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Yes, The Global Microchip Shortage Is COVID’s Fault. No, It Won’t End Any Time Soon

Staff Writers June 2, 2021 No Comments

The manufacturing world is facing one of its greatest challenges in years — a global shortage of semiconductors — and there doesn’t appear to be an end in sight any…

PCs Prevail As Dell and HP Sales Soar In First Quarter

Nathan Jolly May 28, 2021 No Comments

Both Dell and HP’s first quarter sales suggest that PC purchases haven’t slowed, despite the easing of the pandemic. Dell’s Jan-March sales rose 12 per cent, to AUD$31.65 billion, outperforming…

US Chip Funding Could Result In Up To 10 New Factories: Officials

Computer Daily News May 26, 2021 No Comments

The new US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo says a proposed US$52 billion boost in government funding for semiconductor production could result in seven to 10 new American factories. Raimondo said…

Sound United Rolls Out New Denon and Polk Ranges

David Richards May 19, 2021 No Comments

Global audio Company Sound United, who recently acquired Melbourne based audio and connected home distributor Qualifi, has rolled out a new range of Denon and Polk soundbars, as well as…

Europe Naive On Chip Supply

Computer Daily News May 6, 2021 No Comments

Europe’s industry commissioner Thierry Breton says the EU has been naive to outsource so much of its semiconductor design and manufacturing in recent decades. Breton made the statement ahead of…

Worldwide Smartphone Market Rises 27%

Nathan Jolly April 29, 2021 No Comments

In the first quarter of this year, 347 million smartphones shipped worldwide, a 27 per cent year-on-year increase. Samsung shipped 22 per cent of these, an impressive 76.5 million units,…

Google To Announce “Significant Product Updates” In Three Weeks

Nathan Jolly April 29, 2021 No Comments

At Alphabet’s earnings report this week, CEO Sundar Pichai teased “significant product updates and announcements” would be made during Google IO 2021. The conference takes place between May 18 and May…

AudioQuest Announces New USB Noise Filter

Nathan Jolly April 29, 2021 No Comments

If you’re reading this on a laptop or PC, you’ll probably be mildly aware of noise emanating from your computer. It comes from the power supply, the circuitry, and the…

Amazon Reveal New Range Of Fire Tablets

Nathan Jolly April 28, 2021 No Comments

Amazon has announced the new 11th-generation version of its Fire HD10 tablet, adding wireless charging, a front camera positioned for landscape, and a more elegant, symmetrical design. The tablet features…

Chip Shortage To Last Another Six Months: Cisco Chief

Computer Daily News April 27, 2021 No Comments

Cisco boss Chuck Robbins says the current computer chip shortage will last at least another six months. Robbins told the BBC the increase in demand during the pandemic surprised many.…