The official Spigen Amazon storefront is now offering the best price yet on its new OneTap Pro (MagFit) 3-in-1 Qi2 15W Wireless Charging Stand at $59.99 shipped. Spigen is known for delivering notable value for your money, but this has to be one of the...
Welcome to 9to5toys Battlestation Weekly – your go-to spot for the weekly roundup of the hottest deals and latest releases in PC gaming at a glance every Saturday morning. This week, we’re spotlighting massive discounts on a bunch of Razer gaming gear ...
It may be Saturday, but it’s possible your week’s work has just begun. Sure, Fortnite dropped its Week 3 quests for Absolute Doom days ago, but you got a little busy, and now you’ve got some catching up to do. If Robert Downey Jr. has taught us anythin...
EVERSPACE 2 developer ROCKFISH Games, being headquartered in Hamburg, couldn't very well pass up on the Cologne-based Gamescom, especially since they've got the Titans DLC coming up soon. Due to launch on September 16 across all platforms (PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X) for a price tag of $15, this is the first story DLC for the space combat game that was fully released in 2023. I caught up with ROCKFISH Games CEO and Co-Founder Michael Schade and Communications Manager Lee Guille to learn more about EVERSPACE 2: Titans and to discuss various aspects of the industry, from their […]
The foldable industry is getting increasingly intense with the growing competition, and innovation companies keep on striving for in the category. Earlier, we covered Samsung working on double foldable and rollable that could potentially be coming out next year. Reports regarding Huawei working on multiple folding phones have also surfaced, and even the possibility that it could be the first to launch this form factor. Now Xiaomi is getting attention for developing a triple-fold design that could heat up the competition further. While Samsung is a pioneer in bringing the concept of foldable phones ahead, other companies are working arduously […]
NVIDIA's DRIVE Orin System-on-a-Chip (Soc) is currently a major player in the increasingly vibrant Chinese auto market, enabling a host of OEMs to deploy tailored Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADASs) for smart mobility. Yet, this dominance is now under threat from domestic competition. Meanwhile, Huawei's dedicated chip design unit, HiSilicon, is gearing up to announce some breakthroughs at its upcoming Connectivity Conference, which can potentially work towards chipping away NVIDIA's dominance in China's AI sphere. NVIDIA's DRIVE Orin SoC Now Faces A Number Of Upstart Competitors For the benefit of those who might not be aware, NVIDIA's DRIVE Orin is […]
Huawei’s former CEO of its consumer group, Richard Yu, was previously spotted with the rumored tri-fold smartphone when he was onboard a flight and was using the device completely unfolded. At that specific angle, it looked as if he was using a fully functional table. However, the same device was spotted in the executive’s hands again, completely closed, and we are thoroughly impressed with what Huawei’s engineers have been able to achieve. After all, if you take a gander at the images, the entire smartphone features a total of three razor-thin displays that are sandwiched on top of one another […]
Huawei is all set to introduce a new AI chip, the Ascend 910C, in an attempt to counter the growing influence of NVIDIA in the region. Huawei's Upcoming "Ascend 910C" AI Chip Might Snag Away A Large Portion of NVIDIA's Market Share, Initial Orders Valued At $2 Billion The Chinese AI markets have rapidly grown in just a year, which has prompted companies like NVIDIA to aggressively expand their product offerings despite restrictions from the US Government. Designing China-dedicated AI accelerators such as the H20 AI GPU shows that the region is of great influence for Team Green, and in […]
A smartphone with a tri-fold form factor has yet to make it to the mass production phase by notable players who have been in this space for years, but Huawei likely intends to catch them off-guard with the launch of the world’s first handset that will sport a total of three displays. Unfortunately, customers who have kept a close eye on the imminent launch will need to have a hefty amount of cash ready, as a rumor claims that the retail price of one of these could fetch more than $4,000. When released, Huawei’s tri-fold smartphone could be twice as […]
Apple introduced a unified memory architecture in 2020 when it unveiled the M1, its first custom chipset that powered a variety of Macs, and since then, the technology has not inched away from this approach. Huawei, likely realizing this architecture’s benefits, is rumored to adopt it in its Kirin PC chip, thereby integrating the SoC and DRAM onto a single package. As for what advantages this change brings to the table, we have discussed below, so read on more to find out. By incorporating all core components on a single package, Huawei’s Kirin PC chip will have a higher memory […]
The U.S. trade sanctions have barred Huawei and other Chinese companies from purchasing advanced chipmaking equipment from Dutch-based ASML, with absolutely zero probability of securing cutting-edge wafers from TSMC too. While the partnership with China’s largest semiconductor manufacturer, SMIC, seems to be going along just fine, Huawei likely wants chip development to go into overdrive mode. This is the reason why it was previously reported to have invested billions in a new R&D center located in Guangzhou that would fulfill this purpose. Now, the first ‘official’ pictures have come forth, showing what the facility would look like indoors and outdoors. […]
The Kirin 9000S will go down in history as the chipset that caused Huawei’s resurgence, and while it fails to provide any competition to its current-generation competitors in performance or power efficiency, its existence signifies what the company achieved when its back was against the wall as a result of the U.S. trade ban. One tipster now reveals that the chipset had reached tape-out status back in 2021, which meant that mass production of the silicon should not have been far off. Unfortunately, Huawei was met with a ton of obstacles in its path thanks to the trade sanctions from […]
Huawei and Optica were previously reported to have cut ties, likely due to U.S. pressure, but that has not stopped lawmakers from prying deeper into their investigation. The top Republican and Democrat on the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, Frank Lucas and Zoe Lofgren, have criticized Optica CEO Elizabeth Rogan for actively engaging with an entity that has been on the U.S. trade ban and believes that the initial responses provided by the company have been inconsistent with the latest findings. U.S. lawmakers state that Optica did not properly acknowledge the full extent of Huawei’s influence during the two’s […]
The Kirin 9006C was Huawei’s 5nm SoC that powered the company’s Qingyun L540 lineup of notebooks and was introduced in December of last year. At the time, it was believed that the chipset was mass produced on SMIC’s proprietary cutting-edge manufacturing process, but a closer inspection revealed that Kirin 9006C was actually fabricated by TSMC. The same silicon is now said to be found in an engineering sample running HarmonyOS NEXT, with a rumor claiming that the SoC displays better thermals and the software has smoother animations. HarmonyOS NEXT running smoothly on a slower Kirin 9006C could be a testament […]
China’s biggest semiconductor manufacturer, SMIC, might have achieved a massive breakthrough by successfully developing the 5nm technology using its existing DUV equipment, but there are a ton of hurdles to cross before the foundry makes meaningful strides with its new manufacturing process. Fortunately, one tipster reveals some positive development, and the 5nm node has shown improved power efficiency. Unfortunately, there is no update on if this technology will be implemented this year when Huawei announces its next Kirin chipset. New Kirin chipset to be announced with Huawei’s Mate 70 series, but it is unlikely to be mass produced on SMIC’s […]
The Mate 70 launch was previously rumored to be in October, but Huawei is now said to have delayed its upcoming flagship smartphone series because there is still work remaining for HarmonyOS NEXT. For those that do not know, the former Chinese giant was earlier reported to be ditching Android for good and completely transition to its in-house operating system so that it is free of any U.S. trade sanctions. Unfortunately, having the ambition to develop an elaborate custom platform is one thing, and going through with it in a few years is an entirely different scenario. Mate 70 Kirin […]
Samsung has been reported on multiple occasions to introduce a design change with the Galaxy S25 Ultra launch, with the flagship said to feature rounded corners instead of sharp ones, resembling the company’s Galaxy Note 7. However, it is one thing to check out an artist’s impression of the smartphone and another to view an actual render, and we are happy to mention that an official image has come out, but there is a catch. The notable leakster responsible for showcasing the Galaxy S25 Ultra to his fans has blurred it out unless his financial target is met. Donation goal from […]
This week saw the release of Astro Bot, a delightful game that pays tribute to the rich history of PlayStation. It also, inadvertently, highlights the dearth of new games and franchises really worth celebrating from the PS5 era. Also, Star Wars Outlaws...
The foldable industry is getting increasingly intense with the growing competition, and innovation companies keep on striving for in the category. Earlier, we covered Samsung working on double foldable and rollable that could potentially be coming out next year. Reports regarding Huawei working on multiple folding phones have also surfaced, and even the possibility that it could be the first to launch this form factor. Now Xiaomi is getting attention for developing a triple-fold design that could heat up the competition further. While Samsung is a pioneer in bringing the concept of foldable phones ahead, other companies are working arduously […]
NVIDIA's DRIVE Orin System-on-a-Chip (Soc) is currently a major player in the increasingly vibrant Chinese auto market, enabling a host of OEMs to deploy tailored Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADASs) for smart mobility. Yet, this dominance is now under threat from domestic competition. Meanwhile, Huawei's dedicated chip design unit, HiSilicon, is gearing up to announce some breakthroughs at its upcoming Connectivity Conference, which can potentially work towards chipping away NVIDIA's dominance in China's AI sphere. NVIDIA's DRIVE Orin SoC Now Faces A Number Of Upstart Competitors For the benefit of those who might not be aware, NVIDIA's DRIVE Orin is […]
Huawei’s former CEO of its consumer group, Richard Yu, was previously spotted with the rumored tri-fold smartphone when he was onboard a flight and was using the device completely unfolded. At that specific angle, it looked as if he was using a fully functional table. However, the same device was spotted in the executive’s hands again, completely closed, and we are thoroughly impressed with what Huawei’s engineers have been able to achieve. After all, if you take a gander at the images, the entire smartphone features a total of three razor-thin displays that are sandwiched on top of one another […]
Huawei is all set to introduce a new AI chip, the Ascend 910C, in an attempt to counter the growing influence of NVIDIA in the region. Huawei's Upcoming "Ascend 910C" AI Chip Might Snag Away A Large Portion of NVIDIA's Market Share, Initial Orders Valued At $2 Billion The Chinese AI markets have rapidly grown in just a year, which has prompted companies like NVIDIA to aggressively expand their product offerings despite restrictions from the US Government. Designing China-dedicated AI accelerators such as the H20 AI GPU shows that the region is of great influence for Team Green, and in […]
A smartphone with a tri-fold form factor has yet to make it to the mass production phase by notable players who have been in this space for years, but Huawei likely intends to catch them off-guard with the launch of the world’s first handset that will sport a total of three displays. Unfortunately, customers who have kept a close eye on the imminent launch will need to have a hefty amount of cash ready, as a rumor claims that the retail price of one of these could fetch more than $4,000. When released, Huawei’s tri-fold smartphone could be twice as […]
Apple introduced a unified memory architecture in 2020 when it unveiled the M1, its first custom chipset that powered a variety of Macs, and since then, the technology has not inched away from this approach. Huawei, likely realizing this architecture’s benefits, is rumored to adopt it in its Kirin PC chip, thereby integrating the SoC and DRAM onto a single package. As for what advantages this change brings to the table, we have discussed below, so read on more to find out. By incorporating all core components on a single package, Huawei’s Kirin PC chip will have a higher memory […]
The U.S. trade sanctions have barred Huawei and other Chinese companies from purchasing advanced chipmaking equipment from Dutch-based ASML, with absolutely zero probability of securing cutting-edge wafers from TSMC too. While the partnership with China’s largest semiconductor manufacturer, SMIC, seems to be going along just fine, Huawei likely wants chip development to go into overdrive mode. This is the reason why it was previously reported to have invested billions in a new R&D center located in Guangzhou that would fulfill this purpose. Now, the first ‘official’ pictures have come forth, showing what the facility would look like indoors and outdoors. […]
The Kirin 9000S will go down in history as the chipset that caused Huawei’s resurgence, and while it fails to provide any competition to its current-generation competitors in performance or power efficiency, its existence signifies what the company achieved when its back was against the wall as a result of the U.S. trade ban. One tipster now reveals that the chipset had reached tape-out status back in 2021, which meant that mass production of the silicon should not have been far off. Unfortunately, Huawei was met with a ton of obstacles in its path thanks to the trade sanctions from […]
Huawei and Optica were previously reported to have cut ties, likely due to U.S. pressure, but that has not stopped lawmakers from prying deeper into their investigation. The top Republican and Democrat on the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, Frank Lucas and Zoe Lofgren, have criticized Optica CEO Elizabeth Rogan for actively engaging with an entity that has been on the U.S. trade ban and believes that the initial responses provided by the company have been inconsistent with the latest findings. U.S. lawmakers state that Optica did not properly acknowledge the full extent of Huawei’s influence during the two’s […]
The Kirin 9006C was Huawei’s 5nm SoC that powered the company’s Qingyun L540 lineup of notebooks and was introduced in December of last year. At the time, it was believed that the chipset was mass produced on SMIC’s proprietary cutting-edge manufacturing process, but a closer inspection revealed that Kirin 9006C was actually fabricated by TSMC. The same silicon is now said to be found in an engineering sample running HarmonyOS NEXT, with a rumor claiming that the SoC displays better thermals and the software has smoother animations. HarmonyOS NEXT running smoothly on a slower Kirin 9006C could be a testament […]
China’s biggest semiconductor manufacturer, SMIC, might have achieved a massive breakthrough by successfully developing the 5nm technology using its existing DUV equipment, but there are a ton of hurdles to cross before the foundry makes meaningful strides with its new manufacturing process. Fortunately, one tipster reveals some positive development, and the 5nm node has shown improved power efficiency. Unfortunately, there is no update on if this technology will be implemented this year when Huawei announces its next Kirin chipset. New Kirin chipset to be announced with Huawei’s Mate 70 series, but it is unlikely to be mass produced on SMIC’s […]
The Mate 70 launch was previously rumored to be in October, but Huawei is now said to have delayed its upcoming flagship smartphone series because there is still work remaining for HarmonyOS NEXT. For those that do not know, the former Chinese giant was earlier reported to be ditching Android for good and completely transition to its in-house operating system so that it is free of any U.S. trade sanctions. Unfortunately, having the ambition to develop an elaborate custom platform is one thing, and going through with it in a few years is an entirely different scenario. Mate 70 Kirin […]