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......»»
Kuo: Apple in-house 5G modem faces development woes, will use Qualcomm chips for iPhone 15
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo released some interesting information on Twitter today. Kuo said that his latest supply-side surveys are indicating that Apple has been unable to develop a custom 5G modem of its own, in time for the 2023 iPhone series (iP.....»»
Apple"s "failed" 5G modem effort means iPhone 15 will be all-Qualcomm
Apple's project to create a 5G modem of its own design may not be going how it wants, with Qualcomm now thought to be the sole modem supplier for the iPhone 15 launch in 2023.Apple has been working on creating its own modem for use in its hardware fo.....»»
NuraTrue Pro hands-on review: A sneak peek at the lossless future of wireless audio
The NuraTrue Pro will be the very first set of wireless earbuds to work with Qualcomm's aptX Lossless codec. Does that matter? We check them out......»»
IC test interface vendors eyeing new chip solutions as growth engine
Despite lingering handset sales uncertainty, mobile SoC vendors MediaTek and Qualcomm continue to roll out new high-end offerings, while Apple remains keen on developing high-performance chips in house for its devices, providing stable opportunities.....»»
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 expected to be revealed in November
Qualcomm might have accidentally revealed that they will be hosting an event in November where more than likely, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset will be revealed. The post Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 expected to be revealed in November first appeared.....»»
US Supreme Court puts Apple vs Qualcomm battle to rest (for now)
The United States Supreme Court has rejected Apple’s bid for an appeal as part of its legal battle against Qualcomm. Apple settled its legal battle with Qualcomm in 2019, but its challenge of two patents was allowed to continue. Ultimately, the Pa.....»»
US Supreme Court passes on Apple"s bid to revive Qualcomm patent invalidation
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an Apple bid to revive an effort to invalidate a pair of Qualcomm patents, despite the settlement between the two companies.Credit: Laurenz Heymann/UnsplashThe justices on Monday passed on Apple's appeal of.....»»
The battle between MediaTek and Qualcomm is hotting up
MediaTek just launched its most powerful mobile chipset to date......»»
TSMC sees major clients queue up for 3nm process capacity
TSMC has seen its major clients including AMD, Apple, Broadcom, Intel, MediaTek, Nvidia and Qualcomm queue up for 3nm process capacity, according to sources at fab toolmakers......»»
MediaTek’s Dimensity 9000+ chipset is here to give Qualcomm a run for their money
MediaTek has announced its latest chipset, the Dimensity 9000+ that is expected to power smartphones launching in the later part of 2022. The post MediaTek’s Dimensity 9000+ chipset is here to give Qualcomm a run for their money first appeared on P.....»»
Google makes it simpler to locate at-home testing for COVID-19
Google has made it easier for folks to find and acquire at home testing kits for Covid 19. The post Google makes it simpler to locate at-home testing for COVID-19 first appeared on Phandroid. The fact is that the COVID-19 pandemic is curren.....»»
European Union Reverses Qualcomm’s $1 Billion Antitrust Fine
The €997 million ($1.04 billion) fine was issued following an investigation into payments made to Apple between 2011 and 2016 that ensured the iPhone and iPad would only use Qualcomm chips. However, Europe's seco.....»»
Martian meteorite upsets planet formation theory
A new study of an old meteorite contradicts current thinking about how rocky planets like the Earth and Mars acquire volatile elements such as hydrogen, carbon, oxygen, nitrogen and noble gases as they form. The work is published June 16 in Science......»»
Blink Charging agrees to acquire SemaConnect for $200 million
Blink Charging Co. has agreed to acquire North American EV charging infrastructure manufacturer SemaConnect Inc. for $200 million. Blink, an electric vehicle charging station developer, said the acquisition will add nearly 13,000 chargers and 3,800.....»»
Qualcomm Wins Fight Against $1 Billion EU Antitrust Fine
U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm on Wednesday won its fight against a 997 million euro ($1.05 billion) fine imposed by EU antitrust regulators four years ago, dealing a major setback to EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager's crackdown on Big Tech. From a rep.....»»
Qualcomm antitrust fine over iPhone modem payments shot down by appeals court
An appeals court has ruled that A 1 billion euro fine applied to chipmaker Qualcomm over what was was alleged to be illegal payments to Apple to maintain modem placement in the iPhone will not stand."A number of procedural irregularities affected Qua.....»»
Qualcomm, MediaTek decelerate further orders with suppliers
With China-based smartphone vendors cutting further their sales goals for 2022, Qualcomm and MediaTek continue decelerating chip orders with their suppliers, according to industry sources......»»
LMP Automotive sues over held deposits in terminated acquisitions
LMP Automotive filed federal lawsuits in two states seeking the return of deposits it made to acquire stores in New York and Texas. LMP terminated each of the transactions after it was unable to obtain approvals from manufacturers......»»
Bacterial intimacy insights could help tackle antimicrobial resistance
One of the primary ways harmful bacteria acquire resistance to antibiotics is by receiving DNA from other bacteria that are already resistant. This DNA exchange is made via a process called conjugation, akin to bacterial sex, whereby two bacteria for.....»»
Renesas to acquire Reality AI in all-cash transaction
Renesas Electronics has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Reality Analytics, Inc. (Reality AI), a leading provider of embedded AI solutions, under which Renesas will acquire Reality AI in an all-cash transaction......»»