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......»»
Wear OS Is Finally Getting The Smartwatch Chip To Fully Take On Apple Watch
Qualcomm has taken the wraps off two new smartwatch chips, as well as the first models that will pack this new hardware starting with the next Oppo Watch. Qualcomm h.....»»
Qualcomm, Marvell, Intel to raise chip prices
Qualcomm and Marvell have both notified their customers about price increases that may come into effect as early as August, joining a few chip suppliers including Intel and TSMC looking to raise their quotes despite growing concerns over demand volat.....»»
Competition in 3nm smartphone AP market to take place in 2H23
Competition between Qualcomm and MediaTek in the 3nm smartphone application processor (AP) market is poised to take place in the second half of 2023, according to market sources. Both reportedly will contract TSMC to manufacture their 3nm smartphone.....»»
I used a phone with a two-year-old Qualcomm chip, and it blew me away
Qualcomm is recycling its old flagship chips for new phones in 2022. It may sound suspicious, but the final result is a surprisingly good smartphone experience......»»
Groups acquire Stellantis, Ford, Volkswagen and Genesis dealerships
Four growing dealership groups acquired stores in first-quarter and second-quarter acquisitions......»»
MediaTek"s deployments in mmWave applications
MediaTek launched its first mmWave application processor (AP), the Dimensity 1050, towards the end of second-quarter 2022, nearly two years later than Qualcomm and Samsung Electronics. The late introduction may not be the result of weaker technology;.....»»
Qualcomm teases new Snapdragon chipset for smartwatches
Qualcomm has posted a short teaser video in which they are hinting at the launch of a new chipset designed for wearables. The post Qualcomm teases new Snapdragon chipset for smartwatches first appeared on Phandroid. Qualcomm doesn’t o.....»»
Researchers use quantum-inspired approach to increase LiDAR resolution
Researchers have shown that a quantum-inspired technique can be used to perform LiDAR imaging with a much higher depth resolution than is possible with conventional approaches. LiDAR, which uses laser pulses to acquire 3D information about a scene or.....»»
Thales acquires OneWelcome to strengthen its authentication and data privacy portfolio
Continuing its cybersecurity expansion strategy, Thales announces the signature of an agreement to acquire OneWelcome for a total consideration of €100 million. OneWelcome’s strong digital identity lifecycle management capabilities will complemen.....»»
Spotify acquires Heardle, the popular music-based Wordle clone
Spotify plans to acquire Heardle to increase the discoverability of music new and old — whether players guess the songs correctly or not......»»
Samsung reportedly may drop Exynos SoCs for new flagship handsets
Samsung Electronics reportedly will stop using its own Exynos mobile SoCs for next-generation flagship smartphone model Galaxy S23, and instead will adopt Qualcomm's new-generation Snapdragon flagship mobile AP, apparently looking to bolster its smar.....»»
Ericsson partners with Thales and Qualcomm to deploy 5G networks into space
Ericsson, Thales, and Qualcomm Technologies are planning to take 5G out of this world and across a network of Earth-orbiting satellites. After having each conducted detailed research, which included multiple studies and simulations, the parties plan.....»»
Efforts to Acquire Pegasus Spyware"s Company Backed by US Spies, Says Stingray Maker
The New York Times describes Pegasus as "a 'zero-click' hacking tool that can remotely extract everything from a target's mobile phone [and] turn the mobile phone into a tracking and recording device." But they also report that the tool's "notorious".....»»
Vector Capital becomes the majority shareholder of WatchGuard Technologies
WatchGuard Technologies announced that Vector Capital closed the deal to acquire interests previously owned by other co-investors. Under the new agreement, Vector Capital becomes the majority owner of WatchGuard and IPW, a European fund focused on in.....»»
Ikka to acquire Sol-plus to supply EV plastic components
Car parts supplier Daiichi Kasei Co (IKKA) has announced that it is acquiring Japan-based tier-2 automotive supplier Sol-Plus and its subsidiaries in Japan and Thailand with cash and stock swaps. The acquisition will complement IKKA's presence in the.....»»
Apple 5G chip problem in iPhone 15 is likely legal, not technical
The iPhone 15 was expected to be the first lineup to use an in-house Apple 5G chip instead of the Qualcomm ones used in current models. A recent report suggested that this won’t be the case because Apple has hit problems with the design, but a new.....»»
Wear OS 3 will continue to support iOS devices
Qualcomm has recently confirmed that Wear OS 3 will continue to support iOS devices, great news for iPhone users who might not necessarily want an Apple Watch. The post Wear OS 3 will continue to support iOS devices first appeared on Phandroid......»»
Qualcomm expands Wi-Fi 7 front-end modules beyond smartphones
Qualcomm Technologies has announced new RFFE modules designed for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 6E, and the next-generation standard, Wi-Fi 7. The modules are designed for a wide array of device segments beyond smartphones, including automotive, XR, PCs, wearable.....»»
Taiwan III-V IC makers enter Qualcomm Wi-Fi 7 supply chain
Taiwan-based epiwafer suppliers and gallium arsenide (GaAs) foundries have cut into the supply chain for Qualcomm's recently-announced Wi-Fi 7 frontend module (FEM) solutions designed for non-mobile-phone applications, according to industry sources......»»
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 may release sooner than we expected
Qualcomm may have just leaked the announcement date for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, and it's coming sooner than we thought......»»