Loongson Bet on an Instruction Set Nobody Else Uses. That Was the Whole Point.
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 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…
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…
In December, a BIS team tested post-quantum signatures in TARGET2, successfully rejecting forged transfers but facing challenges with increased signature sizes impacting performance. While…
On June 23, the European Parliament's ECON committee approved the digital euro, initiating negotiations ahead of a potential launch by 2029. It aims to…
In 2005, SMIC, China’s semiconductor champion, faced a dramatic journey, building advanced fabs with foreign technology while accumulating losses. Despite early successes and optimism…
"Fix this code" triggered the Fable 5 export ban. Security researcher Katie Moussouris, the only external expert to read the Amazon report, says no…
Xiaomi recently launched a high-performance electric SUV and a competitive smartphone, the Xiaomi 17. While its phone business thrives in China, it struggles in…
In June 2026, OnePlus's struggles reflect the complexities of the BBK conglomerate, which has undergone significant restructuring. The consolidation with Realme threatens OnePlus's unique…
On April 30, 2026, OPPO announced the integration of OnePlus and Realme into a unified product center, led by Pete Lau. This consolidation optimizes…
On April 30, 2026, OPPO announced the integration of OnePlus and Realme into a unified product center to streamline operations while maintaining separate brand…
In June 2026, OPPO ranks fourth globally in smartphone shipments, shaping the Android ecosystem significantly through innovations like VOOC charging. While absent in the…
In 2026, storage prices are rising due to DRAM and NAND shortages, pushing some companies toward failure. Most brands are assemblers rather than manufacturers,…
All LoRa chips are produced by Semtech, which acquired Cycleo's technology and established the LoRaWAN protocol. This ecosystem, primarily driven by utilities and smart…
OnePlus is undergoing significant restructuring, with layoffs in its India R&D team and a shift towards an online-first model, closing over 150 retail stores.…
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