Tag: semiconductors

AI Investment Spurs Massive Profits for Memory Chip Manufacturers

Surging AI investments have propelled memory chip makers like Samsung, SK hynix, and Micron to become among the world’s most profitable companies.

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Nvidia B300 Server Prices Surge to $1 Million Amid US Export Restrictions and High AI Demand in China

Prices for Nvidia B300 servers have nearly doubled on China’s grey market, reaching $1 million due to US export limits and booming AI demand.

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Samsung Raises 4nm Chip Yield Above 80%, Signaling Maturation of Manufacturing Process

Samsung achieves over 80% yield on 4nm semiconductor chips, matching top industry standards and paving the way to profitability.

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Qualcomm Predicts Smartphone Market Bottom This Quarter Before Recovery

Qualcomm expects the smartphone market to hit its lowest point this quarter amid supply challenges, with growth anticipated afterward.

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Google Tensor G6 Chip to Feature Advanced CPU but Carry Over Older GPU Technology

Google Tensor G6 will debut with cutting-edge CPU cores but reportedly use an outdated GPU design in upcoming Pixel 11 devices.

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Samsung Reports Massive Surge in Semiconductor Operating Profit Amid AI Demand

Samsung’s semiconductor division saw a 54-fold jump in operating profit as AI-driven demand fuels a major boost in Q1 revenue and earnings.

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Intel-Backed Startup Develops HB3DM Memory to Surpass HBM Bandwidth for AI Accelerators

Intel and partners introduce HB3DM memory technology promising higher bandwidth than HBM for AI accelerator memory stacks.

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TSMC Sells $231 Million Stake in Arm, Reconfigures Strategic Investment

TSMC has offloaded its 1.11 million shares in Arm, marking a significant shift in its strategic equity holdings valued at $231 million.

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U.S. Halts Shipments of Chip Manufacturing Equipment to Hua Hong Semiconductor

The U.S. Commerce Department has blocked shipments of chipmaking equipment to two Hua Hong Semiconductor plants amid expanding export restrictions.

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Memory Chip Demand Expected to Remain Strong Through 2030, Analysts Say

Memory chip demand, fueled by generative AI growth, is projected to stay elevated through the end of the decade according to market analysts.

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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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