Isn’t it fun when relatively small skirmishes over money boil over into threats? (Checks notes) The entire Android ecosystem? .
Basically, in 2021, Qualcomm acquired Nuvia, an AI chip company that was also a licensee of Arm. Qualcomm uses Nuvia’s technology in its AI PC chips, but Arm feels Qualcomm didn’t ask for its blessing when transferring those licenses.
In response, Arm filed a lawsuit against Qualcomm in 2022 to recover the debt, and the case is scheduled to go to trial in December of this year. But unless someone pulls out in the meantime, Qualcomm may not be able to make the chips that are the basis of its multibillion-dollar business.
Considering how big the risks are for both companies in this situation, I don’t have much to worry about. Perhaps someone could cut a big check a few days before license revocation and everyone could return to a state of calm tolerance towards each other.
— Dan Cooper
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It’s made by Boeing, right?
A Boeing-built communications satellite explodes and breaks apart in geostationary orbit around the Earth. . Although there is no danger to life on Earth, the debris could pose a risk to other satellites in orbit and to Boeing’s reputation.
Lumon counterattacks.
To be honest, I found retirement allowance It was predicted to be the most stressful TV show of 2022, and I had heart palpitations for most of the season finale. After nearly three years in the making, the second season will debut on Apple TV+ on January 17, 2025. I still don’t know if my body can withstand a second try, but if you’re strong, you’d better be prepared.
That’s right, a promise from Elon Musk.
. Of course, like any pledge announced by an Elon Musk-owned company, we have to take it with a bit of a grain of salt. However, if you want a cheap Tesla, the used market has been very plentiful for some time.
Latest information on AI chip drama.
Huawei is believed to have used new chips from TSMC in its own hardware despite numerous sanctions to prevent it. now, . If true, one wonders how long Huawei expected to do this before someone noticed.