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Merging man and machine: Balancing the potential and risks of Musk’s brain chip

By Staff Writer 12 March 2024

Elon Musk's latest breakthrough involves implanting computer chips into human brains…But what does this mean for our future? FULL STORY >

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MediaTek set to bring premium features to 5G phones with new 6 nm Dimensity 900 5G Chipset

By Staff Writer 14 May 2021

MediaTek has announced the new Dimensity 900 5G chipset, the latest addition to its Dimensity 5G family. FULL STORY >

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ERM Partners with Altair to Dramatically Improve Business Models for Deploying Vehicle Telematics and Asset Tracking

By Press Release 9 May 2019

Initial Implementation to Utilize Altair’s Cellular IoT Chipset Platform to Facilitate New Range of On-Board Telematics Devices Without Connection to Car’s Power Supply FULL STORY >

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Production of 7-nanometer A12 processors for 2018 iPhones underway

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 23 May 2018

The upcoming processor is reportedly set for production, being placed in new 2018 iPhone devices later this year. FULL STORY >

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Qualcomm to design new processors for Wear OS smartwatches

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 9 May 2018

The company plans to produce new silicon specifically designed at the latest batch of Wear OS-sporting smartwatches. FULL STORY >

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Facebook may soon be developing its own chips

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 19 April 2018

The social media platform has a job listing for chip making specialists, with the company likely aiming to be more self-reliant in that regard. FULL STORY >

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Intel's new Xeon D-2100 chip is built for scalable solutions

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 8 February 2018

The chipmakers latest offering is said to be highly scalable, and capable of continuously growing performance while keeping power consumption steady. FULL STORY >

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Samsung now ready to produce 8 nanometer chipsets

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 19 October 2017

Qualifying for the production process three months ahead of time, Samsung confirms that its plans to build 8 nanometer chips is ready to go. FULL STORY >

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CHiPs movie receives first trailer

By Staff Writer 12 January 2017

If you think that the new CHiPs movie is to be a trip down memory lane, well, you have another thing coming. FULL STORY >

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Samsung unveils new Exynos 7 Octa 7870 chipset for mid-range smartphones

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 17 February 2016

Designed for use in mid-range smartphones as a competitor to Qualcomm's Snapdragon, Samsung debuts a new Exynos chipset - the 7 Octa 7870. FULL STORY >

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Google reportedly looking for a partner to help design its own chips

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 6 November 2015

According to reports, Google is aiming to get on the same level as Apple and Samsung, by designing its own set of smartphone chips with the help of a partner. FULL STORY >

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Why you should care about the chipset in your mobile device

By Staff Writer 31 July 2015

When buying a new smartphone, we consider the screen, camera and price, but James Munn of Qualcomm says the chipset should be of equal concern. FULL STORY >

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3D transistors coming to Intel chips

By Johan Keyter 5 May 2011

Intel is introducing new three-dimensional tri-gate transistors to its upcoming chips, bringing faster speeds and more efficient chips to the table. FULL STORY >

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