Leaks are here for Qualcomm’s next Android flagship chip
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 processor could be “significantly” more expensive than the already pricey 8 Elite. The next-generation chipset is said…
Another big brand could soon reveal its own custom smartphone chip
Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority TL;DR A prominent outlet has corroborated claims that Xiaomi is working on a custom smartphone processor. The outlet noted that mass production was expected to…
AI chip startup MatX, founded by Google alums, raises Series A at $300M+ valuation, sources say
MatX, a startup designing chips that support large language models, has raised a Series A of approximately $80 million, three sources say, less than a year after raising its $25…
Sagence is building analog chips to run AI
Graphics processing units (GPUs), the chips on which most AI models run, are energy-hungry beasts. As a consequence of the accelerating incorporation of GPUs in data centers, AI will drive…
OpenAI at one point considered acquiring AI chip startup Cerebras
OpenAI was at one point considering acquiring Cerabras, an AI chipmaking company that’s in the process of going public. According to new exhibits filed in Elon Musk’s ongoing lawsuit against…
Exynos or Snapdragon? We might have a definitive answer for Galaxy S25 chip choice
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR A long-time leaker has claimed that all Galaxy S25 series phones worldwide will use Snapdragon silicon. This comes after months of speculation and rumors…
You told us: Galaxy S25 chip poll wants Snapdragon, not Exynos
When you’re a smartphone-making behemoth, there are few points of pride bigger than shipping phones that run your company’s very own chips. But far more than just demonstrating industrial accomplishments,…
Dell Inspiron 14 review: Pinning too much hope on a Snapdragon chip
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Solid connectivity options Easily viewable display Windows Hello facial recognition Cons Performance lags behind x86 systems Battery-life isn’t a standout Bland display and design…
A Snapdragon 8 Elite chip doesn’t necessarily mean UWB support
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR When Qualcomm launched the Snapdragon 8 Elite earlier this month, Android Authority reported that every smartphone with the new chip would support UWB connectivity.…
Apple supercharges its MacBook Pro with a mighty M4 chip
Kris Carlon / Android Authority TL;DR Following the iMac and Mac Mini, Apple has revealed upgraded MacBook Pro models via a press release on its website. Beyond the boosted performance,…