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Wednesday 4 December 2024
AWS unveils Amazon Nova models
AWS has expanded beyond its existing Titan series with the introduction of the Nova family of AI models. The announcement came during the annual AWS conference, where Amazon CEO Andy...
Wednesday 4 December 2024
Supply chain advances BCD technology in China for AI, energy-efficient automotive chips
With China maintaining its position as the largest electric vehicle (EV) market globally, the semiconductor supply chain is intensifying its focus on the region. Industry leaders...
Wednesday 4 December 2024
China to accelerate HBM self-sufficiency leaving DDR5 with turbulence
The latest wave of export restrictions from the US on High Bandwidth Memory (HBM), particularly targeting advanced technologies such as HBM2 and above, is set to compel China's memory...
Wednesday 4 December 2024
European tier 1 auto suppliers face transformation challenges in 2024
Leading tier 1 European automotive suppliers, including Bosch and ZF, have laid off more than 50,000 workers in 2024, surpassing layoffs during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is mainly...
Wednesday 4 December 2024
Marvell reports strong 3Q24 results, driven by AI silicon demand
Marvell reported strong fiscal third-quarter results with a 6.87% revenue increase, driven by record data center revenue, primarily from custom AI silicon. The company forecasts continued...
Wednesday 4 December 2024
AWS unveils a trio of data center reforms, focus on liquid cooling and energy efficiency
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced three significant reforms in data center technology, including the streamlining of power distribution and structural design, the introduction...
Tuesday 3 December 2024
Chinese AI company Megvii cancels IPO on STAR market
Megvii Technology, one of China's original "AI Elite Four" which specializes in computer vision and deep learning, announced its application for an initial public offering (IPO) on...
Tuesday 3 December 2024
Chips crucial for AI robots and smart car safety
The potential of AI in advancing smart manufacturing has been widely recognized, but deaths and injuries involving robots at factories have called attention to functional safety,...
Tuesday 3 December 2024
Power semiconductor firms explore niche auto markets amid headwinds
Major integrated device manufacturers (IDM) are pessimistic about automotive chip prospects in 2025, with Taiwan-based power semiconductor firms taking cautious stances on the European...
Tuesday 3 December 2024
Shift in brand AI server orders; Taiwan contract firms still benefit
Orders for brand AI servers are surging, prompting Taiwan-based electronic contract manufacturing firms to capitalize on the trend regardless of order variations.
Tuesday 3 December 2024
AI servers will not peak then slow in 2025, says Quanta EVP Mike Yang
Demand for AI servers will not peak in 2025, according to Quanta Computer executive VP and Quanta Cloud Technology general manager Mike Yang. In his opinion, the AI industry has seen...
Tuesday 3 December 2024
Brightek joins SiPhIA, eyes overseas automotive expansion
As a new member of the SEMI Silicon Photonics Industry Alliance (SiPhIA), Brightek is actively expanding its international presence, promoting its latest EVO ICLED products in markets...
Tuesday 3 December 2024
AI robots face uphill battle in industrial adoption
The development of AI robots spans multiple sectors, from smart factories to smart homes and specialized applications. However, for semiconductor giants like Nvidia and Qualcomm,...
Tuesday 3 December 2024
European auto layoffs ripple across supply chains as Chinese EV makers face setbacks
The European automotive supply chain faces deepening turmoil, with industry giants like Bosch, Valeo, and Ford announcing extensive layoffs. These developments underscore the ongoing...
Tuesday 3 December 2024
Trump 2.0 power trio: Wall Street veterans and China hawks to lead aggressive trade agenda
Donald Trump has accelerated his cabinet appointments post-election, naming all 15 cabinet-level positions and over 20 key officials within 20 days—outpacing his first-term...