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Friday 17 April 2026

C*Core completes internal testing of RISC-V automotive AI MCU with post-quantum security

Suzhou C*Core Technology announced on April 15 that its next-generation automotive microcontroller unit (MCU), the CCRC4XXX series, has completed internal testing, marking a milestone...

Friday 17 April 2026

Google reportedly in talks with Pentagon over classified use of Gemini AI models

Google is in talks with the US Department of Defense that would allow the Pentagon to use the company's Gemini AI models for classified purposes, according to The Information...

Friday 17 April 2026

Topoint bond deal signals wider supply risk for global AI hardware makers

The surge in AI-grade high-speed computing is pushing printed circuit board manufacturing toward thicker, higher-layer designs, creating a strategic, global shortage of advanced coated...

Friday 17 April 2026

Spanish startup Openchip targets 2028 launch on agentic AI wave

Openchip's growth and product roadmap could reshape AI computing supply chains and deployment costs globally, offering lower-power alternatives and CPU-independent modules that could...

Friday 17 April 2026

The tumor chip from Taiwan that catches what mouse trials miss

A year-old startup from Hsinchu, Taiwan is preparing to make its American debut. Fluidiconic Bio will join four other Taiwanese startups at the Plug and Play Silicon Valley Summit...

Friday 17 April 2026

Tesla AI5 reaches tape-out; SK Hynix memory spotted in early sample

Tesla has reached the tape-out stage for its next-generation AI chip, AI5, marking a milestone in its in-house semiconductor development...

Friday 17 April 2026

Interview: Semidynamics expands from SoC to rack-level solutions, targeting memory-intensive AI inference

Spain-based AI chip startup Semidynamics has recently seen a wave of positive developments. Its first chip, fabricated on TSMC's 3nm process, has successfully completed tape-out, and...

Friday 17 April 2026

Visionox starts 8.6G AMOLED tool install, pushes FMM-free OLED

China-based display maker Visionox is stepping up its push into next-generation AMOLED manufacturing, announcing on April 15 a key milestone at its 8.6-generation production line in...

Friday 17 April 2026

SK Hynix invests in RISC-V chip designer Semidynamics

SK Hynix has invested in Semidynamics, a Spanish fabless chip designer, as part of a push to expand its presence in the artificial intelligence...

Friday 17 April 2026

EU Chips Act 2.0 expected by late May, with stronger domestic focus

Since early 2025, the European Union (EU) has been actively shaping its next-generation semiconductor strategy. Recent reports indicate that the EU Chips Act 2.0 is set to be officially...

Thursday 16 April 2026

MCU demand pull-in lifts first-quarter sales, inflation risk clouds outlook

The traditional off-season for consumer electronics showed unexpected strength in the first quarter of 2026, with microcontroller (MCU)...

Thursday 16 April 2026

Global Expansion of 2.5D/3D Packaging: Strategic Moves in the US, Asia, and Beyond

Major OSAT providers accelerate 2.5D/3D advanced packaging deployments in US, Japan, South Korea, and Malaysia with non-Taiwan capacity footprint to expand.

Thursday 16 April 2026

China's homegrown GPU startups gain ground in global AI chip race

China's domestic GPU industry is entering a new phase of rapid commercialization, as leading startups post strong revenue growth while...

Thursday 16 April 2026

Tesla AI5 tape-out signals dual sourcing with Samsung, TSMC

Tesla has finalized the design of its next-generation AI5 chip, marking a milestone in its in-house semiconductor development. CEO Elon...

Thursday 16 April 2026

Cadence, Nvidia deepen AI partnership to reshape chip design and robotics

Cadence Design Systems and Nvidia have expanded their partnership to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) across semiconductor design, robotics, and large-scale AI infrastructure,...

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