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TSMC Begins 4nm Chip Production In Arizona

TSMC begins production of advanced 4nm chips at Arizona plant as US seeks to bring more chip production within borders

6 days ago

China Chip Imports Surge Ahead Of New Export Controls

China's semiconductor imports grow by double-digits in 2024 ahead of new US export controls that seek to close loopholes for…

6 days ago

TSMC Cuts Off Singapore Company Amidst Huawei Fallout

TSMC cuts off Singapore-based PowerAIR as it investigates chip it produced appearing in AI accelerator made by US-sanctioned Huawei

7 days ago

IBM, GlobalFoundries Settle Respective Lawsuits

Legal ceasefire. IBM and GlobalFoundries have settled their respective lawsuits against each other after years of allegations

2 weeks ago

China Proposes Further Export Restrictions On Critical Mineral Tech, Batteries

Trade war latest sees Beijing proposing export restrictions on some tech used to make battery components and process critical minerals

3 weeks ago

Huawei’s Latest Premium Phones Use South Korean Memory Chips

Huawei's latest Mate 70 flagship smartphone range continues to use memory chips from South Korea's SK Hynix, teardown discovers

3 weeks ago

US Begins Investigation Into Legacy Chinese Chips

The Biden Administration has launched a last-minute investigation into older Chinese-made legacy semiconductors - weeks before Donald Trump's administration takes…

3 weeks ago

Congo Files Complaints Against Apple Over Conflict Minerals

Congo files legal complaints against Apple in France, Belgium alleging company 'complicit' in laundering conflict minerals

1 month ago

China Chip Growth Slows As US Targets Legacy Chips

Growth in China's output of integrated circuits slows in November as Biden administration reportedly launches probe into legacy chips

1 month ago

China Chip Investment Plummets Amidst US Restrictions

Investment in China's semiconductor industry falls by one-third this year as US tightens restrictions, state funding now dominates

1 month ago

Broadcom Value Jumps Over $1tn On AI Optimism

Broadcom stock price surges 24 percent after company predicts 'massive' opportunity from custom AI chips for large customers

1 month ago

Intel Interim CEOs Hint At Selling Foundry Business

After Pat Geslinger ousting, Intel's interim CEOs admit firm may be forced to sell Foundry business if new chip-making tech…

1 month ago

US Awards Micron $6.1 Billion From US Chips Act

Biden administration awards $6.1 billion subsidy from US Chips Act for Micron's Idaho and and New York plants

1 month ago

China Opens Nvidia Antitrust Probe After US Sanctions

Chinese government opens antitrust probe into Nvidia's $7bn acquisition of Mellanox, in move seen as retaliation to export restrictions

1 month ago

Apple To Begin Using In-House 5G Modems Next Year

Apple reportedly planning to use first-generation in-house 5G modem in iPhone SE next year, hopes to reach parity with Qualcomm…

1 month ago

US Exempted China DRAM Makers From Controls ‘Under Pressure From Japan’

US exempted Chinese DRAM memory chip manufacturers from latest round of export controls under pressure from Japan, report says

1 month ago

Intel Adds Two Chip Veterans To Board, Amid Search For New CEO

Two chip veterans named for Intel's board of directors, amid reports of expertise gap after August departure of Lip-Bu Tan

1 month ago

Intel Approaches Ex Board Member Lip-Bu Tan, Others As CEO Replacement

After “retiring” former CEO Pat Gelsinger last weekend, Intel approaches respected chip industry veteran and former board member Lip-Bu Tan

2 months ago

US Chips ‘No Longer Safe’, Chinese Industry Bodies Claim

Latest salvo in escalating trade war, as Chinese companies are told by local industry bodies that US chips are 'no…

2 months ago

China Bans Exports Of Gallium, Germanium, Antimony

Beijing bans exports to US of key materials after Biden administration imposes more restrictions on Chinese chip sector

2 months ago

US Announces New Export Controls On China’s Chip Sector

New round of US semiconductor export restrictions designed to hamper Beijing's capacity to produce high-end chips

2 months ago

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger Forced Out By Board

CEO Pat Gelsinger has been “retired” effective 1 December, after the board of directors reportedly loses confidence in his turnaround…

2 months ago

German Government Plots €2 Billion For Chip Subsidies – Report

Is it enough? After Intel disappointment, Germany to offer approximately 2 billion euros in subsidies for chip investments

2 months ago

Intel Says $7.86bn Grant From US Will Restrict Foundry Spin-off

Chip giant's plan for Intel Foundry to be spun off as independent subsidiary will be restricted after US government grant

2 months ago

US Finalises $7.86bn Award To Intel Amidst Business Troubles

Biden administration to reduce Intel's $8.5bn preliminary award under Chips Act as company lays off 15,000 staff, delays investments

2 months ago

Apple’s Cook Visits China Amidst iPhone Sales Slowdown

Apple chief Tim Cook makes third public appearance in China this year amidst stiff domestic iPhone competition, AI uncertainty

2 months ago

US Finalises $6.6bn Award For TSMC Arizona Plants

US Commerce Department finalises $6.6bn subsidy to TSMC for leading-edge chip plants in Arizona, as Biden term nears end

2 months ago

China Chip Production Slows Ahead Of New US Sanctions

Chip production slows in China in October ahead of expected export controls, while annual EV production capacity surges past 10…

2 months ago

AMD Axes 4 Percent Of Staff, Amid AI Chip Focus

Merry Christmas staff. AMD hands marching orders to 1,000 employees in the led up to the Christmas holiday period

2 months ago

Japan To Invest $65bn In Chip Industry

Japan announces $65bn in subsidies and other incentives to boost production of advanced chips and AI semiconductors amidst China sanctions

2 months ago