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Saturday 18 October 2025
Wuhan XMC's IPO hits wall: profit shock and China's new regulatory reality

Wuhan Xinxin Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (XMC), a key subsidiary of YMTC, is under growing regulatory scrutiny as its once-promising...

Saturday 18 October 2025
Vivo X300 reveals shift from hardware alliances to AI ecosystems among Chinese smartphone brands
Vivo has launched its X300 flagship series and the upgraded OriginOS 6 operating system, marking a milestone in research and innovation as the company enters its 30th anniversary...
Saturday 18 October 2025
ams OSRAM, Nichia expand patent alliance covering GaN LED and laser technologies
Global sensor leader ams OSRAM and LED powerhouse Nichia have expanded their two-decade intellectual property (IP) partnership through a new cross-license agreement. Signed by ams...
Saturday 18 October 2025
Samsung expands EUV fleet to seize upcoming memory supercycle

Samsung Electronics is reportedly ramping up investment in extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography, planning to add five more systems for...

Saturday 18 October 2025
Can AI clean up recycling? South Korea offers a glimpse
The global industrial focus is rapidly shifting toward the circular economy, making resource recycling a critical priority. South Korean startup SuperBin is at the forefront of this...
Friday 17 October 2025
Micron's alleged China exit signals accelerating G2 chip decoupling
Micron reportedly plans to stop supplying server chips to data centers in China, according to a Reuters report citing sources familiar with the decision. The move comes two...
Friday 17 October 2025
Samsung reportedly abandons Galaxy S26 Edge after S25 and iPhone Air underperform
Faced with underwhelming demand for ultra-thin smartphones such as the Galaxy S25 Edge and Apple's iPhone Air, Samsung Electronics has reportedly canceled the development of its planned...
Friday 17 October 2025
New BIS rules may force Wingtech to cut Nexperia stake
China's Wingtech is grappling with an unprecedented crisis after the Dutch government seized control of its subsidiary Nexperia. In a stunning triple blow, Nexperia's Chinese CEO,...
Friday 17 October 2025
Taiwan suppliers pivot to Micron amid TSMC Kumamoto delays
TSMC's ambitious plan for a second wafer fab in Kumamoto, Japan, is facing significant delays, leaving a cluster of Taiwanese suppliers in limbo and forcing them to seek alternative...
Friday 17 October 2025
Demand surge for AI and AR smart glasses in China accelerates microLED adoption despite challenges
The rapidly growing demand for AI and augmented reality (AR) smart glasses in China has sparked a tenfold increase in sales during the first half of 2025, significantly accelerating...
Friday 17 October 2025
Samsung targets 3TB/s HBM4E as Nvidia pushes bandwidth race
Samsung Electronics revealed it is developing its seventh-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM4E), with a target bandwidth of over 3TB per second. The announcement comes as Nvidia...
Friday 17 October 2025
Taiwan PCB makers seize semiconductor opportunity amid load board shortage
As the AI boom drives demand for advanced packaging, chip testing at the backend is facing challenges in temperature, frequency, and speed. In response, the testing interface industry...
Friday 17 October 2025
SenseTime links up with Cambricon to tighten China's AI supply chain
SenseTime has signed a strategic partnership with Cambricon Technologies to enhance software-hardware integration, boost chip compatibility, and advance the development of China's...
Friday 17 October 2025
Rebellions joins Arm Total Design to advance next-gen AI infrastructure
AI inference chip startup Rebellions announced on October 15 that it has joined Arm's Total Design ecosystem. The announcement, made at the OCP Global Summit 2025, positions the company...
Friday 17 October 2025
Oppo unveils Find X9 series with 200MP camera and Hasselblad teleconverter lens
Following Vivo's launch of its X300 flagship earlier this year, Oppo introduced its Find X9 series on October 16, 2025, aiming to strengthen computing power, energy efficiency, and...