MediaTek gets chummy with Nvidia on NVLink Fusion
Custom AI ASICs set to hit hyperscale workloads
MediaTek has buddied up with Nvidia in what it claims is a groundbreaking partnership to build tailor-made AI silicon that plugs neatly into the NVLink Fusion ecosystem.
Xiaomi flexes silicon muscles with XRing chip
China’s phone makers race to dump Qualcomm
Xiaomi is sharpening its knives for Qualcomm and MediaTek with its own in-house silicon, the XRing 01, and if leaks are anything to go by, it might just have the grunt to pull it off.
Nvidia opens up NVLink, but not for Chipzilla or AMD
Qualcomm, Fujitsu and pals get cosy while rivals stew
Nvidia strutted into Computex 2025 in Taipei unveiling its NVLink Fusion scheme and handing out interconnect invites to everyone except AMD, Broadcom, and Troubled Chipzilla.
Wi-Fi 8 trades speed for reliability
Available in 2028
The next generation of wireless technology, Wi-Fi 8, also known as IEEE 802.11bn Ultra High Reliability, will emphasise reliability over speed.
MediaTek releases Dimensity 9400 chipset
Based on TSMC’s 3nm process
MediaTek has lifted the kimono on its new Dimensity 9400 chipset, constructed on TSMC’s 3nm process, and featuring an All Big Core design
Samsung unveils new Galaxy A16 5G smartphone
Entry-level gets a boost with Exynos 1330 or Dimensity 6300
Samsung has officially announced its new Galaxy A16 5G budget smartphone, bringing a larger 6.7-inch screen, Exynos 1330 or Dimensity 6300 SoC, and up to 6 major Android upgrades, which is a rather big surprise.
Xiaomi schedules Xiaomi 14T launch event for September 26
Phones leak in official renders
Xiaomi has announced its new Xiaomi 14T event for September 26th, where we expect to see the Xiaomi 14T and Xiaomi 14T Pro smartphones.
Nvidia messes around with aging G-Sync
Wants to keep the band together
Nvidia has announced a strategic shift that aims to preserve G-Sync as a distinct technology while eliminating the need for costly additional hardware.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus now official with Dimensity 7350 Pro
50MP front camera and 50W charging
Nothing has officially launched its new Phone (2a) Plus, an updated version of the original Phone (2a) launched back in March, which gets the new Dimensity 7350 Pro SoC, 50MP front camera, new color options, and a few other updates.
MediaTek working on ARM for Windows SoC
Will push it as soon as Qualcomm's exclusivity deal expires
According to a report from Reuters, MediaTek is allegedly working hard on an ARM-based SoC for Windows-based laptops and could launch it as soon as Qualcomm's exclusivity deal expires.
