Future NR-Light Uses Could Simplify IoT
In our third article in this series, we turn our attention to new uses NR-Light might enable for the Internet of things (IoT). NR-Light is a 5G New Radio (NR)…
Lighting Up Digital Transformation at the Edge
The promise of 5G has always been to bring the advantages of mobile technology to industries that stand to benefit from it. Just as consumers have realized the upsides of…
Taking Off at CES: Satellite Communications on Smartphones
One of my highlights from CES 2023 was the emerging area of satellite-to-phone connectivity. At the event in Las Vegas, chipmaker Qualcomm demonstrated its Snapdragon Satellite solution designed for future…
RISC-V Reaches a Turning Point
RISC-V, introduced in 2010, is the first novel instruction set architecture (ISA) to gain market traction in decades. New design firms such as SiFive — founded by the credited inventors…
CES 2023: Highlights So Far
This week marks the return of the tech industry’s annual pilgrimage to Las Vegas. CES is recovering after the disruption of the pandemic, and although it won’t reach the heady…
Windows on Snapdragon Now Inevitable
On 13 October, Microsoft celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Surface hardware line with the release of the new Surface Pro 9 two-in-one designs. Rather than serving as a mere…
Why NR-Light Is a Big Deal for 5G
When 5G was launched nearly three years ago, its central promise was the creation of a single wireless network capable of supporting many different industries and uses. It was designed…
Ray Tracing Takes Pole Position in Mobile GPU Race
As smartphones have become increasingly powerful, the concept of mobile gaming has gathered steam. Premium gaming experiences are supported by a level of performance that was unimaginable even a few…
Where Mobile Imaging Magic Happens
Most leading smartphones are designed with very capable camera systems. They often feature dual or triple lenses in a configuration of focal lengths, coupled with high-performance, high-resolution image sensors prominent…
Qualcomm Delivers Distinct New Mobile System-on-Chips
The premium Android smartphone market has evolved and diversified; many manufacturers have entered the segment, driven by demand for quality devices and unique experiences. To compete, these companies look to…