Tag: supply-chain
AI Model Developers Absorb Rising Memory Costs Amid Growing Demand
As AI adoption surges, developers are not passing escalating memory costs to end users despite supply shortages.
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Taiwanese Authorities Raid Supermicro Office Amid AI Server Smuggling Probe
Taiwanese officials conducted a raid at Supermicro’s Taiwan office as part of an investigation into alleged AI server smuggling to China.
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Tencent Secures $3 Billion Memory Supply Deal with Chinese Manufacturer CXMT
Tencent has signed a multi-billion dollar agreement with CXMT for advanced memory products to support its long-term technology infrastructure needs.
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Honda Shifts Focus to Manufacturing Batteries for AI Infrastructure in the US
Honda will produce batteries for stationary energy storage systems supporting AI infrastructure across the US amid shifting market demands.
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Retailers Warn of Potential Console Shortages Ahead of GTA 6 Launch
Major retailers caution that PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles may be scarce ahead of GTA 6 release, raising concerns of reseller markups.
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Apple Seeks Permission to Source Memory Chips from Chinese Manufacturer CXMT on US Blacklist
Apple requests US government approval to buy memory chips from CXMT amid ongoing global supply shortages.
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Chinese-Made USB Drives Found to Carry Pre-Installed Malware Impacting Global Users
Isolated systems in Japan’s Self-Defense Forces and US consumers report malware infections traced to Chinese-manufactured USB drives.
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Rising AI Demand Drives Memory Chip Shortages, Boosting Laptop and Smartphone Prices
Increased demand for AI technologies is straining memory chip supplies, pushing up prices for laptops and smartphones, with potential shortages on the horizon.
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Malaysia Seizes $13 Million Shipment of AI Server Equipment Amid US Export Controls
Malaysian authorities intercepted a $13 million shipment of 72 AI servers amid ongoing US efforts to tighten export controls on AI chip technology.
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DDR4 4GB Modules Resurface Amid Global Memory Shortages Driven by AI Server Demand
Manufacturers resume production of 4GB DDR4 memory modules to address increased demand from AI server suppliers amid ongoing global chip shortages.
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Apple Increases Prices on Mac, iPad, and Vision Pro Amid Memory Chip Shortages
Apple raises prices on Mac, iPad, and Vision Pro devices to offset rising costs driven by ongoing memory chip shortages.
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Apple Shares Drop Over 5% Following Significant Price Increase on MacBook and iPad
Apple’s stock declined more than 5% after the company raised prices on MacBook and iPad by 15-20%, citing rising component costs.
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