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| South Korea to crack down on chip technology leaks |
8/29/2023 |
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South Korea plans to bolster regulations and sentencing around technology leaks for chips and displays as the country looks to keep ahead of competitors. Details on stricter punishments and sentencing guidelines will likely be released next
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| Sony Semiconductor to Launch Large-size, HD 1.3-type 4K OLED Microdisplay |
8/29/2023 |
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The new OLED Microdisplay is mainly intended for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) head-mounted display applications. It delivers 4K resolution with a 1.3-type large-size display by employing miniaturization processes that SSS has achieved while developing camera electronic viewfinders (EVFs), as well as its own pixel drive circuits.
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| Synopsys acquired PikeTec for its automotive testing software |
8/25/2023 |
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PikeTec is a provider of testing and verification solutions for automotive software used in control unit systems. The strategic acquisition positions Synopsys as a key player in addressing the growing challenges faced by the automotive industry in testing and verifying software-defined vehicles
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| Qualcomm updates Snapdragon chips for gaming |
8/25/2023 |
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Qualcomm is following up its Snapdragon G3x with three chips for handheld and mobile gaming: Snapdragon G3x Gen 2, G1 and G2. The G3x's central processing unit is 30% faster than its previous version, and the graphics processing unit has double the speed,
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| PRIME Enters Automotive Sector |
8/25/2023 |
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FIC Global subsidiary PRIME recently implemented an independent strategic approach to establish its presence in the automotive industry.
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| Nvidia offers AI-ready servers to ease deployment |
8/24/2023 |
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Nvidia is helping companies adopt generative AI with AI-ready servers featuring L40S graphics processing units, AI Enterprise software and BlueField-3 data processing units. The company is also debuting DLSS 3.5 in the coming months with Ray Reconstruction for next level ray tracing.
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| Not all CEOs are concerned about climate changes |
8/24/2023 |
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A survey from PwC found half of CEOs report climate change as a threat to business, yet less than a quarter have plans for re.ated disruptions in the next 12 to 18 months. Nineteen percent of executives said climate is a significant risk,
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| Samsung goes for localized sourcing |
8/24/2023 |
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According to Korean media outlet ET News, Samsung increased its suppliers from 100 in 2022 to 113 in 2023, and among the 13 additional suppliers added, 11 are based in South Korea. Overall, 59, or 52.2% of Samsung's suppliers, are Korea-based, more than that in the past two years.
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| High paying jobs aare offered to workers with machine learnings |
8/23/2023 |
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Netflix recently posted a position paying as much as $900,000 for someone with extensive experience working with machine learning platforms. Nvidia has postings paying in the $400,000 range. Meta, Microsoft, and Alphabet’s Google also have positions with lucrative salaries advertised.
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| Arm's IPO filing is not without problems in China |
8/23/2023 |
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Arm runs most of its China business through an independent unit, called Arm Technology Co., which is its single largest customer and accounted for about 24% of its sales in the year ended March. But Arm and its parent, Japan’s SoftBank Group Corp., don’t control that business.
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| HBM Bit Supply Projected to Soar by 105% in 2024 |
8/22/2023 |
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TrendForce's current production plans from suppliers indicate a remarkable 105% annual increase in HBM bit supply by 2024. However, due to the time required for TSV expansion, which encompasses equipment delivery and testing (nine to 12 months), the majority of HBM capacity is expected to materialize by the second quarter of 2024.
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| Arm to go NASDAQ IPO |
8/21/2023 |
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This IPO will split underwriter fees evenly among the four banks leading its initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter.
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