EK announced the release of the EK-Loop Thermal Paste NGP (5g), a thermal interface material designed for high-end components. This paste uses nano-grade particles to ensure efficient heat transmission between CPUs, GPUs, and other chipsets and their cooling solutions, such as water blocks and heatsinks. Built on Nano-Grade Particles (NGP) …
Read More »Qualcomm is bringing local AI to Android and 5G to more devices
Mobile World Congress kicks off today and as you would expect, Qualcomm has plenty to show this year. With the whole tech world moving towards AI, we've seen plenty of new PC hardware designed with AI acceleration in mind. Now, Qualcomm wants to bring those same AI capabilities to mobile …
Read More »The Razer Edge packs a 144Hz display, 5G and access to tons of console and PC games
A couple of weeks ago, Razer teased the return of the Razer Edge. This time around, rather than being a Windows gaming tablet, the device is positioned as a handheld games console, complete with 5G capabilities for fast access to cloud gaming services. Now today at RazerCon, the company has officially unveiled the system, which also promises some excellent hardware for native gaming too.
Read More »Apple iPhone SE 3 with 5G to release in March alongside new iPad Air
It has been a long time since Apple revisited the iPhone SE and gave it a much needed upgrade. According to sources this week, we won't be waiting much longer, as Apple will reportedly be launching a new iPhone SE in March, as well as an upgraded iPad Air. In …
Read More »KitGuru Advent Calendar Day 35 – Win a Synology mesh WiFi router! (closed)
For day 35 on the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we have teamed up with Synology to help you upgrade your in-home network! Today, we have TWO Synology MR2200ac mesh routers to give away.
Read More »Micron reveals the specifications of its LPDDR5X memory
A few months after the announcement of JEDEC's LPDDR5X standard in June, Samsung introduced the first LPDDR5X modules to the industry. Samsung will have some competition in this market now, as Micron has also unveiled its LPDDR5X memory chips. Micron's new LPDDR5X memory was announced during the MediaTek Executive Summit …
Read More »Qualcomm teams up with Asus to release its first smartphone
Qualcomm has partnered up with Asus to design Qualcomm's first smartphone. Initially, it will only be available for Snapdragon Insiders, but a wider release is scheduled for August. Named “Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders”, Qualcomm's first smartphone features 16GB of LPDDR5 memory, 512GB ROM, and an 8-core Snapdragon 888 5G SoC …
Read More »Apple could use its own 5G modems for iPhone starting in 2023
Apple's first attempt to get out of its partnership with Qualcomm did not go to plan, with the company eventually agreeing to continue to use Qualcomm's chips for iOS devices. However, Apple did buy Intel's modem business to kickstart development of its own chips in-house, and now, it looks like …
Read More »Analog Devices and Intel team up to combat 5G network design challenges
Analog Devices is back in the news this week, although this time we are focusing on a new partnership with Intel. Today, the company announced a collaboration with Intel to address 5G network design challenges and enable 5G networks more efficiently. The new radio platform combines ADI’s radio frequency (RF) …
Read More »GIGAIPC launches industry’s first 5G enabled embedded computing system
This week, GIGAIPC announced the QBiX-Pro-KBLB7100HD-A1, A new IoT device from the subsidiary of Gigabyte, which is said to be the “industry’s first 5G enabled embedded computing system”. GIGAIPC, a GIGABYTE subsidiary, has introduced a 5G industrial embedded PC, called the QBiX-Pro-KBLB7100HD-A1. The company hopes that the system will aide “Machine Vision, Automated …
Read More »Next iPad Pro expected to get 5G and mini-LED display technology
In a short tweet from known leaker L0vetodream, it has been claimed that the upcoming iPad Pro models will be equipped with a Snapdragon X55 5G modem and will use mini-LED display technology. Apple ships millions of tablets each year, and even though its market share has shrunk in the past …
Read More »UK reportedly set to ‘phase out’ Huawei 5G tech
Tensions between the US and Huawei can be traced back to at least early 2018, and resulted in the company being blacklisted in the US. However, the UK allowed Huawei to continue to sell its 5G infrastructure domestically, albeit with some limitations. Now it looks like the UK is preparing …
Read More »Samsung sets new 5G speed benchmark
Samsung is claiming an industry first this week by achieving the fastest speed over 5G in a laboratory demonstration combining 800MHz mmWave Spectrum with MU-MIMO (Multi-User, Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output) technology, running on Samsung’s 5G mmWave Access Unit. Samsung engineers demonstrated the new 5G speed using two test mobile devices that achieved …
Read More »Coronavirus conspiracy theories lead to 5G towers being set on fire
COVID-19 is a word that can be found in almost every news article as of late. Most news regarding the virus is bad. However, it's important to note that some news is good and some news is even encouraging. But there is some news out there that is just plain odd …
Read More »5G phones made up less than 1% of smartphone sales in the US last year
There's no doubt that 5G devices are becoming more popular, with the likes of Samsung already selling a large number of 5G smartphones. It might come as a surprise to many that 5G phones are reported to have accounted for less than 1% of the total sales of smartphones in …
Read More »Samsung partners with Microsoft on mobile gaming and streaming
Last night during Samsung Unpacked, not only did the Galaxy S20 series get unveiled, but Samsung also took another step towards establishing itself in the gaming market. Samsung is partnering up with Microsoft, which will see new games and services like Project xCloud launch on Samsung devices. Few details were …
Read More »Samsung acquires US network services provider Teleworld Solutions
Samsung has announced it has completed an agreement to acquired U.S network services provider Teleworld Solutions (TWS) and claims the acquisition is vital to accelerate and simplify 5G network rollout across the U.S. With the demand for mobile network increasing at a very high rate, the importance of smooth 5G …
Read More »Samsung has already sold over 6 million 5G smartphones
While 5G isn't really estimated to take off until later on in 2020, a few phone makers have made the jump early. Samsung in particular released 5G versions of the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10, which have combined to create a nice starting point for 5G, with several million …
Read More »Intel and MediaTek partner to bring 5G to the PC
Usually when there is talk of 5G we automatically think of mobile phone handsets; however, Intel and Media Tek are partnering to develop certification and support of 5G modem solutions for the use in next-generation PC systems. The partnership will include a 5G solution specification defined by Intel that will …
Read More »Samsung reveals the Exynos 990 SoC
Samsung announced the company's new SoC, the Exynos 990, alongside the new 5G Exynos Modem 5123. Both are planned to be used, in 2020, with the Samsung Galaxy S11 and other devices from the company. At Samsung Tech Day, the company showed the upcoming flagship chipset, the Exynos 990. The …
Read More »Huawei reports strong sales despite US ban
Despite being added to the US Entity list in May, effectively banning all US companies from trading with Huawei, the Chinese tech giant appears to be doing just fine. While the future of US-Huawei relations seems to be uncertain, the company hasn’t been resting on its laurels. Huawei has reportedly …
Read More »Apple is acquiring Intel’s smartphone modem business for $1 billion
In another surprise move, Apple has acquired Intel's smartphone modem business.
Read More »EE usurps Vodafone’s 5G launch, will start roll out next week
A couple of weeks ago, Vodafone announced plans to become the first UK carrier to offer 5G, with the service set to go live in July. Today, EE usurped those plans by announcing that it will be kicking off its own 5G roll out in May, more than a month …
Read More »What’s Holding up 5G in the UK?
If you're into technology, there's a good chance that you're waiting with bated breath for every shred of news that may give you a hint about when you'll be able to get your hands on the next-generation of 5G wireless devices. If you live in the UK, there are already …
Read More »Vodafone will be the first UK carrier to offer 5G
The 5G revolution has been touted for years now, with plenty of large tech companies hedging their bets on the upcoming mobile networking standard. Devices with 5G support are starting to arrive for consumers this year and soon, carriers will be making their networks live. Here in the UK, Vodafone …
Read More »The UK grants Huawei permission to sell 5G infrastructure, with limitations
After a long debate over potential security concerns, the National Security Council has granted Huawei permission to sell its 5G equipment to mobile network operators in the UK. This doesn’t mean that fears have completely been put to rest however, as law dictates that the technology not be installed in …
Read More »Intel drops out of 5G mobile modem market, will focus on other areas instead
Earlier today, Apple and Qualcomm announced that they would be dropping all lawsuits against each other. The settlement comes with a new six-year licensing agreement between the two companies. Shortly after this announcement, Intel curiously announced that it would be dropping development on 5G mobile modems. Intel has never quite …
Read More »Delays caused by the potential Huawei 5G ban could cost the UK £6.8 billion
UK regulators have yet to decide a course of action since identifying significant security issues in Huawei’s 5G network, with many fearing the price of an outright ban. Researchers have determined that eschewing the company from networks could cost the UK its potential leadership role in coverage and set the …
Read More »The UK lambasts Huawei for “significant” security issues in its 5G network
It seems as though Huawei’s $2 billion investment into clearing itself of security concerns has done little to satiate UK authorities, as a damning report sheds light on fundamental issues with its 5G network. The communications company has stated that it is taking the information seriously, supposedly using it to …
Read More »5G M.2 modems debut at MWC
We've been hearing a lot about plans for 5G over the last year. We know that a range of smartphones will be coming to support it but Intel, Microsoft, Qualcomm and others have plans to bring 5G to laptops and PCs too. During MWC, Intel and Qualcomm took the opportunity …
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