Tag: semiconductors

Qualcomm Shares Surge Amid Reports of AI Smartphone Collaboration with OpenAI

Qualcomm’s stock jumped 13% following reports that it is working with OpenAI and MediaTek on AI-focused smartphone processors.

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Gallium Oxide Semiconductors Show Promise for Ultra-Low Temperature Applications

KAUST researchers find gallium oxide semiconductors function effectively at temperatures colder than those in outer space.

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Intel Sees Surging Demand, Moves Even Older and Previously Rejected Chips

Intel’s strong data center sales led to increased demand, prompting the company to sell older and previously discarded processors.

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Samsung Worker Strike to Temporarily Impact Global Memory Chip Production Amid Supply Tightening

A worker strike at Samsung’s South Korean plant is set to reduce global memory chip output, potentially increasing prices during ongoing supply shortages.

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Middle East Conflict Contributes to Shortage of Raw Materials for Printed Circuit Boards

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have disrupted petrochemical supplies, affecting the availability of raw materials essential for printed circuit board manufacturing.

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Samsung Achieves Breakthrough with Sub-10nm DRAM Chip Production

Samsung Electronics has produced its first functional DRAM chip using manufacturing technology smaller than 10 nanometers.

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Memory Prices Show Local Drops but Market Normalization Won’t Happen Until 2030

Memory prices have plateaued with some declines, but full market stabilization from AI-driven demand is expected only by 2030.

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Smartphone Processor Market Shrinks 8% in Q1 as Apple, Samsung, and Unisoc Gain Ground

Smartphone processor shipments declined 8% in Q1, with Apple, Samsung, and Unisoc increasing market share amid broader sector challenges.

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Meta Commits to Utilizing Hundreds of Thousands of Amazon Graviton Chips in New Three-Year Agreement

Meta will deploy hundreds of thousands of Amazon Graviton chips over three years, reflecting a shift in AI infrastructure strategies.

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Intel Shares Surge Nearly 24%, Boosting Market Value of Nvidia to $5 Trillion

Intel’s stock price jumped almost 24%, hitting levels not seen since the dot-com era and lifting Nvidia’s market value to $5 trillion.

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Intel Reports Improvement in Yield Rates Across Intel 4, 3, and 18A Process Nodes

Intel’s foundry division shows improved chip yield rates for Intel 4, 3, and 18A processes despite ongoing operational losses.

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Nvidia’s H200 AI Accelerators Yet to Enter Chinese Market Amid Regulatory Hurdles

Nvidia has not delivered any H200 AI accelerators to China due to extended export licensing delays and resistance from Chinese authorities.

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