The physical layer. PCs and components, the peripherals nobody markets well, and the consumer electronics that live or die on a single design decision. Less unboxing theater, more on what the hardware actually does once the launch hype burns off.
Qualcomm spent three years proving the Oryon cores it acquired from Nuvia were licensed under its own Arm deal. It won a final judgment…
The Nothing X app has evolved from a simple companion for earbuds to an all-in-one device manager integrating smartwatches and health tracking. Despite featuring…
The Nothing Ear (a), launched in April 2024 for $99, marked a strategic shift as it introduced a budget model alongside the flagship, disrupting…
MediaTek's board approved a $5 billion discretionary financing framework to pivot towards AI data center chips amid falling mobile chip revenues. Although CEO Rick…
Huawei recently unveiled its new laptop processors, Kirin X90 Plus and XE90, at a HarmonyOS event in China. The chips refine existing designs but…
From 2022 to 2026, Apple transformed its product lineup through innovative hardware and software advancements, emphasizing Apple Silicon, AI integration, and privacy. Despite progress,…
By the end of 2025, Phytium shipped over 13 million processors, primarily to Chinese government entities, driven by mandates rather than market demand. Despite…
Zhaoxin, a joint venture with VIA Technologies, holds a unique position as China's lone x86 chipmaker without U.S. sanctions. Despite being behind in technology,…
The Morefine M700S mini PC, powered by the Loongson 3A6000 processor, marks a significant achievement for Chinese silicon. Loongson's commitment to a self-designed ISA…
The Phone 1's final update landed in July 2026, closing four years of support at Android 15. But LineageOS 23 already runs Android 16…
Huawei's Mate 60 Pro unexpectedly launched in 2023 featuring the Kirin 9000S chip, surprisingly circumventing US sanctions. HiSilicon, Huawei's silicon arm, encompasses its mobile,…
The article discusses the challenges faced by Chinese CPU companies due to reliance on foreign technology and sanctions. It outlines five key players navigating…
Qualcomm's Snapdragon brand emerged in 2007, unifying various components for effective marketing. Over two decades, its journey included notable successes and failures, adapting to…
Keller welcomes the Cerebras IPO, then bets cheap DRAM and open RISC-V beat it on cost. The real prize is the CPU Qualcomm is…
AMD's acquisition of MEXT aims to address rising memory costs by enhancing flash storage capabilities, offering 2-4x effective capacity while reducing expenses. This strategic…
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