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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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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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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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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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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TSMC’s Founder, One of the Most Respected Gurus in the Chip Industry, Weighs In on Intel Crisis Amid CEO Departure
Business and EconomicsThe crisis shaking Intel has sent ripples through the semiconductor industry. As one of the industry’s most venerable companies, Intel’s struggles are under intense scrutiny.
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Intel Is Gearing Up for a 2025 Filled With Semiconductor Innovations. This Is the Company’s Plan to Surpass TSMC
Business and EconomicsFormer CEO Pat Gelsinger wanted to achieve the most advanced lithography and the industry’s best transistors by 2025.
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Pat Gelsinger’s Resignation Is a Turning Point for Intel. Can the Company Navigate Its Biggest Crisis in History?
Business and EconomicsGelsinger missed the opportunity to capitalize on the surge of AI, which has proven to be particularly detrimental.
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Samsung's Semiconductor Business Is Vital to the Company, but SK Hynix and TSMC Are Gaining Ground
Business and EconomicsSamsung is navigating a challenging period. The South Korean tech giant is reevaluating its expansion plans and restructuring its workforce to better position itself for the future.
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TSMC Already Manufactures Apple’s A16 Bionic SoC in the U.S. This Is Just the Beginning of the Semiconductor Company’s Transformation
Business and EconomicsThe semiconductor fab won’t begin large-scale integrated circuit production until 2025.
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TSMC’s Three Arizona Factories Pose Challenges for the Company. These Are the Chips It’s Going to Make and When They're Set to Arrive
Business and EconomicsTSMC’s corporate culture, described as “brutal,” has intimidated many U.S. workers.
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Japan Was the Dominant Force in the Chip Industry in the 1980s. This Is How It Plans to Reclaim Its Former Glory
Business and EconomicsJapan is currently investing more money in its integrated circuit sector than the U.S., Germany, France, and the UK.
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TSMC and Samsung Have a New Rival That Promises to Surpass Them in Terms of Efficiency. It’s Located in Japan and Is Preparing 2 nm Chips
Business and EconomicsCurrently, Taiwan’s TSMC and South Korea’s Samsung are the two semiconductor manufacturers with the most advanced integration technologies in production.
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Intel Is Laying Off More Than 10,000 Workers. The Semiconductor Giant Is Facing Challenging Times
Business and EconomicsThe Santa Clara-based company will also suspend dividend payments.
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