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Wednesday 24 December 2025
Japanese startup pushes diamond semiconductors toward commercialization in EVs and satellites

A Japanese startup originating from Waseda University, Power Diamond Systems (PDS), showcased its diamond-based semiconductors at SEMICON...

Wednesday 24 December 2025
PC giants rush to lock in memory supply as prices surge toward a new supercycle
As the global memory market enters its sharpest price upswing in nearly five years, one top-tier PC maker has moved quickly to lock in supply, dispatching senior executives to negotiate...
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Samsung, SK Hynix reportedly hike HBM3E prices nearly 20% ahead of 2026 shift
South Korean memory giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have reportedly hiked prices for fifth-generation high-bandwidth memory by nearly 20% for 2026 deliveries, as soaring demand...
Wednesday 24 December 2025
HTC eyes China launch for Vive Eagle AI glasses in January 2026
Following the launch of its first AI glasses, Vive Eagle, HTC has continued to expand its sales channel footprint. Beyond its official rollout in Hong Kong, the company has increased...
Wednesday 24 December 2025
TSMC's N-2 restrictions hand Samsung US advanced chip opening
Samsung Electronics is poised to capitalize on US demand due to Taiwan's N-2 policy restricting TSMC's advanced process transfers and its capacity being booked by Apple and Nvidia...
Wednesday 24 December 2025
China marks milestone in autonomous driving with first three L3 highway plates
Beijing authorities have officially issued the city's first license plates for Level 3 (L3) autonomous vehicles, marking the first such approvals in China for highway-capable self-driving...
Wednesday 24 December 2025
TSMC Nanjing in no danger of operation disruption, says branch head
As US-China technology controls continue to shape the global semiconductor supply chain, the operation of TSMC in China remains under close scrutiny from the market.
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Samsung acquires ZF unit via Harman to bolster software-defined vehicle push
As the global auto industry accelerates its shift toward software-defined vehicles (SDVs), Samsung Electronics is moving to strengthen its position through its wholly owned subsidiary,...
Wednesday 24 December 2025
China's battery and energy storage firms lead, fueled by AI-driven power demand surge
The rapidly increasing electricity demand from global artificial intelligence (AI) data centers is placing significant pressure on power grids worldwide. Chinese battery, energy storage,...
Wednesday 24 December 2025
SMIC signals mature-node price turnaround with reported 10% hike
China's leading foundry, SMIC, is reported to have issued price increase notices to selected customers, marking the start of a pricing adjustment. The company has yet to formally...
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Apple assembler in China reportedly targeted by hackers, prompting supply chain concerns
In mid-December 2025, a China-based assembler for Apple was reportedly targeted in a cyberattack, potentially compromising production-line information linked to the tech giant's operations...
Wednesday 24 December 2025
US sets June 2027 deadline for China chip tariff spike
The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) has concluded a year-long Section 301 investigation into China's acts, policies, and practices related to its semiconductor industry,...
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Samsung's 'Wide Fold' sets up a 4:3 foldable showdown with Apple in 2026
Samsung Electronics is preparing to escalate the foldable smartphone race. Industry sources say the company plans to launch a new foldable handset, internally dubbed "Wide Fold,"...
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Moore Threads challenges Nvidia as S5000 targets Hopper-class LLM training
Just 15 days after listing, China-based AI chip maker Moore Threads moved quickly to signal confidence. At a new-generation chip launch, founder and CEO James Zhang said companies...
Tuesday 23 December 2025
Korean startups spotlight next-gen digital content technologies in global push backed by government
Backed by South Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) and the National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA), a new cohort of Korean startups are accelerating their push into global...