Samsung is drastically ramping up its production capacity for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips. This major investment targets the core hardware need of the AI era, as demand from companies like NVIDIA continues to surge.
India’s L&T Semiconductor is taking a partner-led path into the cellular IoT module market. They’re starting with smart meters in India, but the real prize is automotive modules priced up to $150 each.
China is escalating a trade dispute over a Dutch chipmaker. The commerce ministry says the Netherlands must correct its “mistakes” after it seized control of Nexperia, a subsidiary of China’s Wingtech, in September.
In a major consolidation move, China’s leading foundry SMIC is taking full ownership of its unit SMNC. The deal, valued at $5.79 billion, involves issuing over half a billion new shares to state-backed investors.
The traditional 4-year car development cycle is dead. To compete with Chinese EV makers like BYD, Western giants are now building new models in as little as 16 months. This race for speed is forcing a painful cultural and technological overhaul across the entire industry.
In a highly unusual move, Japanese PC maker Mouse Computer has suspended all sales across its brands. The halt, driven by a massive order surge and memory shortages, runs from December 23, 2025, to January 4, 2026.
Sapphire is launching a new “PhantomLink” system that powers a Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics card directly through the motherboard, eliminating power cables. The products are set for a China-exclusive debut in white or black variants, with compatibility hinted for ASUS’s similar BTF tech.
A major new industry event, Microelectronics US 2026, is set for Austin next April. It aims to unite over 5,000 professionals from across the semiconductor and embedded systems ecosystem to accelerate collaboration and innovation, directly supporting national initiatives like the CHIPS Act.
Moore Threads has announced its next-gen gaming and AI GPUs, the Lushan and Huashan. The company is making huge performance claims, including a 15x boost in gaming and full DirectX 12 Ultimate support. The first products are slated for a 2026 launch.
The telecom industry is pushing for unified standards to measure energy consumption across networks. Without them, managing costs and carbon footprints becomes a guessing game, especially with complex new tech like 5G network slices.
