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Trump Imposes 25% Tariff On Imports Of Some Advanced Computing Chips
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday imposed a 25% tariff on certain advanced computing chips, such as the Nvidia H200 AI processor and a similar semiconductor from AMD called the MI325X, according to a fact sheet released by the White House.
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CES 2026: New AMD Ryzen 7 Unveiled Alongside Ryzen AI 400 Series, Halo Developer Platform
At CES 2026, AMD unveiled its Ryzen AI 400 and PRO 400 Series chips with up to 60 TOPS of AI acceleration, the gaming-oriented Ryzen 7 9850X3D desktop processor and a new Ryzen AI Halo developer platform. AMD also announced ROCm 7.2 software support for Windows and Linux, aimed at simplifying AI workloads on next-generation PCs.
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Photon Microchip Breakthrough Hints at Quantum Computers With Millions of Qubits
A microchip device precisely controls laser light while consuming far less power, making large-scale quantum computers feasible. Produced using standard CMOS fabrication, it enables mass production of photonic devices, allowing thousands of qubits to be controlled efficiently. This innovation paves the way for scalable, integrated quantum computing...
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Imported Chips, Imported Risks: Indias New Digital Dilemma
Today small chips are seeing big investments, but the risks are equally big, and unfortunately there are very few specialists in India who can do computer hardware forensics.
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Why RAM Prices Are Skyrocketing: Smartphone, PC and Gaming Console Prices to Be Impacted
A global shortage of DRAM memory chips, driven by demand from AI data centers, is causing severe price increases for PC and smartphone components. Some RAM prices have reportedly tripled in months, leading computer stores to stop displaying fixed prices due to market volatility. The impact is also felt in related sectors like GPUs, gaming consoles,...
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Government To Fund Quantum Research Labs In 100 Engineering Colleges Across India
Two major quantum fabrication facilities worth Rs 720 crore will be established at IIT Bombay and IISc Bengaluru to indigenise quantum chip and sensor production under the National Quantum Mission.
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Qualcomm Unveils Dragonwing IQ-X Series Industrial Chipsets, Supports AI Workflows for Smart Industries
Qualcomm has introduced its Dragonwing IQ X chipsets for industrial computing, designed to power PLCs, advanced HMIs, edge controllers and ruggedised PCs. Built on Oryon CPU architecture with 4nm process tech, the processors offer up to 12 cores and 45 TOPS of AI performance for tasks such as defect detection and predictive maintenance. The series ...
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Apple Reportedly Preparing Second-Gen HomePod Mini With Faster Chip, Audio Upgrades
Apple is reportedly preparing to launch a new HomePod Mini with major upgrades, including the faster S9 or S10 chip and the new N1 wireless chip supporting Wi-Fi 6E for improved speed and stability. The speaker is expected to deliver smoother audio, faster Siri responses, and better efficiency. New colour options, including red, may also debut. Des...
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Tsinghua Scientists Create Light-Powered AI Chip Running at 12.5 GHz
Researchers at Tsinghua University have created the world’s fastest optical AI chip, the OFE², which processes data using light at 12.5 GHz. The chip performs pattern-recognition tasks efficiently and consumes far less energy than traditional processors, promising a new generation of sustainable and ultrafast artificial intelligence.
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Fungi-Based Tech? Scientists Use Shiitake Mushrooms To Create Functional Computer Memory
The fungal memristor's performance rivals silicon-based chips, offering a potentially low-cost, scalable, and eco-friendly alternative.
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Google Says Its Willow Chip Hit Major Quantum Computing Milestone, Solves Algorithm 13,000X Faster
Google says its new Willow quantum chip has achieved a major breakthrough, solving a previously unsolvable algorithm 13,000 times faster than classical supercomputers. The 105-qubit chip powers Google’s quantum supercomputer and achieved record-low error rates. The feat, detailed in Nature, offers verifiable proof of quantum computing’s potenti...
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Google's Willow Chip Achieves 'First-Ever Verifiable Quantum Advantage'
In a breakthrough towards reaching thefirst-everreal-world application of quantum computing,GoogleQuantum AI'sWillowchiphasachievedthe "first-eververifiable quantum advantage."
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OpenAI, Broadcom Announce Partnership to Jointly Design and Develop AI Chips
OpenAI has entered a multi-year partnership with Broadcom to co-develop custom AI accelerators capable of delivering up to 10 gigawatts of computing power. Under the deal, OpenAI will design the chips while Broadcom handles fabrication and networking. The move marks OpenAI’s second hardware venture, following its collaboration with Jony Ive on an...
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World’s First Chip Combining 2D Materials With Silicon Circuits Marks Breakthrough in Computing
Scientists have built the world’s first hybrid chip combining 2D materials with silicon circuits. Using a new ATOM2CHIP method, they achieved real-world performance with faster, energy-efficient operation — a step that could revolutionise next-generation computing and AI hardware.
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OpenAI Said to Launch Its First AI Chip in 2026 With Broadcom
OpenAI is said to be partnering with Broadcom to create its first artificial intelligence chip, with production expected to begin next year. The company plans to use the new chips internally to support the immense computing power required for its generative AI systems, which produce human-like responses. This move signifies OpenAI’s efforts to ma...
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Trump Imposes 25% Tariff On Imports Of Some Advanced Computing Chips
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday imposed a 25% tariff on certain advanced computing chips, such as the Nvidia H200 AI processor and a similar semiconductor from AMD called the MI325X, according to a fact sheet released by the White House.
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CES 2026: New AMD Ryzen 7 Unveiled Alongside Ryzen AI 400 Series, Halo Developer Platform
At CES 2026, AMD unveiled its Ryzen AI 400 and PRO 400 Series chips with up to 60 TOPS of AI acceleration, the gaming-oriented Ryzen 7 9850X3D desktop processor and a new Ryzen AI Halo developer platform. AMD also announced ROCm 7.2 software support for Windows and Linux, aimed at simplifying AI workloads on next-generation PCs.
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Photon Microchip Breakthrough Hints at Quantum Computers With Millions of Qubits
A microchip device precisely controls laser light while consuming far less power, making large-scale quantum computers feasible. Produced using standard CMOS fabrication, it enables mass production of photonic devices, allowing thousands of qubits to be controlled efficiently. This innovation paves the way for scalable, integrated quantum computing...
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Imported Chips, Imported Risks: Indias New Digital Dilemma
Today small chips are seeing big investments, but the risks are equally big, and unfortunately there are very few specialists in India who can do computer hardware forensics.
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Why RAM Prices Are Skyrocketing: Smartphone, PC and Gaming Console Prices to Be Impacted
A global shortage of DRAM memory chips, driven by demand from AI data centers, is causing severe price increases for PC and smartphone components. Some RAM prices have reportedly tripled in months, leading computer stores to stop displaying fixed prices due to market volatility. The impact is also felt in related sectors like GPUs, gaming consoles,...
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Government To Fund Quantum Research Labs In 100 Engineering Colleges Across India
Two major quantum fabrication facilities worth Rs 720 crore will be established at IIT Bombay and IISc Bengaluru to indigenise quantum chip and sensor production under the National Quantum Mission.
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Qualcomm Unveils Dragonwing IQ-X Series Industrial Chipsets, Supports AI Workflows for Smart Industries
Qualcomm has introduced its Dragonwing IQ X chipsets for industrial computing, designed to power PLCs, advanced HMIs, edge controllers and ruggedised PCs. Built on Oryon CPU architecture with 4nm process tech, the processors offer up to 12 cores and 45 TOPS of AI performance for tasks such as defect detection and predictive maintenance. The series ...
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Apple Reportedly Preparing Second-Gen HomePod Mini With Faster Chip, Audio Upgrades
Apple is reportedly preparing to launch a new HomePod Mini with major upgrades, including the faster S9 or S10 chip and the new N1 wireless chip supporting Wi-Fi 6E for improved speed and stability. The speaker is expected to deliver smoother audio, faster Siri responses, and better efficiency. New colour options, including red, may also debut. Des...
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Tsinghua Scientists Create Light-Powered AI Chip Running at 12.5 GHz
Researchers at Tsinghua University have created the world’s fastest optical AI chip, the OFE², which processes data using light at 12.5 GHz. The chip performs pattern-recognition tasks efficiently and consumes far less energy than traditional processors, promising a new generation of sustainable and ultrafast artificial intelligence.
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Fungi-Based Tech? Scientists Use Shiitake Mushrooms To Create Functional Computer Memory
The fungal memristor's performance rivals silicon-based chips, offering a potentially low-cost, scalable, and eco-friendly alternative.
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Google Says Its Willow Chip Hit Major Quantum Computing Milestone, Solves Algorithm 13,000X Faster
Google says its new Willow quantum chip has achieved a major breakthrough, solving a previously unsolvable algorithm 13,000 times faster than classical supercomputers. The 105-qubit chip powers Google’s quantum supercomputer and achieved record-low error rates. The feat, detailed in Nature, offers verifiable proof of quantum computing’s potenti...
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Google's Willow Chip Achieves 'First-Ever Verifiable Quantum Advantage'
In a breakthrough towards reaching thefirst-everreal-world application of quantum computing,GoogleQuantum AI'sWillowchiphasachievedthe "first-eververifiable quantum advantage."
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OpenAI, Broadcom Announce Partnership to Jointly Design and Develop AI Chips
OpenAI has entered a multi-year partnership with Broadcom to co-develop custom AI accelerators capable of delivering up to 10 gigawatts of computing power. Under the deal, OpenAI will design the chips while Broadcom handles fabrication and networking. The move marks OpenAI’s second hardware venture, following its collaboration with Jony Ive on an...
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World’s First Chip Combining 2D Materials With Silicon Circuits Marks Breakthrough in Computing
Scientists have built the world’s first hybrid chip combining 2D materials with silicon circuits. Using a new ATOM2CHIP method, they achieved real-world performance with faster, energy-efficient operation — a step that could revolutionise next-generation computing and AI hardware.
-
OpenAI Said to Launch Its First AI Chip in 2026 With Broadcom
OpenAI is said to be partnering with Broadcom to create its first artificial intelligence chip, with production expected to begin next year. The company plans to use the new chips internally to support the immense computing power required for its generative AI systems, which produce human-like responses. This move signifies OpenAI’s efforts to ma...
