Intel’s foundry ambitions might be getting a huge boost. According to a new analysis, both AMD and NVIDIA are considering using Intel’s advanced 14A manufacturing process for their next-generation server offerings. This would mark a significant shift in the semiconductor landscape.
Memory maker G.Skill has officially pointed the finger at the AI industry for skyrocketing DDR5 prices. The company says a severe global shortage, driven by AI demand, has caused procurement costs to skyrocket, leading to a 3 to 4-fold price increase for consumers over the last two months.
Mark Zuckerberg’s net worth has climbed to $229 billion since October 2024, but he’s tumbled four spots on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The massive wealth gains of Elon Musk, Larry Page, Sergey Brin, Jeff Bezos, and Larry Ellison have all outpaced him, reshuffling the top of the global rich lis
Micron Technology reports booming revenue and predicts the industry-wide memory shortage will persist. The AI boom is driving unprecedented demand for high-bandwidth memory, squeezing supply for everything else and pushing prices up.
China has secretly built a massive, working prototype of an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machine, the heart of advanced chipmaking. The project, led by Huawei and staffed by former ASML engineers, aims for fully Chinese-made advanced chips by 2030.
The European Commission is proposing a major expansion of its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. The levy will now target downstream products like machinery and car parts, and get tougher on companies suspected of under-reporting emissions.
Get ready for more expensive phones and fewer choices. A new forecast pins 2026’s expected shipment decline on soaring DRAM and NAND prices, putting pressure on everyone except maybe Apple and Samsung.
PC OEMs like Acer and ASUS are feeling the pinch from rising DRAM costs but haven’t changed official prices yet. The real impact on consumer pricing is being delayed by long-term supply agreements, with significant changes expected to hit in mid-2026.
Scientists have developed a new method using light-sensitive hydrogel microstructures to apply precise mechanical forces to living cells. This lab-on-a-chip system could revolutionize the study of tissue environments and cancer models.
Jaguar Land Rover is trialling inspection drones at its UK plants. The tech can reduce a 4-hour manual check to just 10 minutes. It’s part of a massive £18-billion investment in modernizing its operations.
