Hardware

Singapore to spend S$100 million for ubiquitous 10 Gbps connectivity

Singapore to spend S$100 million for ubiquitous 10 Gbps connectivity

To help households to take advantage of innovative digital technologies.
Feb 21 2024 11:34AM
US awards US$1.5 billion to GlobalFoundries for semicon unit

US awards US$1.5 billion to GlobalFoundries for semicon unit

First major award from US$39 billion fund approved in 2022.
Feb 20 2024 11:58AM
US considering more than US$10 billion in subsidies for Intel

US considering more than US$10 billion in subsidies for Intel

Will likely include both loans and direct grants.
Feb 19 2024 10:17AM
Japan chipmaker Renesas to buy design firm Altium for S$7.96 billion

Japan chipmaker Renesas to buy design firm Altium for S$7.96 billion

To streamline process of electronics design for customers.
Feb 15 2024 10:29AM
Cisco to cut more than 4,000 jobs, lowers annual revenue forecast

Cisco to cut more than 4,000 jobs, lowers annual revenue forecast

On account of weak demand from customers.
Feb 15 2024 10:29AM
Google enables OS upgrades for older PCs post-Windows 10 support cutoff

Google enables OS upgrades for older PCs post-Windows 10 support cutoff

Potentially preventing millions of PCs from hitting landfills.
Feb 15 2024 10:26AM
Japan’s JR Kyushu uses AI to automate bullet trains track inspection

Japan’s JR Kyushu uses AI to automate bullet trains track inspection

Replacing manual inspection to improve operational efficiency.
Feb 14 2024 2:53AM
Nvidia CEO says countries must build sovereign AI infrastructure

Nvidia CEO says countries must build sovereign AI infrastructure

To reach economic potential.
Feb 13 2024 10:18AM
TSMC to open second chip factory in Japan

TSMC to open second chip factory in Japan

Scheduled to be operational by the end of 2027.
Feb 8 2024 2:18AM
Japan extends subsidies to downturn-hit Kioxia, Western Digital

Japan extends subsidies to downturn-hit Kioxia, Western Digital

To revive chip manufacturing capabilities.
Feb 7 2024 9:02AM
AI chip demand forces Huawei to slow smartphone production

AI chip demand forces Huawei to slow smartphone production

Coupled with manufacturing constraints.
Feb 6 2024 9:59AM
China bets on open-source RISC-V standard for chip design

China bets on open-source RISC-V standard for chip design

As US export controls mount for x86 and Arm designs.
Feb 5 2024 12:17PM
Foxconn sees "slightly better" 2024

Foxconn sees "slightly better" 2024

Warns on AI chip shortage.
Feb 5 2024 12:17PM
Samsung sees tech devices demand recovering this year

Samsung sees tech devices demand recovering this year

After record profit drop in fourth quarter of 2023.
Jan 31 2024 11:06AM
AMD boosts AI chip forecast by US$1.5 billion

AMD boosts AI chip forecast by US$1.5 billion

Still below Wall Street expectations.
Jan 31 2024 11:06AM
Neuralink implants brain chip in first human, Musk says

Neuralink implants brain chip in first human, Musk says

Initial goal is to enable people to control a computer cursor using their thoughts.
Jan 30 2024 11:11AM
US to announce billions in subsidies for advanced chips

US to announce billions in subsidies for advanced chips

Announcement likely during Biden's March 7 State of the Union address.
Jan 29 2024 12:06PM
India and EU sign deal to enhance semiconductor ecosystem

India and EU sign deal to enhance semiconductor ecosystem

Focuses to build supply chain resilience.
Jan 19 2024 9:22AM
Foxconn to partner with India's HCL Group for chip testing plant

Foxconn to partner with India's HCL Group for chip testing plant

Taiwanese company will own 40 percent stake in JV.
Jan 18 2024 2:33PM
Simmtech signs US$150 million deal to set up semicon ecosystem in India

Simmtech signs US$150 million deal to set up semicon ecosystem in India

Expects production to start in Dec 2024.
Jan 15 2024 10:06AM