A new report claims that the manufacturing cost of the 2nm processor expected in the iPhone 18 range may mean Apple having to raise prices. Backing up a report from September 2024, leaker "Digital ...

The 2 nanometer chip fabrication technology expected in the iPhone 18 A20 processor is expected to cost 50% more to manufacture, but given history Apple is not likely to pass on the increase to users.

When it comes to performance on devices, processors play a massive role and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC stands out. This smartphone processor doesn’t only stand out in terms of performance but also its ...

TL;DR: Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor costs $240-$280 per chip, significantly higher than previous generations, due to expensive TSMC 3nm fabrication. This price hike signals that 2026 ...

Device combines 32-bit DSP and Ethernet connectivity to enable feature-filled audio distribution Combining the power of a 120-MIPS audio-optimized 32-bit DSP with a CobraNet communications controller ...

Offered as a cost-effective option for users to network-enable their designs, the NS7520 NET+ARM processor in a 177-pin BGA integrates a plethora of networking features. Included on the chip are a ...

Marguerite Reardon started as a CNET News reporter in 2004, covering cellphone services, broadband, citywide Wi-Fi, the Net neutrality debate and the consolidation of the phone companies. Intel has ...

Intel is planning to stop branding its Celeron and Pentium CPUs next year. With this announcement, the chipmaker wants to release a budget-friendly processor that can compete with the entry-level CPUs ...