Apple is increasingly focusing on building its own devices and expanding its ecosystem by taking steps towards a more native experience for users and relying less on third-party accessories. While the Cupertino-based tech giant's HomePod and AppleTV have left quite the mark in the smart home category, it generally relies more on outsourcing cameras and other hardware for smart homes. Now, a new report suggests that the company intends to create a fully integrated experience by developing its own smart home accessories. Gurman hints about Apple working on making smart home products like security cameras for a more integrated experience […]
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Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds will receive the Godspawn update, adding a new 50-player boss battle, a new 10-player raid, and a legendary spear. Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds is getting the first major update "Godspawn" on November 19th, expanding the story with new story chapters The MMORPG Guild Wars 2 by ArenaNet is receiving its first major update for the Janthir Wilds expansion soon. It's the first of three major updates, and it'll land on November 19. The update will add new content to the game for the players. The Janthir Wilds expansion DLC was released in August this year, […]
Huawei has remained mum on the subject of building its own fabrication plants, and that is likely to avoid further trade restrictions from the U.S. However, a recent patent filing provides evidence that the former Chinese giant is going the extra mile to reduce dependency on foreign companies. The patent application date is June 2022, describing a process for improving wafer alignment and efficiency. It is titled ‘Wafer Processing Device and Wafer Processing Method’ and provides some evidence that Huawei wishes to build its chip plants, which can mean it may want to rid itself of SMIC too. Huawei has […]
Huawei and SMIC took the U.S. by surprise when they unveiled the 7nm Kirin 9000S, which industry experts claim is a technological breakthrough because of all the trade sanctions in place. However, it is no secret that China’s largest semiconductor firm cannot match the capacity output of TSMC and Samsung. It also relies on older-generation machinery for wafer manufacturing, which is a barrier it has yet to scale. Looking at the obstacles still in Huawei’s and SMIC’s path, the U.S. believes that its trade sanctions are working as intended and that 7nm demand cannot be fulfilled. Huawei’s Kirin 9000S is […]
Huawei is working on a new smartphone launch, and according to the detailed specifications shared by a tipster, it will be powered by a new chipset, dubbed the Kirin ‘K9.’ Whether or not it is a rebranded version of the Kirin 9000S, we discuss further in our findings, so read on. ‘K9’ could just be a shorter name for the Kirin 9000S, but tipster does not mention it On Weibo, the official name of Huawei’s smartphone was not mentioned by Digital Chat Station, but Huawei Central was ahead of the curve and stated that the rumored specifications belong to the […]
The Kirin 9000S powering the Mate 60 Pro proves that Huawei and SMIC can continue mass producing mobile chipsets without the help of U.S. firms and other entities that have been barred from partnering with the two Chinese entities. In addition to the Kirin 9000S, a recent analysis reveals that apart from the chipset, the advanced 5G modem and radio frequency technology used in the flagship makes Huawei comparable to other high-end smartphones and chip makers. Huawei and SMIC have also mass produced their first 5nm SoC, which will likely be accompanied by an even better 5G modem The analysis […]
Huawei is expected to launch its new P70 flagship smartphone series in 2024, featuring three new models with a bevy of hardware specification upgrades. In an earlier report, it was predicted that the P70 Art, which may be regarded as the top-end version, will ship with an impressive camera configuration that includes a hybrid 1G6P lens and more. Irrespective of this information, no updates were provided as to which chipset Huawei would use in all three models. After all, to stay competitive, the company needs to release something more capable than the Kirin 9000S, and the latest Kirin 9006C might be […]
SMIC may not be limited to the 7nm process soon, as a new report states that the Chinese semiconductor is pushing forward with its 5nm technology. However, instead of manufacturers such as TSMC that use advanced EUV machinery, SMIC is being forced to mass produce those ‘cutting-edge’ wafers on its existing DUV equipment, which will likely become a costly venture for the company. SMIC to likely receive billions in subsidies from the government, allowing it to successfully push forward with its 5nm process; no word on the estimated yield With Huawei expected to launch the P70, P70 Pro, and P70 […]
Huawei has just introduced its brand new Qingyun L540 laptops for Chinese domestic markets which feature the 5nm Kirin 9006C SOC. Huawei's Latest Laptops For China's Domestic Market Pack 5nm Kirin 9006C SOC With 8 Cores The Huawei Qingyun L540 laptops are the follow-up to the L410 series which featured the Kirin 990 SOC. The new laptops utilize the latest 5nm Kirin 9006C SOC which is designed by HiSilicon and adopts a new Arm-based architecture that offers up to 8 cores. The CPU configuration includes 4 Cortex A77 cores and 4 Cortex A55 cores. The Cortex A77 core module features […]
Huawei is said to introduce three new P70 flagships in 2024, with one of them uniquely named the P70 Art. Judging by the name alone, it will be the Chinese firm’s most feature-enriched and likely the most expensive out of the trio. One analyst is positive about the upcoming launch, believing that if this smartphone demand trajectory is maintained, the new series will considerably outsell the P60 lineup. Some key specifications of all P70 members were also shared, with the P70 Art said to receive the most impressive camera lens configuration that is up to 5 times more expensive than […]
Making a comeback in the Chinese smartphone will definitely not be enough for Huawei because a new rumor alleges that the company intends to enter the mixed-reality headset segment with the launch of an Apple Vision Pro competitor. Though the exact specifications have not been provided, the rumor claims that the device will be equipped with a flagship processor, indicating that the Kirin 9000S might not have a place in this AR headset. More information provides various design choices for the forthcoming product, so let us discuss this in more detail. Huawei’s former sub-brand Honor is also rumored to be […]
Chinese personal computing and technology firm Huawei has become one of the few companies of its kind in the world to test out a low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite internet network similar to SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service. Starlink is the world's largest LEO constellation, and it owes its size to SpaceX's workhorse Falcon 9 rocket, which has made rocket launches a regular occurrence of daily life in the 21st century. Details of Huawei's test were shared on the Chinese social media platform Weibo, with slides from a presentation showing that the LEO satellite test delivered download speeds of as […]
Huawei defying the U.S. sanctions and proceeding to mass produce the 7nm Kirin 9000S for a range of flagships is regarded as a miracle by industry watchers, but that does not mean that the road ahead is going to be any easier. A former TSMC Vice President of Research And Development who is also known for inventing immersion lithography is regarded as a ‘chip guru’ in the latest report, and he states that fabricating a 5nm chipset on the existing DUV equipment is going to be highly expensive, but doable. Using DUV machinery to mass produce a 5nm silicon requires […]
Huawei has remained mum on the subject of building its own fabrication plants, and that is likely to avoid further trade restrictions from the U.S. However, a recent patent filing provides evidence that the former Chinese giant is going the extra mile to reduce dependency on foreign companies. The patent application date is June 2022, describing a process for improving wafer alignment and efficiency. It is titled ‘Wafer Processing Device and Wafer Processing Method’ and provides some evidence that Huawei wishes to build its chip plants, which can mean it may want to rid itself of SMIC too. Huawei has […]
Huawei and SMIC took the U.S. by surprise when they unveiled the 7nm Kirin 9000S, which industry experts claim is a technological breakthrough because of all the trade sanctions in place. However, it is no secret that China’s largest semiconductor firm cannot match the capacity output of TSMC and Samsung. It also relies on older-generation machinery for wafer manufacturing, which is a barrier it has yet to scale. Looking at the obstacles still in Huawei’s and SMIC’s path, the U.S. believes that its trade sanctions are working as intended and that 7nm demand cannot be fulfilled. Huawei’s Kirin 9000S is […]
Huawei is working on a new smartphone launch, and according to the detailed specifications shared by a tipster, it will be powered by a new chipset, dubbed the Kirin ‘K9.’ Whether or not it is a rebranded version of the Kirin 9000S, we discuss further in our findings, so read on. ‘K9’ could just be a shorter name for the Kirin 9000S, but tipster does not mention it On Weibo, the official name of Huawei’s smartphone was not mentioned by Digital Chat Station, but Huawei Central was ahead of the curve and stated that the rumored specifications belong to the […]
The Kirin 9000S powering the Mate 60 Pro proves that Huawei and SMIC can continue mass producing mobile chipsets without the help of U.S. firms and other entities that have been barred from partnering with the two Chinese entities. In addition to the Kirin 9000S, a recent analysis reveals that apart from the chipset, the advanced 5G modem and radio frequency technology used in the flagship makes Huawei comparable to other high-end smartphones and chip makers. Huawei and SMIC have also mass produced their first 5nm SoC, which will likely be accompanied by an even better 5G modem The analysis […]
Huawei is expected to launch its new P70 flagship smartphone series in 2024, featuring three new models with a bevy of hardware specification upgrades. In an earlier report, it was predicted that the P70 Art, which may be regarded as the top-end version, will ship with an impressive camera configuration that includes a hybrid 1G6P lens and more. Irrespective of this information, no updates were provided as to which chipset Huawei would use in all three models. After all, to stay competitive, the company needs to release something more capable than the Kirin 9000S, and the latest Kirin 9006C might be […]
SMIC may not be limited to the 7nm process soon, as a new report states that the Chinese semiconductor is pushing forward with its 5nm technology. However, instead of manufacturers such as TSMC that use advanced EUV machinery, SMIC is being forced to mass produce those ‘cutting-edge’ wafers on its existing DUV equipment, which will likely become a costly venture for the company. SMIC to likely receive billions in subsidies from the government, allowing it to successfully push forward with its 5nm process; no word on the estimated yield With Huawei expected to launch the P70, P70 Pro, and P70 […]
Huawei has just introduced its brand new Qingyun L540 laptops for Chinese domestic markets which feature the 5nm Kirin 9006C SOC. Huawei's Latest Laptops For China's Domestic Market Pack 5nm Kirin 9006C SOC With 8 Cores The Huawei Qingyun L540 laptops are the follow-up to the L410 series which featured the Kirin 990 SOC. The new laptops utilize the latest 5nm Kirin 9006C SOC which is designed by HiSilicon and adopts a new Arm-based architecture that offers up to 8 cores. The CPU configuration includes 4 Cortex A77 cores and 4 Cortex A55 cores. The Cortex A77 core module features […]
Huawei is said to introduce three new P70 flagships in 2024, with one of them uniquely named the P70 Art. Judging by the name alone, it will be the Chinese firm’s most feature-enriched and likely the most expensive out of the trio. One analyst is positive about the upcoming launch, believing that if this smartphone demand trajectory is maintained, the new series will considerably outsell the P60 lineup. Some key specifications of all P70 members were also shared, with the P70 Art said to receive the most impressive camera lens configuration that is up to 5 times more expensive than […]
Making a comeback in the Chinese smartphone will definitely not be enough for Huawei because a new rumor alleges that the company intends to enter the mixed-reality headset segment with the launch of an Apple Vision Pro competitor. Though the exact specifications have not been provided, the rumor claims that the device will be equipped with a flagship processor, indicating that the Kirin 9000S might not have a place in this AR headset. More information provides various design choices for the forthcoming product, so let us discuss this in more detail. Huawei’s former sub-brand Honor is also rumored to be […]
Chinese personal computing and technology firm Huawei has become one of the few companies of its kind in the world to test out a low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite internet network similar to SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service. Starlink is the world's largest LEO constellation, and it owes its size to SpaceX's workhorse Falcon 9 rocket, which has made rocket launches a regular occurrence of daily life in the 21st century. Details of Huawei's test were shared on the Chinese social media platform Weibo, with slides from a presentation showing that the LEO satellite test delivered download speeds of as […]
Huawei defying the U.S. sanctions and proceeding to mass produce the 7nm Kirin 9000S for a range of flagships is regarded as a miracle by industry watchers, but that does not mean that the road ahead is going to be any easier. A former TSMC Vice President of Research And Development who is also known for inventing immersion lithography is regarded as a ‘chip guru’ in the latest report, and he states that fabricating a 5nm chipset on the existing DUV equipment is going to be highly expensive, but doable. Using DUV machinery to mass produce a 5nm silicon requires […]