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Microsoft is continuing to deepen its custom chip push, with SK hynix expected to play an increasingly important role in the effort. According to The Korea Herald, sources say SK hynix CEO Kwak Noh-Jung is set to meet Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and CEO Satya Nadella this week at the closed-door...
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According to TrendForce’s latest memory spot price trend report, in terms of DRAM, overall trading conditions improve following holidays in certain regions, with demand concentrated on DRAM suppliers’ DDR4 512x16 and 1Gx16 chips. In the NAND flash segment, the spot market carries on from last we...
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A potential strike at Samsung Electronics may prove less disruptive than feared, with analysts saying even a prolonged walkout is unlikely to materially impact quarterly revenue. According to Chosun Biz, Samsung Electronics’ labor union plans to launch a general strike starting on the 21st, though...
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Shortly after Google unveiled its upcoming Googlebook lineup, Intel confirmed on X that its chips will power the new platform, saying it is “thrilled” to partner with the search engine giant and describing the devices as “premium, powerful ones designed for intelligence.” With technical deta...
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Qualcomm’s transition to TSMC’s 2nm process is expected to raise SoC costs, with next-generation chips potentially facing notable price increases. According to Wccftech, citing sources, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro could reportedly exceed US$300, potentially limiting adoption mainly to “Ul...