Qualcomm to acquire Autotalks
Qualcomm has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Autotalks, a fabless semiconductor company dedicated to vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions......»»
Smartphone AP inventory correction may persist into 4Q
As the semiconductor industry is facing cyclical challenges, analysts foresee a slower-than-expected inventory clearing for smartphone chips, casting a shadow on two leading providers, Qualcomm and MediaTek......»»
Major mobile SoC suppliers seize mid-tier phone upgrades to promote 4nm products
The two major phone SoC suppliers, MediaTek and Qualcomm, have been planning their entry into the mid-tier market. Observing this trend, the mobile phone supply chain hoped that the introduction of more advanced technology could enhance the sales per.....»»
Qualcomm, MediaTek to adopt TSMC N3E process
Qualcomm is expected to be the second customer of TSMC's N3E process, while MediaTek may use the process for its 3nm chip slated for release around the end of this year, according to industry sources......»»
Qualcomm"s Snapdragon X75 could solve a lot of 5G phone problems
Supporting the new 5G Advanced standard, the chipset set to improve 5G performance and reliability for smartphones......»»
Adobe"s Figma buy blocked, until EU decides if it can proceed
Anti-trust regulators in the European Commission are going to assess Adobe's recent decision to acquire design rival Figma to see if it would decrease competition.The EU will assess the Figma buyoutAdobe announced the beginning of a "definitive merge.....»»
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X75 ushers in the next era of 5G connectivity
Qualcomm has taken the next big step into a more connected world with the Snapdragon X75, the first 5G Advanced modem chip that will power next-gen smartphones......»»
Samsung woos Qualcomm at 6 nm, targeting MediaTek next
Facing global weak demands for memory and smartphones, Samung Electronics has been seeing strong order competition from TSMC. However, the South Korean company is planning for a comeback. According to sources from semiconductor supply chain, Samsung.....»»
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X35 will bring 5G to your next smartwatch
Qualcomm is delivering 5G to a whole new class of mobile devices with the Snapdragon X35, a new chip that bridges the gap between smartphones and IoT devices.....»»
UK regulator shoots down Microsoft"s $68.7B Activison deal
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has issued a provisional report declaring that Microsoft buying Activision Blizzard will result in reduced competition in the gaming market.Microsoft agreed to acquire Activision Blizzard in a $68.7 billion.....»»
Qualcomm, MediaTek look to India, Southeast Asia for mobile SoC sales growth
Qualcomm and MediaTek are both looking to emerging markets such as India and Southeast Asia for growth in mobile SoC sales this year, as overall confidence in the mobile phone supply chain remains low for 2023......»»
GlobalWafers to acquire Shanghai subsidiary of Crystalwise
GlobalWafers recently disclosed that it would execute a letter of intent with Crystalwise Technology to purchase 100% of Shanghai Sawyer Shenkai Technology Material (SSKT) for up to CNY 100 million (US$14.8 million), through its China-based subsidiar.....»»
"23 buy-sell activity to build off busy "22, "21
While there's a mix of predictions on how many dealerships will trade hands in 2023, some professionals arranging transactions and dealers looking to acquire indicate the buy-sell market will be just as busy as the past few years......»»
Are customized mobile SoCs becoming a real new trend?
While Chinese handset vendors such as Oppo, Vivo and Xiaomi are aggressively moving to develop in-house chips to differentiate their product functions, mobile SoC specialists Qualcomm and MediaTek are also joining the differentiation arena by providi.....»»
Qualcomm posts revenue drop in fiscal 1Q23; automotive chip sales jump 58%
Qualcomm has reported revenue declined 12% on year to US$9.5 billion in its fiscal first quarter, with its QCT (Qualcomm CDMA Technologies) business generating nearly US$7.9 billion......»»
Apple Original film "Tetris" set to premeire at SXSW
"Tetris" will premiere worldwide in March at South by Southwest 2023 and will launch on Apple TV+ soon.The film follows Henk Rogers, a video game salesman, on a quest to acquire the rights to Tetris. Taron Egerton ("Rocketman,") stars as Rogers.Nikit.....»»
Samsung partners with Google & Qualcomm for mixed reality
Samsung Gear VR may have been abandoned, but Samsung isn't out of the mixed reality game yet as it has entered a partnership with Qualcomm and Google for future products.Samsung tried VR once beforeAugmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed realit.....»»
Samsung Galaxy S23 is official, with special-edition Qualcomm chip
Samsung dumps the Exynos SoC internationally and gets a higher-binned Qualcomm chip. The S23 Series. Everything has a similar camera design this year......»»
GM to co-develop Nevada lithium mine as it ramps up EV production
The automaker says it will acquire a $650 million equity stake in Lithium Americas Corp. in a deal that will produce enough lithium for 1 million EVs a year......»»
Biden Team Weighs Fully Cutting Off Huawei From US Suppliers
The Biden administration is considering cutting off Huawei Technologies Co. from all of its American suppliers, including Intel Corp. and Qualcomm Inc., as the US government intensifies a crackdown on the Chinese technology sector......»»
UMC proposed acquisition of remaining stake in United Semi hits snag
United Microelectronics' (UMC) plan to acquire United Semi has hit a snag due to rejection from the local government of China's Fujian province, according to industry sources......»»