Apple holds steady while MediaTek and Samsung post highest growth rates, according to a new market research report from Jon Peddie Research. Qualcomm shipped the most System on a Chip (SoC) GPUs in a fast-growing market during the first half of 2012, according to a new research report from Jon Peddie Research. Shipments from all suppliers were up 69.4% from a year … [Read more...] about Qualcomm ships most System on a Chip GPUs in first half
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Nvidia spans the continuum from handheld to cinema
Pay attention to the company behind the screen. An overview of Nvidia’s recent growth and current prospects. By Jon Peddie [Editor's Note: This article is an excerpt from a more detailed article in the current issue of Jon Peddie's TechWatch from Jon Peddie Research.] Nvidia is probably, and rightfully, best known for its success in the PC gaming market, but the … [Read more...] about Nvidia spans the continuum from handheld to cinema
Imagination Technologies supplies more embedded GPU IP than all others combined
New report from Jon Peddie Research shows a soaring market for embedded mobile graphics. The market for mobile graphics chips is soaring, says a new report from Jon Peddie Research. Of the dozen or so manufacturers, Imagination Technologies supplied more embedded graphics IP in 2011 than all other vendors combined. The report covers estimated mobile devices graphics chip … [Read more...] about Imagination Technologies supplies more embedded GPU IP than all others combined
Qualcomm shipped the most mobile device GPUs in 2011
Apple has highest Q4 quarter-to-quarter growth, according to the latest market research report from Jon Peddie Research. Shipments of graphic processing units (GPUs) in mobile devices hit a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18% in 2011, according to the new market report available from Jon Peddie Research. Samsung’s sales surged in Q3 and Q4 giving them the highest CAGR … [Read more...] about Qualcomm shipped the most mobile device GPUs in 2011
Intel entices Taiwan computer makers to build Ultrabooks
The MacBook Air is doing too well, and netbooks doing too poorly. Intel thinks it is time for powerful and ultra-light notebooks for Windows. The big manufacturers aren't so sure. By Kathleen Maher Intel is seeing opportunities in powerful thin and light notebooks. Intel calls the segment the Ultrabook and the idea was promoted by Intel at Computex this year as part of Sean … [Read more...] about Intel entices Taiwan computer makers to build Ultrabooks
Nvidia extends reach into mobile computing with Icera acquisition
Icera's programmable radio technology is a real coup. Nvidia is poised to be a major player in mobile computing on par with Intel and Qualcomm. By Jon Peddie Nvidia recently announced the acquisition of Icera, a UK-based maker of baseband chips for 3G and 4G handsets, for $367 million in cash. This is a really big deal—not for the purchase price but for the impact it … [Read more...] about Nvidia extends reach into mobile computing with Icera acquisition