MediaTek jumped on the automotive bandwagon in April 2023 when it launched its Dimentsity Auto automotive platforms to compete with Qualcomm in the digital cockpit arena. The Taiwanese chipmaker is mainly known for its mobile, computer, and TV systems-on-chip (SoCs), and to broaden its car-focused feature sets in automotive hardware, it partnered with NVIDIA to add AI and accelerated computing to the mix. Last March, MediaTek expanded the collaboration to ..read more

At today’s Unpacked event in Paris,  Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the Galaxy Z Flip 6. The successors of the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 launched last year in Seoul, both models offer some hardware upgrades but no significant changes.By limiting the most expensive improvements, Samsung is probably banking on the popularity of its foldable devices to limit the high costs of the foldable form factor’s ..read more

Headquartered in Tel Aviv with offices in Palo Alto, LA, Taiwan, and Singapore, Sightful has announced the Spacetop G1, the first commercially available augmented reality laptop that offers a 100-inch virtual workspace within a portable form factor. This innovative device enhances productivity and privacy in a “work from anywhere” environment.The Spacetop G1 can be reserved for $100 on Sightful’s website. Shipping is set for October 2024 at a price of $1900.The ..read more

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and Google have jointly announced the launch of an optimized Chrome browser tailored for Windows PCs powered by Snapdragon processors. This release precedes the arrival of PCs featuring the Snapdragon X Elite compute platform, anticipated to debut in mid-2024.Google Chrome stands as the world’s most widely used browser, continually advancing with new functionalities, performance enhancements, and security updates — which include experimental generative AI capabilities.Hiroshi Lockheimer, Senior ..read more

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is driving the evolution of in-vehicle experiences with the introduction of the world’s first Automotive Grade Wi-Fi 7 Access Point solution, Qualcomm QCA6797AQ. In the era of software-defined vehicle architectures, connectivity is a critical component, and Qualcomm’s platform offers a comprehensive suite of solutions, including Cellular 5G/4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, C-V2X, and precise positioning technologies.The new solution addresses the increasing demand for advanced in-vehicle experiences and applications as ..read more

As the countdown to the end of preorders for Samsung’s highly anticipated Galaxy S24 series reaches its final hours, customers are presented with exclusive offers that add immense value to their smartphone purchases.One standout offer is the chance to receive a free storage upgrade to the next direct storage tier, potentially adding up to 1TB of additional storage space to your device — This means more room for photos, videos ..read more

HONOR has unveiled the HONOR Magic V2, touted as the world’s thinnest inward-folding smartphone, available in Europe, including the UK.  The launch, held at the Porsche Experience Center in Leipzig, showcased HONOR’s commitment to innovation and design excellence with over 400 media representatives and partners in attendance.The device brings premium materials like Titanium and a hing crafted through 3D printing technology—a first for foldable devices, according to the company, that ..read more

Lenovo is coming to CES 2024 with an amazing innovation in the laptop category: a dual-processor dual-OS system that allows users to detach the display of the Windows laptop to use it as a full-blown Android tablet.The ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid incorporates a laptop base system running on Microsoft Windows 11 and powered by an Intel Ultra Core processor, coupled with a detachable tablet that operates on the Android ..read more

Qualcomm Technologies has unveiled its next-generation XR (Extended Reality) and AR (Augmented Reality) platforms, marking a significant advancement in immersive technology. These cutting-edge platforms have been developed in close collaboration with Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, and are set to be commercially available on Meta devices in 2023.Two notable products are slated for release: the recently released Meta Quest 3, powered by the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 Platform ..read more

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. has expanded its Snapdragon Digital Chassis portfolio to cater to the growing demand for motorcycles, scooters, e-bikes, and various new vehicle classes worldwide. The newly introduced products, known as the QWM2290 and QWS2290 platforms, are designed to enhance safety, infotainment, cloud-connected digital services, personalization, and convenience for 2-wheelers, micromobility, and other motorized vehicles.These platforms want to transform the user experience and the development and management of these ..read more