Tag: semiconductors
Samsung Workers Reach Agreement, Strike Averted Amid Memory Chip Supply Concerns
Samsung workers and management reach a deal on bonuses, preventing a strike that could have disrupted global semiconductor supplies.
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Intel Advances Development of Next-Gen 10A and 7A Process Technologies
Intel has initiated development of its ultra-thin 10A and 7A process nodes, with early 14-angstrom chips set for testing this fall.
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Sberbank Seeks Chinese Chips to Power Its AI Model Amid Western Sanctions
Sberbank aims to deploy Chinese-made processors for its AI model Gigachat as Western sanctions limit access to foreign advanced tech.
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AI Boom Drives SSD and Memory Module Makers Deep into Debt Amid Supply Challenges
Rapid AI growth strains SSD and memory module producers, forcing them into significant debt to maintain inventory amid rising prices and shortages.
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Intel and Qualcomm Vie to Acquire AI Startup Led by Jim Keller Valued at $5 Billion
Intel and Qualcomm are competing to acquire Tenstorrent, an AI startup valued at $5 billion, aiming to boost their positions in specialized AI accelerators.
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Intel Accelerates Promotion of 18A Processors Amid Chip Shortage
Intel is ramping up efforts to push 18A process technology processors as chip shortages impact various market segments.
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Apple Repurposes Defective Chips Across iPhone, iPad, and Mac Devices
Apple integrates defective chips into various devices, maximizing yields amid unavoidable semiconductor manufacturing flaws.
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CXMT Reports Nearly 18-Fold Increase in Quarterly Profit Driven by Soaring Memory Demand
CXMT’s quarterly profit surged 1688% amid strong memory demand fueled by AI growth, with revenue hitting $7.45 billion.
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Russian Chipmaker Mikron Begins Offering Semiconductor Wafers and Cleanroom Air as Souvenirs
Mikron, a Russian semiconductor producer, now sells 200-mm chip wafers and test tubes with air from its cleanroom as collectible items.
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Smartphone Makers Face Rising Costs Amid Mobile DRAM Price Surge in Q2 2026
Contract prices for mobile DRAM saw a sharp increase in Q2 2026, adding cost pressure on smartphone manufacturers, according to TrendForce.
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Xiaomi Confirms Upcoming Release of New Xring Mobile Processor in 2026
Xiaomi has confirmed plans to launch a powerful new Xring mobile processor for smartphones later this year.
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TSMC’s Japanese Fab Posts First Profit Just One Year After Starting Mass Production
TSMC’s Kumamoto fab in Japan turns profitable for the first time, marking a financial milestone one year after beginning mass production.
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