Qualcomm, Nuvia Sued by Softbank’s Arm Over License Breach

Qualcomm, Nuvia Sued by Softbank’s Arm Over License Breach

Qualcomm, the US-based semiconductor company, and its acquired chip design firm Nuvia has been sued by Arm, a chip technology firm owned by Softbank Group, on Wednesday. Arm has raised allegations against both Qualcomm and Nuvia over breach of license agreements and trademark infringement. Nuvia, founded by former Apple chip architects, was acquired by Qualcomm … Read more

Qualcomm Reportedly Plans Return to Server Market With New Chip

Qualcomm Reportedly Plans Return to Server Market With New Chip

Qualcomm is considering a return to the server market with a new chip in a bid to decrease its reliance on smartphones, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with its plan. Shares of Qualcomm rose nearly 3 percent in afternoon trading. The chipmaker is seeking customers for a product stemming from its purchase … Read more

Qualcomm’s New CEO Cristiano Amon Eyes Dominance in the Laptop Markets

Qualcomm’s New CEO Cristiano Amon Eyes Dominance in the Laptop Markets

Qualcomm’s new chief thinks that by next year his company will have just the chip for laptop makers wondering how they can compete with Apple, which last year introduced laptops using a custom-designed central processor chip that boasts longer battery life. Longtime processor suppliers Intel and Advanced Micro Devices have no chips as energy efficient as … Read more

Qualcomm’s New CEO Cristiano Amon Eyes Dominance in the Laptop Markets

Qualcomm’s New CEO Cristiano Amon Eyes Dominance in the Laptop Markets

Qualcomm’s new chief thinks that by next year his company will have just the chip for laptop makers wondering how they can compete with Apple, which last year introduced laptops using a custom-designed central processor chip that boasts longer battery life. Longtime processor suppliers Intel and Advanced Micro Devices have no chips as energy efficient as … Read more

Qualcomm to Acquire Chip Startup Nuvia for $1.4 Billion to Challenge Apple

Qualcomm to Acquire Chip Startup Nuvia for .4 Billion to Challenge Apple

Qualcomm on Wednesday said it will acquire Nuvia, a chip startup founded by Apple veterans, for $1.4 billion (roughly Rs. 10,240 crores), with plans to put the firm’s technology into its smartphone, laptop, and automotive processors. The deal marks a big push by Qualcomm to reestablish a leading position in chip performance after several years … Read more