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Semiconductor Revenue To Decline In 2023, Gartner Warns

Gartner forecasts global semiconductor revenue to decline 11.2 percent in 2023, amid economic uncertainties and weakening demand

2 years ago

ASML Boss Warns Of Chip Supply Uncertainty

Beijing will develop its own semiconductor equipment says CEO of ASML, and says market access to China is “absolutely essential”

2 years ago

FBI Warns Against Use Of Public Charging Stations For Mobile Phones

Consumers should avoid using free charging stations in airports, hotels etc, as bad actors may have compromised them, FBI warns

2 years ago

Intel To Optimise Factories For ARM Chip Manufacturing

Agreement will allow Intel Foundry Services to work with ARM to ensure mobile phone chips etc can be made in…

2 years ago

TSMC Investment Plans For Taiwan Unchanged – Report

Amid growing concerns about China's intentions for Taiwan, government minister says TSMC local investments remain unchanged

2 years ago

PC Shipments Decline 30 Percent, Gartner Finds

Gartner reports that PC shipments worldwide have declined 30 percent in Q1, backing up similar findings from rival IDC

2 years ago

PC Shipments Slump 29 Percent, Led By Apple

Apple sees biggest slump in PC shipments along with HP, Lenovo, Dell and others as pandemic-era demand dissipates

2 years ago

Samsung To Cut Chip Production Amid Profit Decline

Electronics giant Samsung will make “meaningful” cut to chip production, amid global downturn in semiconductor demand

2 years ago

China Asks WTO To Scrutinise Chip Export Restrictions

Beijing seeks WTO help, and says it will “take decisive measures to safeguard its rights and interests” after Japan joined…

2 years ago

TSMC Founder Backs US Efforts To Slow China’s Chip Sector

Founder of Asia's most valuable company, TSMC, lends his backing to US efforts to slow China's chip industry

2 years ago

Netherlands Joins US In China Chip Export Restrictions

China logs official complaint, after the Netherlands plans new restrictions on exports of semiconductor tech

2 years ago

Acer Confirms Huge 160GB Data Breach

Taiwanese PC giant Acer confirms major data breach, with hacker stealing 160GB of sensitive data and hawking it for sale

2 years ago

Intel Now Seeks $10 Billion State Aid For German Factory – Report

Chip giant Intel reportedly increases the funding requirement from German government for planned Magdeburg chip factory

2 years ago

US Official Confirms Japan, Netherlands Joined US China Chip Sanctions

American official acknowledges deal with Japan and the Netherlands for new restrictions on chip-making tool exports to China

2 years ago

Intel Cuts Pay For Staff, Executives

Salaries for mid-level staff and senior management at Intel have been cut after it posted lower-than-expected sales forecast

2 years ago

Gartner Sees Further Smartphone, PC Sales Slide In 2023

Gartner study projects second straight year of decline in smartphones and PC sales, with demand recovering later in the year

2 years ago

Apple Launches MacBook Pro With Upgraded M2 Chips

“Game-changing performance and the longest battery life ever in a Mac” are two of the Apple promises with new MacBook…

2 years ago

Largest European Rare Earth Deposit Found In Sweden

Vital material for mobile phones and electric vehicles found in Sweden to help end dependent on Chinese suppliers

2 years ago

ARM London Listing Sought By PM Rishi Sunak – Report

British government reportedly makes fresh attempt to convince ARM owner Softbank for public listing in London

2 years ago

TSMC Begins Mass Production Of 3nm Chips In Taiwan

Mass production of the most advanced chips begins in Taiwan, underlining the island's importance to global supply of chips

2 years ago

EU Legislation Targets Battery Replacement By Users

European Union reaches provisional agreement that will require that portable devices to have user-replaceable batteries

2 years ago

Apple Lightning Port Removal Deadline Is 28 December 2024

Clock is ticking for Apple's Lightning port, as cut-off date to switch to USB-C universal charger is set by the…

2 years ago

Apple Ramps Up Security, Privacy Amid Ongoing Attacks

Apple confirms plans to tighten up cloud security, including locking down photos and notes stored on its iCloud service

2 years ago

TSMC Arizona Fabs To Generate $10 Billion Yearly, Create 10,000 Jobs

Taiwanese chip giant's new fabs in Arizona are to generate plenty of revenue and jobs, as President Biden visits construction…

2 years ago

TSMC Triples Arizona Factory Investment To $40 Billion

President Joe Biden is to visit TSMC chip plant in Arizona after Taiwanese firm prepares to more than triple its…

2 years ago

Apple Store Car Crash Sees Death, Injuries And Lawsuits

Last month a SUV smashed into Apple Store in Massachusetts shopping centre, killing one person and injuring 20 others. Lawsuits…

2 years ago

EU To Allow 5G Connectivity On Flights

European Commission unveils plans for airlines to implement 5G connectivity onboard, for aeroplane passengers

2 years ago

HP To Layoff 4,000 To 6,000 Staff Over Next Three Years

Smaller still. Thousands of job cuts are coming to HP's global workforce, in addition to the 9,000 jobs it axed…

2 years ago

Samsung Names Jay Y. Lee Executive Chairman

Heir to the Samsung empire, Jay Y. Lee, returns in symbolic move as executive chairman after receiving presidential pardon

2 years ago