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BMW i7 Solid-State EV Prototype Hits the Road in Real-World Testing
BMW has begun road testing its i7 EV prototype powered by solid-state batteries from Solid Power. Discover how this next-gen battery tech brings higher energy density, faster charging, and improved safety to electric vehicles.
Xiaomi Unveils XRING O1 in Flagship 15S Pro
Xiaomi surprises the industry with its custom XRING O1 chip debuting in the flagship 15S Pro, while MediaTek secures the 5G modem slot.
Sony PlayStation 5 Pro Teardown
TechInsights' teardown of the Sony PlayStation 5 Pro (CFI-7021) reveals a custom AMD RDNA 3.0 processor, expanded memory, Wi-Fi 7 support, and a detailed BOM comparison with the original PS5.
Chip Observer May 2025
Discover the latest semiconductor industry insights in Chip Observer May 2025 — from SanDisk’s spin-off and NAND market shifts to AI-driven SoC growth and geopolitical impacts on chip supply chains.
The Chip Insider®– Lip-Bu Tan’s Intel Strategy
Read the latest Chip Insider®: Explore Lip-Bu Tan’s evolving Intel strategy, cultural shifts, and key execution challenges outside of China.
Oura Ring Gen 4 Teardown
The Oura Ring Gen 4 teardown and cost analysis. Explore key ICs, sensor upgrades, and design efficiencies that drive down build costs compared to competing smart rings like Samsung’s Galaxy Ring.
How AI is Transforming Semiconductor Manufacturing: What to Expect in 2025 and Beyond
Discover how AI is transforming semiconductor manufacturing. Join TechInsights' experts to explore market trends, leading players, and 10-year forecasts.
Winners of the 2025 Global Semiconductor Supplier Awards Announced
Each year since 1988 TechInsights have published the results of their annual Customer Satisfaction Survey resulting in the winners of the Global Semiconductor Suppliers Awards.
The Chip Insider®– China's EUV "DeepSeek Moment”
Discover why China’s EUV progress is being called a “DeepSeek moment” and what it reveals about the tech gap with the West in this week’s Chip Insider®.
Chips, China, and Consequences: Navigating the Impact of Trump's Technology Tariffs
Explore how U.S. technology tariffs are reshaping global chip markets in Chips, China, and Consequences, an exclusive TechInsights eBook. Available only on the TechInsights Platform.
The Chip Insider®– Intel Direct Connect 2025: Lip-Bu Tan’s Strategy for Intel
The biggest change since last year’s Direct Connect is that Intel has gone from knowing what a foundry is to comprehending how to be a foundry.
The Chip Insider®– TSMC 2025 Technology Symposium
Some conferences mark major industry shifts. To grasp what’s next, we must first survey how the strategic landscape has fundamentally changed.
Maximize Wafer Efficiency with TechInsights’ Die Calculator
The Die Calculator from TechInsights empowers engineers, procurement specialists, and finance teams with the insights they need to understand die utilization and yield with confidence.
Earth Day 2025: A Progress Report on Sustainable Semiconductor Manufacturing
Can the chip industry scale innovation and sustainability? Discover the current state of green tech in one of the world’s most energy-intensive sectors.
The Chip Insider®– Forecasting the Unforecastable
Tariffs disrupt forecasts as central banks and tech firms step back. Still, forecasting remains vital for navigating semiconductor market volatility.
TechInsights Tariff Watch
Stay ahead of the curve with TechInsights Tariff Watch, your go-to resource for timely and in-depth analysis on the shifting landscape of tariffs and their impact on the tech industry.
Huawei Mate 60 Pro Mobile RF Architecture Proves They Can Compete with Top-Tier Smartphone OEMs
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