With the Trump administration locking in a 20% tariff on Vietnam, Taiwan’s tech sector is breathing a bit easier, as the country has emerged as a key alternative to China—now home to assembly lines for laptops, wearables, networking gear, and smartphones, according to the Economic Daily News. ...

According to Tom’s Hardware, citing Nikkei, Samsung is reportedly postponing the launch of its Taylor, Texas fab primarily due to difficulties securing customers for its chip output. The report notes that even if the necessary equipment is installed at the facility, production cannot begin without...

According to a report from Wccftech, citing The Information, Microsoft is reportedly pushing back its AI chip roadmap and plans to introduce an interim chip in 2027, likely to be named Maia 280, which is expected to combine two Braga chips for improved performance. The report notes, citing The I...

With key parts of the EU’s landmark AI Act set to take effect as early as August, over 40 European CEOs—including chipmaking tool giant ASML and big techs Philips and Siemens—are calling for a two-year delay, warning that rushing the rollout could hurt Europe’s global competitiveness and sta...

Amid rising U.S. export controls and looming tariff risks, Dutch chipmaker NXP is doubling down on its China localization strategy—“In China, For China, For the World.” According to Chinese outlet Jiemian, the company now plans to partner with a local foundry to manufacture its chips entirely ...