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Nvidia to Build Supercomputer Factories in Texas 4/15/2025 Nvidia teams up with Foxconn and Taiwan-based Wistron for factories in Houston and Dallas, respectively. The news comes as Trump has said repeatedly he plans to tariff foreign-made chips. Tesla Stops Selling Model S, X in China As Tariffs Soar 4/14/2025 The Shanghai-made Model 3 and Y are still available, but it's bad timing for Tesla amid declining global sales. Can a cheaper Cybertruck trim turn things around? A New GPU Shortage? Suppliers Slow Down Shipments Amid Tariff Uncertainty 4/14/2025 Custom PC maker Puget Systems breaks down how the 145% tariffs on Chinese imports will affect the industry and threaten to create a new graphics card shortage. Samsung Surprises With Improved 2nm Wafer Yields 4/14/2025 The venerable tech giant might be back in the ring with Intel and TSMC. Apple to Release 'iPad Fold,' Folding iPhone in 2026 4/14/2025 If this prediction is accurate, it could mean two long-running Apple rumors are finally coming to fruition. HBM in the Spotlight Again 4/11/2025 HBM technology continues its relentless march in 2025 with the imminent arrival of more advanced HBM4 memory devices. South Korea announces emergency support for auto sector against US tariffs 4/11/2025 The measures include more financial support, tax breaks and subsidies for carmakers SpaceX Offers Free Starlink Dishes to Drive Growth Outside US 4/11/2025 The offer has been spotted in Australia and Italy for users who commit to a one-year contract. Global Chip Sales Up 17% in February 4/10/2025 Global semiconductor sales reached $54.9 billion in February 2025, up by 17.1% year-on-year but down by almost 3% from the previous month. Infineon to Acquire Marvell’s Automotive Ethernet Business 4/10/2025 Infineon is accelerating the build-up of its system capabilities for SDVs with the acquisition of Marvell's Automotive Ethernet business. Altera University Launched to Equip Students with Industry-ready FPGA Skills 4/10/2025 Altera University aims to affordably and easily introduce students to the world of FPGAs and digital logic programming tools. Siemens Expands PCB Design-to-Manufacturing Flow with DownStream Technologies Acquisition 4/10/2025 The acquisition strengthens Siemens' PCB design portfolio and expands its footprint in the electronics small and medium-sized business market. 6G Gaining Further Traction 4/9/2025 The global race for the next generation of wireless technology is officially underway. New Design Means SpaceX Can Launch More Starlink Satellites at a Time 4/9/2025 The company's new 'V2 Mini Optimized' satellite is 22% lighter than the earlier model, enabling the Falcon 9 rocket to carry more Starlink sats into orbit. IBM launches new mainframe system to handle heavy workload of AI models 4/9/2025 The new z17 mainframe enables a chunk of business data to remain on customer-owned servers and not hosted on the cloud FMC, Neumonda introduce DRAM+ technology 4/9/2025 Ferroelectric Memory Co. has partnered with Neumonda to produce DRAM+, a nonvolatile memory using ferroelectric hafnium oxide, in Germany. The technology combines DRAM performance with solid-state drive-like data retention, targeting applications in AI, automotive and industrial sectors. Neumonda will support with advanced testing systems, aiming to revive semiconductor capabilities in Europe. YMTC patents highlight advances in 3D NAND technology 4/8/2025 Yangtze Memory Technologies has published almost 20 patents for processes to enhance computing efficiency and optimize chip stacking, showcasing its technological prowess in 3D NAND. The patents include innovations in stacking structures, electromagnetic interference shielding and data refreshing methods GUC debuts HBM4 IP with advanced monitoring 4/8/2025 Global Unichip has completed the first tape-out of an HBM4 controller and PHY IP, using Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s N3P process and CoWoS-R packaging. The HBM4 IP supports data rates up to 12 Gbps, offering 2.5 times the bandwidth of HBM3, and integrates proteanTecs' monitoring for enhanced reliability. US Investment Accelerator seeks to revamp CHIPS deals 4/8/2025 President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to create the US Investment Accelerator, aiming to negotiate better deals under the CHIPS and Science Act. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will oversee the initiative, which could alter environmental protections and increase private contributions for fab construction. American Battery reports production milestone, land sale 4/8/2025 American Battery said it has reached key recycling milestones and plans to sell 12 acres of property for $6.75 million to help fund the next phase of producing battery-grade critical minerals. UMC Inaugurates New Fab in Singapore 4/7/2025 The new facility is equipped for manufacturing with UMC's 22nm and 28nm solutions – the most advanced foundry processes currently in Singapore's semiconductor sector. Trump Warns Foreign Chip Makers: Your Tariffs Are 'Starting Very Soon' 4/7/2025 Semiconductors are exempt under Trump's initial round of reciprocal tariffs, but not for long, the president tells reporters on Air Force One today. Low-Power Bluetooth SoC Fits Automotive Applications 4/7/2025 The Bluetooth Low Energy 5.3 chip, developed by Renesas, not only cuts power consumption, but it helps lower an EV’s weight by eliminating sensor wires. Intel, TSMC plan US manufacturing JV 4/7/2025 Intel and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. have reportedly reached a preliminary agreement to form a joint venture to operate Intel's US fabs, with TSMC owning 20%, according to The Information. The US government is said to have influenced the deal to stabilize Intel amid operational challenges. Aluminum cans, beer imports subject to 25% tariffs 4/4/2025 The higher costs will get passed down to consumers, according to several trade associations. The Consumer Brands Association calls for the administration to “fine-tune their approach.”  1  |  2  |  3  |  4  |  5  |  6  |  7  |  8  |  9  |  10

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