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Hardware Industry

Remember AMI BIOS? Turns out there's a buried treasure in firmware

You might also remember them from their "American Megatrends" BIOS days
The big picture: Firmware is one of those obscure areas of computing that is simultaneously critical yet largely ignored. Not coincidentally, we have been doing a lot of work lately digging around such dark corners of the industry. Despite the ubiquitous nature of firmware, almost no one talks about it much.
Full story By Jonathan Goldberg, 18 comments
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Industry Hardware

Qualcomm has approached Intel with an acquisition offer

A lot has to happen before any deal materializes
What just happened? It is no secret that Intel is struggling. The tech giant's stock price has plummeted in recent years, making it a viable takeover target. An offer from Qualcomm is now on the table, and if it materializes, it could significantly alter the semiconductor industry's trajectory. But first, the companies will have to pick their way through a minefield of financial, regulatory, and strategic considerations.
Full story By Skye Jacobs, 8 comments
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The Web Hardware

World's first transparent 5G antennas turn windows into base stations

Stealthy antennas hiding in plain sight
In brief: It's been over five years since 5G started its worldwide rollout, bringing low-latency super-speed internet to hundreds of millions. But building out those 5G networks has been a challenge. The higher frequency signals don't travel as far, so more base stations are required compared to 4G. With prime real estate in limited supply, Japanese telecoms had to get creative.
Full story By Zo Ahmed,
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