Amazon’s Trainium3 chip to be released by end of 2025
December 09, 2024
The new chip is expected to be up to twice as fast as its predecessor, Trainium2, and offer 40% better energy efficiency.
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TSMC, Nvidia in talks for AI chip production in Arizona
December 06, 2024
However, Nvidia’s Blackwell chips will have to be shipped back to Taiwan for packaging since the Arizona facility does not have the necessary CoWoS capacity, the Reuters report says.
Is Apple planning $1 billion investment in Indonesia?
December 06, 2024
The offer is being seen as the tech giant’s latest bid to lift a ban on the sale of iPhone 16 devices in Southeast Asia’s largest economy.
Foxconn may expand Tamil Nadu facility, add 20,000 jobs
November 25, 2024
Foxconn International Holdings India Developer Private Limited has reportedly submitted a proposal to expand the existing special economic zone in Sriperumbudur SIPCOT Industrial Park.
Apple establishes display research labs in 4 Chinese cities
November 07, 2024
This move is being seen as a major investment in China’s display ecosystem, with contributions from leading Chinese display panel firms and equipment and material-related firms, BusinessKorea reports.
Is Apple in talks with Foxconn to build AI servers in Taiwan?
November 07, 2024
Though Foxconn is Apple’s biggest iPhone supplier, it also makes Nvidia’s AI servers, and sources told Nikkei it may have limited capacity to take Apple as a new server client.
Apple to invest $1.5 billion in Globalstar to boost satellite coverage
November 06, 2024
The new arrangement represents a significant expansion of an earlier 2022 deal, which first gave iPhone 14 users access to Globalstar’s 31 L-band satellites for emergency text services.
Nvidia dethrones Apple as world’s most valuable company
October 28, 2024
Nvidia’s stock market value briefly reached USD 3.53 trillion, a little above Apple’s USD 3.52 trillion. The surge in its market value is driven by demand for its chips, the gold standard for AI.
Did Apple ‘work secretly’ with China’s BYD on EV battery project?
October 18, 2024
Apple and Chinese carmaker BYD teamed up around 2017 with the aim of building a battery system using lithium iron phosphate cells, according to a Bloomberg report.
TSMC’s third-quarter profit beats forecasts riding on AI boom
October 18, 2024
The Taiwanese chipmaker posted a net profit of T$325.3 billion (USD 10.11 billion) for the quarter ended September 30, compared with the T$300.2 billion predicted by an LSEG SmartEstimate.
Jabil opens 516,000 sqft manufacturing site in Croatia
October 14, 2024
Customers can enjoy close proximity to the European market through Osijek’s strategic location, with excellent air, road, sea and river port access, the US company said.
Global PC shipments declined 1.3% in 3Q24
October 10, 2024
Worldwide PC shipments totalled 62.9 million units in the third quarter of 2024, a 1.3% decline from the third quarter of 2023, according to preliminary results by Gartner, Inc. This decline comes after three consecutive quarters of year-over-year growth for the PC market.
Foxconn to invest $50 million in India in chip JV with HCL
October 04, 2024
The Taiwanese electronics manufacturing giant has purchased a 40% stake in a semiconductor JV for USD 37 million.
UK buys chip factory for $27 million to secure military supply
September 30, 2024
The plant in Newton Aycliffe in northern England is the only secure domestic manufacturer of gallium arsenide semiconductors. The purchase is expected to save 100 skilled jobs.
iPhone 16 will use ‘Arm’s next-gen AI chip technology’
September 09, 2024
Arm, a US-listed company, has a multiyear licensing agreement with Apple.
Nvidia and Apple in talks to invest in OpenAI
August 30, 2024
OpenAI uses Nvidia’s chips to power its AI services. Apple brought chatbot ChatGPT to its devices in June, making OpenAI the first official partner for Apple Intelligence.
SK hynix hints at new HBM product with 30 times higher performance
August 23, 2024
TrendForce predicts that the HBM industry will become more customization-oriented, breaking away from the standard DRAM framework.
Global notebook shipments to grow by 3.7% in 2024
August 22, 2024
The impact of geopolitical risks and economic uncertainties has led to more conservative budget allocations in the consumer market, reports TrendForce. Consequently, global notebook shipments are projected to reach 173.65 million units in 2024—marking a 3.7% increase compared to 2023.
Foxconn’s profit beats forecasts, driven by AI boom
August 16, 2024
The Taiwanese company said the development schedule for Nvidia’s GB200 chip was on track, and product delivery would start in the fourth quarter in small volumes before rising in early 2025.
VR/MR device shipments to reach 37 million units by 2030
August 05, 2024
TrendForce’s latest report reveals that shipments of near-eye displays are expected to increase year-by-year over the next few years following inventory clearance.
US government confirms $400m grant to Amkor for Peoria plant
July 29, 2024
The US Department of Commerce has signed a non-binding preliminary MOA to provide up to USD 400 million for Amor's semiconductor assembly and test facility in Peoria.
Foxconn to assemble Apple iPads in India?
July 29, 2024
Speculation is rising that Foxconn is set to expand its operations in India by assembling iPads at its facility in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu.
Memory industry revenues to increase by 75% in 2024
July 26, 2024
A new report by TrendForce predicts that DRAM and NAND Flash revenues are expected to rise by 75% and 77% respectively this year.
Foxconn to invest $137.5 million in new Zhengzhou HQ
July 26, 2024
Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, has signed a contract with the Henan provincial government to build a 700 acre business headquarters.
Smartphone sales up 6.5% in Q2 2024
July 16, 2024
The recovery is well under way: After many quarters of decline, the market for smartphones is booming again according to new data from IDC.
TSMC to begin trial production of 2nm chips
July 12, 2024
Market-leading contract chip firm TSMC is rumoured to be gearing up its 2nm process at its Baoshan Plant in Hsinchu, Taiwan. Reports says the chips could be destined for Apple's forthcoming iPhone 17.
HyVision signs MoU to build $4.8m camera plant in Karnataka
July 09, 2024
South Korean company HyVision plans to start manufacturing camera inspection machines at a site near the Foxconn facility in Karnataka, south west India.
Sam Altman-backed chip startup hires Apple veteran
June 28, 2024
Rain AI has recruited Jean-Didier Allegruccia from Apple to lead its quest to design a new type of semiconductor configured for AI.
Q1 smartphone production increases, Q2 decline expected
June 18, 2024
TrendForce reports an 18.7% YoY growth in Q1 smartphone production due to last year's low base. However, a 5–10% decline is forecasted for Q2 amidst high inflation and elevated inventories.
Indkal secures $36m to boost electronics production
June 17, 2024
Bengaluru-based Indkal has completed its first funding round and says it will now expand its product offerings, invest in R&D and strengthen its sales network.
AI chip firms Rebellions and Sapeon to merge
June 14, 2024
South Korean artificial intelligence semiconductor companies Rebellions and Sapeon Korea have finalised plans to become a single entity.
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