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Trump’s plan to slap a 50% tariff on copper imports sent Comex futures soaring as much as 17% on Tuesday, as per Reuters. But the impact goes beyond price spikes—copper is crucial to electric vehicles, semiconductors, defense systems, and consumer electronics, Reuters notes. According to Reut...
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According to South Korean outlet DealSite, Samsung Electronics’ weaker-than-expected second-quarter results have renewed focus on its foundry business. The report notes that while the company has recently secured some legacy process orders, securing major contracts from global tech giants for adva...
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As major memory makers shift capacity to DDR5 and HBM, their DDR4 phase-out timeline is coming into focus. According to the Commercial Times, Samsung, SK hynix, and Micron are set to end DDR4 shipments between late 2025 and early 2026. TrendForce’s latest findings also show that the three major...
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Japanese semiconductor manufacturer Rapidus is aiming to achieve mass production of 2nm chips by 2027. The company is expected to deliver its first batch of sample wafers this July and will provide early design tools to customers to assist in the development of prototype products. Mukesh Khare, h...
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According to 9to5Mac, Apple has several upcoming products slated for release before the end of the year. Here’s a quick overview of what’s expected to launch. iPhone 17 Series To start, 9to5Mac reports that the iPhone 17 series is expected to attract increased attention this year. The Plus...