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In der ersten auf Debian basierten Entwickler-Preview können User Linux für den ARM-Chip von Qualcomm ausprobieren. (Linux, Debian)
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Solar cell manufacturer and systems integrator United Renewable Energy (URE) is still awaiting a final decision on the location of its US solar module plant, a joint venture with Sino-American Silicon Products (SAS), although production has now been set to begin in the third quarter of 2027. The…
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Guangzhou-based wafer foundry CanSemi Technology has set its initial public offering (IPO) price at CNY12.01 per share on Shenzhen's ChiNext board. The company aims to raise CNY6.16 billion (approx. US$917.9 million) by issuing 512.6 million new shares.
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Cadence Design Systems and Synopsys have achieved certification for key design flows on TSMC's A14 process, expanding the design ecosystem for the foundry's next full node ahead of risk production in 2027 and volume production in 2028.
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AI adoption is accelerating, prompting global cloud providers to step up data center investment. Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing arm of Alibaba, announced a new round of global infrastructure expansion at the 2026 Apsara Conference, with plans to broaden its data center footprint across eight…
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Alongside the Xiaomi 18 Pro series, the company has launched the Pad 9 lineup. Of the two new pads, the regular Pad 9 is standing as an affordable rival to the iPad Air 11-inch. This tablet is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, has an 11.2-inch 144Hz display, and measures 5.75mm thick. The…
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Nintendo Switch Online members can download and play the full version of Ubisoft Montpellier's 2024 action-platformer Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown at no extra cost from 10 a.m. PT on September 24 to 11:59 p.m. PT on September 30, 2026. Save data carries over to a purchase, the digital edition…
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Canvas UI is an open-source component library created by David Haz, utilizing the experimental HTML-in-Canvas API. It features 35 components that render GPU effects on live page content while maintaining accessibility. The library integrates with multiple frameworks and requires specific Chrome…
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OnePlus has published an official teaser for the OnePlus 16 on Weibo, confirming a camera overhaul that addresses the biggest criticism of the OnePlus 15: its downgraded cameras.
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Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 platform at Snapdragon Summit 2026 on Thursday. The new chip is designed to provide expanded on-device intelligence for the next generation of audio wearables. Qualcomm says its new platform offers Snapdragon Sound technologies, combined with…
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Nscale, the UK AI cloud company preparing a US listing at a reported US$35 billion valuation, got nearly three-quarters of its 2025 sales from a Singapore company. Singapore and US records reviewed by DIGITIMES show that company's parent owns the trademarks for ByteDance's AI models and products…
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Meta Platforms used its Connect 2026 conference on September 23 to push its eyewear lineup toward both ends of the market, adding a camera-free audio model aimed at privacy-conscious buyers and a US$1,299.99 virtual reality (VR) device that fits headset-class hardware into a frame of about 100…
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The Dolphin development team has been focusing on Android, and this month's progress report details the addition of netplay, better rumble, and even system settings integration. However, it also includes details of how the developers endured a wave of constant AI-generated security reports.
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Meta has announced Meta VR Glasses, a pair of VR glasses that weigh about 100 grams and keep the battery and the processor in a puck you clip to a pocket. Meta says they will go on sale in spring 2027 for $1,299.99 in the US. Spring 2027 is the whole of the timing. Meta ... Meta's 100-gram VR…
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European Union industry ministers are set to debate the proposed Chips Act 2.0 in Brussels on September 24, days after a senior ASML executive said the company is currently selling no chipmaking systems in Europe, highlighting the gap between the bloc's semiconductor ambitions and where industry…
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Qualcomm usually announces just one flagship processor during its annual Snapdragon Summit event. However, during the Snapdragon Summit 2026 event yesterday, the company unveiled two new high-end chips: the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. One of these chips is…
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South Korea's major semiconductor, display, and electronics parts factories are staying open through the Chuseok holiday as AI-driven memory demand and new Apple iPhone panel production keep lines running. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are continuing output at key plants, while display and MLCC…
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Citizen has announced the Series 8 GMT NB6092-01E, a 5th anniversary model limited to 1,300 pieces. Its case body uses Damascus steel under a gold IP finish, so each pattern differs, and it pairs a forged carbon dial with the 9054 automatic GMT.
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Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has put up $44m to support projects to make compact, lightweight universal antennas for accessing satellites, reports the Nikkei. The idea is to […] The post Japan ponders Starlink alternatives appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
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YMTC has won a battle with Micron in a German court for the infringement of two patents and has been awarded injunctions protecting its IP for 10 years. The disputed […] The post YMTC wins patent battle against Micron appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
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Qualcomm has bought PickNik, a software company specialising in robotics. The move is seen as Qualcomm moving further into physical AI after its Arduino and Modular acquisitions. “Robotics is one […] The post Qualcomm buys PickNik appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
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Cambridge Tech Week 2026 closed last week after five days of debate, dealmaking and networking, with this year’s programme putting a sharper focus on the practical challenge of turning research […] The post Cambridge Tech Week draws 1,700 visitors appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
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element14 is inviting engineers and makers to apply for the opportunity to evaluate Arduino’s new VENTUNO Q single-board computer (SBC) and share their findings with the global community. Building on […] The post Test Arduino’s VENTUNO Q SBC for free appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
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A slick spectrum analyzer used to be the kind of thing that would have been tricky to include in a DIY project, but as [Mirko “mircemk” Pavleski] demonstrates, a modern …read more
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Beijing Eswin Computing Technology has cleared its Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing hearing, moving closer to becoming the market's first listed RISC-V-focused chip company.
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Qualcomm is sticking with TSMC for both of its newly launched 2nm Snapdragon flagship processors, extending the Taiwan foundry's hold on Qualcomm's top-tier mobile chips even as Samsung Electronics ramps its second-generation 2nm process and steps up efforts to win advanced-node customers.
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A weeklong optimization challenge cut the estimated GPU cost of preparing an experimental quantum-resistant Bitcoin transaction to under $67, potentially making the “last-resort measure” a little easier on the wallet.
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Qualcomm is launching two flagship platforms in 2026—the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6—signaling a new era of finer-grained flagship mobile SoC segmentation. The move has raised questions about whether pricier flagship phones are on the way.
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In a nearly two-hour interview with New York Times podcast host Ezra Klein, Huang, CEO of the world's most valuable publicly listed company, had an extensive discussion about OpenAI agents that hacked Hugging Face, the open-source AI software hub that Nvidia purchased for $13 billion this month.