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| Intel may rediscover its "mojo" |
7/8/2025 |
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Intel is reportedly considering de-emphasizing its 18A process technology in favor of the next-generation 14A under CEO Lip-Bu Tan, and analyst Jack Gold supports the strategy. Gold cites Intel's limited resources and the need to focus on future technologies. "My take on this is that [Tan] wants Intel to concentrate on getting its industry-leading 'mojo' back. That means not catching up to TSMC, but excelling against them
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| Nippon finalizes $14B US Steel takeover |
7/4/2025 |
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The deal gives President Donald Trump approval over key provisions of the new partnership, including any job moves, facility closures or other future acquisitions.
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| Toshiba ships SiC MOSFETs for industrial efficiency |
7/3/2025 |
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The MOSFETs offer a low drain-source on-resistance temperature coefficient, enhancing power density and efficiency in high-voltage applications such as switched-mode power supplies, electric vehicle charging stations and photovoltaic inverters.
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| AI Chip Demand Fuels 12% YoY Revenue Growth in Global Semiconductor Foundry 2.0 in 1Q 2025 |
7/1/2025 |
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Global semiconductor foundry 2.0 market revenue rose by 13% year-on-year (YoY) in the first quarter (1Q 2025) to $72.29 billion, largely driven by the surging demand for AI and high-performance computing (HPC) chips, which fueled the need for advanced nodes (3nm, 4/5nm) and advanced packaging (e.g. CoWoS), according to Counterpoint Technology Market Research’s Foundry Revenue […]
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| DDR4 RAM Prices Surge, Making It More Expensive to Upgrade Older PCs |
6/30/2025 |
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TrendForce warns that DDR4 RAM prices are overtaking DDR5 memory, which is used in newer PCs. Its data shows that a stick of 16GB DDR4 RAM can now reach $24, up from a mere $4.40 back in March. Meanwhile, a two-pack of 8GB DDR4 RAM can hit $17, an increase from $4.40 as well.
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