TSMC to set up 10nm pilot in June
Mass production in late 2016
TSMC is planning to create a 10nm pilot line at its 300mm wafer plant in Fab 12.
AMD to refresh Kaveri line-up this week
A few new SKUs could be on the way
It appears that a couple of new Kaveri APUs are on the way, but don’t expect any miracles.
Intel NUC gets Braswell overhaul
6-watt Celerons and Pentiums
Intel has refreshed its NUC line with a few new models, based on 14nm silicon.
Xiaomi wireless speaker box reviewed, in stereo and Technicolor
Review: Going stereo on the cheap
Xiaomi’s recent dive into the accessory market has resulted in a number of unusual and interesting product launches, ranging from audio accessories to aluminium mouse pads.
Samsung 10nm ramp expected in late 2016
14nm FinFET churned out in four fabs
Samsung has announced that it plans to ramp 10nm production in 2016.
Asus Vivowatch shipping in Europe
Prices start at €149
Remember the Asus Vivowatch? The fitness smartwatch with 10-day battery life? Well, it’s shipping in Europe.
MediaTek MT6755 coming to a Chinese phone near you
Octa-core A53 at 2.0GHz
MediaTek is planning to refresh its mid-range Cortex-A53 line-up with the MT6755, a new 2.0GHz part designed for high performance on a budget.
AMD R9 390X to launch June 24
Not at E3
AMD is reportedly planning to launch the Fiji Radeon R9 390X at a dedicated launch event on June 24.
Mlais M4 Note review, Hong Kong gang does it again
Review: Stainless steel frame and Galaxy looks for $159
Hong Kong startup Mlais are back with a new phone, or should we say phones. The company was formed just six months ago, but they already have five different phones on the market, with more on the way.
Dual-boot Onda V919 Air tablet tested
Review: Bay Trail, 3G, Android and Windows
How about some Candy Crush after a few hours of messing about in Excel? How about using Word with seamless SkyDrive integration, then switching to Android to read a book or two?