Samsung is making a major shift in its chip strategy. The company has reportedly formed a dedicated team to build fully custom processors, moving beyond standard ARM designs for a more integrated future.
In a surprise move, Micron is ending its Crucial consumer memory and storage brand after 29 years. The company is pivoting entirely to the booming enterprise market. This could be a sign of tougher times ahead for DIY PC enthusiasts.
Asus confirms a third-party supplier was hacked, affecting some camera source code for its phones. The Everest ransomware gang claims to have looted 1 TB of data from Asus, ArcSoft, and Qualcomm.
Samsung appears to be drastically scaling back its Exynos ambitions for next year’s flagships. According to a new report, the Exynos 2600 will only power the Galaxy S26 and S26+ sold in South Korea, with the rest of the world getting Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chips.
Apple has seen a significant exodus of AI talent in 2024, with key figures from executives to engineers departing. The biggest beneficiary? Meta, which has snapped up at least nine of them.
Foxconn’s revenue soared to NT$844.3 billion ($27 billion) in November, a 26% year-on-year increase. The company credits “strong growth” in cloud and networking products, specifically pointing to momentum for AI server racks.
Amazon has updated its listings to confirm a December 10 US launch for the new Kindle Scribe and the colorful Kindle Scribe Colorsoft. The base model starts at $499.99, while the Colorsoft begins at $629.99.
European semiconductor company Openchip is expanding its Limerick design centre, aiming to grow from 40 to 70 R&D staff. The move is backed by IDA Ireland and ties into the national “Silicon Island” strategy. It’s a small piece of a much larger puzzle for Europe’s tech ambitions.
Infineon is providing specialized silicon carbide power modules to Electreon for its wireless in-road EV charging systems. The tech can now deliver over 300kW, allowing vehicles to charge while driving. This could enable smaller, cheaper EV batteries.
According to a new report, the standard Galaxy Buds 4 will have a smaller battery than its predecessor, while the Buds 4 Pro gets a capacity bump. The leak also reveals design changes for both the earbuds and their charging case.
