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......»»
New Qualcomm Chips Tease CD-quality Audio for Earbuds and Faster 5G
Qualcomm is using Mobile World Congress to show off some new technology that should improve 5G connectivity and wireless audio. From a report:The Snapdragon X70 5G modem-RF system attempts to improve your phone's 5G connection with the help of an AI.....»»
Lenovo unveils the Snapdragon-powered ThinkPad X13s, claims 28-hour battery life
Qualcomm lifted the lid off its latest SoC for Windows laptops in December. The company says the new chipset, built on the 5nm process, offers up to 80% faster CPU performance and up to 60 percent faster GPU performance when compared to its predecess.....»»
Lossless Bluetooth audio? Qualcomm says it’s coming in 2022
Qualcomm's new mobile audio chips will usher in a new wave of wireless audio features like better ANC and audio sharing......»»
Zendesk"s plan to acquire SurveyMonkey is officially dead
Zendesk had planned to acquire Momentive, formerly SurveyMonkey, for around $4.1 billion......»»
Lenovo announces the first Arm-based ThinkPad
With a Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3, it's the first Windows-on-Arm ThinkPad. Enlarge / Lenovo ThinkPad X13s. (credit: Scharon Harding) Lenovo's ThinkPad X13s will be the first ThinkPad to use an Arm-based processor, Qualcomm's Snapdr.....»»
What is the Powerpass in Lost Ark?
Lost Ark gives you the option to quickly level characters using a Powerpass. Here's how to acquire Lost Ark's Powerpass and activate the Adventurer's Path......»»
Qualcomm seeking 3nm process capacity from TSMC
Qualcomm reportedly plans to contract TSMC to make all its processors demanding 3nm process manufacturing......»»
Highlights of the day: Ravenous demand drives up prices and sparks big plans
The whole world demands microchips and electronics, and the frenzy for related products has set big plans in motion. The microcontroller units (MCUs) required for automobiles are already expensive and are only expected to get pricier. Both Qualcomm a.....»»
Low yield on Samsung"s 4nm process node prompts Qualcomm to go with TSMC for future chips
Traditionally, Qualcomm has partnered with either TSMC or Samsung Foundry for its chip manufacturing needs. However, it turns out the latter is experiencing yield issues on its cutting-edge production lines that are preventing it from meeting expecte.....»»
Qualcomm Will Support AV1 Video Codec In 2023, Report Says
Protocol reports that Qualcomm will finally jump on the AV1 video codec bandwagon next year. Ars Technica reports: AV1 is the web's next open, royalty-free video codec, and widespread adoption will require hardware support from the world's chip vendo.....»»
Report: Qualcomm will support AV1 video codec in 2023
The open source, royalty-free codec should hit most flagship Android phones next year. Enlarge (credit: Qualcomm) Protocol reports that Qualcomm will finally jump on the AV1 video codec bandwagon next year. AV1 is the web's ne.....»»
Easy aluminum nanoparticles for rapid, efficient hydrogen generation from water
Aluminum is a highly reactive metal that can strip oxygen from water molecules to generate hydrogen gas. Its widespread use in products that get wet poses no danger because aluminum instantly reacts with air to acquire a coating of aluminum oxide, wh.....»»
Exynos-powered Galaxy S22 Ultra performs significantly worse than Qualcomm variant
Traditionally, the Exynos vs. Qualcomm debate has always concluded in favor of the latter, as phones, including Samsung’s flagship Galaxy models, have been known to provide superior performance if they’re running a Snapdragon chip inside......»»
Intel to expand foundry biz with Tower Semiconductor acquisition
Intel has announced plans to acquire Tower Semiconductor, an Israel-based analog IC foundry, for US$53 per share or a total of approximately US$5.4 billion in cash......»»
Akamai To Acquire Linode
"Akamai, which announced quarterly earnings today, also announced that they plan to acquire longtime Linux VPS host Linode for $900 million," writes Slashdot reader virtig01. From a press release announcing the acquisition: Akamai Technologies, the w.....»»
Panjit to acquire up to 30% stake in Champion Microelectronic
Power diode maker Panjit International has announced plans to acquire up to a 30% stake in power management IC specialist Champion Microelectronic through open market transactions......»»
The next ARM-powered Surface might finally be powerful enough
A series of Geekbench listings for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 are hinting at the performance potential of the next ARM-powered Surface device. Though Digital Trends can’t verify the authenticity, a total of five Geekbench results seem to.....»»
Qualcomm announces partnership with Ferrari
Qualcomm has struck a deal with Ferrari to help accelerate the digital transformation of Ferrari, according to the chip vendor......»»
Horizon Forbidden West Themed Costumes Coming To Sackboy: A Big Adventure
Sackboy: A Big Adventure players will be able to acquire their very own Horizon Forbidden West themed costumes starting next week. The post Horizon Forbidden West Themed Costumes Coming To Sackboy: A Big Adventure appeared first on PlayStation Unive.....»»
Microsoft Considers Pursuing a Deal for Cybersecurity Firm Mandiant
Microsoft is in talks to acquire cybersecurity research and incident response company Mandiant, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the discussions, a deal that would bolster efforts to protect customers from hacks and brea.....»»