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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Blizzard has announced that two decades after its release, World of Warcraft is finally going to let players build a home and live in it. The feature has long been requested by WoW players and now it’s finally coming in the game’s next expansion.Read m...
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, […]
TSMC has outlined plans to offer over 1 Trillion transistors in 3D-packaged and 200 Billion in monolithic chips by 2030. TSMC's Roadmap Reveals Progressing Of Cutting-Edge Semiconductor Processes: Development On 1nm, Eyeing Over 1 Trillion Transistors By 2030 During the IEDM 2023 conference, TSMC showed a roadmap of what the company expects its semiconductor "portfolio" to be shaped like, and it looks like the Taiwanese giant has some ambitious plans for the end of this decade. Based on the roadmap revealed, TSMC is confident that its processes are on track, with the debut of TSMC's N2 and N2P processes within […]
SK hynix has confirmed in a blog post that the development of its next-generation HBM4 high-bandwidth memory commences in 2024. SK hynix To Begin Development of Next-Gen HBM4 High-Bandwidth Memory In 2024, To Power The Next Era of Data Centers & AI So far, we have seen Micron & Samsung list down their next-generation HBM4 memory products while also confirming the development. These two companies have highlighted a launch timeframe of around 2025-2026. Based on the latest confirmation from SK hynix, the company has also unveiled that it plans to commence production of the next generation of high-bandwidth memory in […]
Intel's CEO has expressed confidence in its 18A process, claiming that it competes favorably with TSMC's 2nm node while also being delivered earlier. Intel's 18A Process Node With Backside Power Delivery and Enhanced Silicon Utilization Reportedly Ahead of TSMC's 2nm In Performance & Delivery Intel's CEO Pat Gelsinger sat down with Barron's at Team Blue's recent AI Everywhere event, where the company unveiled its latest Meteor Lake processors. Speaking with the outlet, CEO Gelsinger provided an update on Intel's 18A process, claiming that it has the potential to surpass TSMC's N2 (2nm) node, especially after the utilization of an advanced […]
Intel and many other tech companies have amassed against NVIDIA in a "War of Words" claiming that the green team's AI success came from "Luck". However, NVIDIA says that the company's success is attributed to clear vision and execution which Intel lacked. Intel Believes It Would've Been In a Much Dominant Position If They Could Develop The "Larabee" Project Halted a Decade Ago, NVIDIA Replies That Intel Lacked Vision & Execution The whole fiasco started when Intel's CEO Pat Gelsinger taunted NVIDIA's financial achievements in the data center segment, claiming that the company's CEO Jensen Huang got "lucky" with it. […]
The PC market will be entering a positive outlook in the coming year as laptop makers have placed bets on the emerging "AI PC" trend which would field 11% growth in 2024. AI PCs Coupled Up With Next-Gen Hardware Will Tempt Consumers To Purchase New Laptops in 2024, Expects Industry The PC industry has been sluggish over the last two years mainly because consumers have been reluctant to switch to next-gen hardware plus the added inflation, rising prices, and supply chain factors. However, TechInsights reports that while shipments in 2023 are expected to drop by 27% when compared to 2021, […]
The storage industry is expected to see a major increase in prices with some industry sources quoting as much as a 55% hike for SSD & NAND products. Western Digital & Others Reportedly Preparing For a Massive NAND Price Increase, Expect Consumer SSDs to Become Expensive We have reported previously that the SSD industry has been in a "dwindling" state for several quarters up till now, as current indicators suggest that we might see an economic rebound, courtesy of the strict actions taken by suppliers. The downward trend within the SSD segment started in 2021 when the world saw a […]
AMD has inaugurated the company's largest global R&D center in India, as part of its $400 million investment in the country over five years. AMD Sees Immense Market Potential in India, Company Vows to Encourage Local Research & Development Categorizing India as the next "tech hub" globally is something that has always been highlighted by major tech firms and startups, mainly since the region is emerging as a vital position for companies. Through extensive government incentives backed with leniency in taxation policies and relatively cheaper labor, many industry leaders have turned towards India to set up their research and development […]
AI is in for the rescue of the PC industry as research outlet, Canalys, reports that global shipments are expected to see a major boost in 2024. Global PC Shipments to Reach "Positive" Figures In Q3 2024, Rapid Growth Expected by 2024 Canalys believes that the upcoming quarters can be seen as a "delight" for the PC segment, mainly since it has been facing negative financial results for the past seven consecutive quarters. The market researcher predicts a 5% YoY growth in global shipments in the upcoming quarter, courtesy of the industry's dynamic shift towards "artificial intelligence" applications, along with […]
Apple has announced an "expanded partnership" with the semiconductor firm Amkor, hinting towards a shift in reliance on TSMC. Apple Aims To Accelerate The Efforts of The US Government Towards Achieving Semiconductor Dominance Apple has announced through its Newsroom that the company has become the "first and largest customer" of Amkor's Arizona facility, which specializes in semiconductor manufacturing and packaging. For those unaware, Amkor has recently announced plans to build a $2 billion facility in Arizona, adjacent to where TSMC's facility is located. Apple's strategy seems evident here, they plan on capitalizing on semiconductor growth in the US, and what […]
NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang has expressed that the United States needs more than a "decade" to achieve chip supply chain independence. NVIDIA's CEO Believes Cramping Global Supply Chain Into a Single Country Is "Challenging" Yet Achievable In an interview at the Dealbook Summit, NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang said that the US's aim towards being self-reliant in the chip industry is a rather "difficult" one, as the fact that the global supply chain is well "diverse" with a major share coming from firms like TSMC, hence combining them all in a single nation isn't an easy task to do. We are […]
Samsung Foundry has seemingly secured orders from major companies including AMD & Tesla, as per a report from Korean outlet, Fnnews. Samsung Foundry Might Challenge TSMC & Other Giants If Reports Regarding Its 4nm Orders Are True In a forum for investors in Hong Kong, Samsung discloses that its foundry division is on track to position itself to be a strong competitor in the semiconductor industry. While the company has shown complete devotion to its mobile division, the officials have hinted that the company plans to diversify its sales structure by increasing the number of customers in fields such as […]
Microsoft finally unveils its first batch of "homegrown" AI chips, the Azure Maia AI Accelerator and the Azure Cobalt ARM CPU targeted towards achieving cutting-edge computational performance. Microsoft Showcases First Custom AI & Compute Silicon: Meet The Azure Maia 100 & Azure Cobalt 100 Now, let's take a look at a few factors that actually led to Microsoft shifting to in-house AI solutions. The first is to stand out amongst competitors, since currently in terms of the "AI race", Microsoft is well ahead mainly since the company is well into integrating generative AI capabilities into all of its portfolio including […]
TSMC has outlined plans to offer over 1 Trillion transistors in 3D-packaged and 200 Billion in monolithic chips by 2030. TSMC's Roadmap Reveals Progressing Of Cutting-Edge Semiconductor Processes: Development On 1nm, Eyeing Over 1 Trillion Transistors By 2030 During the IEDM 2023 conference, TSMC showed a roadmap of what the company expects its semiconductor "portfolio" to be shaped like, and it looks like the Taiwanese giant has some ambitious plans for the end of this decade. Based on the roadmap revealed, TSMC is confident that its processes are on track, with the debut of TSMC's N2 and N2P processes within […]
SK hynix has confirmed in a blog post that the development of its next-generation HBM4 high-bandwidth memory commences in 2024. SK hynix To Begin Development of Next-Gen HBM4 High-Bandwidth Memory In 2024, To Power The Next Era of Data Centers & AI So far, we have seen Micron & Samsung list down their next-generation HBM4 memory products while also confirming the development. These two companies have highlighted a launch timeframe of around 2025-2026. Based on the latest confirmation from SK hynix, the company has also unveiled that it plans to commence production of the next generation of high-bandwidth memory in […]
Intel's CEO has expressed confidence in its 18A process, claiming that it competes favorably with TSMC's 2nm node while also being delivered earlier. Intel's 18A Process Node With Backside Power Delivery and Enhanced Silicon Utilization Reportedly Ahead of TSMC's 2nm In Performance & Delivery Intel's CEO Pat Gelsinger sat down with Barron's at Team Blue's recent AI Everywhere event, where the company unveiled its latest Meteor Lake processors. Speaking with the outlet, CEO Gelsinger provided an update on Intel's 18A process, claiming that it has the potential to surpass TSMC's N2 (2nm) node, especially after the utilization of an advanced […]
Intel and many other tech companies have amassed against NVIDIA in a "War of Words" claiming that the green team's AI success came from "Luck". However, NVIDIA says that the company's success is attributed to clear vision and execution which Intel lacked. Intel Believes It Would've Been In a Much Dominant Position If They Could Develop The "Larabee" Project Halted a Decade Ago, NVIDIA Replies That Intel Lacked Vision & Execution The whole fiasco started when Intel's CEO Pat Gelsinger taunted NVIDIA's financial achievements in the data center segment, claiming that the company's CEO Jensen Huang got "lucky" with it. […]
The PC market will be entering a positive outlook in the coming year as laptop makers have placed bets on the emerging "AI PC" trend which would field 11% growth in 2024. AI PCs Coupled Up With Next-Gen Hardware Will Tempt Consumers To Purchase New Laptops in 2024, Expects Industry The PC industry has been sluggish over the last two years mainly because consumers have been reluctant to switch to next-gen hardware plus the added inflation, rising prices, and supply chain factors. However, TechInsights reports that while shipments in 2023 are expected to drop by 27% when compared to 2021, […]
The storage industry is expected to see a major increase in prices with some industry sources quoting as much as a 55% hike for SSD & NAND products. Western Digital & Others Reportedly Preparing For a Massive NAND Price Increase, Expect Consumer SSDs to Become Expensive We have reported previously that the SSD industry has been in a "dwindling" state for several quarters up till now, as current indicators suggest that we might see an economic rebound, courtesy of the strict actions taken by suppliers. The downward trend within the SSD segment started in 2021 when the world saw a […]
AMD has inaugurated the company's largest global R&D center in India, as part of its $400 million investment in the country over five years. AMD Sees Immense Market Potential in India, Company Vows to Encourage Local Research & Development Categorizing India as the next "tech hub" globally is something that has always been highlighted by major tech firms and startups, mainly since the region is emerging as a vital position for companies. Through extensive government incentives backed with leniency in taxation policies and relatively cheaper labor, many industry leaders have turned towards India to set up their research and development […]
AI is in for the rescue of the PC industry as research outlet, Canalys, reports that global shipments are expected to see a major boost in 2024. Global PC Shipments to Reach "Positive" Figures In Q3 2024, Rapid Growth Expected by 2024 Canalys believes that the upcoming quarters can be seen as a "delight" for the PC segment, mainly since it has been facing negative financial results for the past seven consecutive quarters. The market researcher predicts a 5% YoY growth in global shipments in the upcoming quarter, courtesy of the industry's dynamic shift towards "artificial intelligence" applications, along with […]
Apple has announced an "expanded partnership" with the semiconductor firm Amkor, hinting towards a shift in reliance on TSMC. Apple Aims To Accelerate The Efforts of The US Government Towards Achieving Semiconductor Dominance Apple has announced through its Newsroom that the company has become the "first and largest customer" of Amkor's Arizona facility, which specializes in semiconductor manufacturing and packaging. For those unaware, Amkor has recently announced plans to build a $2 billion facility in Arizona, adjacent to where TSMC's facility is located. Apple's strategy seems evident here, they plan on capitalizing on semiconductor growth in the US, and what […]
NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang has expressed that the United States needs more than a "decade" to achieve chip supply chain independence. NVIDIA's CEO Believes Cramping Global Supply Chain Into a Single Country Is "Challenging" Yet Achievable In an interview at the Dealbook Summit, NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang said that the US's aim towards being self-reliant in the chip industry is a rather "difficult" one, as the fact that the global supply chain is well "diverse" with a major share coming from firms like TSMC, hence combining them all in a single nation isn't an easy task to do. We are […]
Samsung Foundry has seemingly secured orders from major companies including AMD & Tesla, as per a report from Korean outlet, Fnnews. Samsung Foundry Might Challenge TSMC & Other Giants If Reports Regarding Its 4nm Orders Are True In a forum for investors in Hong Kong, Samsung discloses that its foundry division is on track to position itself to be a strong competitor in the semiconductor industry. While the company has shown complete devotion to its mobile division, the officials have hinted that the company plans to diversify its sales structure by increasing the number of customers in fields such as […]
Microsoft finally unveils its first batch of "homegrown" AI chips, the Azure Maia AI Accelerator and the Azure Cobalt ARM CPU targeted towards achieving cutting-edge computational performance. Microsoft Showcases First Custom AI & Compute Silicon: Meet The Azure Maia 100 & Azure Cobalt 100 Now, let's take a look at a few factors that actually led to Microsoft shifting to in-house AI solutions. The first is to stand out amongst competitors, since currently in terms of the "AI race", Microsoft is well ahead mainly since the company is well into integrating generative AI capabilities into all of its portfolio including […]