GTA Vice City cheats: PlayStation, Xbox, Switch and PC
There are a few new cheats that were not included in the original, so check out all the Grand Theft Auto: Vice City -- Definitive Edition cheat codes......»»
Independent auditors confirm top VPN"s privacy claims
Deloitte Romania confirmed CyberGhost as a private VPN service for the second time since 2022. Here's why this is important for you......»»
Study reveals how a sugar-sensing protein acts as a "machine" to switch plant growth—and oil production—on and off
Proteins are molecular machines, with flexible pieces and moving parts. Understanding how these parts move helps scientists unravel the function a protein plays in living things—and potentially how to change its effects. Biochemists at the U.S. Dep.....»»
Stop using these default Mac apps — trust me
Not every Mac app created by Apple is a winner. Here are five Apple-designed Mac apps that you should switch out for superior third-party alternatives......»»