Compared to the previous generation VR headset, the Oculus Quest 2, the Meta Quest 3 features upgraded hardware components. This includes a more powerful processor for improved performance, enhanced display technology for better visual fidelity, and upgraded tracking sensors for more accurate motion tracking.

The Memory Embedded and Emerging memory technology roadmap has been updated. Recently, industry leading emerging memory players such as TSMC, GlobalFoundries, Samsung, UMC, Fujitsu, Sony, Renesas, Everspin, and Avalanche introduced and revealed commercial STT-MRAM and ReRAM products used for the embedded memory applications.

The Quectel CC660D-LS is mainly based on MediaTek’s MT6825A. The CC660D-LS module offers versatile connectivity options, including L-band, S-band, and Band 23 connections. In addition, the module supports 3GPP Release 17 IoT non-terrestrial network (IoT-NTN) connections.

This is a Deep Dive Teardown of the Cadillac Lyriq front camera designed by ZF AG. The front camera is a part of the Cadillac Lyric safety and driver assistance system.

The demand for automotive sensors will grow at 3.8% CAAGR in dollar terms between 2023 and 2028, at a slower pace than in the April 2023 forecast as consumer sentiment for vehicle purchasing has fallen after the “cost of living crisis.” The report also highlights growth opportunities, such as in safety applications, and demand trends for sensors in OEM factory-fitted automotive electronic systems in vehicle production.

The United Kingdom is Western Europe's second largest smartphone market. It delivers high volume and revenue to device makers, component suppliers, and operators. Our extensive report shows the top-50 best-selling smartphone models in the UK in the first quarter of 2024. Besides popular Apple and Samsung flagships, which brands and models have made their way into the bestsellers and what is the secret behind their success?

The Memory 3D NAND technology roadmap has been updated. Industry leading 3D NAND companies such as Samsung, SK hynix, Micron, Solidigm, KIOXIA, Western Digital, YMTC, and MXIC have their own plan for the future of high-speed and high-density storage applications. Upcoming new and advanced 3D NAND technologies including multi-stacking, hybrid bonding, and package solutions are also described on the roadmap.

Xiaomi posted the annual smartphone volume growth for three quarters in row in Q1 2024, outpacing the global market with a 34% YoY growth rate. The robust momentum in India and emerging markets primarily led to the solid growth. However, increasing macroeconomic uncertainties, heightened competition, and potential inventory correction would cap the future growth.

TechInsights compiled information on semiconductor fab capacity in China (including Chinese-owned and multinational-owned fabs). Semiconductor production capacity in China expected to grow by 40% in next five years, mainly concentrated in 12-inch fabs and mature nodes.

Japan handset shipments declined by -6% annually in Q1 2024. As usual, Apple continued to capture top positions through all local Japanese operators including Rakuten Mobile. Our extensive report has tracked the major handset vendors' marketshare by quarter at all major operators in Japan, including NTT Docomo, Softbank and KDDI from Q1 2012, and we started to track Rakuten Mobile, a new MNO launching the services since Q2 2020.

Global smartwatch shipments, while stabilizing to a just 1.5% YoY decline, have fallen for the sixth consecutive quarter during Q1 2024, after Q4 2022 marked the first YoY decline since 2016 as the smartwatch space begins to mature and consumers reign in discretionary spending causing a lengthening replacement cycle amid macroeconomic weakness and geopolitical uncertainty.