Neowin News Feed for: Broadcom

VMware Fusion Pro 26H1 released with support for more guest OSes

Usama Jawad — Fri, 15 May 2026 18:04:02 +0000

VMware Fusion Pro 26H1 lands on macOS with ARM ESX support, new Linux guest compatibility, and a major security fix. Read more...

Zuckerberg taps Broadcom to build a massive AI silicon empire for billions of users

Paul Hill — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:24:01 +0000

Meta is ditching off-the-shelf limits to build its own high-performance AI foundation. See how this Broadcom partnership changes the game for the future of social apps. Read more...

VMware Workstation Pro 25H2 is out with new command-line tool, USB 3.2 support, and more

Taras Buria — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:58:02 +0000

A new version of VMware Workstation Pro and Fusion Pro is out, bringing a new command-line tool, USB 3.2, support for more guest and host operating systems, and more. Read more...

Broadcom unveils its new Wi-Fi 8 silicon to meet AI edge demand

Paul Hill — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:28:01 +0000

Broadcom has announced the industry's first Wi-Fi 8 silicon solutions, shifting the focus from raw peak speed to Ultra High Reliability. Read more...

OpenAI to design its own AI chips in new 10GW Broadcom partnership

Pradeep Viswanathan — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:40:01 +0000

OpenAI has announced a partnership with Broadcom to produce 10 gigawatts of custom-designed AI accelerators. Read more...

Millions of Dell PCs have a security flaw, update now

Usama Jawad — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 02:10:01 +0000

A security flaw in ControlVault3 exposes millions of Dell PCs to high-severity threats, customers are advised to patch as soon as possible. Read more...

VMware Workstation Pro (free) fixes Windows 11 freezing, boot crash issue, and more

Sayan Sen — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:52:02 +0000

The latest VMware Workstation Pro update fixes Windows 11 freezing and crash issues plus security vulnerabilities. Read more...

Report: OpenAI targets 2026 for mass production of its AI chips

Omer Dursun — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 19:04:01 +0000

OpenAI's custom AI chip is reportedly entering the middle tape-out stage, paving the way for mass production in 2026. This move could significantly reduce OpenAI's reliance on Nvidia GPUs. Read more...

Latest VMware update is free with no license, fixes Windows 11 and Linux freezes, crashes

Sayan Sen — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 09:30:01 +0000

VMware Workstation Pro and Player received new updates today with fixes for freezes and crash issues on Windows and Linux. Read more...

OpenAI will use AMD chips, reportedly working with Broadcom on custom AI hardware

Omer Dursun — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 07:40:01 +0000

OpenAI has assembled a 20-person chip development team to work with Broadcom on developing a custom AI inference chip. Read more...

Report: OpenAI joins Apple in securing TSMC's A16 Angstrom process for in-house AI chip

Omer Dursun — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 09:30:02 +0000

OpenAI reportedly secured production capacity on TSMC's Angstrom-level A16 chip manufacturing process. The company plans to develop application-specific integrated circuits tailored to its models. Read more...

Besides going free, VMware Workstation Pro finally stops hogging your CPU due to NAT

Sayan Sen — Wed, 15 May 2024 12:30:01 +0000

The latest VMware Workstation Pro is free as it doesn't require a license for personal use. Aside from that, the new release also finally fixes a high CPU usage issue related to the NAT device. Read more...

VMware Workstation Pro goes free, official guides on how to install and switch are out

Sayan Sen — Wed, 15 May 2024 08:50:01 +0000

VMware Workstation Pro and Fusion Pro are now free for personal use. Alongside that announcement, a senior executive has also published a couple of guides on how to get them or switch. Read more...

VMware Workstation Pro and Fusion Pro are now free for personal use

Taras Buria — Tue, 14 May 2024 16:34:01 +0000

Broadcom, the owner of VMware, has announced that Workstation Pro for Windows and Fusion for Mac are now free for personal use. Workstation Player and Fusion Player are now discontinued. Read more...

Vodafone and Broadcom develop API to cut down on web waste

Paul Hill — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:34:02 +0000

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. Read more...

UK competition regulator approves Broadcom's $69 billion purchase of VMware

Paul Hill — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 15:08:01 +0000

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. Read more...

Broadcom's VMware acquisition has been provisionally cleared by CMA

Paul Hill — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 14:32:01 +0000

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. Read more...

Apple secures supply of 5G components as it signs new multibillion-dollar deal with Broadcom

Anushe Fawaz — Tue, 23 May 2023 18:46:01 +0000

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. Read more...

UK CMA launches investigation into $61 billion Broadcom-VMware deal

Usama Jawad — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 16:58:01 +0000

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. Read more...

Broadcom to buy VMware for $61 billion, the second-largest deal agreed this year globally

Paul Hill — Thu, 26 May 2022 20:14:01 +0000

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. Read more...

Broadcom is in talks to buy VMware but no deal is imminent

Paul Hill — Mon, 23 May 2022 14:44:01 +0000

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. Read more...

Broadcom insinuates that the launch of the 2020 iPhone lineup might be pushed back

Ather Fawaz — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 09:02:01 +0000

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. Read more...

Apple-Broadcom multiyear agreements could potentially lead to $15 billion of revenue

Ather Fawaz — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 12:08:01 +0000

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. Read more...

Broadcom acquires Symantec enterprise security business for $10.7bn

Paul Hill — Fri, 09 Aug 2019 13:12:01 +0000

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. Read more...

Broadcom is close to a deal to buy Symantec for $15 billion

Paul Hill — Thu, 04 Jul 2019 06:28:01 +0000

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. Read more...

Former Qualcomm CEO Paul Jacobs' bid to take the company private gains momentum

Sharath Ravishankar — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 11:02:01 +0000

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. Read more...

Broadcom takeover of Qualcomm blocked by Donald Trump

Dreyer Smit — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 08:22:01 +0000

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. Read more...

Qualcomm and Broadcom have agreed to meet Feb 14th to discuss offer

Faheemmuddeen Patel — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 15:10:02 +0000

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. Read more...

Broadcom living a nightmare as Qualcomm rejects another takeover bid

Dreyer Smit — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 08:52:01 +0000

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. Read more...

In a new hostile takeover try, Broadcom raises bid for Qualcomm

Faheemmuddeen Patel — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 21:40:01 +0000

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. Read more...

Qualcomm shoots down Broadcom buyout bid as "undervalued"

John Keefer — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 18:38:02 +0000

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. Read more...

Broadcom makes a $130 billion bid to acquire Qualcomm

John Keefer — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 15:54:01 +0000

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. Read more...

Broadcom may soon make a record bid for Qualcomm

Shreyas Gandhe — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 04:34:01 +0000

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. Read more...

Android devices can be compromised simply by being within range of nefarious Wi-Fi networks

Michael Firth — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 01:58:02 +0000

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. Read more...

JPMorgan analyst: Wireless charging for iPhone may not arrive until 2018

Muhammad Zaid Tariq — Sun, 19 Feb 2017 08:40:01 +0000

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. Read more...

Broadcom chip in iPhone, Ford Edge, others, vulnerable to attack

Christopher White — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 13:59:28 +0000

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. Read more...

Are some people addicted to having WiFi access?

John Callaham — Wed, 16 May 2012 00:04:52 +0000

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. Read more...

Apple rumored to adopt gigabit WiFi standard this year

Nathan Tsui — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:29:57 +0000

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. Read more...

Android will support Wireless-N

Tzvi Friedman — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 17:11:22 +0000

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... Read more...

AMD Sells DTV Biz To Broadcom

Daniel Fleshbourne — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:57:59 +0000

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,... Read more...