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Friday 21 February 2025
Huawei CEO hints at 'Backup Plan 2.0'; HiSilicon launches new automotive chip
HiSilicon is keen to grow its chip business beyond mobile phones and computing to the automotive industry, according to industry sources in China. During a recent summit for private...
Friday 21 February 2025
Intel on the brink: boardroom battles, Trump's policies, the TSMC dilemma
With geopolitical tensions reshaping the semiconductor landscape, Intel's future hinges on decisions made by its board, the Trump administration, and Wall Street investors eyeing...
Friday 21 February 2025
Apple's C1 modem faces market skepticism: Can it rival Qualcomm?
Apple has officially launched its newest budget-friendly model, the iPhone 16e, which is equipped with the company's self-developed modem chip, the C1. The market is keenly observing...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Reversal of trends in the semiconductor industry (1): From vertical integration to value chain deconstruction
Over the past 70 years of semiconductor industry development, there has been a significant shift towards deconstructing the industrial value chain into individual value chain nodes...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Apple develops first custom 5G modem for iPhone 16e, reducing Qualcomm dependence
Apple has unveiled the iPhone 16e featuring the company's first in-house developed 5G modem chip, named the Apple C1. The new modem, which the company claims is the most energy-efficient...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Trump's proposed 25% tariffs on automotive and chip imports have caused 'chaos' among industry leaders
US President Donald Trump announced plans to impose 25% tariffs on auto imports, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals starting as early as April 2, with potential increases over time...
Thursday 20 February 2025
MediaTek's profits hold steady, but bonuses shrink—global tech team expansion a key factor
MediaTek has announced its annual February bonus payout, but unlike past years, the 2025 edition has drawn less enthusiasm. While salary adjustments met expectations, many employees...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Retailers hoard RTX 5090, betting on crypto boom revival; Asus, MSI see profits surge
Nvidia's RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 launched on January 30, but demand has far outstripped supply. The limited initial stock, a common trend for high-end Nvidia GPUs, quickly vanished...
Thursday 20 February 2025
DeepSeek R1 sparks surge in China's Nvidia H GPU demand
The Chinese computing power market has experienced significant growth following the debut of DeepSeek R1. According to market sources, the end of the Lunar New Year holidays has increased...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Taiwan AI supply chain gears up for next boom as Nvidia GPU demand surges
The advent of DeepSeek and other factors are contributing to the current shortage of Nvidia's GPUs, as Taiwan's AI industry supply chain is on the brink of entering its third wave...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Microsoft unveils quantum computing chip for future data centers
Microsoft Corp. announced its first quantum computing chip, a major step in the company's effort to produce devices that might someday solve problems beyond the reach of modern com...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
Nuvoton readies Microsoft co-developed BMC chip for mass production in 2025
Nuvoton, a microcontroller (MCU) provider, is emerging stronger from inventory corrections. Driven by recent pre-shipment demand from notebook/PC clients and continued adjustments...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
ASICs struggle to challenge Nvidia's GPU dominance
The increasing adoption of application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) for artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked discussions about potential competition to Nvidia's GPU market...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
Apple's self-made wireless chips push suppliers to adapt
Apple is ramping up efforts to develop its own wireless connectivity chips, signaling a shift away from suppliers. The company is advancing in modem, Wi-Fi, and RF chip development,...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
Global silicon wafer shipments and revenue start to recover in late 2024
In the latter half of 2024, global demand for silicon wafers began to rebound from the industry's downturn experienced in 2023, as reported by the SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group...