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Thursday 20 June 2024
Russian firm unveils MP21 single-board computer to rival Raspberry Pi 5 amid sanctions
Russia-based state-owned technology firm Rostec has introduced the MP21, a single-board computer powered by the domestically developed Elbrus 2S3 processor.
Thursday 20 June 2024
Chinese carmakers urge tariff rise on high-displacement gasoline cars imported from EU
China might move closer to retaliating against the European Union following the bloc's tariff increase on EVs. In a recent closed-door meeting, Chinese automakers pushed its government...
Thursday 20 June 2024
Cerebras partners with Dell to challenge Nvidia's AI dominance
US chip design startup Cerebras Systems Inc. recently announced a partnership with Dell.
Thursday 20 June 2024
India steps up efforts for cobalt supply
After identifying 30 critical minerals essential for national security, India intensified its efforts to secure cobalt, given its increasing importance in the global shift towards...
Thursday 20 June 2024
Is Samsung delaying Taylor plant launch to shift to 2nm process?
Samsung Electronics' wafer foundry in Taylor, Texas, initially set to mass-produce 4nm process technology, is reportedly shifting to 2nm processes.
Thursday 20 June 2024
Micron reportedly to expand HBM capacity in US and Asia
Micron is expanding its HBM production capacity in the United States and exploring the possibility of manufacturing the product in Malaysia, which is driven by soaring global demand...
Thursday 20 June 2024
Chinese EV makers rushing into Thai market
China-based EV makers have set a new milestone as BYD recently opened its 108th showroom in Thailand.
Thursday 20 June 2024
Fab toolmakers see strong demand for HBM, CoWoS-like from China
IC equipment and materials suppliers have seen a surge in demand from China's semiconductor industry, where companies are rushing to adopt HBM memory and CoWoS-like technology, according...
Thursday 20 June 2024
AI PCs threaten Intel chip dominance
As AI PCs make their way into the mainstream, Intel's upcoming Lunar Lake AI processors are now said to be delayed, with shipments beginning in September instead of June as originally...
Wednesday 19 June 2024
Samsung flagship tablets to reportedly debut MediaTek APs amid TSMC price hikes
Samsung Electronics' flagship tablet series, the Galaxy Tab S10, is reportedly using MediaTek's Dimensity 9300+ Application Processors (AP).
Wednesday 19 June 2024
Optical processors: UK startup Lumai revolutionizes AI compute stack for next-level performance
Lumai, a spin out from the University of Oxford, was founded by a team with expertise in optics over two years ago, aiming to develop a new type of AI processor.
Wednesday 19 June 2024
China's solar ambitions stumble, industry players grapple with TOPCon cell oversupply woes
The solar cell sector in China has swiftly shifted from P-type PERC to N-type TOPCon technology over the past two years, leading to an oversupply situation. The industry's woes were...
Wednesday 19 June 2024
CATL breaks ground on Beijing site to supply BAIC, Xiaomi, Li Auto
CATL, the world's largest EV battery maker, started building another production site in China on June 18.
Wednesday 19 June 2024
Intel pitches foundry services to Chinese clients: can they use non-US fabs?
It is most peculiar to find Intel pitching customized process chip manufacturing services during an interview with Chinese media. Is the Intel Foundry also beckoning Chinese clients...
Wednesday 19 June 2024
TSMC chairman's visit to Europe - to negotiate prices for High NA EUVs and German subsidies
The visit of top Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) executives to Dutch semiconductor equipment manufacturer ASML in late May had many media speculating whether TSMC...