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Asus CM14 Chromebook refresh bundles long endurance with a screwless repair design
technology19 days ago

Asus CM14 Chromebook refresh bundles long endurance with a screwless repair design

Asus unveils the CM14 Chromebook refresh powered by the MediaTek Kompanio 540, offering up to 8GB RAM and 128GB eMMC, a 14-inch (optional touchscreen) display, and MIL-STD-810H durability, plus a claimed 23-hour battery life. The chassis features a screwless bottom panel and tool-free battery latch for easier maintenance, and a three-month trial of the Google AI Pro plan is included. Colors are Platinum Silver, Forest Blue, and Blue Aura, with aggressive pricing expected but no official release date or price yet.

OpenAI Aims AI-Powered Phone for 2027 Launch, Kuo Says
technology21 days ago

OpenAI Aims AI-Powered Phone for 2027 Launch, Kuo Says

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says OpenAI is fast-tracking an AI agent smartphone with mass production targeted for the first half of 2027, using a customized Dimensity 9600 from MediaTek with Luxshare as the exclusive maker; the device is described as having two AI processors, advanced HDR imaging, fast memory/storage, and strong security, with potential shipments around 30 million by 2027–2028 as OpenAI seeks tighter OS/hardware integration to power its AI agent ecosystem amid IPO considerations and rising market competition.

Intel’s 14A Leap Gets a Buzz as MediaTek Tie‑up Rumor Surfaces
market-news3 months ago

Intel’s 14A Leap Gets a Buzz as MediaTek Tie‑up Rumor Surfaces

Intel stock inched higher on rumors it could land MediaTek as a new 14A-process customer, a potential boost if true but the claim is early and unconfirmed. The Dimensity mobile SoC would pose technical BSPD cooling challenges, and Arrow Lake benchmarks show mixed results. Analysts’ consensus remains Hold with a $48.32 target, implying modest downside from current levels.

Qualcomm and MediaTek Eye Samsung for 2nm Chip Production Amid TSMC Price Hikes
technology7 months ago

Qualcomm and MediaTek Eye Samsung for 2nm Chip Production Amid TSMC Price Hikes

Qualcomm and MediaTek are considering shifting their 2nm chipset production to Samsung due to TSMC's significant price hikes, with Samsung's progress in 2nm GAA process making it a plausible alternative. Qualcomm has reportedly evaluated a 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and MediaTek has completed its first 2nm SoC tape-out, both seeking to reduce costs amid rising chip prices. Samsung, with its current 50% yield rate, stands to benefit by securing future orders, though it faces challenges in rebuilding trust with these companies.

MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Outperforms Xbox Series S in FP32 Compute Power
technology8 months ago

MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Outperforms Xbox Series S in FP32 Compute Power

MediaTek's Dimensity 9500 chipset boasts a remarkable 4.5 Teraflops of FP32 compute power, surpassing the Xbox Series S, thanks to its advanced ARM Mali-G1 Ultra GPU, though real-world performance is limited by memory bandwidth and heat dissipation issues. It is optimized for demanding gaming engines like Unreal Engine 5.5 and can deliver up to 119% faster ray tracing, potentially enabling 120FPS gameplay, but lacks AAA game testing at this stage.

MediaTek Unveils Advanced AI Chipset to Rival Qualcomm and Power Premium Smartphones
technology8 months ago

MediaTek Unveils Advanced AI Chipset to Rival Qualcomm and Power Premium Smartphones

MediaTek has launched the Dimensity 9500, a new AI-capable mobile processor made with advanced 3nm technology, aiming to compete with Qualcomm and enhance AI features in smartphones, with devices expected in Q4; the global smartphone market growth remains modest, and the company is also exploring automotive chip production in the US.

Dimensity 9500 Launch Rumored Ahead of Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
technology9 months ago

Dimensity 9500 Launch Rumored Ahead of Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2

The MediaTek Dimensity 9500 is rumored to be announced on September 22, just a day before Qualcomm unveils its Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 at the Snapdragon Summit, giving MediaTek a potential early advantage in the flagship chipset race. The new chip is expected to leverage TSMC's 3nm process, feature a '2 + 6' CPU configuration, and support ARM’s SME, promising up to 20% performance improvements.