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Gaming consoles, smartphones, other gadgets could get pricier due to continuing microchip shortages
•The auto sector is the highest-profile victim of the chip shortage, with giants including Ford and Volkswagen forced to cut production.
World's smallest memory device created to further energy-efficient computing chips
•Smaller processors allow manufacturers to design devices, computers and phones that are more compact.
MediaTek Dimensity 800U 5G SoC for mid-range phones announced, to support 120 Hz FHD+ display, 64 MP quad-camera setup, more
Trendingdesk •The MediaTek Dimensity 800U supports 5G+5G Dual Sim Dual Standby (DSDS) technology.
Time India Lay’s eyes on Pepsi potato case
Shambhavi Naik •Don’t allow MNCs like Pepsi to control the supply chain; buy produce back from farmers
Nvidia nears deal to acquire Mellanox Technologies for more than $7 bn: Report
•The deal would be Nvidia’s biggest-ever acquisition, boost its business of making chips for data centres.
Indian firm develops chip to curb call drops, enable TV broadcast on mobile
•Electronic chipsets of Saankhya Labs are also being manufactured at Samsung facility in South Korea.
Intel reveals three Spectre-like chip flaws that could affect data security
•Its commonly used Core and Xeon processors were among the products that were affected.
Apple iPhone 2018's chips hit production lines, to be built on 7 nm process by TSMC
Tech2 News Staff •The chips are being produced by TSMC, and will reportedly comes with Advanced SiP technology for 5G networks.
Apple faces potential ban on import of certain iPhones as battle with Qualcomm heats up
•If the ITC judge decides to ban some iPhone imports, Qualcomm could use that to try to persuade Apple to settle or drop several of the other patent cases.
Samsung plans to invest $18.6 billion in South Korea to extend its lead in memory chips and displays
Fp Archives •The announcement follows repeated calls from new South Korean President Moon Jae-in for big businesses to invest more domestically.