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Intel layoffs exceed 5,000 across US 7/18/2025
The chipmaker more than doubled its anticipated job cuts in California, adding to its overall downsizing across four states.
Idaho National Laboratory to lead advancements in US semiconductor manufacturing 7/18/2025
The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) has been chosen to serve as the chief digital officer for the Semiconductor Manufacturing and Advanced Research with Twins USA Institute (SMART USA).
TSMC Q2 profit up 60% y-o-y 7/18/2025
Compared to Q1, Q2 results represented a 11.3% increase in revenue and a 10.2% increase in net income.
The US Is Getting 10 Nuclear Reactors to Power AI 7/18/2025
The US has built three reactors in the past 30 years, but now Westinghouse will stand up 10 in partnership with Google. But its last project was seven years late and bankrupt the company.
Inflation rises to 2.7% as companies shift tariff costs to consumers 7/17/2025
Persistent inflation prompted traders in interest rate futures to all but rule out a reduction in borrowing costs during a Federal Reserve policy meeting on July 29-30.
Apple, MP Materials sign $500M magnet supply deal 7/17/2025
The two companies will build a series of manufacturing lines specifically designed for the electronics giant’s products at MP’s facility in Texas.
TSMC may accelerate 2nm chip production at Ariz. plant 7/17/2025
TSMC's contractors might be able to speed up their construction of the third site due to experience gained by building the first two factories. They go as far as to state that the plant might be completed in one year at the earliest, which is similar to the construction speed in Taiwan. If the optimism bears fruit, then TSMC might be able to complete the plant by 2026 end and potentially start manufacturing 2-nanometer products at the site in the following year.
Cheaper EVs Ahead? GM, Panasonic Battery Plants May Help Slash Prices 7/17/2025
Two new US plants could cut costs and boost domestic supply, both of which will benefit shoppers. But don't run to the dealer yet—the results could take years.
RISC-V Solidifies Presence in China as Global Momentum Builds 7/16/2025
The open standard RISC-V instruction set architecture is rapidly expanding its global footprint, with China emerging as a significant force in its development and adoption.
NAND Flash market has seen significant improvement in supply-demand balance 7/16/2025
This improvement is being attributed to production cuts and inventory reduction in the first half of 2025 as well as to suppliers shifting production capacity toward higher-margin products. Consequently, the overall supply in circulation has tightened.
LG eyes entry into HBM race with advanced packaging 7/16/2025
Dubbed hybrid bonding, the technique could allow for higher chip stacking and capacity by using direct copper-to-copper bonding, and major chipmakers like Samsung Electronics and SK hynix plan to adopt it for their future HBM ranges.
Nvidia set to resume China sales of H20 AI chips 7/16/2025
Nvidia has announced that it will resume selling its H20 chip in China after receiving assurances from the US government that export licenses will be granted. The H20 chip, designed for the Chinese market, is less powerful than Nvidia's top-tier products but still represents an opportunity for Nvidia as China is expected to increase its AI funding by 48% this year, according to Bank of America forecasts. Nvidia also plans to release a new graphics processing unit for digital-twin AI in China.
TrendForce Forecasts Over 40% Surge in Consumer DDR4 Prices 7/15/2025
DRAM suppliers' shifting capacity toward high-end products has triggered aggressive restocking of legacy-generation products.
JEDEC Introduces LPDDR6 For Improved Performance And Efficiency On Mobile Devices 7/15/2025
JEDEC Unveils LPDDR6 Memory Standard for Enhanced Computing in Edge AI, Client Computer, Data Center and Automotive Sectors
$35bn Synopsys takeover of Ansys conditionally approved by China regulator 7/15/2025
The approval comes with specific conditions related to customer contracts. Under these terms, Synopsys cannot terminate existing customer contracts.
Nvidia’s CEO says the US should ‘reduce’ dependency on other countries, onshore technology manufacturing 7/15/2025
That passion, the skill, the craft of making things; the ability to make things is valuable for economic growth — it’s value for a stable society with people who can create a wonderful life and a wonderful career without having to get a PhD in physics,”
Nissan delays EV production start at Mississippi plant 7/14/2025
The move was an internal decision and ‘not a specific reaction to policy changes,’ a spokesperson said.
SpaceX's Starlink Is Now Beaming Wi-Fi to 1,000 Planes 7/14/2025
Hundreds more aircraft are set to install Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi, though United Airlines is still working through interference concerns.
Calterah SoCs use UWB radar for automotive, consumer uses 7/14/2025
Calterah has introduced the Dubhe series of system-on-chips that use ultrawideband radar technology to enhance applications such as digital keys and child presence detection in cars. The chips feature a 240 MHz RISC-V processor, 264 KB of RAM and 1 MB of flash memory. They can operate in various modes including time of flight and phase difference of arrival.
Trump adds 50% tariff on copper 7/14/2025
President Donald Trump has announced a 50% tariff on copper, effective Aug. 1, to boost domestic production, citing national security concerns. Copper is a crucial material in the electronics industry, especially in semiconductors, where it is second only to silicon in importance for circuit production. The new 50% tariff on copper may drive up the prices of electronics, as analysts predict higher production costs will be passed on to consumers.
US to levy 50% copper tariffs Aug. 1 7/11/2025
President Donald Trump made the announcement days after indicating duties were coming soon for copper and pharmaceutical imports.
JEDEC Introduces LPDDR6 For Improved Performance And Efficiency On Mobile Devices 7/11/2025
The newly released LPDDR6 standard will offer enhanced performance, efficiency, security, and reliability for mobile systems and will be adopted by leading memory makers.
GlobalFoundries signs agreement to acquire MIPS 7/11/2025
GlobalFoundries has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire MIPS, a supplier of AI and processor IP.
TSMC revenue climbs 39% in latest sign of AI spending boom 7/11/2025
The chipmaker for Nvidia and Apple saw sales climb to US$32 billion for the three months, based on its reported monthly revenue
Intel plans to lay off more than 500 Oregon workers 7/10/2025
While the changes are happening at four locations, the cuts will largely affect software and hardware engineers, developers and managers at the company’s Jones Farm Campus.
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