TSX:2454 9 August 2025

Oppo, Vivo plot September flagship surprise with MediaTek Dimensity 9600 as Xiaomi widens the fight

According to industry reports released Friday, Oppo and Vivo might advance the launch of at least one next-generation flagship smartphone to September, driven by MediaTek speeding up the release of its Dimensity 9600 chip. September is crucial since it marks the peak season for premium phone launches. Apple usually debuts its latest iPhones then, while Chinese manufacturers rush to capture domestic market share with rapid hardware updates and competitive pricing.

January 17, 2026

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NPUs vs. TPUs: How On-Device AI Is Supercharging Your Gadgets in 2025

In a nutshell: Your smartphone, camera, and even your car are getting AI brains built-in – no cloud required. Special chips called NPUs and TPUs are transforming everyday devices into intelligent assistants capable of face recognition, voice commands, real-time translation, autonomous driving features and more. This on-device AI revolution promises lightning-fast responses, better privacy, and new features we once thought only possible with supercomputers. In this report, we’ll demystify NPUs and TPUs, see how they differ from CPUs/GPUs, and explore why tech giants like Apple, Google, Qualcomm, and Intel are racing to put these “AI brains” into everything from phones to cars. We’ll also highlight the latest 2024–2025 breakthroughs, expert insights, industry standards, and what the future holds for on-device

August 9, 2025