TSMC expects high smartphone SoC demands in contrast to cryptocurrency mining chips

2018 iPhones are coming in September, just like every year, so TSMC is gearing up to mass produce the next chip from the A-series. And it seems that the semiconductor manufacturer is optimistic about this year’s lineup. Despite the rather “lethargic” chip sales of smartphone SoCs, the Taiwanese company is expecting “high single-digit” sales growth…

Corning introduces Gorilla Glass 6

Today, Corning has announced a new version of Gorilla Glass, the sixth version, to be precise. Corning’s scientists were able to engineer “an entirely new material” that would better survive multiple drops. Tests show that Gorilla Glass 6 survived fifteen drops from 1 meter before actually breaking. This is apparently twice as many drops that…