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Acquisition strengthens position in AI research
To bolster its position in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Qualcomm Technologies has announced the acquisition of Scyfer, a company affiliated with University of Amsterdam and focused on cutting-edge machine learning techniques. The value of the acquisition is undisclosed.
This year's semiconductor growth approaches 20%
The 2017 semiconductor market is shaping up as the strongest since 2010 - when the market grew 32% as it bounced back from the 2008-2009 downturn.According to World Semiconductor Trades Statistics (WSTS), the second quarter 2017 semiconductor market was up 5.8% from 1Q 2017 and up 23.7% from a year ago. Much of the market vitality is due to memory - specifically DRAM and NAND flash.
What's driving in-vehicle infotainment systems?
Across mid-top end trims, in-vehicle infotainment systems are becoming a standard feature.It is still considered as a luxury feature in some markets but as a necessity in others. The infotainment system offers luxury, convenience, and a host of other features that connect the car to the cloud and other connected services. The infotainment system is a combination of components such as control panel, telematics device, and head up displays but the ...
Commercial Gigabit LTE/4G mobile device and network showcased
Qualcomm Technologies, EE and Sony Mobile Communications showcased Europe’s first commercial Gigabit LTE/4G mobile device and network.
Connected family vision leads to 4G kid's watch
Two companies at Mobile World Congress Shanghai, Qualcomm Technologies and 360 announced that together they are working on 4G kid watches and are launching 360’s first product for this industry, 360 Kids Watch 6S, based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 platform.The 360 Kids Watch 6S combines the Snapdragon Wear 2100 platform with the 360 OS for Wear operating system, both optimised to meet the evolving needs of connected families.
How should you really charge up your smartphone?
When you hear the word battery, what do you think? Those annoying pink Duracell rabbits, the ones you have stolen from the back of the remote control or the fact that your phone’s battery may as well cease to exist because nowadays it barely lasts all of five minutes?It is a common fear in most of us, that whilst we are out having a good time your phone’s battery is quickly fading in your pocket. However, we never seem worried about t...
Smart speaker platform offers support for voice assistants
Qualcomm Technologies has introduced at a conference in Shenzhen, a Smart Audio Platform to help manufacturers accelerate the development and commercialisation of smart and networked speakers. The flexible solution offers two Qualcomm SoC options based on APQ8009 and APQ8017, with a range of software configurations that are designed to allow OEMs to create truly optimised smart speakers across various product tiers and categories.
Qualcomm deliver more than one million chips to connected applications
Qualcomm Technologies has announced at its IoT industry analyst workshop that the company is currently shipping more than one million chips per day for the IoT.
Espinoza rises through ranks at KIC
Carlos Espinoza has been promoted to Operations Manager by KIC. He joined the company in September 2016 as a senior buyer/planner. An experienced production buyer/planner and materials manager, Espinoza gained his experience from respected companies, including Kyocera-Wireless (formerly Qualcomm) and Access Scientific.
Qualcomm announce winners of the European QInF programme
Qualcomm Technologies has announced the winners of the Europe Qualcomm Innovation Fellowship (QInF) programme. QInF is an annual programme that focuses on recognising, rewarding, and mentoring the most innovative engineering PhD students across Europe and the US.