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Taiwan Confident of Its Position in Semiconductors Market Amid US’s New Chips Act

Taiwan says its position in making semiconductors will not be shaken as the US is working towards the new chips act. Taiwan is a major chip producer in the world. Meanwhile, US Congress passed the new legislation to subsidise the domestic semiconductor industry. China, on the other hand, had lobbied against the US semiconductor bill, calling it reminiscent of a "Cold ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/0SGQbKA

Analogue Deep Learning Offers Faster AI Computation With Lower Energy Consumption, MIT Researchers Say

Analogue deep learning, a new branch of artificial intelligence, could help the development of faster, more energy efficient computation for AI. A multidisciplinary team of researched at MIT attempted to push the speed limits of a type of human-made analogue synapse that they had previously developed, by using a practical inorganic material in the fabrication process.... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/d8Z25fQ

Apple’s Paying Subscribers Rise to 860 Million as Company Beats Estimates on Strong iPhone, iPad Demand

Apple on Thursday reported earnings had beat Wall Street expectations as phone sales in the fiscal third quarter rose 3 percent to $40.7 billion (roughly Rs. 3,20,000 crore), according to the company. Like rivals Snap and Meta, it appears that Apple's advertising business, is also vulnerable to marketing cuts. The Cupertino company also said it now has 860 million p... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/UMr0Ws8

Samsung Warns of Weaker Chip Demand for Phones, PCs Amid Recession Worries

Samsung has earned its highest second-quarter profit since 2018 for the quarter ended June 30. Despite the strong position in the market, the company has cautioned about weaker chip demand from smartphone and PC makers as the purchase may go down amid recession worries. Samsung is expected to unveil its latest foldables on August 10. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/vyxRjd4

CHIPS Act Passed by US Senate to Boost Domestic Chip Manufacturing, Compete With China

The CHIPS Act was passed by the US Senate on Wednesday, with a rare bipartisan vote. The act is aimed at boosting companies in the US to compete with China, while attempting to reduce the ongoing component shortage affecting the industry. The CHIPS Act will provide for about $52 billion (roughly Rs. 4,14,754 crore) in government subsidies for US semiconductor producti... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/tFKjrJM

Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16, ROG Flow X16 Laptops With AMD Ryzen 6000 Processors Launched in India

ASUS unveiled the new ROG series of laptops in India for gaming enthusiasts. The new ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 and the ROG Flow X16 come with AMD Ryzen 6000 series CPU along with Nvidia and AMD GPUs. Asus has also upgraded the ROG Zephyrus G14, ROG Zephyrus G15 and ROG Flow X13. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/6Nd4gAa

Realme Pad X With Snapdragon 695 SoC, Realme Flat Monitor Launched in India: All Details

Realme Pad X and Realme Flat Monitor were launched by the company in India on Tuesday. The company’s latest tablet sports a 11-inch WUXGA+ resolution display and is equipped with a 13-megapixel rear camera, along with a front facing camera that offers a 105-degree field of view. It is powered by the Snapdragon 695 SoC and packs an 8,340mAh battery with support for 3... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/HWxbRqK

US President Joe Biden Pushes Congress to Pass $52 Billion Bill to Boost US Chip Production

US President Joe Biden pressed Congress on Monday, asking it to pass a bill to provide US chipmakers with $52 billion (roughly Rs. 4,14,800 crore) in subsidies to reduce foreign sourcing for semiconductors. He cited both the economic and national security "imperative" of securing production of the tiny components needed for everything from smartphones to cars and weap... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/9z54mAM

Intel to Produce Chips for Taiwanese Chip Design Firm MediaTek in Boost to Foundry Business

Intel is set to produce chips for Taiwan’s MediaTek, one of the largest chip design firms in the world. The company, which launched its’s so-called foundry business last year, will manufacture the first products in the next 1.5 to 2 year period and will be in a more mature technology process called Intel 16, with the chips used for smart devices, according to the ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/6hKI2ba

Sahasra Semiconductors to Invest Rs. 750 Crore to Set Up Memory Chip Unit in Rajasthan: Details

Sahasra Semiconductors will invest Rs. 750 crore in setting up a facility to assemble, test, and package semiconductors in India, the company said on Monday. Semiconductors are converted into a complete product ready for sale at ATMP (Assembly, Testing, Marking and Packaging) units. The firm will invest Rs. 150 crore this financial year to set up an ATMP facility in E... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/aArtPcw

Fossil Machine Gen 6 Hybrid Smartwatch Review: The Best of Both Worlds

Fossil’s latest smartwatch, the Machine Gen 6 Hybrid, is rather unique for its impressive blend of smart connectivity with old-school mechanical timekeeping. The smartwatch has an e-ink display, claimed battery life of up to two weeks on a single charge, and health tracking features. Is this the best hybrid smartwatch you can buy right now? Find out in this review. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/nKHU5Yr

India’s Demand for EVs, Consumer Electronics to Drive Battery Storage Adoption: NITI Aayog Report

India’s battery storage potential will reach 600 gigawatt hour (GWh) by 2030, stated a NITI Aayog report. According to the report, the current deployment of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) in India is dominated by consumer electronics, which comprises smartphones, laptops, notebooks, tablets. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/UVEkG6a

Moto G22 Review: A Missed Opportunity

The Moto G22 retails for Rs. 10,999 in India and is available in a single variant with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. It sports a quad-camera setup at the rear with a 50-megapixel primary camera. The device is powered by the MediaTek Helio G37 SoC and comes with Android 12 out of the box. How does the Moto G22 perform? Find out in this review. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/FZbkVqX

The Gray Man Movie Review: A $200 Million Dud From the Avengers: Endgame Directors

The Gray Man review: Chris Evans chases Ryan Gosling across the world in an empty calorie movie that has no personality and strips everyone involved of their best qualities. Ana de Armas, Jessica Henwick, Regé-Jean Page, Wagner Moura, Julia Butters, Dhanush, Alfre Woodard, and Billy Bob Thornton also part of The Gray Man cast. The Gray Man released July 22 on Netflix... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/qwvbn5e

US Chip Bill Gains Momentum as Republican Support Grows Ahead of Senate Vote

The US chip bill, the upcoming legislation to provide $52 billion (roughly Rs. XXX crore) in financial incentives and research, plus another $1.5 billion (roughly Rs. XX crore) for a fund that would encourage competition, could be passed by the Senate in the coming days. While the chip bill appeared to be in trouble three weeks ago, Republicans have now warmed up to t... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/VSn2ADe

Apple Said to Slow Hiring, Spending Growth for Some Teams Next Year

Apple said to plan to slow hiring and spending growth next year in some divisions to cope with a potential economic downturn, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The decision stems from a move to be more careful during uncertain times, though it isn’t a companywide policy, said the sources. The changes won’t affect all teams, and Apple is still plann... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/UcBJ3Au

Indian Predator Review: Butcher of Delhi Is Migrant Experience in a Bewildering Microcosm

Indian Predator: The Butcher of Delhi review: Netflix docu-series’ first part tackles the case of serial killer Chandrakant Jha, depicting how the criminal justice system, and the social and cultural environment exacerbated every aspect. Indian Predator: The Butcher of Delhi released July 20 on Netflix. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/a6r9YbE

Apple to Pay $50 Million to Settle Class-Action Lawsuit Over Defective ‘Butterfly’ MacBook Keyboards

Apple has reached a settlement over a class-action lawsuit that claimed the company knew and concealed that its MacBook laptop computers’ "butterfly" keyboards were prone to failure. Customers had complained that claimed that the affected laptop keyboards suffered from sticky and unresponsive keys, and that tiny amounts of dust or debris could make it difficult to t... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/JBkTVt1

Stray Game Review: Nails Feline Experience, as Cat Jumps and Slinkers Through a Dystopian World

Stray review: cat game, from Annapurna and BlueTwelve Studio, nails the feline experience and balances a variety of genres, though it’s left wanting with frustrating bugs. Stray is released July 19 on PC, PS4, and PS5. Stray game price is Rs. 749 on Steam, Rs. 1,999 on PS4 and PS5, and free with PS Plus Extra/Deluxe. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/53BgwGe

US Chip Bill Gains Momentum as Republican Support Grows Ahead of Senate Vote

The US chip bill, the upcoming legislation to provide $52 billion (roughly Rs. XXX crore) in financial incentives and research, plus another $1.5 billion (roughly Rs. XX crore) for a fund that would encourage competition, could be passed by the Senate in the coming days. While the chip bill appeared to be in trouble three weeks ago, Republicans have now warmed up to t... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/W7u8Bby

Realme Buds Wireless 2S, Flat Monitor Will Launch in India on July 26: All Details

Realme Buds Wireless 2S and Flat Monitor will launch on July 26 at 12.30pm in India. The earphones are going to feature AI ENC technology and voice assistant support. The inline button will allow wearers to control volume. Realme Flat Monitor will feature a 23.8-inch display with 75Hz refresh rate and full-HD resolution. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/DwBxSvX

ChromeOS Flex for Old PC and Mac Computers Out of Beta, Google Updates List of Certified Models

Google has announced that it is now rolling out ChromeOS Flex, which was previously available to beta testers, for older PC and Mac users. It is free-to-download and is available via the company’s website. Google claims that it relatively consumes 19 percent lesser energy. Additionally, Google has also updated it list of certified devices which now includes 295 diff... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/zBM1Zfp

Jaadugar Review: Jitendra Kumar’s Netflix Movie Is a Reprehensible Relic

Jaadugar movie review: Jitendra Kumar plays an insufferable man-child who won’t give up on a woman even though she doesn’t love him, but is ready to sell out those who actually care about him. Jaadugar released July 15 at 12:30pm IST on Netflix. Kumar, Arushi Sharma, and Jaaved Jaaferi lead Jaadugar Netflix cast. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/l5qTi9w

Shoorveer Review: Hotstar Web Series Crashes Before Take-Off

Shoorveer review: new Hotstar Specials web series sees the creation of a new elite unit made up of Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force — but it lacks narrative momentum, suffers from clunky dialogues and direction, and features some of the worst CGI on air right now. Download and watch Shoorveer online on Disney+ Hotstar. Regina Cassandra and Makarand Desphande lead Sh... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/l8d3fOv

Moto G82 5G Review: Going Beyond the Budget Segment

The Moto G82 5G is the first smartphone from the G series to go beyond the Rs. 20,000 price segment. Its boasts of some interesting features such as a 120Hz pOLED display, a 50-megapixel camera with OIS, and has support for 30W fast charging. But does it still offer the same value one expects from a G-series phone? Check out out review to find out. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/bhGJ4oD

TSMC Quarterly Profit Surges 76 Percent, Beats Market Estimates on Strong iPhone 13 Demand

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) reported a 76.4 percent jump in second-quarter profit on Thursday and beat market estimates on strong demand for the iPhone 13 despite record global inflation levels. The chipmaker also benefitted from solid sales of high-performance computing (HPC) chips used in 5G networks and artificial intelligence. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/eCGmnv1

Foxconn Needs Government Approval for China Chip Firm Investment, Taiwan Says

Foxconn would need permission from the government of Taiwan if the world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer were to invest in Chinese chip conglomerate Tsinghua Unigroup, according to a government official. According to reports, the Taiwan-based firm plans to spend CNY 9.8 billion (roughly Rs. 11,600 crore) for a stake in Unigroup. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/sItmr0u

Biden Administration Warns of Dire National Security Ramifications as Bill to Boost US Chipmaking Stalls

The Biden administration has warned of series consequences for the economy and for national security if a bill to boost chipmaking in the US is not passed by the US Congress the end of July. The White House seeks to fund $52 billion (roughly Rs. 4,15,400 crore) for chip production and to boost US innovation to compete with China. The administration also held a closed-... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/YM1hU9e

Apple Ends Consulting Deal With Former Design Chief Jony Ive: Report

Apple has reportedly ended a consulting deal with former design guru Jony Ive. The contract between the two parties, which was up for renewal was not extended, according to the New York Times. Ive left Apple in 2019 to form his own company LoveFrom, and remained a consultant for Apple, working on the company's candy-coloured Mac computers and the iPhone. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3g1DWki

Chip Hoarding by PC and Smartphone Makers Turns Shortage to Glut Amid Inflation, Lockdowns, and Ukraine Crisis

After a global chip shortage that saw PC and smartphone makers struggle to source semiconductors to make their products, the industry has seen a glut in some sectors. Analysts say that big suppliers of chips to consumer electronics makers, especially low-end smartphones, will be hit hardest by the downturn. Manufacturers who stockpiled computer chips during the pandem... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/06vqVcD

Realme GT 2 Explorer Master Edition, Notebook Air, Buds Air 3 Neo Launched: All Details

Realme GT 2 Explorer Master Edition has launched in China with a 6.7-inch display with 120Hz refresh rate, full-HD+ resolution, 94.2 percent screen-to-body ratio, and reproduces 1.07 billion colours. The company has also launched the Realme Notebook Air and Buds Air 3 Neo. Realme Notebook Air features the 11th Generation Intel Core i3 processor coupled with 8GB LPDDR4... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/XZrcJOF

Taiwan ‘Happy’ to See Chip Firms Invest in EU, Seeks Deeper Ties Amid Global Chip Shortage

Taiwan said it was “happy” to see its chip firms invest in the European Union, as part of a push to build better ties with the bloc. Taipei has been courted by the EU under the European Chips Act that was unveiled in February, as part of efforts to deal with the ongoing global chip shortage. Taiwan Deputy Economy Minister Chen Chern-chyi called the US and Europe ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/fqnpk2S

Apple iOS 16, iPadOS 16, macOS Ventura Public Beta Released: All Details

Apple has now released the public beta of iOS 16, iPadOS 16, macOS Ventura, watchOS 9, and tvOS 16 after it first unveiled the new OS version back in June during its WWDC 2022 keynote. iOS 16 is bringing a new lock screen and a bunch of other features. The latest iPadOS 16 is getting a new multitasking interface. Apple iOS 16 will only release for iPhone 8 and later m... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/CWNLapR

iQoo Z6 Pro 5G Review: One Step Forward, Many Steps Back

After the initial success of its Z series, iQoo seems to be losing focus with its newer models and the latest Z6 Pro 5G is yet another good example of this. With only a few upgrades and even some downgrades compared to its predecessor, should you even consider this smartphone? We answer this in our review. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/P9BdCsU

Government Urges States to Tap Opportunities in Electronics Manufacturing

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw urged states to explore opportunities in electronics manufacturing space, as India has proven its mettle as an "important trusted partner" for the world. He also discussed about setting a working group that will help in addressing crucial aspects such as optical fibre ducts and space for 5G telecom towers. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/By3PJkG

Realme Notebook Air With 4.9mm Wide Bezels to Launch on July 12; Colour Options Tipped

Realme has announced on Weibo that the company will be launching the Notebook Air laptop on July 12 in China. The company has also compared the bezels on their new laptop with the bezels of the MacBook Air M1. The laptop has been tipped to launch in two colour options. It is expected to feature the checkerboard design similar to Realme Pad X. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/y1h0QPs

Thor: Love and Thunder Review: A Madcap Rush That Underuses Everyone

Thor: Love and Thunder review: Chris Hemsworth, Christian Bale, and Natalie Portman headline the fourth Thor movie that’s short-changed in the character department, and over-spilling in the ideas department. Thor: Love and Thunder released July 7 in India in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/OhA68zm

Apple to Release New Lockdown Mode to Battle Spyware, Provide Extra Layer of Protection

Apple announced its plan to release a new feature called Lockdown Mode this fall that aims to add a new layer of protection for human rights advocates, political dissidents and other targets of sophisticated hacking attacks. Lockdown Mode will come to Apple's iPhones, iPads and Macs this fall and turning it on will block most attachments sent to the iPhone's Messages ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/m7vyV1R

iPhone, iPad, Watch, Mac Trade-in Values Lowered by Apple: Report

Apple has lowered the trade-in, or exchange values of multiple Apple devices, according to a new report. The products include the company’s recent Apple Watch, iPad, iPhone, and Mac models, and customers who are looking to purchase a new Apple product will receive a lower amount of money when they trade their existing iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/pJo37uZ

Chip Manufacturers’ Order Books Still ‘Very Full’, Taiwan’s Economy Minister Says

Taiwan’s chip manufacturing companies’ order books are still “very full”, the country’s Economy Minister said on Wednesday. The revelation from the minister came on the heels of a significantly weaker-than-expected business outlook by memory-chip firm Micron last Thursday, which raised concerns that the industry was turning towards a down cycle, driving down... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/aNkh9io

Sony Bravia XR-55X90K Ultra-HD Android LED TV Review: Focused on Performance

The Sony Bravia XR-55X90K is the company’s flagship LED television in India, and comes with Dolby Vision HDR support, full-array local dimming, and the Google TV user interface for Android TV. Priced at Rs. 1,23,490 for the 55-inch variant, is this the best TV you can buy under Rs. 1,50,000? Find out in this review. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/S92Gpkj

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 With Intel Core i5 Goes on Sale in India: All the Details

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 is now available in India. The laptop is powered by the quad-core 11th Gen Intel Core i5 processor. The Surface Laptop Go 2 sports a 12.4-inch PixelSense touch display and also comes with a 720p front-facing camera, dual far-field Studio Mics, and Omnisonic speakers with Dolby Atmos Premium. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/lxGuR9b

Samsung Likely to Report 15 Percent YoY Rise in Server Chip Profits, Analysts Say

Samsung Electronics is estimated to report a 15 percent year-on-year rise in profits in the last quarter, thanks to demand for its memory chips from server customers. An average of seven estimates shows that the operating profit for the world’s largest smartphone manufacturer may have jumped to KRW 14.46 trillion (roughly Rs. 88,000 crore) in the quarter. Samsung’... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/kUH7tNW

Foxconn Raises Full-Year-Outlook Despite Rising Inflation, Global Chip Shortage

Foxconn has raised its full-year business forecast on Monday, after an increase in smartphone sales in June. The firm saw a 31 percent jump in sales from a year earlier, to a record high for the month. The increase comes despite concerns of slowing demand due to rising inflation, and a global chip shortage. The ongoing semiconductor shortage has also hurt smartphone p... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/XzpdIfn

Moto G42 First Impressions: Looks Familiar

The Moto G42 is a new 4G budget smartphone from Motorola that plugs the price gap between the Moto G22 and the Moto G52. The Moto G42 boasts of an AMOLED display, stereo speakers, a 5,000mAh battery, and an IP52 rating. Here's our first impressions of this new smartphone. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/urBJsXt