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AMD is laying off 4 percent of its global workforce as it sharpens focus on AI 11/15/2024 Advanced Micro Devices plans to lay off 4% of its global workforce, or about 1,000 employees, to focus on growth areas such as AI and data centers. The reduction is seen as a strategic approach to ensure necessary skills in fast-growing sectors. Canadian Chip Manufacturing Needs Industrial Policy 11/14/2024 In a recent virtual chat, Hudson Valley FastFab chair and CEO Dick Thurston and Jim Bark, partner with DNA Global, discussed the key ingredients necessary for Canada to ramp up its semiconductor manufacturing capabilities as they look to build a mature node fab in Canada. Amazon Kills Freevee, Migrates Content to Prime Video 11/14/2024 Amazon is consolidating its video content in one place to keep things simple. 'A vast offering of free streaming content will still be accessible for non-Prime members,' the company says. Amazon's Temu Killer Arrives, Offering Products for $20 or Less 11/14/2024 Amazon Haul looks to draw consumers away from Temu, Shein, and AliExpress with 'crazy low prices,' if you're willing to wait a week or two to receive your packages. Japan is ramping up efforts to revive its once dominant chip industry 11/14/2024 Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has announced a plan that will provide support worth 10 trillion yen ($65 billion) or more by fiscal 2030. Samsung Electronics to expand chip packaging facilities for HBM 11/13/2024 Samsung to convert LCD plant to HBM chip fab in South Korea 4 manufacturing issues to watch under a new Trump administration 11/13/2024 President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda could mean raised tariffs, lower taxes and curtailed clean energy subsidies. Wi-Fi Chipset Market Forecast to Grow 12% YoY in 2025 11/13/2024 The Wi-Fi chipset market is expected to increase by 12% YoY in 2025, according to Counterpoint Research. Apple's Next Big Move Could Be Home Security Cameras 11/13/2024 Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports Apple has finalized a supplier for the security cameras, with mass production set to begin in 2026. Gorilla Glass maker Corning to receive up to $32 million under CHIPS Act 11/12/2024 The announcement comes just days after the European Commission opened an antitrust investigation into Corning over whether it uses exclusive supply agreements to stifle competition. US ordered TSMC to halt shipments to China of chips used in AI applications 11/12/2024 Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. was reportedly ordered by the Commerce Department to stop shipping chips used in AI applications and graphics processing units made with 7-nanometer or better technology to Chinese companies. TI MCUs Enable Edge AI and Real-Time Control 11/12/2024 TI's new MCUs deliver advancements to help engineers achieve more intelligent and secure processing in automotive and industrial applications. Apple Now Offers Self-Repair Parts 11/12/2024 Apple warns that only those 'experienced with the complexities of repairing electronic devices' should attempt self-service repair. TSMC and GlobalFoundries Finish Talks Over Chips Act Awards 11/11/2024 Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. and GlobalFoundries have finalized binding agreements for funding under the CHIPS and Science Act, according to sources, with TSMC receiving $6.6 billion in grants and $5 billion in loans for its Arizona fab, and GlobalFoundries obtaining $1.5 billion in grants and $1.6 billion in loans for projects in New York and Vermont. Weak Consumer Demand Causes 28% Drop in 2023 DRAM Module Revenue 11/11/2024 The global revenue for the DRAM module market reached $12.5 billion in 2023—a YoY decline of 28%, according to TrendForce. AMD's Desktop CPU Shipments Jump 10 Percentage Points in a Year 11/11/2024 AMD makes significant gains against Intel, which has struggled all year amid layoffs and a CPU voltage bug. Australia Moves to Ban Social Media for Kids Under 16 11/11/2024 Experts question its effectiveness, citing tools that can circumvent age verification. Huawei's recruiters target TSMC engineers 11/8/2024 Huawei is reportedly looking to recruit Taiwanese semiconductor engineers, including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. engineers, by offering triple salaries. Engineers are concerned about long-term career prospects and potential legal issues if they accept such an offer. TSMC has responded with salary increases and stricter confidentiality measures to retain talent. Qualcomm pops on chipmaker’s earnings and revenue beat 11/8/2024 Qualcomm reported fourth-quarter earnings on Wednesday that beat Wall Street expectations for earnings and revenue, and guided to a strong December quarter. The stock popped in extended trading. Qualcomm’s board approved $15 billion in additional share repurchases. Elon Musk's Mars dream could get boost from Trump victory 11/8/2024 Elon Musk's dream of transporting humans to Mars will become a bigger national priority under the Trump administration, sources said, signaling big changes for NASA's moon program and a boost for Musk's SpaceX. imec Launches Automotive Chiplet Program 11/8/2024 imec has welcomed the first companies that have committed to join its Automotive Chiplet Program (ACP). Japan's Kioxia Sees Flash Memory Demand Almost Tripling by 2028 11/7/2024 Kioxia said on Tuesday it expects demand for flash memory to increase by about 2.7 times in the five years to 2028 on the back of the boom in artificial intelligence. Global Tablet Shipments Up 20% in 3Q 2024 11/7/2024 Worldwide tablet shipments grew by 20.4% in the third quarter of 2024, totaling 39.6 million units, according to IDC. Tesla Ditches Plans for $25,000 EV 11/7/2024 According to Tesla, "what matters [now] is lowest cost per mile of efficiency." Musk said the Cybercab will be around $25,000 to produce and available to purchase in some capacity, Cellular Starlink Connected 27,000+ Phones in Areas Hit by Hurricanes 11/7/2024 The company's 'direct-to-cell' Starlink satellites also transmitted more than 250,000 SMS texts.  39  |  40  |  41  |  42  |  43  |  44  |  45  |  46  |  47  |  48

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