Chinese Scientists Claim to Have Created a Groundbreaking Device: The World’s Fastest and Most Efficient Transistor
ResearchTransistors are fundamental components of integrated circuits.
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Alibaba’s RISC-V CPU Is More Than Just a Chip. It Represents China’s Path to Tech Self-Sufficiency
Business and EconomicsDamo Academy, Alibaba’s research-focused subsidiary, has created the XuanTie C930 server processor.
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Nvidia’s Graphics Cards Are the New iPhones. If You’re Looking for a Decent Model, You’ll Have to Spend $1,000
ComponentsWith DLSS 4, Nvidia aims to achieve what it’s already accomplished with CUDA.
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TSMC Finds a Way to Avoid U.S. Tariffs. It’s Going to Cost It $100 Billion
Business and EconomicsA win-win situation for all parties involved.
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Singapore’s Government Reveals Which Companies Are Involved in Supplying Nvidia GPUs to DeepSeek
Business and EconomicsThe U.S. government has long suspected that Nvidia GPUs are reaching China through Singapore and Malaysia.
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Tensions Are Rising Between the U.S. and Taiwan. The Chip Industry Is at the Center of the Conflict
Business and EconomicsPresident Donald Trump is determined to restore U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing. Taiwan leads the industry, producing 90% of highly integrated chips and 41% of microprocessors.
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Japan Sounds the Alarm Bell Over China’s Dominance in Global Chip and Battery Production Thanks to Its Powerful Gallium Market
MaterialsChina currently produces 59.2% of germanium, 48% of antimony, and an astonishing 98.8% of gallium.
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Microsoft Has Spent 17 Years Working on an Exciting New Product: A Quantum Computer With Majorana Particles
ComputersThe company says it has worked on a new architecture for quantum computing.
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With the Launch of the C1 Modem in the iPhone 16e, Apple Prepares Its Goodbye to Qualcomm
SmartphonesApple introduces the C1, its first in-house 5G modem, in the iPhone 16e.
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The U.S. Wants to Lead the AI Race at Any Cost. The Problem: 38% of Its AI Experts Are Trained in China
Robotics and AIThe Trump administration is committed to ensuring U.S. leadership in the AI sector.
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ARM Is Off to a Good Start in Its Goal to Sell Its Own Chips: It’s Already Secured Meta as Its First Customer
ComponentsThis poses a threat to Intel and AMD, but it could also hinder Qualcomm.
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Unpacking DeepSeek: This Is How the Company Generates Revenue and the Role of the Chinese Government in the AI Model
Robotics and AIDeepSeek is today's AI sensation.
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One Secret to DeepSeek’s Success: It Only Recruits Chinese Talent and Offers Salaries Exceeding $1.3 Million
Robotics and AIThe hardware DeepSeek uses to train its open source AI model is still generating some mistrust.
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Sanctions Played a Crucial Role in DeepSeek. The Company Had to Be Resourceful to Break Out of AI’s ‘Bigger Is Better’ Approach
Robotics and AISanctions imposed by the Biden administration as of Oct. 7, 2022, aim to hinder the development of China’s semiconductor industry and its AI technology.
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Nvidia Loses $400 Billion in Market Value as Chinese AI Company DeepSeek Shakes the Industry
Business and EconomicsThe Chinese open-source AI model DeepSeek is sending shockwaves through the U.S. tech industry, and it’s not just because of its open nature.
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China is Keeping a Close Eye on the Stargate Project. Its Response Is Already Underway
Business and EconomicsThe Trump administration is determined to lead in AI systems at all costs.
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China Responds to U.S. Sanctions with $8.2 Billion AI Investment Fund
Business and EconomicsBeijing launches a massive $8.2 billion AI investment fund as a countermeasure to U.S. sanctions.
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The Success of TSMC’s Arizona Factory Is Clear: It’s About to Ship Its First ‘Made in Phoenix’ Chips to Apple
Business and EconomicsThe Arizona facility manufactures semiconductors on the N4 lithographic node, part of TSMC’s 5nm FinFET family. Initial production includes Apple’s A16 SoC and S9 SiP.
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Nvidia Loses Patience, Responds to Reported U.S. Sanctions on China
Business and EconomicsThe Biden administration would introduce another package of sanctions against China before leaving office.
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These Are the Companies That Dominate the Chips and Semiconductor Industry. Unsurprisingly, the U.S. Takes the Cake With Nvidia
ComponentsThe U.S. holds a leading position, primarily due to the influence of Nvidia. In contrast, the highest-ranking Chinese company appears far lower on the list.
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