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Art Of The Deal: How Intel CEO Flipped Trump Attack To $5.7-Billion Lifeline
When Trump proposed that the US receive equity in exchange for giving Intel more CHIPS Act money Tan struck a deal.
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Samsung Reportedly Plans to Expand India Manufacturing With Focus on Phone Displays, May Source Chips From India
Samsung is reportedly planning to expand smartphone display manufacturing in India after applying for incentives under the government’s PLI scheme. The company is expected to move beyond device assembly and increase local value addition at its Noida facility, its largest smartphone manufacturing plant globally. Samsung reportedly does not plan to...
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US Says China's Semiconductor Policies Are Unfair But Delays Tariffs To 2027
US trade officials determined that China should be punished for employing unfair tactics to dominate the semiconductor industry, but will wait 18 months to impose tariffs, American authorities said Tuesday.
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Dhruv64: India’s First Homegrown 64-Bit Dual-Core Microprocessor Unveiled
India has unveiled Dhruv64, its first fully homegrown 64-bit microprocessor, developed by C-DAC under the Digital India RISC-V initiative. The 1.0GHz dual-core chip is designed for industrial systems, connected devices and critical infrastructure. Built on the open-source RISC-V architecture, Dhruv64 reduces dependence on imported processors and st...
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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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Intel Signs Pact With Tata to Make, Assemble Semiconductors in India
Intel has agreed with Tata Group to produce and assemble semiconductors in India for the local market, Tata announced on Monday. The partnership will also explore ways to quickly scale AI-powered PC solutions for consumers and businesses. India is expected to become one of the world’s top five markets by 2030, making this collaboration a major st...
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Boron Arsenide Surpasses Diamond in Heat Conductivity, Paving Way for Advanced Electronics
Researchers at the University of Houston find boron arsenide conducts heat better than diamond, reshaping thermal management in electronics.
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"Come To US, Train Americans, Go Home": Team Trump's New H-1B Visa Approach
US President Donald Trump's new H-1B visa policy is to temporarily bring in skilled foreign workers to the United States to train Americans for high-skilled jobs, rather than long-term dependency on overseas labour, said Treasury Secretary Scott Bess
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TSMC Reportedly Informs Apple of Higher Chip Fabrication Costs Under 5nm Next Year
Manufacturing the iPhone and other devices could become more expensive for Apple due to the alleged rise in costs. As per a tipster, the Cupertino-based tech giant has been informed by TSMC of the impending rise in advanced fabrication processes of chipsets under 5 (nm) next year. While the general increase in production costs is said to be between...
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Nvidia Joins India Deep Tech Alliance as Group Adds New Members, $850 Million Pledge
Nvidia has joined Indian and US investors in supporting deep-tech startups in India, with over $850 million in new commitments. The initiative, launched in September with $1 billion, targets sectors like AI, robotics, semiconductors, and space. As a founding member and advisor, Nvidia will offer technical guidance, training, and policy support to h...
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MediaTek Dimensity 8500 SoC Architecture, Specifications Leaked; Could Launch Soon
MediaTek Dimensity 8500 chip, expected to succeed the Dimensity 8400 SoC, could be manufactured using Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's (TSMC) 4nm process, a tipster revealed. This comes a month after the tech firm launched its flagship Dimensity 9500 chip. Earlier reports suggest that the Dimensity 8500 SoC will be featured on the Xiaom...
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Samsung and Nvidia Partner to Build an AI Megafactory to Automate Manufacturing
Samsung and Nvidia announced a partnership to build a new artificial intelligence (AI) megafactory on Friday. The AI megafactory will be powered by 50,000 Nvidia GPUs and will revamp the company’s entire manufacturing operation with automation. The South Korean tech giant said that AI-powered systems will be implemented across its semiconductor, ...
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Russian Cosmonauts Complete Second Spacewalk to Install New Experiments on ISS Exterior
Two Russian cosmonauts completed a six-hour spacewalk outside the International Space Station, installing plasma and semiconductor experiments, servicing hardware, and preparing for future missions. The EVA, lasting nearly seven hours, marked the 277th in ISS history and advanced ongoing scientific research aboard the orbital outpost.
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"Twisting My Words": Priyank Kharge On Himanta Sarma Over Semiconductor Row
Congress leader and Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge on Monday launched a sharp counterattack against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him and the BJP of deliberately misrepresenting his remarks about semiconductor investments.
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Peking University’s 3-Layer Cooling System Handles Record Chip Heat Loads
Peking University engineers built a three-layer microfluidic cooling device that manages 3,000 W/cm² heat flux with just 0.9 W/cm² pumping power. Using manifold, microjet, and microchannel layers, it dissipates heat efficiently, promising a leap toward cooler, smaller, and more power-efficient chip designs.
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Art Of The Deal: How Intel CEO Flipped Trump Attack To $5.7-Billion Lifeline
When Trump proposed that the US receive equity in exchange for giving Intel more CHIPS Act money Tan struck a deal.
-
Samsung Reportedly Plans to Expand India Manufacturing With Focus on Phone Displays, May Source Chips From India
Samsung is reportedly planning to expand smartphone display manufacturing in India after applying for incentives under the government’s PLI scheme. The company is expected to move beyond device assembly and increase local value addition at its Noida facility, its largest smartphone manufacturing plant globally. Samsung reportedly does not plan to...
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US Says China's Semiconductor Policies Are Unfair But Delays Tariffs To 2027
US trade officials determined that China should be punished for employing unfair tactics to dominate the semiconductor industry, but will wait 18 months to impose tariffs, American authorities said Tuesday.
-
Dhruv64: India’s First Homegrown 64-Bit Dual-Core Microprocessor Unveiled
India has unveiled Dhruv64, its first fully homegrown 64-bit microprocessor, developed by C-DAC under the Digital India RISC-V initiative. The 1.0GHz dual-core chip is designed for industrial systems, connected devices and critical infrastructure. Built on the open-source RISC-V architecture, Dhruv64 reduces dependence on imported processors and st...
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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.
-
Intel Signs Pact With Tata to Make, Assemble Semiconductors in India
Intel has agreed with Tata Group to produce and assemble semiconductors in India for the local market, Tata announced on Monday. The partnership will also explore ways to quickly scale AI-powered PC solutions for consumers and businesses. India is expected to become one of the world’s top five markets by 2030, making this collaboration a major st...
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Boron Arsenide Surpasses Diamond in Heat Conductivity, Paving Way for Advanced Electronics
Researchers at the University of Houston find boron arsenide conducts heat better than diamond, reshaping thermal management in electronics.
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"Come To US, Train Americans, Go Home": Team Trump's New H-1B Visa Approach
US President Donald Trump's new H-1B visa policy is to temporarily bring in skilled foreign workers to the United States to train Americans for high-skilled jobs, rather than long-term dependency on overseas labour, said Treasury Secretary Scott Bess
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TSMC Reportedly Informs Apple of Higher Chip Fabrication Costs Under 5nm Next Year
Manufacturing the iPhone and other devices could become more expensive for Apple due to the alleged rise in costs. As per a tipster, the Cupertino-based tech giant has been informed by TSMC of the impending rise in advanced fabrication processes of chipsets under 5 (nm) next year. While the general increase in production costs is said to be between...
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Nvidia Joins India Deep Tech Alliance as Group Adds New Members, $850 Million Pledge
Nvidia has joined Indian and US investors in supporting deep-tech startups in India, with over $850 million in new commitments. The initiative, launched in September with $1 billion, targets sectors like AI, robotics, semiconductors, and space. As a founding member and advisor, Nvidia will offer technical guidance, training, and policy support to h...
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MediaTek Dimensity 8500 SoC Architecture, Specifications Leaked; Could Launch Soon
MediaTek Dimensity 8500 chip, expected to succeed the Dimensity 8400 SoC, could be manufactured using Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's (TSMC) 4nm process, a tipster revealed. This comes a month after the tech firm launched its flagship Dimensity 9500 chip. Earlier reports suggest that the Dimensity 8500 SoC will be featured on the Xiaom...
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Samsung and Nvidia Partner to Build an AI Megafactory to Automate Manufacturing
Samsung and Nvidia announced a partnership to build a new artificial intelligence (AI) megafactory on Friday. The AI megafactory will be powered by 50,000 Nvidia GPUs and will revamp the company’s entire manufacturing operation with automation. The South Korean tech giant said that AI-powered systems will be implemented across its semiconductor, ...
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Russian Cosmonauts Complete Second Spacewalk to Install New Experiments on ISS Exterior
Two Russian cosmonauts completed a six-hour spacewalk outside the International Space Station, installing plasma and semiconductor experiments, servicing hardware, and preparing for future missions. The EVA, lasting nearly seven hours, marked the 277th in ISS history and advanced ongoing scientific research aboard the orbital outpost.
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"Twisting My Words": Priyank Kharge On Himanta Sarma Over Semiconductor Row
Congress leader and Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge on Monday launched a sharp counterattack against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him and the BJP of deliberately misrepresenting his remarks about semiconductor investments.
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Peking University’s 3-Layer Cooling System Handles Record Chip Heat Loads
Peking University engineers built a three-layer microfluidic cooling device that manages 3,000 W/cm² heat flux with just 0.9 W/cm² pumping power. Using manifold, microjet, and microchannel layers, it dissipates heat efficiently, promising a leap toward cooler, smaller, and more power-efficient chip designs.
