When Samsung introduces its Galaxy S6 smartphone, it may only have one version of the phone, not two. Typically, the company creates a phone with its own chip as well as… Read more »
Imagination, the holder of the MIPS architecture license, and several other big-name chip firms have created prpl — a foundation to make sure MIPS can compete when it comes to software… Read more »
Qualcomm is bringing 64-bit computing to high-end devices but not until the first half of 2015. The newest Snapdragons also support LTE-Advanced and 4k displays, making them potential silicon choices for… Read more »
Qualcomm is gradually bringing its new 64-bit computing architecture to flagship smartphones and tablets, but Qualcomm did pack a bonus into its new Snapdragon 615: it’s first octa-core CPU. Read more »
Sensors are everywhere, but if we can build a generation of more efficient energy-harvesting chips, sensors could go in even more places. Here’s how researchers are trying to make that happen. Read more »
ARM’s future is tied to more devices with computing and connectivity trying to share data on a variety of networks. Call it the internet of things or just the obvious direction… Read more »
As smartphones and tablets become more common there’s an emerging middle class of devices that need some high-end features, but can’t break the bank. ARM’s latest designs meet that need. Read more »
Nvidia has launched its first integrated smartphone chip that combines its GPU-based application processor and a modem. The new chip will give Nvidia a processor to compete against Qualcomm’s integrated chips. Read more »
While they may be selling the “picks and shovels” associated with the internet of things gold rush, the world of connected devices is a rich opportunity for semiconductor companies. Read more »
The fourth quarter in cleantech saw attention paid to two prominent and publicly traded companies: EV maker Tesla and newly minted public listing SolarCity. It remains a transitional period for the… Read more »