Update 21 February 2016 — I received email from Sophie Sleck of Blanc & Otis: OCF is not unifying OIC and AllSeen, this…
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Qualcomm to pay $975M to China in antitrust settlement
Qualcomm chips and intellectual property are increasingly found in smartphones around the world, but there’s been a cloud of uncertainty hanging over the…
Read MoreQualcomm confirms a Microsoft Lumia flagship phone is on the way
Qualcomm is feeling the heat regarding its latest flagship mobile chip, the Snapdragon 810. The chip reportedly has thermal issues, and Samsung is…
Read MoreA guide to New York’s plan to cover the city in Wi-Fi hotspots
In December, New York City agreed to permanently change its cityscape and provide internet access on street corners sporting download speeds that are an…
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New Android Wear smartwatches may use MediaTek chips
Most Android Wear smartwatches currently on the market are based around Qualcomm chips, but that could change soon if MediaTek has its…
Read MoreSamsung is preparing a improved Galaxy Note 4, probably for Korea
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 4 is less than a few months old, but it’s already getting an upgrade: On Monday, Samsung announced a new…
Read More5 things to expect from Qualcomm’s flagship mobile chip in 2015
This past week, Qualcomm's been beginning to reveal what its new flagship smartphone and tablet chip can do. If you're buying a new phone in the next year, pay attention: There's a good chance these features end up in your next handset.…
Read MoreStructure Connect 2014 recap: The internet of things is about the services, not the sensors
The inaugural Structure Connect conference had speakers and special guests discussing the rapid adoption of devices that are wirelessly connected, and what that means for consumers and businesses going forward.…
Read MoreA potential Droid Maxx successor with fast charging just popped up in FCC filings
According to an FCC filing, a Motorola device named Quark is most likely headed to Verizon soon. The device will support Motorola's new Turbo Charging feature.…
Read MoreData for the 3G-connected Timex smartwatch will cost $40 per year
If a smartwatch comes with a cellular connection, it will probably need a data plan. The Timex Ironman One, one of the first smartwatches with a built-in 3G modem, will require a $40 annual subscription after the first year.…
Read MoreNvidia launches patent war against Samsung and Qualcomm over graphic chips
Patent lawsuits are common in Silicon Valley, but the one that NVIDIA filed over graphics technology will make many in the smartphone and gaming industry take notice.…
Read MoreTimex and Qualcomm are releasing a smartwatch that comes with an AT&T data plan
Tech companies aren't the only giants who see potential in networked computers on the wrist. American watchmaker Timex will announce a cellular-connected smartwatch this week in conjunction with Qualcomm and AT&T…
Read MoreSamsung’s new Exynos processor includes an LTE radio for the first time
Samsung's newest processor includes an LTE radio, a first for the Korean giant.…
Read MoreMicrosoft joins the AllSeen Alliance as it ramps up connected device efforts
Microsoft is joining the AllSeen Alliance, a group dedicated to creating an open protocol for devices connected to the internet.…
Read MoreHere are the LG G Watch’s supposed specs
A Chinese Twitter account has posted what appears to be a complete spec sheet for the first Android Wear device, the LG G Watch.…
Read MoreDigital health is going to need medical approval and a great UI
So far the internet of things hasn't made much headway into patient care in the medical setting, but consumers are buying wellness devices for a variety of reasons. Will the medical world embrace that data?…
Read MoreHands-on with the Asus Padfone X: Boy, this thing feels bulky!
The Asus Padfone X is a phone that can plug into a tablet screen, effectively giving you two devices in one. While neither the tablet nor the phone are best in class, together they're very compelling.…
Read MoreMarvell outfits its chips for the internet of things
Marvell has designed silicon and software for the internet of things that indicates which features and vendors will be important in the years to come. Surprise. It's a Zigbee fan.…
Read MoreChip firms form prpl foundation to keep MIPS architecture in the pink
Imagination, the holder of the MIPS architecture license, and several other big-name chip firms have created prpl -- a foundation to make sure MIPS can compete when it comes to software resources and support.…
Read MoreHow will your home talk to you? We talked to Sonos to find out.
Sonos is launching its new universal search feature for Android. We discuss that and whole home audio on this week's podcast. You'll learn about different standards, how open Sonos plans to be and a connected speaker hack.…
Read MoreIneda Systems gets $17M for a new chip design aimed at wearables and data centers
There aren't a lot of companies seeking to get into the chip design business nowadays, but Ineda Systems is bucking that trend with a new architecture aimed at wearables and the data center.…
Read MoreQualcomm Snapdragon 808, 810 come with 64-bit support but generic cores
Qualcomm is bringing 64-bit computing to high-end devices but not until the first half of 2015. The newest Snapdragons also support LTE-Advanced and 4k displays, making them potential silicon choices for tablets and even some laptops next year.…
Read MoreQualcomm’s Jacobs aims to predict your heart attack and isn’t sure about VR
Qualcomm's executive chairman isn't sure that virtual reality is the next big computing platform, but he's not willing to get too judgy about the $2 billion Facebook paid for Oculus Rift.…
Read MoreThis is Gramofon: Fon’s social music router revealed
Crowdsourced Wifi network operator Fon is getting ready to launch a new product called Gramofon, and we were able to dig up some photos as well as other details ahead of its official launch.…
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