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Intel Corp is the world's biggest semiconductor chip-maker, based on revenue. It invented the x86 series of microprocessors, which are found most personal computers, but has found itself on the back foot with the move to mobile devices powered by operating systems created by Apple and Google.
- Economic development officials in the southwestern US state signed the agreement with a Taiwanese development group to attract more of the island’s chip firms
- TSCM, the world’s largest contract chip maker, is already building a US$12 billion fabrication plant in Phoenix
The move is the clearest sign yet that GlobalFoundries, which is owned by Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Investment Co, is not eager to accept a potential tie-up with Intel.
The move is the clearest sign yet that GlobalFoundries, which is owned by Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Investment Co, is not eager to accept a potential tie-up with Intel.
The State Administration of Market Regulation is investigating component distributors for hoarding car chips to drive up prices amid a global shortage that has left foundries unable to keep up with demand.
The State Administration of Market Regulation is investigating component distributors for hoarding car chips to drive up prices amid a global shortage that has left foundries unable to keep up with demand.
Executives with Coca-Cola, Airbnb, Intel, Procter & Gamble and Visa declined to commit to US lawmaker calls to condemn Beijing’s actions.
Executives with Coca-Cola, Airbnb, Intel, Procter & Gamble and Visa declined to commit to US lawmaker calls to condemn Beijing’s actions.
US chip giant Intel will start building chips for Qualcomm and laid out a road map to expand its new foundry business to catch rivals like TSMC and Samsung Electronics.
US chip giant Intel will start building chips for Qualcomm and laid out a road map to expand its new foundry business to catch rivals like TSMC and Samsung Electronics.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger is bullish about the chipmaker’s prospects although investors are waiting to see proof it can regain dominance in the chip industry.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger is bullish about the chipmaker’s prospects although investors are waiting to see proof it can regain dominance in the chip industry.
Chip makers from Taiwan to the US are ratcheting up investments to address shortages, but that surge is fuelling fears of potential overcapacity in the industry.
Chip makers from Taiwan to the US are ratcheting up investments to address shortages, but that surge is fuelling fears of potential overcapacity in the industry.
Intel, which designs and manufactures its own chips, does not appear to be talking directly with GlobalFoundries, which is owned by an Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund, WSJ reported.
Intel, which designs and manufactures its own chips, does not appear to be talking directly with GlobalFoundries, which is owned by an Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund, WSJ reported.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger said during Taipei’s Computex trade show that the global semiconductor shortage could take years to resolve as the company pushes to expand manufacturing capacity in the US.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger said during Taipei’s Computex trade show that the global semiconductor shortage could take years to resolve as the company pushes to expand manufacturing capacity in the US.
AMD’s Lisa Su, the first woman to head a major semiconductor company, expects supplies from contract chip maker TSMC to improve throughout 2021.
AMD’s Lisa Su, the first woman to head a major semiconductor company, expects supplies from contract chip maker TSMC to improve throughout 2021.
Vice-Premier Liu He led science and technology officials in a meeting to discuss potential advanced technologies in the post-Moore Law era.
Vice-Premier Liu He led science and technology officials in a meeting to discuss potential advanced technologies in the post-Moore Law era.
New coalition may make it harder for China to achieve semiconductor independence from US technologies, analysts say.
New coalition may make it harder for China to achieve semiconductor independence from US technologies, analysts say.
The chip shortage that first hit the car sector, but has since spread to other industries, is not going away any time soon, highlighting the fragility of the global supply chain.
The chip shortage that first hit the car sector, but has since spread to other industries, is not going away any time soon, highlighting the fragility of the global supply chain.
Small Chinese companies are getting all the attention at a semiconductor expo in Chongqing after trade restrictions gave the domestic industry a boost as the government pushes for self-reliance.
Small Chinese companies are getting all the attention at a semiconductor expo in Chongqing after trade restrictions gave the domestic industry a boost as the government pushes for self-reliance.
The European industry commissioner said Europe was naive to outsource chip-making, introducing plans to boost 20-nanometre production on the way to making 2-nm chips by 2030 and doubling the continent’s market share to 20 per cent.
The European industry commissioner said Europe was naive to outsource chip-making, introducing plans to boost 20-nanometre production on the way to making 2-nm chips by 2030 and doubling the continent’s market share to 20 per cent.
A federal jury in Texas has cleared Intel of claims it was infringing two patents, formerly owned by Dutch chip maker NXP Semiconductors, on ways to speed up computers.
A federal jury in Texas has cleared Intel of claims it was infringing two patents, formerly owned by Dutch chip maker NXP Semiconductors, on ways to speed up computers.
TSMC reported a 25 per cent rise in first-quarter earnings amid a global chip shortage, which it blamed on geopolitical tensions and stockpiling, and forecast rosier prospects next quarter.
TSMC reported a 25 per cent rise in first-quarter earnings amid a global chip shortage, which it blamed on geopolitical tensions and stockpiling, and forecast rosier prospects next quarter.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co already planned a record capital expenditure of as much as US$28 billion this year, but recent trends and developments have pushed for even more capacity.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co already planned a record capital expenditure of as much as US$28 billion this year, but recent trends and developments have pushed for even more capacity.
While Intel to chose to pull an ad featuring a female stand-up comedian after a backlash from angry men, the murder of women in Atlanta shows the deadly consequences of misogyny.
While Intel to chose to pull an ad featuring a female stand-up comedian after a backlash from angry men, the murder of women in Atlanta shows the deadly consequences of misogyny.
Dry spell pressures government to ensure supply to water-intensive industries such as the island’s world-leading semiconductor manufacturing.
Dry spell pressures government to ensure supply to water-intensive industries such as the island’s world-leading semiconductor manufacturing.
New CEO Pat Gelsinger announces plans to invest US$20 billion in two Arizona plants and create a foundry business that will make chips for other companies.
New CEO Pat Gelsinger announces plans to invest US$20 billion in two Arizona plants and create a foundry business that will make chips for other companies.
Intel has become mired in controversy in China after pulling an ad featuring Yang Li, known for her comedic barbs about men, which has left women asking why the US firm is worried about angering men in a patriarchal society.
Intel has become mired in controversy in China after pulling an ad featuring Yang Li, known for her comedic barbs about men, which has left women asking why the US firm is worried about angering men in a patriarchal society.
Imports of semiconductors soared last year despite Beijing’s call for self-reliance in technology.
Imports of semiconductors soared last year despite Beijing’s call for self-reliance in technology.
The hi-tech skills of TSMC, the world’s largest chip foundry, have handed Taiwan political and economic leverage.
The hi-tech skills of TSMC, the world’s largest chip foundry, have handed Taiwan political and economic leverage.
Honor says it is working with Qualcomm, Intel and AMD, among others, after breaking from Huawei freed it from US restrictions.
Honor says it is working with Qualcomm, Intel and AMD, among others, after breaking from Huawei freed it from US restrictions.
The company is also investigating reports that financially sensitive information was stolen by a hacker before the release of its quarterly earnings.
The company is also investigating reports that financially sensitive information was stolen by a hacker before the release of its quarterly earnings.
The administration is revoking certain licences to sell to the Chinese tech giant and intends to reject dozens of other applications to supply the telecoms firm.
The administration is revoking certain licences to sell to the Chinese tech giant and intends to reject dozens of other applications to supply the telecoms firm.
Mobileye wants to shift toward using its own radar-based technology and use a single lidar sensor per vehicle by 2025, in a bid to lower the cost of autonomous driving.
Mobileye wants to shift toward using its own radar-based technology and use a single lidar sensor per vehicle by 2025, in a bid to lower the cost of autonomous driving.
Third Point is pushing Intel to explore strategic alternatives including whether it should keep chip design and production under one roof.
Third Point is pushing Intel to explore strategic alternatives including whether it should keep chip design and production under one roof.
From Motorola’s retro clamshell Razr 5G to the Samsung Z Fold 2, foldable phones made big strides in 2020. Apple’s iPhone 12 came in more varieties than ever, its ARM chips are a game-changer for mobile computing.
From Motorola’s retro clamshell Razr 5G to the Samsung Z Fold 2, foldable phones made big strides in 2020. Apple’s iPhone 12 came in more varieties than ever, its ARM chips are a game-changer for mobile computing.