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Qualcomm's Paul Jacobs joins Dropbox board

The file-sharing company has faced declining valuation amid a fast-changing market and needs help navigating the tougher times.

Samsung looks to woo more Silicon Valley chipmakers to use its factories

Samsung has already won business from Apple and Qualcomm thanks to a manufacturing advantage over rivals.

Qualcomm earnings top estimates despite competitive phone business

However its earnings forecast for the current quarter was slightly below some analysts' expectations.

Intel missed the mobile revolution. Now it faces its day of reckoning.

The company could announce mass layoffs when it reports quarterly earnings later Tuesday.

HTC and LG, Former Smartphone Leaders, Struggle to Get Out of Samsung's Shadow

The struggling Taiwanese phone maker says the HTC 10 offers a fresh design and improved camera, while Korea's LG is trying to convince developers to build add-ons for its G5.

Teardown Finds Apple's iPhone SE Costs at Least $160 to Build

The entry-level model is priced to encourage you to upgrade.

Tiny Chipmaker Movidius Has a Tiny Chip That Looms Large

The startup's processors are giving vision to a range of tech gear, from drones to security cameras to virtual reality goggles.

Samsung's Galaxy S7 Costs at Least $255 to Build

It includes a smaller-megapixel, but better, camera.

Qualcomm Is Back With a Vengeance

Welcome to Snapdragon World Congress.

Xiaomi's Mi 5 Launch Event a Giant Qualcomm Lovefest

The company did manage to launch a new phone in the midst of singing the praises of its chipmaker buddy.

With Smartphones Ubiquitous, Add-Ons Take Center Stage at Mobile World Congress

Virtual reality was especially hot, while all that enthusiasm around smartwatches has waned.

Qualcomm Deal With Lenovo Shows Its China Woes May Finally Be Easing

The deal follows a similar one reached with Xiaomi in December.

The Expanding Choices in Wireless Connectivity

Connectivity has become the lifeblood for our devices -- as essential to them as water is to us.

Taiwan Chipmakers Expect Minimal Disruption After Deadly Earthquake

Previous quakes have badly disrupted the global electronics industry. Not this time, chipmakers say.

FCC Allows Further Testing of LTE Service in Unlicensed Spectrum Used by Wi-Fi

The Wi-Fi Alliance says it remains concerned about commercial deployment, but didn't oppose the request to allow further testing.

The Hottest Computing Device? The Car.

This is mobility on a whole other scale.

Samsung Strikes Deal to Produce Qualcomm's Snapdragon Processor

Samsung announced today that it’s begun mass production of chips using the 2nd generation of its 14nm process, the technology that will power both the company’s own Exynos 8 Octa processor and that of a major rival: Qualcomm. The Snapdragon 820...

Intel Follows Qualcomm Into Drone Business With German Startup Purchase

Terms weren't disclosed, but all 75 workers are getting job offers from Intel.

Qualcomm Video Shows How Much Smarter Drones Will Get in 2016

A quick preview of the new Snapdragon Flight chipset.

Once Again, Qualcomm Says No to Splitting Itself

It's the third time the company has considered a split.

Memory Goes and Comes

Intel is back in the memory business, but that business has changed enormously.

Qualcomm Just Got Hit With Antitrust Charges in Europe

Regulators believe Qualcomm "illegally paid a major customer for exclusively using Qualcomm chipsets and sold chipsets below cost."

Qualcomm's Patent Deal With Xiaomi Gives Each Something It Badly Needs

The deal helps ease Qualcomm's China licensing woes and could pave the way for Xiaomi's global ambitions.

Ex-Qualcomm Executive Murthy Renduchintala Lands New Gig at Intel

Qualcomm said Thursday that Renduchintala was leaving as Cristiano Amon was named sole president of chip unit.

Qualcomm Chip Unit Co-President Murthy Renduchintala to Leave Company

Qualcomm has seen significant pressure on its chip business and is looking to cut $1.4 billion in costs.

Expect Faster Charging, Not Longer Lasting, Phone Batteries

Huawei is showing off a smartphone battery that can charge nearly halfway in just five minutes.

Qualcomm Tops Estimates on Strong Chip Sales, but Forecast Weak

The company is still having a tough time concluding some deals in China.

Startup Helium Hopes Keeping Things Cool Is a Hot Market

Showcasing its connected-device approach by targeting the medical and grocery markets with a wirelessly connected temperature sensor.

Qualcomm Eyes Security Cameras, Other Markets as Smartphone Growth Slows

The company is introducing a design for a smart security camera and two new modem chips for markets like smart meters.

Qualcomm Sells Its Vuforia Augmented Reality Business to PTC for $65 Million

The move comes as Qualcomm is looking to cut costs and focus on its core mobile business.

Code/Mobile 2015: Nissan Researcher Maarten Sierhuis and Qualcomm’s Chris Borroni-Bird

Tech companies like Apple and Google hog most of the attention when it comes to self-driving cars, but that doesn’t mean auto makers are rolling over. Nissan’s Maarten Sierhuis and Qualcomm’s Chris Borroni-Bird explain what the car companies are...

Nissan and Qualcomm Discuss the Future of Autonomous Cars at Code/Mobile (Full Video)

What role will Detroit play in the future?