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Wednesday 4 March 2026

Commentary: Nvidia, MediaTek bankroll optics shift that's reshaping AI data centers

A new trend is emerging in the AI infrastructure race. After MediaTek invested in US silicon photonics start-up Ayar Labs, Nvidia followed with US$2 billion investments in optical...

Wednesday 4 March 2026

Apple introduces Studio Display refresh and new Studio Display XDR for pro workflows

Apple has launched an updated Studio Display and an all-new Studio Display XDR, expanding its external monitor lineup with higher brightness, faster refresh rates, and Thunderbolt...

Wednesday 4 March 2026

Intel names Craig Barratt as chair in shift from financial oversight to engineering-led turnaround

Intel has named Craig H. Barratt as its new independent board chair, marking what industry observers see as a decisive shift from financially driven oversight toward deeper engineering...

Wednesday 4 March 2026

Apple unveils M5 Pro and M5 Max with new Fusion Architecture and AI focus

Apple's latest Mac chips mark a structural shift in its silicon roadmap, introducing a new dual-die "Fusion Architecture" for Pro models and sharpening its focus on on-device AI, even...

Wednesday 4 March 2026

SmartSens raises CIS prices 10-20% for Samsung, Nexchip output on memory cost pressure

China-based CMOS image sensor (CIS) supplier SmartSens Technology has notified customers of price increases, stating that from March 1,...

Wednesday 4 March 2026

Hormuz threat lifts oil risk, adding pressure to memory and consumer electronics

The US and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran over the weekend, prompting Tehran to threaten the closure of the Strait of Hormuz,...

Tuesday 3 March 2026

Qualcomm's 6G push signals broader shifts in AI and wireless priorities for devices and industry

At MWC 2026, Qualcomm outlined a strategy to pair advanced AI processing with next-generation wireless technologies, presenting new chips and systems intended to influence wearables,...

Tuesday 3 March 2026

US Congress and industry clash over new semiconductor security mandates

The US House Foreign Affairs Committee has advanced legislation that would grant Congress the authority to review and block advanced chip sales to adversarial nations, mirroring the...

Tuesday 3 March 2026

Nasdaq-listed AI chipmaker Blaize bets on India for sovereign edge inference growth

As much of the global semiconductor industry remains fixated on AI training accelerators and hyperscale GPUs, US-based AI processor company Blaize is making a different wager in India:...

Tuesday 3 March 2026

US moves to bar federal purchases of China-linked chips

The US is moving to bar federal agencies from buying certain semiconductors tied to major China-based chipmakers, widening procurement...

Tuesday 3 March 2026

MediaTek invests US$90M in SiPh startup Ayar Labs

MediaTek has announced that its holding company, Digimoc Holdings, will acquire 1,722,759 preferred shares of US-based silicon photonics (SiPh) startup Ayar Labs at US$52.24 per share,...

Tuesday 3 March 2026

Nvidia invests in Lumentum to advance AI optics technology

Nvidia has announced a strategic partnership with Lumentum Holdings, accompanied by a US$2 billion investment aimed at boosting US-based manufacturing and R&D for advanced optics...

Monday 2 March 2026

Renesas names new India president to accelerate growth amid fierce engineering talent competition

Renesas has named two senior executives to lead its businesses in India and China, moves the company says are intended to accelerate growth in those markets.

Monday 2 March 2026

AMD deal with Meta puts CPU firm as leading alternative to Nvidia in AI compute

AMD secured a five-year agreement with Meta Platforms Inc. to supply up to 6GW of AI chips, a deal Meta said could be worth more than US$100 billion, and which industry observers say...

Monday 2 March 2026

DDI maker FocalTech takes US$41 million impairment hit, doubles down on OLED touch and automotive ICs

FocalTech Systems, a display driver IC (DDI) supplier, held an earnings conference on February 26. Chairman Genda Hu said 2025 operations...

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