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As TSMC signals its exit from Gallium Nitride (GaN) wafer foundry services by 2027, another semiconductor powerhouse is seizing the opportunity. GlobalFoundries is accelerating its GaN initiatives, with moves that, according to EE Times, could establish it as a key U.S. hub for GaN fabrication. O...
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Driven by explosive AI demand, memory prices are climbing at a pace the industry hasn’t seen in years. According to TechNews, citing PCMag, PC RAM costs have surged sharply, with a 64GB DDR5 kit now topping $500, which is more expensive than a Sony PlayStation 5. The report notes that, compared...
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Former TSMC senior vice president Wei-Jen Lo’s move to Intel—along with allegations that he took sub-2nm documents—has now sparked reports that Intel is also trying to recruit TSMC engineers in Arizona. According to Liberty Times, sources say Intel has recently been aggressively poaching engin...
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South Korean leaders Samsung and SK hynix dominate the HBM space, but there is one area where their position appears less secure. According to The Elec, a new analysis from the Korea Institute of Intellectual Property Promotion (KIPRO) finds that most key patents for HBM-related advanced packaging ...
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Huawei unveiled its new Mate 80 flagship lineup at a launch event on the 25th. According to Commercial Times, citing MyDrivers, the rollout also introduces its next-generation in-house chips — the Kirin 9030 and 9030 Pro. Performance comparisons show that the Kirin 9030 paired with HarmonyOS 6 del...