us ban US Blocks China From Accessing Next-Generation Chip Design Software The US restricts China's access to advanced EDA software needed for 3nm and smaller chips, aiming to slow the country's semiconductor progress. While the immediate impact remains limited, the move targets critical technology for future chip development.
chips act U.S. CHIPS Act Aims to Reshape Semiconductor Manufacturing The U.S. CHIPS and Science Act provides $52.7 billion to boost domestic semiconductor production and reduce reliance on international supply chains. This landmark legislation reflects a growing view of microchips as essential sovereign technology.
chips act US CHIPS Act Aims to Reshape Semiconductor Manufacturing The newly signed CHIPS Act provides $52.7 billion to boost domestic semiconductor production and reduce reliance on international supply chains.
samsung South Korea Pardons Samsung Leader Lee Jae-yong, Clearing Path to Formal Role South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol grants a special pardon to Samsung's de facto leader Lee Jae-yong, lifting a five-year employment ban tied to a bribery conviction. The move allows the billionaire to officially guide the tech giant as the company focuses on new investments.
chips act Biden Signs CHIPS Act to Revitalize US Semiconductor Manufacturing President Biden signs the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 into law, allocating $52.7 billion to boost domestic semiconductor production and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains.
chips act Biden Signs CHIPS Act to Revitalize US Semiconductor Manufacturing President Biden signs the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, allocating $52.7 billion to boost domestic semiconductor production and research.
china China Chip Stocks Surge Despite Pelosi Visit and Rising US Tensions Investors drive China's semiconductor stocks to their highest levels in months, betting that escalating US-China tech tensions will accelerate domestic chip development.
china China's Taiwan Drills Threaten Global Supply Chains and Trade China launches military drills around Taiwan following Nancy Pelosi's visit, sparking fears of major disruptions to the global semiconductor industry and worldwide shipping routes.
gm GM Taps Qualcomm Chips to Power Door-to-Door Ultra Cruise System General Motors reveals that its upcoming Ultra Cruise hands-free driving system relies on a powerful new compute architecture using Qualcomm's Snapdragon Ride Platform. The compact system promises to handle 95 percent of driving scenarios starting in 2023.
semiconductors Chipmakers Navigate Ukraine War Disruptions Through Stockpiling and New Suppliers Semiconductor manufacturers are minimizing supply chain shocks from the Ukraine war by stockpiling critical materials like neon gas and finding alternative suppliers.
intel Intel Posts Sharp Q2 2022 Revenue Drop Amid Economic Headwinds Intel reports a 22% year-over-year decline in second-quarter revenue to $15.3 billion, citing sudden economic changes and internal execution issues. Despite the downturn, the chipmaker maintains its full-year adjusted free cash flow guidance.
semiconductors US Implements Sweeping Semiconductor Export Controls to Halt China's Chip Advancements The Biden administration issues sudden export restrictions targeting Chinese semiconductor companies to address national security concerns. The new rules aim to disrupt China's ability to produce advanced microchips used in military modernization.
nvidia NVIDIA Unveils Hopper GPU Architecture and Grace Superchips at GTC 2022 NVIDIA introduces the new Hopper GPU architecture to replace Ampere, alongside the debut of H100 GPUs and Grace CPU superchips designed for advanced AI and computing workloads.
ai chips South Korean AI Chip Startup Rebellions Raises $50M to Challenge Intel Rebellions secures $50 million in an oversubscribed Series A round led by Temasek's Pavilion Capital to mass-produce its ATOM chip and expand into the US market. The startup claims its ION chip already outperforms Intel's AI hardware in high-frequency trading environments.
semiconductors Ukraine War Severely Disrupts Global Neon Supply for Chipmakers Russia's invasion of Ukraine halts operations at major neon gas producers, threatening to deepen the ongoing global semiconductor shortage.