Qualcomm and AMD today announced that Qualcomm has acquired certain graphics and multimedia technology assets, intellectual property and resources that were formerly the basis of AMD's handheld business. Under the terms of the agreement, Qualcomm has extended offers of employment to various design and development teams from AMD's handheld business. The teams are developing technologies to enhance mobile devices in areas ... continued »

DivX announced a licensing agreement with Advanced Micro Devices. This agreement will bring DivX video technology to AMD Imageon application processors, extending existing licensing and certification relationships between the two companies. AMD Imageon application processors are designed to power a range of handheld multimedia devices, including next-generation mobile phones and smartphones. continued »