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emi Completes Acquisition of Qorvo’s SiC JFET Business 1/21/2025 onsemi has completed its acquisition of the silicon carbide (SiC) junction field-effect transistor (JFET) technology business, including the United Silicon Carbide subsidiary, from Qorvo for $115 million in cash. TSMC plans to have 1.6nm chips in 'volume production' by 2026 1/20/2025 TSMC is bumping capital expenditure in 2025 to between $38 billion and $42 billion in anticipation of scooping up more chip manufacturing contracts in the field of AI processors. RedNote's US Users Jump From 300K to 3 Million As TikTok Ban Looms 1/20/2025 TikTok also sees a slight dip as US users flock to RedNote and Lemon8, according to internet traffic monitor Similar web. 4 companies offered nearly $250M CHIPS funding 1/20/2025 In a race to dish out $39 billion in CHIPS funds, the White House issued money for semiconductor projects in Massachusetts, Oregon, Washington, Texas and Pennsylvania. US Inks Deal to Launch Commercial Satellites From Norway 1/20/2025 The agreement aims to stop US tech from getting into the wrong hands while providing US entities with an Arctic launch location. 150TB SSD modules to go mainstream in 2025, and Micron is getting a slice of that pie 1/17/2025 Micron will supply the QLC NAND used in Pure Storage's huge DirectFlash Module. Starlink Offers Cheapest Plan Yet to Entice Inactive Users 1/17/2025 SpaceX invites users in Australia to pay about $9 per month but caps the data to 5GB. This Crowdfunded Project Was a Scam Linked to North Koreans 1/17/2025 The 'Kratos' project on Indiegogo appears to have links to a company known for hosting fake IT workers from North Korea. India Powering Ahead in IT Hardware Manufacturing 1/17/2025 Syrma SGS recently inaugurated its state-of-the-art laptop assembly line in Chennai. China Joins Race to Harness Potential of Quantum Computing 1/16/2025 The Zuchongzhi 3.0 has positioned China as a notable competitor alongside the US in the race to harness the potential of quantum computing. Intel’s datacenter architecture boss and Xeon lead jumps to Qualcomm 1/16/2025 Sailesh Kottapalli sees ‘a once-in-a-career opportunity’ at the house of Snapdragon – maybe server CPUs or AI silicon? Macom awarded $70M in CHIPS funding 1/16/2025 The money will be used to expand production of defense semiconductors in Massachussetts and North Carolina. Meta Laying Off Thousands to Prep for 'Intense' Year Ahead 1/16/2025 Zuckerberg continues Meta's trend of annual layoffs, but this time those who depart will be replaced. Nvidia’s tiny $3k AI mini PC is a glimpse of what’s next for Windows PCs 1/15/2025 The unveiling of Nvidia's Project Digits at CES 2025 has opened up all kinds of possibilities. Qualcomm is hiring a data center chip architect for Snapdragon-based reference server designs 1/15/2025 The company is looking for a server system-on-chip (SoC) security architect, and the details of the listing outline that the company is "developing reference platforms based on Qualcomm's Snapdragon SoC, delivering a comprehensive solution that includes hardware, software, reference designs, user guides, SDKs, and more." Taiwan allows TSMC to produce 2nm chips overseas 1/15/2025 The move marks a shift from the "Silicon Shield" strategy, which aimed to keep advanced chip production in Taiwan. TSMC's Arizona facility is expected to produce 3nm chips by 2028, with potential for 2nm chips by the end of the decade. Lam Research Advances Patterning with Dry Photoresist Technology 1/15/2025 Lam Research Corp.’s innovative dry photoresist (dry resist) technology has been qualified for direct-print 28nm pitch back end of line (BEOL) logic at 2nm and below by imec, a leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies. 18 New Chip Fabs to Commence Construction this Year 1/14/2025 In 2025, the Americas and Japan are the leading regions with four projects each. The China and Europe & Middle East regions are each tied for third place with three planned construction projects. Taiwan has two planned projects, while Korea and Southeast Asia have one project each for 2025. Biden admin delays enforcement of order blocking Nippon Steel, US Steel deal 1/14/2025 Biden blocked $14.9 bln deal on national security grounds. Delay gives steelmakers time to try to revive deal. Nvidia looks to set up an ASIC unit in Taiwan 1/14/2025 Nvidia is reportedly also planning to set up an ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) division in Taiwan to develop customized chips. TSMC starts 4nm chip production in Ariz. 1/14/2025 Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. has started producing 4-nanometer chips at its Fab 21 in Arizona, marking the first time such advanced chips are made in the US. TSMC posts record 2024 revenue as AI boost continues 1/13/2025 For 2024, TSMC’s revenue totaled 2.9 trillion New Taiwan Dollars, its highest annual sales since going public in 1994. ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros Kill Plans to Launch Sports Streaming Service 1/13/2025 The companies say they will instead focus 'on existing products and distribution channels.' The move comes after the service, known as Venu, faced several legal challenges from rival providers. SpaceX, T-Mobile Activate Cellular Starlink in Areas Hit by LA Wildfires 1/13/2025 The direct-to-cell Starlink system in Southern California will deliver wireless emergency alerts and power SMS texting to 911 services. Chinese Hackers Targeted Japan by Exploiting VPN Flaws 1/13/2025 Japanese authorities say MirrorFace hackers have conducted over 200 attacks since 2019. China denies the allegations, and blames the US and its allies for spreading 'disinformation.'  1  |  2  |  3  |  4  |  5  |  6  |  7  |  8  |  9  |  10

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