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Wednesday 15 April 2026

Nvidia unveils "Ising" AI models to accelerate quantum computing development

Nvidia has introduced a new open family of AI models called Ising, designed to address two of the most persistent engineering bottlenecks in quantum computing: processor calibration...

Wednesday 15 April 2026

Samsung tipped to lead global chip profits as AI elevates memory, veteran exec predicts

Yoon-woo Lee, a semiconductor expert and former vice chairman of Samsung Electronics, believes Samsung may become the world's most profitable company by 2027–2028, driven by...

Wednesday 15 April 2026

Nvidia's RISC-V push shapes cloud AI's three-way architecture race

Nvidia recently joined the Series G funding round of SiFive, a leading RISC-V chip IP provider. Although Nvidia was one among many investors and the round raised about US$400 million,...

Wednesday 15 April 2026

Europe's sovereign AI ambitions open doors for Korean NPU startup

South Korean artificial intelligence (AI) chip startups FuriosaAI and Rebellion are accelerating their expansion into Europe, aiming to capitalize on growing demand for sovereign AI...

Tuesday 14 April 2026

China's 2nm AI GPU hits prototype, production unclear

Shanghai Dishan Technology has advanced its 2nm-class AI GPU into the prototyping stage, marking a rare push by a China-based designer into cutting-edge AI silicon — though manufacturing...

Tuesday 14 April 2026

Panel makers lift 1Q26 sales on early orders; demand outlook turns cautious

Front-loaded orders, fewer February working days, and a low base lifted Taiwanese panel makers' March revenue. In the first quarter of 2026, Innolux, GiantPlus, and Hannstar Display...

Tuesday 14 April 2026

Apple increased foldable display inventory by 20% ahead of iPhone Fold launch

Despite slowing growth in the foldable smartphone market, Apple has reportedly increased its foldable display panel inventory by 20% for its first foldable phone, the iPhone Fold,...

Tuesday 14 April 2026

Samsung Foundry advances space semiconductor chip and technology development

As global companies unveil plans for space AI data centers, South Korean firms are prioritizing space-related technology as a new growth driver. Samsung Electronics' foundry division...

Tuesday 14 April 2026

Google and Intel expand CPU partnership, boosting ASIC and startup opportunities

Google recently announced an expanded collaboration with Intel to increase the deployment of Xeon processors in its cloud AI data centers. This move reflects the rapidly growing demand...

Monday 13 April 2026

MediaTek revenue hits record on AI chip demand, TPU orders key

Taiwan-based chip designer MediaTek reported record monthly revenue in March 2026, highlighting how new growth drivers are helping cushion a weakening smartphone market.

Monday 13 April 2026

China chipmaker Hygon expands CPU-GPU strategy for AI compute

China's push for AI self-sufficiency is lifting Hygon Information Technology from a server CPU supplier into a broader AI compute platform...

Monday 13 April 2026

TPK and ASE to launch advanced semiconductor TGV packaging with 3Q26 pilot line

Touch panel maker TPK is partnering with semiconductor packaging giant ASE to enter the advanced through-glass via (TGV) packaging technology sector, focusing on developing glass substrates...

Monday 13 April 2026

Taiwan panel makers keep sub-7.5G lines, pivot to flexible capacity strategy

BOE former chairman Wang Dongsheng once predicted that panel production lines below Generation 7.5 would eventually be phased out following the end of the industry's oligopolistic...

Monday 13 April 2026

India roundup: Domestic chip firms anchor India's semiconductor ambitions

India is advancing its semiconductor ecosystem via design alliances and acquisitions, while recalibrating...

Monday 13 April 2026

DIGITIMES Insight: US MATCH Act tightens export noose while Intel swaps debt for control and Nvidia co-opts rivals

The semiconductor industry is undergoing coordinated shifts that could reshape equipment flows, corporate financing, and supplier relationships in the AI era, according to DIGITIMES...

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