Samsung Electronics rose the most in almost 10 months after Intel was said to be considering asking the South Korean giant and TSMC to make some of its most sophisticated chips.
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Makers of cars and electronic devices from TVs to smartphones are sounding alarm bells about a global shortage of chips, which is causing manufacturing delays.
Google has won European Union approval for its $2.1-billion takeover of Fitbit, days after regulators proposed tougher rules to curb powerful technology firms’ push into new services.
The world’s first folding laptop is about to go on sale in South Africa – but if you want one, be prepared to cough up a big money for the privilege of being an early adopter.
Apple has launched its first over-ear headphones, entering a competitive market with rivals such as Bose and Sony, and expanding its push into accessories.
Apple is planning a series of new Mac processors for introduction as early as 2021 that are aimed at outperforming Intel’s fastest chips.
LG Electronics has reorganised its mobile phone division to increase outsourcing of its low-end to mid-tier smartphones, which analysts said represented an attempt to cut costs and compete with Chinese rivals.
iStore has revealed cash pricing for the new iPhone 12 series, with the entry-level 64GB iPhone mini costing R15 999 and, at the top end, the 512GB iPhone Pro Max going for R32 999.
Apple will launch the iPhone 12 series in South Africa on 18 December, significantly later than in previous years, as the US consumer electronics giant struggles with supply constraints.
Apple is facing lawsuits in several European countries seeking about €180-million over misleading claims about the battery life of older iPhones.