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Wednesday 25 September 2024
Likelihood of Qualcomm acquiring Intel
On September 20, news of Qualcomm's intentions to acquire Intel sent a shock wave through Silicon Valley and Wall Street.
Tuesday 24 September 2024
Will Japan, Korea, Taiwan become new trade war targets of the US as trade structure shifts?
The escalating tensions between major powers are reshaping global investment and trade patterns, leading to a surge in companies facing divestment, relocation, and investment shifts...
Monday 23 September 2024
Qualcomm circles Intel for takeover: biting off more than it can chew?
The Wall Street Journal reported that Qualcomm has approached Intel...
Wednesday 18 September 2024
Intel's strategic transition: can new orders and cost cuts lead to a rebound?
Many still regard Intel as one of the greatest American companies. However, recent struggles have led to a less flattering label: "too big to fail." The critical question now is whether...
Monday 16 September 2024
Commentary: Implications of Panram's large layoff
Panram International, a memory module contract manufacturer, has announced the layoff of approximately half its employees. The primary cause is the cancellation of OEM orders from...
Thursday 12 September 2024
Tackling memory coherence in AI: How chip supply chain is thinking ahead
In artificial intelligence (AI), especially within deep learning and large-scale data processing, maintaining memory coherence is critical. AI models often rely on extensive parallel...
Wednesday 11 September 2024
A storm is coming to European EV businesses
The European electric vehicle (EV) industry will encounter numerous obstacles in 2025, potentially leading to catastrophic development and introducing new disruptions to the European...
Friday 6 September 2024
PCIM Asia 2024: global giants lead, as Chinese SiC supply chain gains momentum
PCIM Asia 2024 recently kicked off in Shenzhen, China, gathering a diverse array of international and Chinese firms focused on power semiconductors. The event prominently featured...
Thursday 5 September 2024
Cobalt recycling gains attention amid speculation on export restrictions
Cobalt is essential for producing lithium-ion batteries and is extensively used in electric vehicles, computers, and smartphones. As demand for electric vehicles rises, global cobalt...
Thursday 5 September 2024
SMIC and Intel diverge as geopolitical risks boost SMIC while Intel sees limited gains
Intel has been dealing with ongoing losses and is reportedly exploring various cost-cutting measures and monetization strategies for its foundry services. Meanwhile, SMIC, which also...
Wednesday 4 September 2024
Intel's survival struggle: Implications for TSMC and the semiconductor industry
Six months ago, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger introduced an ambitious "moonshot" initiative to match semiconductor manufacturing capacities in Europe and the US with those in Asia by 2030...
Wednesday 4 September 2024
Canada's role in AI and semiconductor innovation is not to be underestimated
Canada is poised to play a crucial role in advancing artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the coming years. As the country holds vital solutions to overcome various industry...
Tuesday 3 September 2024
Speculation grows on HiSilicon's production capacity amid SMIC's evolving revenue trends
Huawei's HiSilicon Full-Connection Conference is scheduled for September 9 in Shenzhen, just one day before Apple's annual iPhone launch event. While the timing's intent remains unclear,...
Monday 2 September 2024
Arm bets on gaming-grade GPUs to drive growth amid AI boom and mobile stagnation
The significantly surging demand for graphics cards is driving more companies to enter the GPU market, catering to gaming enthusiasts, enterprise computing centers, and other AI ap...
Tuesday 27 August 2024
Intel slashes marketing budget as AMD presses for market shift
Intel's Sales and Marketing Group (SMG) reportedly plans to streamline its workforce and reduce marketing expenses, aiming to cut costs by over 35% by the end of 2024.