Singapore is attracting major semiconductor investments, thanks to its strong labor force, advanced research capabilities, and solid manufacturing infrastructure.
Phison Electronics began delivering its PCIe Gen5 retimer chips in January and has since stepped up the pace of shipments, according to the Taiwan-based company.
Unlike other major tech companies that heavily rely on Nvidia GPUs for training and inference tasks of Large Language Models (LLM), Apple's Apple Intelligence server chips are unique. They utilize Apple's self-developed Apple Silicon, with multiple reports indicating the use of M-series chips.
Edge AI applications on smartphones and PCs are widely expected to be the main driving force for shipments in the electronics supply chain in 2024, outside of cloud AI applications.
Malaysia is fast becoming a semiconductor hub in Southeast Asia, with efforts being devoted particularly to expanding its advanced packaging, IC design, and AI sectors.
President Xi Jinping called on China to step up innovation because other countries dominate certain key technologies, comments that underscore his nation's escalating semiconductor confrontation with the US.
China-based startup Yusur has launched its third-generation Data Processing Unit (DPU), K2 Pro, which goes beyond offloading CPU tasks in data centers to enhance overall performance and capabilities.
Taiwan-based Display Driver IC (DDI) vendors are upbeat about the upcoming high season in the second half of 2024, as inventory in the supply chain has returned to healthy levels and demand from various consumer market segments remains stable, according to industry sources.
ByteDance Ltd. and Broadcom Inc. have discussed a potential collaboration on an AI processor to help bolster the TikTok parent's development of that technology.
Although silicon photonics has become one of the most anticipated developments in the semiconductor industry, Taiwan-based IC design houses admittedly need more time to catch up with US-based companies, which currently dominate the field.
The US-based Avnet, a distributor of IC products and electronics components, is supporting Taiwan's Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs) in venturing into the global automotive market through a comprehensive global alliance.
Bangalore, often dubbed India's Silicon Valley, has long been the heart of the country's semiconductor industry, attracting heavyweight corporations and pioneering startups. This vibrant hub has been integral to India's technological ascendancy for years.
Since the beginning of May, several well-known Large Language Model (LLM) enterprises in China have announced price reductions, including Aliyun, Baidu, KU Xiaofei, Tencent Cloud, ByteDance, and other operators.
RISC-V, an open standard instruction set architecture, has garnered global attention due to its royalty-free nature and adaptability for custom hardware development.
Samsung Electronics is reportedly investing in GPUs, after discontinuing its collaboration with AMD to launch the Exynos 2500's GPU architecture, pending release in 2025.
IC distributor Weikeng Industrial has expressed optimism about the mid-to-long-term demand for automotive and AI device applications, estimating that supply chain inventory correction will gradually end for all applications.
Handset unit sales during China's 618 mid-year promotion were brisk, in contrast to the disappointing performance of the previous year, according to market sources.
Though not yet available for shipment, Nvidia's GB series of Superchips, which debuted at the 2024 GTC conference, have already generated significant chatter and altered customer payment behaviors.
SoftBank Group Corp. founder Masayoshi Son declared he's ready to swing for the fences when he makes his next big tech bet, suggesting the Japanese conglomerate is on the cusp of making a major investment in AI.
