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Tuesday 14 January 2025
China advances RISC-V development to counter US chip restrictions
RISC-V architecture has become the center of China's strategy to reduce reliance on US chip imports and strengthen its domestic semiconductor industry. With government backing, the...
Wednesday 25 December 2024
Mars Semiconductor eyes 2025 recovery, with focus on x86 project
Faced with challenging market conditions, system-on-chip (SoC) and private Wi-Fi (pWi-Fi) specialist Mars Semiconductor is streamlining operational expenses to maintain profitability,...
Monday 23 December 2024
AMD arms itself to challenge Nvidia's push into AI PC market
The PC market, traditionally dominated by x86 processors from Intel and AMD, is now abuzz with rumors about Nvidia's entry into the AI PC processor market. The company is reportedly...
Friday 29 November 2024
Qualcomm-Intel deal speculation fizzles out
Qualcomm is unlikely to pursue any transactions with Intel, a decision that aligns with industry expectations. Sources close to the semiconductor supply chain suggest Qualcomm never...
Monday 18 November 2024
AMD hits record server market share in 3Q24 as Intel counters in client PC market
2024 has been a standout year for AMD, fueled by its expansive lineup of EPYC and Ryzen CPUs on the x86 architecture and the introduction of its Zen 5 processors. Mercury Research's...
Tuesday 12 November 2024
Merger speculation raises questions for Intel, AMD future
Recently reports have emerged that the Biden administration has proposed a controversial plan to bolster Intel by merging its chip design division with AMD's corresponding departments...
Tuesday 5 November 2024
x86 Alliance takes shape as Intel and AMD join forces in AI era
In a bid to counter the rising influence of Arm in the PC and server processor markets, Intel and AMD have joined forces to establish the x86 Ecosystem Advisory Group. Announced at...
Thursday 31 October 2024
OCP Summit highlights rise of AI hardware demand, Intel-AMD x86 alliance
The Open Compute Project (OCP) Summit, held in San Jose on October 14, drew record crowds of over 7,000 attendees and more than 100 exhibitors, along with over 200 specialized presentations...
Thursday 31 October 2024
Nvidia plans ARM-based PC platform to rival Intel, AMD
The surge in generative AI applications is fueling fresh demand for AI servers, while simultaneously revitalizing end-user devices like PCs and smartphones. More than a year ago,...
Wednesday 30 October 2024
Qualcomm-Arm dispute threatens supply chain stability
Arm has stated that it is adequately prepared for the court hearing scheduled for December, as the dispute between Qualcomm and Arm continues to develop. In response, Qualcomm maintains...
Wednesday 30 October 2024
Loongson to tape out GPU as early as 2025
According to industry reports, China-based CPU developer Loongson Technology is expected to tape out a general-purpose GPU as early as 2025. Reportedly, this GPU will be built using...
Thursday 24 October 2024
Arm and Qualcomm's friction give x86 camp an edge
In 2021, Qualcomm acquired Nuvia, which received the Arm licenses in 2019. This acquisition ignited the dispute between Qualcomm and Arm. Industry sources in Taiwan indicate that...
Monday 21 October 2024
Intel CEO sets the stage: Will wafer foundry opportunities open up through Lisa Su?
Although ASML, the top Dutch semiconductor equipment supplier, reported a sharp decline in new orders, leading AI chipmakers continue to launch innovative products and strengthen...
Monday 21 October 2024
Qualcomm and Arm's ambitions for Intel's product department may be futile
Recently, reports have surfaced suggesting that Qualcomm and Arm are interested in acquiring Intel's product division. However, industry experts are skeptical about the likelihood...
Monday 21 October 2024
Intel, AMD forge x86 alliance to set industry standards amid rivalry
Intel and AMD have established a joint advisory group to accelerate the growth of the x86 ecosystem. While maintaining their competitive stance, both companies are committed to collaborating...