NHanced Semiconductors is expanding its advanced packaging capabilities with a new hybrid bonding system from Besi. The company claims it’s the only US-based foundry uniquely supporting mixed-material bonding with either copper or nickel. This move aims to boost throughput for 2.5D and 3D chip assem
SK Hynix and Nvidia are teaming up to create a new class of SSD specifically for AI inference workloads. The drive, targeting a staggering 100 million IOPS, is being developed under the names “Storage Next” and “AI-NP.” A proof of concept is in the works now, with a prototype expected by the end of
Global RAM prices are surging, driven by data center demand, and it’s hitting Nintendo’s next console hard. The Switch 2’s 12 GB RAM saw a 41% price jump in just Q4, with NAND flash up another 8%. This could force Nintendo to sell the hardware at or near a loss in some markets.
According to Digital Trends, AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su will open CES 2026 on January 5 with a keynote focused on the company’s AI vision across cloud, edge, and consumer devices. While major GPU or Zen 6 announcements aren’t expected, likely launches include the Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU and the Ryzen 9000G ser
Early benchmarks for Intel’s next-gen Panther Lake mobile CPU are a surprise. The chip appears to outperform AMD’s current Ryzen AI Max+ 395 in single-core tests while drawing significantly less power, hinting at a competitive 2026 for laptops.
The U.S. is allowing Nvidia to sell its higher-end H200 AI chips to approved customers in China, but with a 25% export tariff. This move creates a new, complex middle ground in the ongoing tech restrictions.
President Trump gave Nvidia a conditional green light to sell its H200 AI chips to China, but the deal is far from done. Analysts see a massive revenue opportunity, but political and commercial obstacles could still derail the entire arrangement.
The US government has given Nvidia the green light to ship its H200 AI accelerators to China. However, analysts question if Chinese tech companies, now focused on building a domestic AI chip ecosystem, will generate significant demand for these US-made chips.
In a major step for India’s tech ambitions, Tata Group and Intel have announced a strategic partnership. They will explore manufacturing Intel chips locally and scaling AI PC solutions for the Indian market.
Navitas Semiconductor and Cyient have formed a strategic, long-term partnership to accelerate gallium nitride (GaN) adoption in India. The alliance aims to co-develop products and build a local supply chain for high-power markets like AI data centers and electric mobility. This move directly support
