Turbulence in the China handset market saw Apple and Xiaomi lose share dramatically in Q2.

Read full article: China handset market consolidates around top three

China may have the planet’s only unhackable communications system if its Micius satellite turns out to work as intended.

Read full article: China launches unhackable comms satellite

Although the top-20 semiconductor companies’ sales increased by 7% in Q2 over Q1, seven companies achieved a double-digit Q2/Q1 jump in sales, says IC Insights. The fastest growing top-20 company in Q2 was MediaTek with a 32% increase in sales over Q1. The other six companies with double digit gains were Samsung, Qualcomm, TSMC, Hynix …

Read full article: 7 Top 20 Semi Companies Have Double-Digit Q2 Growth

Here’s an interesting report, giving an insight into the current state of play with Android, with regards to manufacturer updates. It comes from mobile app performance specialist Apteligent.

Read full article: Apteligent reports on manufacturer updates

Trident Energy has announced a second-generation of its PowerPod generator, which converts wave energy to electricity using magnets sliding back and forth through coils.

Read full article: Turning waves into power, via PowerPod

Cambridge printable electronics firm PragmatIC has been awarded €1.6m towards developing its FlexLogIC ‘fab-in-a-box’, announced in April.

Read full article: PragmatIC gets €1.6m towards electronics printer

Big gainers in Q2 were MediaTek which grew 32% and AMD which grew 23%, according to IC Insights.

Read full article: MediaTek, AMD have strong Q2 growth

According to the investment consultancy Mercer, these are the ten most expensive cities to live in: Hong Kong Luanda Zurich Singapore Tokyo Kinshasa Shanghai Geneva N’Djamena Beijing

Read full article: The World’s Ten Most Expensive Cities

Intel has licensed ARM’s 10 nm physical IP for use by its foundry customers. LG, Spreadtrum, Achronix and Netronome are named as customers for the 10nm process.

Read full article: Intel licenses ARM physical IP for foundry customers

Ford aims to build a driverless car without steering wheel or pedals by 2021. It aims to make vehicles “specifically designed for commercial” services like taxis.

Read full article: Ford targets driverless taxis by 2021