Nearly every powered device we use these days depends on microchips, from cars to electric guitars. A look at the origin of the integrated circuit, its rapid development, and the way this technology has changed the world's geopolitical and economic landscape.

Sorry I’ve been away: time flies when you are not having fun. But now I’m back. Moore’s Law, which began with a random observation by the late Intel co-founder Gordon Moore that transistor densities on silicon substrates were doubling every 18 months, has over the intervening 60+ years been both borne-out yet also changed from a lithography technical feature to an economic law. It’s getting harder to etch ever-thinner lines, so we’ve taken as a culture to emphasizing the cost part of Moore’s Law (chips drop in price by 50 percent on an area basis (dollars per acre of silicon) every 18 months). We can accomplish this economic effect through a variety of techniques including multiple cores, System-On-Chip design, and unified memory — anything to […]

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SoftBank's Japanese telecoms unit will receive the first chips using Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA)'s latest Blackwell design for its supercomputer, the California-based chip designer said, as Masayoshi Son looks to ride the artificial intelligence boom. SoftBank (TYO:9984) Corp is also planning to use…

The strange way the world's fastest microchips are made This is the story behind one of the most valuable — and perhaps, most improbable — technologies humanity has ever created. It's a breakthrough called extreme ultraviolet lithography, and it's how the most advanced microchips in the world are…

The collaboration comes amid skyrocketing demand for Nvidia chips, as companies scramble to secure supplies.

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Nov. 4, 2024 — MinIO has announced compelling new optimizations and benchmarks for Arm-based chipsets powering on its object store. These optimizations underscore the relevance of low-power, […]

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A US order to TSMC to cut AI chip supplies to China over Huawei sanctions won't cause problems for Apple. However, Taiwan's prohibition of TSMC producing 2-nanometer chips elsewhere could make an impact.

U.S. sanctions against Huawei has caused problems for TSMC over attempts by intermediaries to order certain AI-based chip designs on Huawei's behalf. From Monday, TSMC is suspending shipments of the AI-focused chips to China, on the orders of the United States.

The Department of Commerce imposed export restrictions of select chip designs that were intended to be shipped to China, an unnamed source of Reuters claims. The shipment ban, which kicks in from Monday, affects certain types of chips made with 7-nanometer processes or advanced designs, intended for AI or graphics processing.


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The US order, which is being reported for the first time, comes just weeks after TSMC notified the Commerce Department that one of its chips had been found in a Huawei AI processor, as Reuters reported last month.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip FE is rumoured to launch next year, joining the South Korean technology conglomerate’s flagship foldable smartphone lineup as an affordable alternative to the Z Flip series model for buyers. Despite the rumour mill suggesting that it might cut down on some features in an attempt to be priced affordably, a tipster has revealed that the purported smartphone could be powered by the same Exynos processor as the flagship Galaxy S24 series.

Vivo Y18t was silently launched in India as the latest entrant in the company's Y series. The new Vivo handset arrives in two colourways with an IP54-rated build. The Vivo Y18t sports a dual rear camera unit led by a 50-megapixel primary sensor. It runs on a Unisoc T612 chipset with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. The budget smartphone carries a 5,000mAh battery with 15W fast charging support.

According to the latest rumors, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip FE could be powered by the Exynos 2400 chipset which is surprising.

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The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has recently been spotted on Geekbench where it appears to be powered by the new Qualcomm chipset.

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Google DeepMind claims its AlphaChip AI method can deliver “superhuman” chip designs that are already used in its data centres – but independent experts say public proof is lacking

US restrictions on semiconductor tech are spurring the move.

At its latest event ahead of Build 2024, Microsoft introduced a new era of PCs under the Copilot Plus brand. This fresh lineup integrates advanced AI capabilities, marking a significant step forward in personal computing. Here's a breakdown of the key

Intel has unveiled the release window for its next-generation Lunar Lake processors, arriving in Q3 2024. These chips are specifically designed to power Microsoft's new "Copilot Plus" PCs, aiming to deliver a significant leap in AI performance and battery life for

Nvidia fired a salvo at the Computex conference, showcasing its commitment to maintaining leadership in the AI chip market. The company unveiled a multi-pronged strategy that includes faster chip release cycles, a next-generation AI platform codenamed Rubin, and a collaboration with

Apple is reportedly gearing up for a significant redesign of the Mac mini, marking its first major update since 2010, as per Mark Gurman from Bloomberg. The revamped Mac mini, expected to launch later this year, will be notably smaller than

In a significant development for the tech industry, Intel and AMD have taken a collaborative step forward by forming an x86 ecosystem advisory group. This initiative, announced at the Tech World 2024 conference in Washington, brings together major players in the

Apple has unveiled an updated Mac mini, featuring the M4 and M4 Pro chips. These advancements enhance performance and connectivity within a compact 5 by 5-inch design. The new model focuses on power efficiency and innovative thermal architecture, delivering up to

Apple has introduced the M4 Pro and M4 Max chips, expanding its silicon lineup alongside the M4. These processors are crafted using advanced second-generation 3-nanometer technology, enhancing both performance and energy efficiency. The M4 series boasts the fastest CPU core globally,

The Women’s Technology Park in Salem is turning rural women into entrepreneurs, through sustainable schemes

Shares in Samsung Electronics fell on Wednesday to their lowest level in more than four years amid worries about the impact of U.S. tariffs under a new Donald Trump administration, analysts said

Apple introduced two chips -the M1 Pro and the M1 Max in the new MacBook Pro 14 and 16-inch models

These chips will be utilised for quantum computing and high-speed secured communication systems

President Joe Biden is asking Congress to send him a bipartisan bill designed to boost the country’s computer chips industry

Bright and quirky, the tees, hoodies, and shirts are named after the chips. Choose from Classic Salted, Cream and Onion and more

All the new models will be available in stores from September 22, with pre-orders beginning this Friday

Samsung has been the world's biggest memory chipmaker for three decades but it increasingly faces competition in both conventional and advanced chips

Realme GT 7 Pro will succeed the Realme GT 6 and build upon it gaming-centric approach for Indian consumers

Reports say TSMC notified Chinese chip design companies it would suspend 7 nanometer or below chips for AI and GPU customers beginning Nov. 11

Embedding radio frequency chips within stem-cell-derived organoids could aid medical research

As chip components continue to shrink, the semiconductor industry explores alternatives to today’s copper connectors to avoid electrical problems

MediaTek Dimensity 1080 has 200MP camera with Imagiq ISP

Princeton University researchers have drastically shrunk the equipment for producing terahertz — important electromagnetic pulses lasting one millionth of a millionth of a second — to the size of a microchip. The simpler, cheaper generation of terahertz has potential for advances in medical imaging, communications and drug development.

The PGA Tour's Memorial Tournament will use radio frequency identification chips in spectator badges to ensure fans maintain social distance.

OFF The Hook fish and chip shop in Long Hanborough has been serving tasty takeaways to residents during lockdown.

Vivo's sub-brand iQOO has been making a name for itself with a couple of flagship devices like the iQOO Neo 3. More recently, when MediaTek announced the new Dimensity 1000+ chipset, iQOO said it would launch a smartphone with the processor.

The hashtag has started to trend as academics compete for cooler-than-you tweets. But you probably haven't heard of it.

The biggest problem with potato chips is the oil they are fried in, but this company uses quality coconut oil!

These chips delicious and include a bevy of healthy ingredients too!

Hi-tech biomass gassification plant will cut Middlebury College's CO2 emissions by 40 percent.

AppoTech announces dual mode Bluetooth chipset CW6691P now supports world's smallest heart rate sensing solution (ActivHearts) from WBD101 for the hearable market