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Wednesday 15 April 2026
Nvidia unveils "Ising" AI models to accelerate quantum computing development
Nvidia has introduced a new open family of AI models called Ising, designed to address two of the most persistent engineering bottlenecks in quantum computing: processor calibration...
Wednesday 15 April 2026
Samsung tipped to lead global chip profits as AI elevates memory, veteran exec predicts
Yoon-woo Lee, a semiconductor expert and former vice chairman of Samsung Electronics, believes Samsung may become the world's most profitable company by 2027–2028, driven by...
Wednesday 15 April 2026
Nvidia's RISC-V push shapes cloud AI's three-way architecture race
Nvidia recently joined the Series G funding round of SiFive, a leading RISC-V chip IP provider. Although Nvidia was one among many investors and the round raised about US$400 million,...
Wednesday 15 April 2026
Europe's sovereign AI ambitions open doors for Korean NPU startup
South Korean artificial intelligence (AI) chip startups FuriosaAI and Rebellion are accelerating their expansion into Europe, aiming to capitalize on growing demand for sovereign AI...
Tuesday 14 April 2026
China's 2nm AI GPU hits prototype, production unclear
Shanghai Dishan Technology has advanced its 2nm-class AI GPU into the prototyping stage, marking a rare push by a China-based designer into cutting-edge AI silicon — though manufacturing...
Tuesday 14 April 2026
Samsung Foundry advances space semiconductor chip and technology development
As global companies unveil plans for space AI data centers, South Korean firms are prioritizing space-related technology as a new growth driver. Samsung Electronics' foundry division...
Tuesday 14 April 2026
Google and Intel expand CPU partnership, boosting ASIC and startup opportunities
Google recently announced an expanded collaboration with Intel to increase the deployment of Xeon processors in its cloud AI data centers. This move reflects the rapidly growing demand...
Monday 13 April 2026
MediaTek revenue hits record on AI chip demand, TPU orders key
Taiwan-based chip designer MediaTek reported record monthly revenue in March 2026, highlighting how new growth drivers are helping cushion a weakening smartphone market.
Monday 13 April 2026
China chipmaker Hygon expands CPU-GPU strategy for AI compute

China's push for AI self-sufficiency is lifting Hygon Information Technology from a server CPU supplier into a broader AI compute platform...

Monday 13 April 2026
India roundup: Domestic chip firms anchor India's semiconductor ambitions

India is advancing its semiconductor ecosystem via design alliances and acquisitions, while recalibrating...

Monday 13 April 2026
DIGITIMES Insight: US MATCH Act tightens export noose while Intel swaps debt for control and Nvidia co-opts rivals
The semiconductor industry is undergoing coordinated shifts that could reshape equipment flows, corporate financing, and supplier relationships in the AI era, according to DIGITIMES...
Monday 13 April 2026
Taiwan's chip program covers 200+ high-end devices to boost advanced IC design talent
The Chip-based Industrial Innovation Program (Taiwan CBI), a decade-long, NT$300 billion (US$9.4 billion) initiative launched by the Executive Yuan to support academic and research...
Sunday 12 April 2026
Why some ASIC design service firms are missing out on the AI boom?
Taiwan's ASIC design service providers delivered sharply divergent results in the first quarter of 2026, underscoring how exposure to artificial intelligence (AI) demand does not translate...
Saturday 11 April 2026
Samsung Exynos 2700 benchmark leak offers early look at 2nm SF2P performance
Samsung's next-generation mobile processor, the Exynos 2700, has appeared in early benchmark tests, offering one of the first real-world signals of how its second-generation 2nm process...
Saturday 11 April 2026
ASE leads US$3.4B advanced testing push in Renwu
Global OSAT leader ASE continued its expansion into advanced processes as its subsidiary ASE Test held a groundbreaking ceremony on April 10, 2026, at the Renwu Industrial Park. ASE...