Intel is preparing significant security enhancements for Linux with two new features targeting upcoming processors. The CMTG capability for Lunar Lake and later chips, along with LASS protection, are expected to land in Linux kernel 6.19. These hardware-level security improvements could fundamentall
US lawmakers are advancing the Chip EQUIP Act to prohibit companies receiving federal semiconductor subsidies from purchasing Chinese chipmaking equipment. The restrictions would apply for a decade and cover tools from China and other “entities of concern.” Major beneficiaries like Intel, TSMC, and
Federal authorities have unsealed indictments against four individuals accused of running an elaborate scheme to smuggle advanced Nvidia chips to China. The alleged operation involved shipping hundreds of A100 and H200 GPUs through Thailand and Malaysia using falsified customs documents. Prosecutors
Wolfspeed has introduced new 1200V silicon carbide power modules specifically designed for heavy-duty electric vehicles. The modules promise three times the power cycling capability and 15% higher inverter current while using industry-standard packaging. Sampling is available now with full distribut
Samsung’s upcoming Exynos 2600 processor might be priced lower than Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. This strategic pricing could help Samsung rebuild its chipset business. Lower cost doesn’t necessarily mean inferior performance.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dropped a bombshell about the company’s massive order backlog. The $500 billion figure covers both 2025 and 2026 shipments of AI chips. This suggests Wall Street might be underestimating Nvidia’s growth trajectory.
Synopsys is cutting approximately 10% of its global workforce following the completion of its $35 billion Ansys acquisition. The restructuring could eliminate up to 2,800 positions across the combined company. The cuts were disclosed in an SEC filing on November 12.
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan is taking direct control of the company’s artificial intelligence division following the departure of Chief Technology Officer Sachin Katti to OpenAI. Katti had led Intel’s AI efforts since January and was promoted to CTO in April. The move comes as Intel struggles to compete wi
At Tesla’s 2025 shareholder meeting, Elon Musk floated building a “terafab” chip manufacturing plant to secure the company’s AI future. He revealed Tesla’s AI5 chip uses one-third the power of Nvidia’s Blackwell at under one-tenth the cost. The proposed factory would start at 100,000 wafer starts mo
The AI boom has triggered severe NAND flash shortages, doubling prices since July 2025. Phison’s CEO warns the supply crunch could last years as manufacturers hesitate to build new factories despite surging demand from cloud providers.
