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SMIC's goal is to become the main chip supplier China, which still mostly relies on TSMC at the moment. (Image Source: SMIC)

China is catching up: SMIC foundry is now able to produce 7 nm chips

SMIC's N+1 (7 nm) chips are mostly on par with GloFo's, Samsung's and TSMC's competing nodes as far as scalability and power consumption is concerned, but the Chinese tech is still a step behind when it comes to performance. Next ...

Bogdan Solca, 16 Oct 2020 18:04

The Raspberry Pi can be used as a music server in a simple project. (Image source: u/plazman30)

Raspberry Pi: Transform the popular single-board computer into a music server with a VU meter

The humble Raspberry Pi can be used as a music server, a simple project has shown. The single-board computer combines with a VU meter and a DAC to stream music from local or network-attached storage.

Alex Alderson, 15 Oct 2020 15:16

The AX3600 is an affordable Wi-Fi 6 router. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Mi AIoT Router AX3600: Affordable Xiaomi router goes global for under US$100

The Xiaomi AX3600 router is now available to order from multiple retailers, and for under US$100. The router offers Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, MU-MIMO and an AIoT smart antenna, among other features.

Alex Alderson, 14 Oct 2020 19:49

The Vizy is an AI camera based on the Raspberry Pi. (Image source: Charmed Labs)

Raspberry Pi: Vizy AI camera raises over US$90,000 on Kickstarter

The Vizy is an AI camera based on the Raspberry Pi 4. The camera can shoot in up to 300 FPS, supports interchangeable lenses and has already raised over US$90,000 on Kickstarter.

Alex Alderson, 12 Oct 2020 22:33

The Banana Pi BPI-EAI80 retails for just US$16. (Image source: Sinovoip)

Banana Pi: A Raspberry Pi alternative with an AI accelerator that costs just US$16

The Banana Pi BPI-EAI80 is an affordable single-board computer that packs a dual-core AI accelerator. The board could also be used as an alternative to a Raspberry Pi thanks to its 40-pin GPIO header, albeit with some limitations.

Alex Alderson, 12 Oct 2020 14:22

The deal could be officialized next week. (Image Source: SemiMedia)

AMD may acquire FPGA maker Xilinx for $30 billion

AMD has been recording profitable quarters upon quarters for some time now and is out to expand its portfolio with FPGA chips designed for the telecommunications and defense markets. The merger between AMD and Xilinx could enable ...

Bogdan Solca, 09 Oct 2020 16:51

The heatsink fins placed on top keep the system cool and silent. (Image Source: Vecow)

Vecow's new SPC-6000 silent mini PC is among the first to feature the Intel Elkhart Lake Atom CPUs

Equipped with a quad-core / quad-thread Atom x6425RE low-power CPU, the SPC-6000 mini PC is specifically designed for IoT / AIoT applications that require advanced features like Time-Coordinated Computing and Time-Sensitive Networ...

Bogdan Solca, 08 Oct 2020 16:25

Samsung is expected to integrate Mini-LED backlighting with future QLED TVs. (Image source: Samsung - Q8CN QLED)

Samsung wants to take charge of the Mini-LED TV market in 2021 by shipping over two million units

Samsung appears to be targeting the Mini-LED TV market according to a new report from market analyst TrendForce. Apparently, the South Korean OEM is aiming to ship over two million Mini-LED TVs worldwide in 2021, with potential cu...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Oct 2020 10:59

Xiaomi has launched two new 82-inch smart TVs. (Image source: Xiaomi TV)

Xiaomi launches two 82-inch Mi Master Series TVs: 4K model for 9,999 yuan (US$1,466) or 8K mini-LED variant for 49,999 yuan (US$7,326)

Xiaomi has launched two new 82-inch Mi Master Series smart TVs in China. The 4K model is priced at 9,999 yuan (US$1,466) and comes with a 120 Hz refresh rate and MEMC. The 8K “Extreme Anniversary Edition” utilizes a mini-LED panel...

Daniel R Deakin, 28 Sep 2020 11:21

The new Mi TV Master Ultra Edition features a narrow bezel design. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi TV Master Ultra Edition promo teasers confirm imminent launch for the 82-inch 8K mini-LED TV with 5G connectivity

Xiaomi has a special launch coming up in a few days, with the unveiling of the 82-inch Mi TV Master Ultra Edition 8K mini-LED TV with 5G connectivity. It’s claimed this will be the world’s first mass-produced 5G/8K mini-LED TV, an...

Daniel R Deakin, 25 Sep 2020 12:12

MIUI for TV 3.0 brings numerous visual enhancements for current Xiaomi TVs. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi's MIUI for TV 3.0 starts rolling out bringing a clearer UI layout and nifty dynamic animations with it

Xiaomi announced MIUI for TV 3.0 back in July and now it seems some users in China have started receiving the update. MIUI for TV 3.0 offers a new refined layout for the user interface, a selection of viewing modes, and dynamic an...

Daniel R Deakin, 25 Sep 2020 10:59

Elkhart Lake for IoT is official. (Source: Intel)

The now-former Elkhart Lake series are "IoT-enhanced" Intel Atom, Celeron and Pentium processors

Intel has emphasised that its latest Pentium, Celeron and Atom processors are ideal for the Internet of Things (IoT) use-cases of the near future. They are ultra-low-power CPUs that can still drive multiple 4K displays and are rat...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Sep 2020 19:51

Intel now offers 11th-gen CPUs for IoT. (Source: Intel)

Intel announces IoT-specific variants of Tiger Lake Core i3, i5 and i7 processors

Intel's Industrial Summit 2020 revealed that the OEM now believes that data and its processing will migrate to the edge in the future. To that end, it has announced 11th-gen Core processor versions aimed at Internet of Things (IoT...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Sep 2020 19:12

The MP mt46 features an AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U. (All images via HP)

HP debuts two new Ryzen-based mobile thin clients: HP mt32 and HP mt46

HP announced two new mobile thin clients today, both of which can run either Windows 10 IoT or HP's ThinPro OS. The mobile thin clients will feature AMD Ryzen CPUs.

Sam Medley, 22 Sep 2020 15:00

The HP Chromebox Enterprise G3 is a tiny but powerful Chrome OS desktop. (All images via HP)

HP unleashes the Chromebox G3, a Chrome OS mini desktop with 10th Gen Intel CPUs

The HP Chromebox Enterprise G3 is a powerful Chrome OS desktop with 10th Gen Intel CPUs, up to 16 GB of RAM, and up to 128 GB of NVMe SSD storage. The machine is targeted at office professionals, educators, and others in need of a...

Sam Medley, 22 Sep 2020 15:00

The 55-inch model of the Redmi TV A Series is the first to be launched. (Image source: Redmi)

Redmi Smart TV A55 launched at an attractive price of 1,777 yuan (US$262) as the first of a series of five new smart TVs

Redmi has announced its new A Series of smart TVs for the Chinese market. The series will initially consist of five different-sized devices, with the Redmi Smart TV A55 being the first one to launch. Xiaomi is offering this 55-inc...

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Sep 2020 13:36

The Iconikal Rockchip RK3328 retails for just US$10. (Image source: Amazon)

Iconikal Rockchip RK3328: A US$10 single-board computer with more power than a Raspberry Pi 3

A single-board computer by Iconikal promises to offer more performance than the Raspberry Pi 3 but a fraction of the cost. Iconikal also includes a few accessories, while the board should be compatible with software for the Pine R...

Alex Alderson, 14 Sep 2020 14:38

Autonomous vehicles may be better and safer with network slicing. (Source: Ericsson)

The network slicing market may surpass US$600 million in 6 years

Network slicing refers to the process of sharing a single network (usually for mobile data) between different use-cases (e.g. IoT or VR) in a way that renders the same connectivity optimal for each one. Therefore, its market is li...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Sep 2020 16:55

Nvidia's deal to acquire Arm from SoftBank could be announced as soon as Monday. (Image: Nvidia)

Nvidia acquistion of ARM all but a done deal, announcement imminent

Nvidia could soon be announced as the new owner of Arm Holdings, the British semi-conductor company that controls the chip architecture in the world's smartphones and tablets. The deal is said to be worth around US$40 billion and ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 13 Sep 2020 12:28

Huawei will start shipping smartphones with its in-house HarmonyOS in 2021. (Image: Huawei)

Huawei to drop Android, will start shipping smartphones with its HarmonyOS from 2021

Huawei will drop the AOSP version of Android it is currently shipping on its smartphones in 2021. In its place, the embattled Chinese tech giant will start shipping its smartphones with its home grown HarmonyOS, according to execu...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 10 Sep 2020 13:17

Gaming on the Redmi Max 98 offers a whole new level of immersive experiences. (Image source: Xiaomi)

98-inch Redmi Smart TV Max goes on flash sale once again for 19,999 yuan (US$2,924) but still no sign of Xiaomi bringing it to international markets

Xiaomi has announced that the 98-inch Redmi Smart TV Max will soon be available in yet another flash sale for the immensely popular big television. However, it seems yet again that it will be buyers in China that will be getting g...

Daniel R Deakin, 04 Sep 2020 11:21

The Premiere LSP9T is the first laser project to achieve a HDR10+ rating. (Image: Samsung)

The Premiere is a new ultra short-throw 4K laser projector range from Samsung

Samsung has debuted a new ultra short throw laser projector range it is calling The Premiere. The new devices can project in 4K and are designed to integrate with contemporary house design.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 02 Sep 2020 13:59

These new 82-inch TVs will be positioned under the 65-inch Mi TV Master Series. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi set to build on recent TV sales successes with the launch of two 82-inch smart TVs

Xiaomi has seen major success with its recent TV releases. The 98-inch Redmi Smart TV Max, for example, has racked up impressive numbers every time it's been put on sale. It's no surprise, then, that Xiaomi is looking to build on ...

Ricci Rox, 30 Aug 2020 20:57

The Xiaomi Mi Smart Compact Projector appears to be getting a successor. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mijia Projector Youth Edition 2 launching soon with new smart abilities

Xiaomi has been teasing a new product in its extensive home projector lineup: the Xiaomi Mijia Projector Youth Edition 2. Few details have been revealed about the Mijia Projector so far, but it is scheduled for launch on September...

Daniel R Deakin, 29 Aug 2020 21:43

Xiaomi has released a bunch of impressive TVs this year. (Source: Gearbest)

Xiaomi TVs are set to get more expensive, leak indicates

Xiaomi TVs usually offer excellent value for money but that performance to price ratio could take a slight hit soon with Xiaomi expected to raise prices of its TV line on August 28. The company is also set to bring a new TV, the M...

Ricci Rox, 27 Aug 2020 22:53

New products such as the Mi 10 Ultra and Mi TV LUX have boosted Xiaomi's lineup. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi quarterly infographics portray a company taking the world by storm thanks to products such as the Mi 10 lineup and Mi TV Master Series

Xiaomi has published some infographics to amply portray just how successful the Chinese OEM has been over the last few months. The company is now in the top four places globally for smartphone shipments and in the top five for sma...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Aug 2020 23:47

Sony still hasn't revealed what's hiding on the back of the PS5. (Image source: Sony/VGC)

PlayStation 5 should reward gamers with superfast connections and low latency as Wi-Fi 6 chip is spotted in likely PS5 certification

A Sony Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax) wireless communication module has been spotted in certification that likely pertains to the PlayStation 5. An image of the chip has also been revealed in one particular filing, which also includes th...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Aug 2020 21:18

Raspberry Pi: Transform the popular single-board computer into a server with the NODE Mini Server V3

A new project utilises the current Raspberry Pi 4 into a powerful mini-server. The project can run off an M.2 SSD and should be fairly simple to build.

Alex Alderson, 25 Aug 2020 19:19

Windows 10 Dual Display mode on the Lumia 950XL (Image source: ITHome)

Windows 10 could soon run on your Android smartphone: Windows 10 for ARM developers mark a milestone with dual-screen display now supported on the Lumia 950 XL

A custom development effort to bring full-fledged Windows 10 to ARM devices like the Lumia 950 recently got a major fillip, with developers managing to get the dual display feature working. This leaves the door open to the possibi...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 24 Aug 2020 11:02

A Huawei smart TV with a floating full-screen would make the X65's slender bezels look chunky. (Image source: Huawei)

Rumor | Huawei MateBook X Pro laptop's floating screen technology will soon feature in a Huawei TV

A noted tipster has reported that Huawei will be using the “floating screen technology” that is expected to feature with the upcoming Huawei MateBook X Pro 2020 laptop in a cutting-edge smart TV that will be unveiled by the end of...

Daniel R Deakin, 18 Aug 2020 23:41

The Redmi Max 98 features XiaoAI voice assistance. (Image source: Redmi TV/Xiaomi - edited)

The Redmi Smart TV Max 98's specs and price help Xiaomi outsell the competition by over 16 to 1 in a single day

Xiaomi has revealed that it managed to sell 1,660 units of the 98-inch Redmi Smart TV Max in a single day thanks to the attractive combination of decent specifications and reasonable price (19,999 yuan; about US$2,877). The giant ...

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Aug 2020 22:21

The Redmi Max 98 has sold out again and fans can buy Xiaomi gold coins. (Image source: YouPin/Xiaomi - edited)

The 98-inch Redmi Smart TV Max sells like hotcakes as 1,000 units go in a minute and Xiaomi moves into gold for its anniversary celebrations

Xiaomi has been celebrating its 10th anniversary in business this week and has decided to issue its own pure gold commemorative coins as an expensive keepsake for fans. The company can afford to dabble in gold when it can boast of...

Daniel R Deakin, 16 Aug 2020 20:27

The Samsung Galaxy Fold — where do we go from here? (Image source: Samsung)

Thin bezels, under-display cameras, and foldables are overpriced stopgaps on the way to the post-smartphone paradigm

The rise of ultra-expensive foldable devices like the Samsung Galaxy Fold, Motorola Razr, and Apple’s rumoured iPhone/iPad hybrid underline a greater issue with the smartphone industry on the whole: the lack of genuine innovation ...

Column by Arjun Krishna Lal, 13 Aug 2020 19:05

The Mi TV Lux OLED Transparent Edition. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi's new OLED TV is transparent and costs a numbing US$7,200

After the release of the 65-inch Mi TV Master Series last month, Xiaomi is back with its second OLED TV yet. The new Mi TV Lux OLED Transparent Edition is, well, transparent, and probably does a great job of looking really cool. I...

Ricci Rox, 11 Aug 2020 22:06

The Xiaomi Ninebot GoKart Pro Lamborghini Edition is now available for pre-order. (Image source: Xiaomi/Weibo)

Xiaomi's Ninebot GoKart Pro Lamborghini Edition can zip along at 40 km/h (25 mph) and costs 9,999 yuan (US$1,440)

Xiaomi has just revealed the new Ninebot GoKart Pro Lamborghini Edition with yellow coloring, rear spoiler, and custom tires. The Lamborghini Edition of the Ninebot GoKart Pro can manage a top speed of 40 km/h (~25 mph), comes wit...

Daniel R Deakin, 11 Aug 2020 19:59

The ClusterCTRL Stack allows you to combine the power of four Raspberry Pi units. (Image source: The Raspberry Pi Foundation)

Raspberry Pi: Transform the single-board computer into a powerful cluster system with the ClusterCTRL Stack

With the ClusterCTRL Stack, one can harness the power of up to 5 Raspberry Pi boards simultaneously. The ClusterCTRL Stack can control up to two fans to keep the clustered Raspberry Pi SBCs cool too.

Alex Alderson, 10 Aug 2020 15:21

The Door and Window Sensor 2 augments security and automatically enables or disables lighting (Image source: ITHome)

Xiaomi launches US$7 Door and Window Sensor 2 to make your smart home slightly smarter

Xiaomi recently announced its smart Door and Window Sensor 2 for the Chinese market. The US$7 smart sensor carries forward the tech giant’s kitchen sink approach to tech releases, from premium TV and midrange phones all the way do...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 10 Aug 2020 08:22

The Zero Terminal 3 is a portable mini-PC that is built off a Raspberry Pi. (Image source: NODE via Hackster.io)

Zero Terminal 3: A modular mini-PC based on a Raspberry Pi with a touchscreen and a battery

The Zero Terminal 3 is a compact mini-PC based on a Raspberry Pi. The device has a 1080p touchscreen, a built-in battery and a keyboard.

Alex Alderson, 09 Aug 2020 22:35

The UP Xtreme comes with Intel Whiskey Lake processors. (Image source: AAEON & UP Board)

UP Xtreme: A powerful single-board computer with Intel Whiskey Lake processors

The UP Xtreme from AAEON and UP Board is a particularly powerful single-board computer. Available in Lite or regular models, the UP Xtreme comes with Intel Whiskey Lake processors, plenty of ports, a 40-pin header and a DDR4 SODIM...

Alex Alderson, 09 Aug 2020 21:53

The 65-inch Mi TV Master Series. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi tipped to launch a new OLED TV following the release of the 65-inch Mi TV Master Series

Xiaomi released the 65-inch Mi TV Master Series last month and is set to follow it with yet another premium OLED TV. Not much has been revealed so far but word on the grapevine implies a much larger TV, with an accompanying premiu...

Ricci Rox, 09 Aug 2020 08:44

Intel's Tiger Lake CPUs should offer decent competition for AMD's Renoir APUs. (Image Source: Intel)

The first single-board computers supporting Intel's upcoming Tiger Lake CPUs will launch soon

Intel's own Phantom Canyon NUCs will most likely be targeting budget gamers, so if you are looking for more affordable mini PCs powered by the upcoming Tiger Lake CPUs for IoT and HTPC applications, you could check out the single-...

Bogdan Solca, 04 Aug 2020 15:51

The Rock Pi 4 Model C can be purchased for US$59. (Image source: Radxa)

Rock Pi 4 Model C: A US$59 single-board computer that supports NVMe drives and PoE

Radxa's new version of the Rock Pi 4, the Model C, is finally orderable. The Rock Pi 4 Model C has an M.2 connector for NVMe storage and is available for as little as US$59. The SBC is available with a hexa-core processor and 4 GB...

Alex Alderson, 31 Jul 2020 21:38

LG's upcoming 163-inch 4K microLED TV has 600-nit typical brightness. (Image source: LG)

LG's upcoming 163-inch 4K microLED TV is ideal for those unadorned walls in your new mansion

LG will soon be releasing a gigantic 163-inch 4K microLED TV. The huge device is already listed in the South Korean company’s business solutions under the model number LSAB009 (P0.9). Apparently, the 163-inch LG 4K microLED TV wil...

Daniel R Deakin, 29 Jul 2020 10:08

The Rock Pi E starts at US$24.00. (Image source: Radxa & Seeedstudio)

Rock Pi E: A compact Raspberry Pi alternative with dual Ethernet ports

The Rock Pi E is the latest single-board computer by Radxa. Based on the Rockchip RK3328, the Rock Pi E is available with up to 2 GB of RAM and features dual Ethernet ports. The Rock Pi E starts at US$24.00.

Alex Alderson, 27 Jul 2020 18:27

Xiaomi has been dominating the Chinese TV market for a considerable period. (Image source: Redmi TV)

Xiaomi prepares the 98-inch Redmi Smart TV Max for another flash sale as the company celebrates TV market dominance in China

Xiaomi is preparing another flash sale for the giant 98-inch Redmi Smart TV Max while also celebrating the news that the company shipped more TVs in China in the first half of 2020 than any other company. The Xiaomi Mi TV range is...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Jul 2020 09:09

MIUI for TV 3.0 brings an overhauled user interface to Mi TV devices. (Image source: MIUI for TV)

Xiaomi launches MIUI for TV 3.0 with a smarter design, new controls, and improved UI

Xiaomi has launched MIUI for TV 3.0 software for its Mi TV range. The new overlay brings an enhanced user interface with it along with detailed animations for the menu and new operating modes, including a gamepad mode. MIUI for TV...

Daniel R Deakin, 25 Jul 2020 10:22

Phytium is China's newest and most ambitious CPU maker. (Image Source: cnTechPost)

New Chinese CPU maker Phytium to release 7 nm and 5nm server CPUs, along with 14 nm processors for desktop and embedded markets

While Intel is yet again postponing the launch of its 7 nm processors, Chinese chip makers like Phytium are rising with big dreams of providing decent competition for AMD in the next few years. Phytium currently specializes in ser...

Bogdan Solca, 24 Jul 2020 15:53

The 98-inch Redmi Smart TV Max features 192 dynamic backlight partitions. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi has the 98-inch Redmi Smart TV Max back at a pre-sale price of 19,999 yuan (US$2,855)

Xiaomi has revealed that the giant 98-inch Redmi Smart TV Max is now in a pre-sale phase again as clearly stocks had dwindled after the amazing sales successes the Chinese OEM had with the huge device. The Redmi Max 98 is currentl...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Jul 2020 12:16

The Router 3 is Honor's first Wi-Fi 6 Plus router. (Image source: Honor)

Honor Router 3: Fast Wi-Fi 6 Plus router announced

Honor has announced its first Wi-Fi 6 Plus router, the Honor Router 3. The Router 3 features one WAN port, three Gigabit LAN ports and measures 245 x 159.2 x 39.7 mm. The Honor Router 3 is available for €79.90 in the Eurozone and ...

Alex Alderson, 21 Jul 2020 12:28