Baidu invests in RISC-V firm StarFive
March 25, 2024
Chinese search giant Baidu has invested an undisclosed sum in the Shanghai-based RISC-V chip technology company StarFive.
VDL ETG to build new chip making facility in Vietnam
March 22, 2024
The Netherlands' VDL ETG, the high-tech arm of VDL Groep, will begin construction of a new factory in the northeast of Vietnam with operations due to start in Q1 2025.
Arm targets automotive sector with new product range
March 15, 2024
Chip designer Arm is making its server-class Neoverse tech available to automative firms along with new versions of its Armv9-based Cortex-A products.
Siemens joins Arm's Semiconductor Education Alliance
March 01, 2024
Industrial giant Siemens is the latest firm to sign up for Arm's Semiconductor Education Alliance, which aims to boost global chip skills and research.
Samsung to deliver Arm's next generation Cortex-X CPUs
February 26, 2024
Samsung Electronics has confirmed a partnership with Arm that will see the Korean chip maker optimise Arm's Cortex-X CPUs for its new Gate-All-Around (GAA) process technology.
SoftBank planning $100bn AI chip venture
February 19, 2024
Japanese investment firm, SoftBank Group is talking to Middle Eastern funds about supporting an ambitious semiconductor supply venture.
Arm creates group to define chiplet standards
February 16, 2024
Arm has formed an alliance of more than 20 partners to develop the Arm Chiplet System Architecture (CSA), which will define optimal partitioning choices for chiplet-based systems.
Nvidia discloses investment in Arm
February 15, 2024
Nvidia tried, and failed, to acquire Arm back in 2022 – however, in a regulatory filling, the company disclosed a USD 147.3 million investment in Arm Holdings.
Arm shares jump by 50% after positive earnings update
February 09, 2024
Shares in Arm Holdings leapt yesterday when the company reported quarterly sales of $824m – 8.19% more than analyst expectations.
Faraday is developing a 64-core SoC with Arm and Intel
February 07, 2024
Faraday Technology Corporation is working on a 64-core System-on-Chip (SoC) utilising Intel 18A technology and Arm Neoverse Compute Subsystems.
Nordic Semiconductor signs multi-year deal to use Arm IP
February 05, 2024
Nordic Semiconductor and Arm have extended their long-term partnership with a new agreement to share IP, tools, support and training for current and future products.
Japan earmarks $307m for optical chip R&D centre
February 02, 2024
The Japanese government is making available USD 307 million in subsidies for a new unit to research optical technology semiconductors. The project is backed by NTT, Intel, and SK Hynix.
EV maker Nio has developed a 5nm processor for self-driving
January 01, 2024
Chinese car manufacturer Nio has unveiled a five nanometer SoC that it claims is comparable to Nvidia's A100 market-leading processor.
Synopsys acquires RISC-V specialist Imperas
December 21, 2023
California-based Synopsys has bought its compatriot company Imperas to better address customer demand for RISC-V-based advanced SoCs.
Photonics specialist Lightmatter raises $154m
December 20, 2023
US-based startup Lightmatter has secured series D funding worth USD 154 million from investors including Google Ventures.
TDK invests in Indian battery tech firm
December 19, 2023
TDK Ventures, the digital investment arm of Japan's TDK Corporation, has taken a share of Bengaluru-based Exponent Energy.
Arm Holdings lays off 70 Chinese software engineers
December 18, 2023
British software firm Arm has cut more jobs in its Chinese operation as it continues to adjust to challenging market conditions.
Nokia plans to build new US R&D facility for Nokia Bell Labs
December 12, 2023
Nokia has unveiled plans for new state-of-the-art research and development facility for its research arm, Nokia Bell Labs, in New Brunswick, New Jersey technology hub.
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Nokia Bell Labs and Aramco launch R&D collab
November 08, 2023
Nokia’s research arm, Nokia Bell Labs and energy company Aramco, have signed a non-binding R&D collaboration agreement to support Industry 4.0/4IR digital use-case creation and proof of concept development for priority industrial sectors.
Arm Holdings takes a minority stake in Raspberry Pi
November 03, 2023
Arm has extended its long-term partnership with 'computing for everybody' pioneer Raspberry Pi by making a new strategic investment.
Nvidia to challenge Intel with Arm-based PC chips
October 24, 2023
Nvidia has reportedly started to – quietly – design CPUs using technology from Arm Holdings, as the company is looking to challenge Intel in the PC market.
Senior Arm staff in China have left and launched a startup
October 13, 2023
British chip design firm Arm has seen a number of its key employees resign in order to start a new firm called Borui Jingxin, say various reports.
US lawmakers say RISC-V technology poses a risk
October 10, 2023
President Joe Biden's administration is under pressure from some lawmakers to restrict US companies from engaging with Chinese entities on RISC-V technology, opening a new front in the US-China tech war.
ARM valued at $54.5 billion as it hits the stock market
September 14, 2023
The chip design company has secured a valuation of USD 54.5 billion in its U.S. initial public offering (IPO).
Apple and Arm ink long-term deal
September 07, 2023
US electronics company Apple has reportedly signed a new deal with Arm for chip technology that "extends beyond 2040."
Arm files for IPO
August 23, 2023
SoftBank-backed Chip designer Arm has officially filed for its U.S. initial public offering (IPO). The IPO is expected to be one of the largest listings of the year.
UK's expert semiconductor panel meets for the first time
August 07, 2023
Experts from across the UK's semiconductor industry have met with government representatives to discuss how best ways to prepare the sector for future challenges.
Arm IPO valuation could hit $70 billion
August 04, 2023
Softbank-owned UK chip designer Arm is going public in September, and industry watchers believe its launch valuation could be between USD 60 billion and USD 70 billion.
Hyundai invests in AI chip company Tenstorrent
August 04, 2023
Canadian artificial intelligence chip specialist Tenstorrent has raised USD 100 million in a round led by Hyundai Motor Group and Samsung Catalyst Fund.
Arm: industry is approaching a skills 'tipping point'
August 04, 2023
Chip giant Arm has warned the industry about a global skills gap – and has launched a new global education programme to address the crisis.
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