Monthly Archives: December 2025

[News] 2025 Tech Layoffs: Meta, Amazon, Microsoft and Others Cut Tens of Thousands of Roles

As 2025 draws to a close, major technology companies have continued to reshape their workforces amid shifting market conditions, cost pressures, and accelerating investments in AI. Below is a roundup of notable layoffs announced throughout the year, highlighting how some …

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[News] Sony, Microsoft Reportedly Weigh Delaying Next-Gen Game Consoles Beyond 2028 Amid Memory Price Surge

Memory prices are climbing, reportedly affecting the product planning of major game console makers. According to ITHome, citing Insider Gaming, sources say console manufacturers Sony and Microsoft are weighing whether to delay the next generation of consoles beyond their originally …

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[News] Samsung Reportedly Plans 50% HBM Capacity Surge in 2026, Spotlight on HBM4

As the HBM4 race heats up, earlier reports from outlets like SeDaily indicate that both Samsung Electronics and SK hynix have started delivering paid final HBM4 samples to NVIDIA. Riding the wave of strong demand, Etnews reports that Samsung plans …

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[News] China Diversification Reportedly Lifts Mature-Node Foundries UMC, VIS, PSMC Despite Tariff Delay

Although the U.S. has delayed the implementation of China chip tariffs, supply chains continue to shift away from China over the long term. According to Commercial Times, mature-node chips—given their broad range of applications and long product life cycles—are among …

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[News] Samsung, SK hynix Escape Worst-Case as China VEU Ends: Annual Review Risks Loom

With the U.S.’s VEU (Validated End User) designation for Samsung and SK hynix in China expiring December 31, 2025, the potential impact on the memory giants’ operations is drawing close scrutiny. According to Hankyung, the companies have avoided the worst-case …

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