Huawei Dominates 5G Competitiveness for Six Years: Excels in All Five Key Areas
July 05, 2024 – For the sixth consecutive year, Huawei has been named the leader in the 2024 “5G RAN Competitiveness Evaluation Report” released by the globally renowned consulting firm, GlobalData. The report comprehensively evaluated RAN equipment providers across five key dimensions: AAU, RRU, millimeter wave, BBU, and energy efficiency, and Huawei emerged as the…
Nobel Laureate Foresees the Demise of Gas Stations by 2050, Ushering in the Era of Electric Vehicles
July 05, 2024 – Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry, Akira Yoshino, has recently stated that gas stations may cease to exist by 2050. Yoshino, who revolutionized the battery industry by developing the world’s first rechargeable lithium-ion battery prototype in 1983, envisions a future where fossil fuel-powered vehicles are phased out in favor of electric alternatives….
Google Takes on Apple with Its New SoC Tensor G5 Now in Tape-Out Phase
July 05, 2024 – In the competitive mobile phone market, where leading players boast their own SoC (System on a Chip) technology, it was only natural for tech giant Google to forge its own path in chip manufacturing. Starting with the Pixel 6 series, Google’s Pixel models have been equipped with the company’s customized Tensor…
NVIDIA’s Tailored H20 Chip for China Anticipated to Reach Nearly $900 Million in Annual Sales, Despite Performance Cut
July 05, 2024 – Despite a significant reduction in performance, NVIDIA’s specially supplied H20 chip for the Chinese market is estimated to generate sales exceeding $12 billion this year. According to predictions from the chip industry consulting company, SemiAnalysis, NVIDIA is expected to deliver over one million H20 chips in the current fiscal year, with…
BMW Chairman Criticizes EU Tariffs on Chinese Electric Cars as ‘Dead End’
July 05, 2024 – BMW Chairman and CEO Oliver Zipse has criticized the European Union’s decision to impose a temporary tariff of up to 37.6% on Chinese-made electric vehicles from July 5th. According to Zipse, this measure will not only fail to enhance the competitiveness of the European automotive industry but may actually harm the…
Samsung Takes the Lead: First in the Industry to Receive Pantone and SkinTone Validated Certifications for Displays and Laptop Screens
July 04, 2024 – Samsung Display today announced that its QD-OLED displays for monitors and OLED screens for laptops have become the first in the industry to receive both Pantone Validate and Pantone SkinTone Validated certifications. This significant milestone comes a year after Samsung Display’s QD-OLED panels for televisions became the inaugural screens to achieve…
Amazon Discontinues Astro Security Robot for Business After Short Run
July 04, 2024 – Less than eight months after its introduction, Amazon has announced the discontinuation of its Astro security robot for business use. In November 2023, Amazon unveiled Astro for Business, positioning it as a workplace security robot priced at $2,349.99. This innovative robot could move autonomously or be controlled via remote, featuring a…
Samsung’s HBM Memory Chips Pass NVIDIA Tests, Mass Production to Commence
July 04, 2024 – According to a report by the Korean media outlet NewDaily, Samsung Electronics has successfully passed the quality testing for NVIDIA’s HBM3e (High-Bandwidth Memory). This significant milestone indicates that Samsung is now poised to commence mass production of HBM memory chips, and the company is currently engaged in negotiations with NVIDIA regarding…
ChipNL Urges New Dutch Cabinet to Boost Investments in Semiconductor Industry
July 04, 2024 – A consortium of over thirty semiconductor companies in the Netherlands, known as ChipNL, has recently submitted a joint letter to the newly formed Dutch cabinet led by Prime Minister Dick Schoof. The letter urges the cabinet to increase government investments in the chip sector. Comprising key players such as ASML, NXP,…
Pixii Max Debuts: Full-Frame Camera Supports Leica M-Mount and Native B&W RAW Mode
July 04, 2024 – French camera manufacturer Pixii has recently unveiled its latest offering, the Pixii Max full-frame camera, marking a significant addition to its product line. The new camera maintains compatibility with Leica M-mount lenses, appealing to photographers who value versatility and a wide range of lens options. Under the hood, the Pixii Max…