Vodafone and Broadcom have developed new software that helps to reduce the amount of pre-fetched data. This will help cut down on wasteful data usage and reduce the energy usage of carriers.
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The UK Competition and Markets Authority has ended its investigation into Broadcom's $69 billion acquisition of VMware and published a final report. It has said the acquisition can go ahead.
The UK's CMA has provisionally cleared Broadcom's acquisition of VMware. It will hear feedback from interested parties and give its final decision on the matter by the middle of September.
Apple and Broadcom have expanded on their agreements by signing a new multibillion-dollar deal that will provide Apple with 5G components and wireless chips produced in the United States.
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has kicked off an investigation into Broadcom's $61 billion acquisition of VMware. Results of Phase 1 are expected after a couple of months.
Broadcom has said that it will buy VMware for $61 billion after news that a deal was in the works a couple of days ago. The acquisition will see Broadcom pay cash and buy outstanding stocks.
Broadcom is in talks to buy VMware. The talks are in an early stage and no purchase is imminent. Sources familiar with the matter did not divulge particular details about the talks either.
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Yet another report has cropped up suggesting a delayed launch of Apple's 2020 iPhone lineup. Broadcom expects stalled and smaller Q3 revenues due to what appears to be the delayed iPhone launch.
Broadcom has announced that it has entered into new multi-year agreements with Apple that will see the San Jose firm provide components for Apple's devices released through the middle of 2023.
Broadcom has purchased Symantec's enterprise security business for $10.7bn. A recent report from an analyst suggested the cybersecurity market will be worth $300bn by 2024 so Broadcom stands to gain.
The chip maker, Broadcom, is allegedly in the final phases of a deal to acquire the cyber security firm, Symantec. Broadcom could pay $15 billion for Symantec once the deal has been agreed.
Paul Jacobs, ousted as CEO of Qualcomm after Broadcom's attempted hostile takeover last month, is now assembling potential buyers to take Qualcomm private, with him once again at its helm.
In a rare move by a sitting President of the United States, Donald J. Trump blocked the takeover of Qualcomm by Broadcom after expressing concerns over the national security of the country.
Broadcom and Qualcomm have agreed to meet on February 14th to discuss the $121 billion acquisition offer. Qualcomm turned down a meeting for last weekend but now have had a change of heart.
Broadcom might just be living a nightmare, as its latest offer was rejected by Qualcomm yet again, with the Singapore-based chipmaker becoming increasingly hostile in its takeover attempts.
Broadcom has raised its bid for Qualcomm from the original offer back in November. The new bid prices Qualcomm's shares at $82 a piece, which is 17% higher than their original offer.
In a move that is not totally unexpected, Qualcomm's board of directors has rejected the $130 billion, $70-per-share offer from Broadcom as "undervalued." Broadcom still plans to pursue a merger deal.
We knew the move may be coming, and Broadcom has now put a number on its unsolicited bid for chip maker Qualcomm. The company hopes the acquisition will give it a better chance in the wireless arena.
Chipmaker Broadcom could soon make a record bid for rival company Qualcomm to form one of the biggest wireless technology companies, and also shift its headquarters back to the US.
A Wi-Fi chipset used in both Android and Apple devices has been exploited by researchers to upload and execute arbitrary code. An iOS patch has been issued but Android users have been left waiting.
Apple has reportedly partnered with Broadcom to work on a customized wireless charging solution for an upcoming iPhone, but rumors have it that it may be delayed until next year's iPhone.
Security researchers at Core Security have identified a flaw in a Broadcom chip that allows malicious users to perform a denial of service attack on iPhones, iPads, and even some Ford vehicles.
A new survey, sponsored by Broadcom, claims that three people out of 10 who responded say they cannot go without WiFi access for their devices for more than an hour.
Apple is expected to implement IEEE 802.11ac, the upcoming WiFi standard that can achieve data throughput three times faster than 802.11n, in AirPort base stations and other hardware this year.
Apparently, Google's Nexus One has the hardware capability to connect to wireless-N Wifi networks. iFixit, in their dismantling of the smartphone, found that the wireless NIC was a Broadcom BCM4329EKUBG, a model that does support...
Advanced Micro Devices has sold its Digital TV business to Broadcom for $192.8 million, the two companies announced jointly Monday morning. The deal includes Sunnyvale, Calif.-based AMD's Xilleon integrated DTV processors and turnkey reference designs,...
Broadcom Corp. co-founder Henry T. Nicholas III was indicted Thursday on fraud, conspiracy and drug charges -- including allegations he spiked the drinks of technology executives and customer representatives with ecstasy and maintained a warehouse...
Officials with Samsung, the world's second-largest cell-phone maker, announced yesterday that they are shipping new 3G handsets with Broadcom chips in a collaboration extending a deal first struck last year between the two companies for...
Ripped from ZDNet News - Hardware. Communications chipmaker Broadcom said Monday it had filed a lawsuit charging that certain Intel semiconductors infringe on patents held by Broadcom. In a complaint filed Monday...
