MediaTek releases new MT2621 chipset
First dual-mode SOC for IoT
MediaTek has announced its newest chipset which it claims is the industry’s first dual-mode System-on-Chip (SoC) designed for Internet of Things (IoT) applications with both narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) Release 14 (R14) and GSM/GPRS connectivity.
Intel Z390 chipset motherboard spotted in SiSoft Sandra
Couple of new features
The first motherboard based on Intel's upcoming Z390 has been spotted inside the SiSoft Sandra database, which suggests that its partners have already started testing these motherboards.
Huawei releases AI chipset
Better than Apple’s efforts
The Tame Apple Press is fuming after the Chinese mobile maker Huawei unveiled its first artificial intelligence smartphone chipset, which is being touted as "20 times faster" than a traditional processor.
AMD limits Nvidia SLI to X370 chipset motherboards
Crossfire works on B350 as well
According to the latest detailed specifications of the upcoming AMD socket AM4 motherboards, it appears that only the high-end X370 chipset will actually support Nvidia SLI while Crossfire will also be available on mid-range B350 chipset motherboards.
MSI teases two upcoming Z270 motherboards
The Z270 SLI Plus and Z270 SLI
MSI has teased two upcoming motherboards that will be based on Intel's new Z270 Express chipset and bring certain new features and improvements, the MSI Z270 SLI Plus and the Z270 SLI.
Intel to add Wi-Fi and USB 3.1 functionality in 300-series
AMD placing USB 3.1 chipset orders as well
According to sources from motherboard makers, Intel is planning to add USB 3.1 and Wi-Fi functionality to its upcoming 300-series motherboard series scheduled to be released at the end of 2017.
Two new Gigabyte AM4 motherboards spotted
Based on mid-range B350 chipset
Two new Gigabyte motherboards with the new AM4 socket have been spotted online, showing what to expect from launch later this year.
Gigabyte AM4 B350 chipset motherboard pictured
AM4 socket and DDR4 memory support
While we already had a chance to see AMD's new AM4 socket on HP's OEM motherboard with the A320 chipset, the latest leak shows Gigabyte's B350 chipset motherboard in full details.
Zen disturbs motherboard makers' meditation
What is the sound of costs rising?
The dark satanic rumour mill has manufactured a hell on earth yarn claiming that some AMD’s Zen chipsets are having design issues.
Nvidia wants Qualcomm to pay for monopoly play
Crushed chipset deal
Nvidia has dragged Qualcomm into court for allegedly crushing a $352 million chipset deal.