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Wednesday 26 March 2025
India's Netrasemi to launch AI-optimized SoCs for edge computing, eyes global market
Indian semiconductor startup Netrasemi is set to launch its first AI-optimized system-on-chips (SoCs) for edge computing applications, with tape-outs scheduled at TSMC in April and...
Wednesday 26 March 2025
China Ant Group builds 300B-parameter AI model without Nvidia GPUs
As Washington ramps up restrictions on exporting advanced AI chips to China, Chinese tech giants are accelerating efforts to reduce reliance on foreign hardware. Ant Group emerged...
Wednesday 26 March 2025
IC design firms navigate foggy 2Q25 landscape as US tariff looms
As 2025 unfolds, IC design and component companies have generally reported that the first quarter proved more resilient than expected, with many observing that the "off-season" was...
Wednesday 26 March 2025
Taiwan matters: Qualcomm focuses on trio of areas
Qualcomm recently hosted a media luncheon in Taiwan to commemorate its 40th anniversary. The chip vendor outlined technological trajectories for the AIoT industry in the AI era and...
Wednesday 26 March 2025
Microsoft, Amazon, Nvidia urge Trump to revise chip export curbs
Tech companies with a combined market valuation of more than US$8 trillion are urging the Trump administration to rethink chip export restrictions that they fear will push US allies...
Wednesday 26 March 2025
New CEO's address at Intel Foundry event to draw attention
Notwithstanding external observers' concerns regarding its business outlook, Intel will proceed with its two annual conferences, Intel Vision 2025 and Intel Foundry Direct Connect,...
Wednesday 26 March 2025
Micron breaks the 'memory wall' with Nvidia: SOCAMM, HBM3E now shipping
Micron Technology showcased its latest AI-optimized memory technologies at GTC 2025, unveiling advanced DRAM solutions designed for data center and high-performance computing (HPC)...
Wednesday 26 March 2025
Apple eyes 2nm chip leap by 2026 as TSMC production advances
Apple may adopt TSMC's 2-nanometer process technology for its mobile chips in 2026, moving beyond the current 3-nanometer technology, according to industry sources. The transition...
Tuesday 25 March 2025
Chip rivals unite against Nvidia as AI battle hits the edge
Nvidia's recent revelations at GTC 2025 showcased its expanding partnerships across hardware and software vendors eager to accelerate AI development within its ecosystem. Meanwhile,...
Tuesday 25 March 2025
AI or bust: China chip sector to stage comeback at SEMICON China
Artificial intelligence (AI) is now the primary growth driver for the global semiconductor industry. With AI-related demand expected to surge further in 2025, semiconductor equipment...
Tuesday 25 March 2025
TSMC's 2nm yield rate varies by product type; Apple and Nvidia to face different thresholds
While recent reports suggest TSMC's 2nm trial production is progressing steadily, DIGITIMES Research analyst Luke Lin cautions that actual yield rates will vary depending on the chip...
Tuesday 25 March 2025
DeepSeek jolt sparks China memory revival, 5-year boom ahead
China's AI sector regained traction in early 2025 with the breakout launch of DeepSeek, a homegrown AI model that revitalized industry confidence and reignited momentum across the...
Tuesday 25 March 2025
FuriosaAI reportedly rejects Meta's US$800 million acquisition offer
Several South Korean media outlets have reported that South Korean AI chip startup FuriosaAI has rejected Meta's US$800 million acquisition proposal.
Tuesday 25 March 2025
Memory contract prices to rise
According to industry sources, all major memory chipmakers aim to boost their quotes for the second quarter of 2025, resulting in a change towards a more bullish market attitude.
Tuesday 25 March 2025
SiCarrier rolls out 5 chip tools at SEMICON China 2025, challenging AMAT, TEL
SEMICON China 2025 opens on March 26 in Shanghai, bringing together global and domestic semiconductor equipment makers. One surprise standout: Shenzhen SiCarrier Technologies, a previously...