Intel recently revealed its most recent technological feat, the Rosepoint processor, which integrates Wi-Fi baseband and RF silicon into a dual-core Atom chip. By integrating more functions into the CPU, Intel will create better power efficiencies and make devices easier to design by cutting out the work of integrating two chips instead of just one. And while this processor is just a prototype at this point, it does paint an interesting picture of an upcoming clash between Qualcomm and Intel which may rival or exceed that of AMD vs. Intel. Continue Reading
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Will Samsung Spin Off its LCD Panel Division? What are the Possible Impacts?
By David Hsieh – Vice President, Greater China Market and Yoonsung Chung – Director, Large-Area Displays & FPD Materials, DisplaySearch
Reports on rumors that Samsung Electronics is considering spinning off its LCD manufacturing division are starting to be published. There is speculation that such a spin-off could be the first step of a restructuring of Samsung’s display business, with the end goal, a new Samsung Display company consisting of Samsung Mobile Display (SMD, an independent company that is the leading manufacturer of AMOLED displays) and Samsung LCD. This new company could be the biggest display company covering the key flat panel technologies from small to large sizes. Continue Reading
Amazon May Bring Physical Retail Stores to the Masses
Rumors abound this week that Amazon is going to trial a physical retail store in its home base of Seattle, WA. The online retail giant will reportedly stock the shelves with its successful Kindle lineup. This, of course, includes the Kindle Fire tablet, which has emerged as a viable alternative to the Apple iPad. If the rumors are true, Amazon is likely responding to the success Apple has realized over the years with its dynamic retail stores, which allow potential customers to experience the latest Apple products before purchasing them. Continue Reading
NBC Sports to Stream the Super Bowl Live to Internet, Connected TVs, and Verizon Mobile Users
For the first time in its history, the National Football League has authorized the Super Bowl to be streamed “live” over the internet. Anyone with a connected TV, a laptop, or tablet will be able to “tune in” to the game over their internet connection. Individuals will even be able to pause and rewind the game, so people who don’t yet have a personal video recorder will get a chance to see what that’s all about. Continue Reading
LCD Manufacturing Technologies Helping to Make Tablets the Hottest of Consumer Electronics
Everyone knows tablets are hot, but it is surprising to see that tablets were far and away the most-mentioned topic in media coverage from CES. In a presentation called “Trends to Watch from the 2012 CES,” Shawn Dubravac of the CEA showed data from Simply Measured: with the exception of ultrabooks, tablet mentions were almost 3 times any of the other key CES trends (6,126 for tablets vs. 4,060 for ultrabooks and 2,261 for OLED). And Apple didn’t even participate in the event!
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