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Friday 13 December 2024
TSMC to integrate CoWoS and SiPh in 2026, sources say
According to industry sources, TSMC is working to integrate CoWoS and SiPh, seeking to launch co-packaged optics (CPO) in 2026 that may inject fresh momentum into the semiconductor...
Thursday 12 December 2024
China probes Nvidia over Mellanox deal, raising stakes in tech war
China's market regulator launched an antitrust probe into Nvidia, marking Beijing's first major investigation of a US chipmaker in a decade and escalating tensions in the global semiconductor...
Thursday 12 December 2024
US Trade Representative hikes tariffs on tungsten, wafers, and polysilicon in Section 301 Trade Action against China
On December 11, 2024, the US Trade Representative (USTR) announced modifications to tariff actions under Section 301 of the Trade Act, targeting specific Chinese products. These measures...
Thursday 12 December 2024
Apple's Vision Pro sales fall short: high price, limited content deter buyers
Apple's Vision Pro, its first mixed-reality (MR) headset, is approaching its first anniversary in February 2025. However, projections for 2024 shipments stand at just 500,000 units,...
Thursday 12 December 2024
Samsung lowers smartphone shipment target for 2025 amid AI strategy concerns
As competition in the smartphone market intensifies, Samsung Electronics aims to regain its competitive edge with AI features. However, there are concerns regarding the effectiveness...
Thursday 12 December 2024
Nvidia steps up hiring in China to focus on AI-driven cars
Nvidia has added hundreds of staff in China this year to enhance its research capabilities and focus on new autonomous driving technologies.
Thursday 12 December 2024
Micron set to grab Chips Act funds, Korean rivals risk falling behind
Micron Technology is set to secure up to US$6.2 billion in US subsidies this week, marking the final major agreement under the Biden administration's semiconductor initiative, while...
Thursday 12 December 2024
Lattice confident in FPGA competitiveness against ASIC
US-based FPGA maker Lattice Semiconductor held its annual Developers Conference this week, during which the company announced its latest Nexus 2 platform and expansions to its mid-range...
Thursday 12 December 2024
China IC design sector trails global semiconductor growth for the first time
China's overall IC design sales are expected to reach CNY646 billion (US$89.66 billion) with a year-over-year increase of around 11.9% in 2024, marking the first time it has been...
Thursday 12 December 2024
Thinner, lighter foldable phone designs raise technical threshold for supply chain
Foldable smartphone shipment momentum continues to be strong for certain major mobile phone brands despite their low popularity in the end market. However, as development shifts toward...
Thursday 12 December 2024
CATL leads the global battery race: South Korea's top 3 makers struggle to keep up
Global EV battery demand outside China increased by 12.7% from January to October 2024. South Korea's top battery makers—LG Energy Solution (LGES), SK On, and Samsung SDI—recorded...
Thursday 12 December 2024
EDA leader Empyrean gains support from state-owned enterprise after being added to Entity List
Chinese domestic electronic design automation (EDA) leader Empyrean announced on December 9 that the state-owned China Electronic Corporation (CEC) will become its largest shareholder...
Thursday 12 December 2024
Tesla reportedly rekindles India dreams, resumes showroom search
Tesla has reportedly rekindled its interest in the Indian market by resuming its search for showroom space in New Delhi. Having paused its investment plans earlier this year, the...
Thursday 12 December 2024
Hiroca Automotive diversifies beyond China, achieves Tier 1 status to boost growth
Taiwan-based Hiroca Automotive Trim Corporation, a supplier of automotive interior and exterior trim parts, is actively diversifying its operations to reduce dependence on the highly...
Thursday 12 December 2024
Xiaomi targets premium market as leadership shifts amid smartphone slump in India
Xiaomi India is undergoing significant leadership changes while steering its strategy toward the premium market segment. During a recent media event, senior executives outlined the...