[ad_1] Samsung has now been No.1 for three successive quarters since Q3 2017. In Q1, Samsung had semiconductor revenues of $18.6 billion which is 45.4% up on Q1 2017 for a 16.1% market share. Intel had $15.7 billion Q1 semiconductor revenues for a 13.6% market share.  Hynix was third with $8.1 billion and Micron fourthRead more about Samsung extends chip lead[…]

[ad_1] After announcing an exclusive game streaming program in January this year, Facebook has now launched its very own answer to Twitch and other popular game streaming services. The new hub is dubbed FB.GG and will act as a homepage for all the game streaming content found on the social media platform. It’ll also beRead more about Facebook takes on Twitch with launch of new FB.GG game streaming hub[…]

[ad_1] And here it is, modelled using LTSpice. It is the same circuit as the classic simple precision rectifier (set to pass the negative half-sine), but with the non-inverting input of the op-amp connected to the voltage-to-clamp-to rather than 0V as it would be in a rectifier. In this case, the input is blue, theRead more about Precision rectifier/clamp works near 0V for single-supply circuits[…]

[ad_1] Qualcomm may not be satisfied with even the 30% gains on performance that the new Snapdragon 850 will bring to Windows 10 on ARM devices later this year, as a successor is already under way. German technology news outlet WinFuture reports that a Snapdragon 1000 is coming. Without mentioning the nature of its sources,Read more about Qualcomm Snapdragon 1000 may be under way to beef up ARM laptops[…]

[ad_1] applications, the device provides the accuracy and stability of atomic clock technology while achieving significant breakthroughs in reduced size, weight and power (SWaP) consumption. Called SA.45s, it draws less than 120mW and fits in 17cm3 (41 x 35 x 12mm), with mass <35g. Radiation tolerance is to 20krad and single-event latch-up (SEL) and single event upsetRead more about Matchbox-sized atomic clock for commercial space[…]

[ad_1] We honestly can’t recall a more compelling fortnight of tennis at Roland Garros. The French Open 2018 has already been full of stories. Serena Williams’s big Grand Slam comeback and then dramatic withdrawal. Reigning Women’s champ Jeļena Ostapenko crashing out on day one. Seeds falling here there and everywhere. And Rafael Nadal once againRead more about How to watch the French Open: live stream tennis from Roland Garros anywhere[…]

[ad_1] For almost two decades, Cu-based dual damascene has been the workhorse industrial process flow for building reliable interconnects. But, when downscaling logic device technology towards the 5nm and 3nm technology nodes, meeting resistance and reliability requirements for the tightly pitched Cu lines has become increasingly challenging. The industry is in favor of extending theRead more about Imec starts pushing metallisation to 3nm node[…]

[ad_1]  Google’s Android P beta just got more expressive in 157 ways thanks to the launch of Developer Preview 2 today. It includes 157 new (and modified) emoji, as well as including final APIs, latest system images and updated tools for developers. Google’s update is meant to encourage developers to make use of features likeRead more about Android P beta 2 adds 157 new emoji, including properly cooked bacon[…]

[ad_1] Jacobs is joined by former Qualcomm president Derek Aberle and former Qualcomm CTO Matthew Grob. Jacobs is currently engaged on a $100 billion bid to take Qualcomm private. “This is not an either/or,”says Aberle, “we are pursuing this new company and we have high expectations and confidence in the take-private plan.” Jacobs was votedRead more about Paul Jacobs starts XCOM[…]

[ad_1] Magic Leap One, the futuristic augmented reality (AR) glasses, were shown off in a detailed live look today, giving us a better idea of how the gadget will fit on our heads and function as we experience mixed reality environments.  Magic Leap hosted a Twitch livestream on Wednesday to give developers more information onRead more about Here's how Magic Leap One AR glasses will fit on your head[…]