Spencer Chin

New York

Senior Editor at Design News

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Lenovo VP Discusses AI-Driven Monitors, 3D Displays & Sustainable Design

1 week ago | designnews.com | Spencer Chin

Spencer Chin, Senior EditorJune 17, 2025Lenovo's ThinkVision 27 3D monitor combines a high-resolution 2D/3D switchable technology powered by real-time eye-tracking.LenovoDesign News recently conducted an email interview with George Toh, VP and GM of the Lenovo Visuals Business Unit, talking about advances in monitors. What technology advances are improving the resolution, viewing angle, and other performance characteristics of monitors?
Micron's LPDDR5X Memory Boosts AI Performance in Smartphones

1 week ago | designnews.com | Spencer Chin

Micron unveils LPDDR5X memory with 1Y lithography, offering 20% faster data transfer rates, 20% lower power consumption, and a 14% thinner profile than its predecessor. Spencer Chin, Senior EditorJune 17, 2025Micron’s latest LPDDR5X memory is made using a 1 gamma lithographic process that allows higher performance and a thinner profile. MicronAt a GlanceMicron's latest LPDDR5X memory uses a 1-gamma process, producing performance advantages for AI workloads in smartphones.
Vintage Tech Treasure Hunt

2 weeks ago | designnews.com | Spencer Chin

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Apple Showcases AI Advancements in 'Apple Intelligence' at WWDC25

2 weeks ago | designnews.com | Spencer Chin

Spencer Chin is a Senior Editor for Design News, covering the electronics beat, which includes semiconductors, components, power, embedded systems, artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, and other related subjects. When Spencer began covering electronics years ago, there was no internet, no cell phones, let alone smartphones, and PCs were emerging but not widespread. Robots and artificial intelligence? Only in a science fiction film.
Repairability Issues & Design Flaws Persist

2 weeks ago | designnews.com | Spencer Chin

Several teardowns of Nintendo's new Switch 2 gaming unit reveal disappointing repairability scores, with persistent issues like glued batteries, soldered components, and potential joystick drift. At a GlanceNintendo's newest game console shows some design advances but retains its predecessor's poor repairability.
High School Research Opportunities

3 weeks ago | designnews.com | Spencer Chin

Summer STEM programs abound for school-age children and teenagers wishing for enrichment in math and science. jacoblund/ iStock / Getty Images PlusYears ago, most summer program for children were general programs focused on recreation with crafts and field trips rounding out the schedule. While those programs are still around, there has also been a significant increase in programs that provide intensive training and study in a particular area, such as music and now science.
Nebraska's Capital Becomes Unexpected Center for Tech Innovation

3 weeks ago | designnews.com | Spencer Chin

Thanks to coordinated efforts by business and tech organizations, Lincoln, Nebraska has steadily developed as a center for technology in the Midwest.halbergman/ iStock / Getty Images PlusThe state of Nebraska is situated in the heart of the continental United States and is commonly associated with agriculture and college football, rather than semiconductor chips and software.
AI Cooling, Quantum-Resistant Controllers & GaN Transistors Unveiled

3 weeks ago | designnews.com | Spencer Chin

Microchip Technology's MEC175xB embedded controllers include embedded immutable post-quantum cryptography support.MicrochipActive cooling for AI data centers and laptop PCsxMEMS Labs, Inc.
AI Demand Surges Amid Supply Chain Challenges

3 weeks ago | designnews.com | Spencer Chin

Spencer Chin is a Senior Editor for Design News, covering the electronics beat, which includes semiconductors, components, power, embedded systems, artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, and other related subjects. When Spencer began covering electronics years ago, there was no internet, no cell phones, let alone smartphones, and PCs were emerging but not widespread. Robots and artificial intelligence? Only in a science fiction film.
Aligning Tech Investments With Strategy

4 weeks ago | designnews.com | Spencer Chin

Spencer Chin is a Senior Editor for Design News, covering the electronics beat, which includes semiconductors, components, power, embedded systems, artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, and other related subjects. When Spencer began covering electronics years ago, there was no internet, no cell phones, let alone smartphones, and PCs were emerging but not widespread. Robots and artificial intelligence? Only in a science fiction film.