US tech czar warns China is only two years behind in semiconductor and chip design
Huawei's AI chip gains highlight China's growing capabilities
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and foldable iPhone get first dibs on TSMC's 2nm process, A20 chip
Arriving in late 2026, the A20 chip promises better performance without added power
The Real Nvidia GPU Lineup: GeForce RTX 5060 is Actually a Mediocre 5050
or: Why Have GPUs Shrinkflated? Nvidia's RTX 50 series suffers from major shrinkflation. We break down how the RTX 5060 is really a 5050 in disguise - and why its VRAM, pricing, and specs fall short.
Trump blocks China from key semiconductor design software
The US export crackdown challenges China's next-generation chip development
Apple pushes ahead with M6, M7, smart glasses, and AI chips in sweeping silicon roadmap
Next-gen processors could feature up to 256 CPU cores and power everything from Macs to cloud servers
Opinion: Are we nearing the peak of custom ASIC adoption?
Have we reached the high-water mark of custom silicon? Not yet, but we can likely see it from here.
AI is reshaping chip design tools, and the results are impossible to ignore
Why it matters: As powerful as AI may be, many industries are still struggling to find clear-cut applications that make a measurable, demonstrable difference. Thankfully, that is not the case when it comes to chip design software. In fact, since their introduction just a few years ago, AI-powered features have become a mainstay of EDA (Electronic Design Automation) tools from companies such as Cadence and Synopsys.
The Science of Keeping Your Chips Cool: Hot Chips, Cool Tricks
Every electronic device generates heat, and managing it is key to performance. This article explores the basics of heat and cooling science, how and why it is generated, and the methods we have developed to control it.
Trump plans new tariffs on semiconductors, promises flexibility for some companies
Trump administration is looking at the whole electronics supply chain as part of its tariff investigations
Unlikely, but Nvidia's next gaming GPUs could be built using Intel's 18A process
Intel is also eyeing Broadcom as a customer
Nvidia embraces optical chip tech in networking chips, not GPUs
The chips will be three and a half times more energy-efficient than their predecessors
European coalition pushes for second Chips Act funding to boost semiconductor sector
The first European Chips Act was only partially successful
Qualcomm levels up handheld gaming with Snapdragon G-series chips
New gaming devices confirmed by Ayaneo, Onexsugar, and Retroid Pocket
Samsung's ambitious 1.4nm plans in jeopardy as foundry challenges mount
The node is expected to afford improved efficiency and performance
Texas Instruments unveils world's smallest microcontroller, smaller than a pepper flake
Measuring 1.38 mm², it is 38% smaller than competing devices and ideal for next-gen wearables
China ramps up homegrown RISC-V push to break free from x86 and Arm
New initiative aims to promote nationwide open-source RISC-V adoption
Google's Taara chip miniaturizes light-based connectivity for faster internet in underserved areas
A potential revolution for when fiber optics hit their speed limits
Forward-looking: Silicon photonics could provide an alternative solution to the growing pains of purely silicon-based chips in computing and data transmission. Light-based CPUs are likely still a long way off, but connectivity is improving fast thanks to Google's X and other startup-focused ventures.
Intel pushes back Ohio chip plant opening to 2030, citing market conditions
The plant is expected to use advanced process technologies when it finally opens
A closer look at AMD's RDNA 4 and FSR 4 Upscaling
Expectations and the road ahead for AMD's upscaling
TSMC wafer found in a dumpster - is this the ultimate case of chip binning?
"So that's where the missing ROPs ended up"
Apparently AMD has blocking rights for any acquisition of Intel. If a deal were to happen, what would AMD ask for?
The x86 wish list: Complexities of an imaginary Intel takeover
Editor's take: We are frequently asked some version of the question, "Will someone acquire Intel?" At this point, we think it is highly unlikely, but these are unpredictable times. Setting aside all the principal considerations – like money, strategy, and regulatory approval – there are a few other hurdles. Chief among these is Intel's license for x86.
Intel says 18A process is ready, tape-out confirmed for the first half of 2025
Can Intel's first 2nm-class process node save the day?
Why it matters: As Intel's chip design and foundry businesses face mounting pressure that could jeopardize the company's future, much is riding on the success of its upcoming 18A node. As Intel finalizes its latest semiconductor process, 2025 will be a decisive year for its efforts to legitimize its foundry division and regain competitiveness against TSMC and Samsung.
Microsoft Majorana 1 chip promises real quantum computing within years, not decades
Chip harnesses exotic "topological" state of matter
iPhone 16e debuts Apple's first in-house modem, putting it one step closer to cutting ties with Qualcomm
The C1 modem brings better efficiency but lacks mmWave
The rise of on-device AI is reshaping the future of PCs and smartphones
How AI is moving from the cloud to your devices