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Audio Codecs: Technical Analysis and Application Guide
In today's digital age, Audio Codecs play an indispensable role. Whether in music playback, voice calls, or video conferences, Audio Codecs are responsible for converting analog audio signals to digital audio signals and vice versa. They not only determine the efficiency of audio data transmissi...Read more -
Strategic Move: Arm Establishes Physical AI Business Unit
At CES 2026, Arm Holdings, a leading semiconductor technology company, announced the official establishment of the "Physical AI" department. This move aims to integrate automotive business with robotics technology, further expanding its influence in the robotics market. In recent years, wi...Read more -
Marvell Acquires Network Equipment Supplier XConn for $540 Million
Against the backdrop of the rapid development of AI infrastructure, Marvell Technology announced on January 6, 2026, that it would acquire network equipment supplier XConn Technologies for approximately $540 million. The acquisition aims to strengthen Marvell's commitment to data center hardware...Read more -
MediaTek Launches Filogic 8000 Series Wi-Fi Chips
MediaTek has officially released the Filogic 8000 series chips. As one of the first chip platforms aimed at driving the development of the Wi-Fi 8 ecosystem, the launch of the Filogic 8000 series not only demonstrates MediaTek's leading position in the field of wireless communication technology ...Read more -
Anthropic's Large-Scale Procurement of Google TPU v7 AI Chips
Anthropic, an artificial intelligence company, is advancing its largest-ever self-built computing power expansion plan. The company plans to directly purchase nearly 1 million of Google's latest TPU v7 series AI chips from Broadcom, a chip giant, with a total transaction value estimated at up to...Read more -
Hot DDR4 Market Prompts Samsung to Delay Shutdown Plan
In recent years, with the continuous increase in memory demand from servers and data centers, the DDR4 memory market has seen a supply shortage. Samsung, a global leading manufacturer of storage chips, originally planned to gradually cease production of DDR4 memory by the end of 2025. However, ...Read more -
Meta Acquires Manus for Billions of Dollars
On December 30, 2025, Meta officially announced the acquisition of Singapore-based artificial intelligence startup Manus. Manus is a developer of general artificial intelligence agents, and its parent company is Butterfly Effect. The acquisition deal is worth billions of dollars, making it Meta'...Read more -
Mainstream Memory Chips Soar, While DDR3, SLC, and NOR Flash Remain Stable
Since the end of September 2025, the memory chip market has experienced a comprehensive price surge. The prices of memory and flash chips have soared dramatically, with some products seeing a spot price increase of over 300%. However, in this wave of price hikes, DDR3, SLC flash, and NOR flash ...Read more -
ASUS Clarifies: No Plans to Build a DRAM Factory
Recently, there have been market rumors that ASUS is planning to enter the DRAM manufacturing sector, with claims that ASUS could start producing its own DRAM chips as early as 2026. However, ASUS issued a clear statement on December 26, confirming that the company has no plans to invest i...Read more -
€1.5B Deal: Samsung's Harman Acquires ZF's ADAS Business
Harman International, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, has announced the acquisition of the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) business from Germany-based ZF Friedrichshafen AG, with the transaction valued at €1.5 billion. This move not only marks a significant breakthrough for Samsung in...Read more
