Samsung Gains AI Market Share as SK Hynix Stumbles
Asian chip stock leadership is undergoing a significant shift. South Korean memory maker SK Hynix Inc is seeing its substantial gains for the year wane due to a global rotation…
Nvidia’s AI Chip Dominance Triggers Antitrust Probe Calls
Nvidia is facing calls for an antitrust investigation from Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and several progressive groups over its dominance in the AI chip market. Controlling about 80% of the…
Arm’s Guidance Triggers 7% Decline in Semiconductor Index
U.S. chip stocks experienced their worst day since 2020 on Thursday, with a significant drop triggered by a conservative forecast from Arm Holdings, which dampened investor optimism about artificial intelligence…
Apple Leverages AI for iPhone Upgrades as China Sales Lag
Apple reported better-than-expected third-quarter iPhone sales and forecast further gains, betting on artificial intelligence to attract buyers despite disappointing overall performance in China. Following the announcement, Apple’s shares rose nearly…
Full Lyrics Access Back for Spotify’s Free Users
Spotify has recently announced that it will reinstate full lyrics access for free users, allowing them to view lyrics for any song without limitations. This change marks a reversal of…
Tesla Recalls 1.8 Million Vehicles Over Hood Detachment Risk
Tesla has recalled 1.8 million vehicles across the United States due to a risk of detached hoods, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall affects select…
India Emerges as Leading Market for Meta AI Usage
Meta’s Chief Financial Officer, Susan Li, highlighted India’s significance as the largest market for Meta AI usage during the company’s second-quarter earnings call. This milestone, achieved just a few months…
ASML and Tokyo Electron Escape New US Chip Export Restrictions
The United States is set to temporarily exempt semiconductor equipment manufacturers ASML and Tokyo Electron from new export restrictions targeting China. The Biden administration is preparing to implement the Foreign…
Qualcomm’s New Chip Aims to Bring 5G to Millions in Emerging Markets
Qualcomm introduced the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 chip, aiming to expand 5G accessibility to 2.8 billion smartphone users in cost-sensitive markets like India and Latin America. This entry-level chip, unveiled…
Intel Avoids UK Sales Ban in Patent Dispute with R2
Intel secured a legal victory in London on Wednesday, defeating U.S. competitor R2 Semiconductor in a significant patent dispute. The case revolved around R2’s claim that Intel had infringed on…
Potential U.S. Restrictions on AI Memory Chips Could Impact China’s Tech Sector
The United States is contemplating new unilateral restrictions on China’s access to advanced AI memory chips, specifically targeting products from companies like Micron Technology, SK Hynix, and Samsung, according to…
Nvidia Gains Momentum with 13% Stock Surge
Nvidia shares jumped 13% on Wednesday following remarks from major customer Microsoft and rival chipmaker AMD, suggesting that the demand for AI server infrastructure, heavily reliant on Nvidia’s GPUs, remains…
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip Finds New Role as Police Bodycam
Samsung has recently highlighted an unconventional use of its Galaxy Z Flip series smartphones, promoting them as tools for law enforcement. In a recent post on Samsung’s newsroom, the company…
North Korean Hacker Infiltrates US Security Firm, Attempts Malware Attack
KnowBe4, a US-based security vendor specializing in security awareness training, revealed that it accidentally hired a North Korean hacker who attempted to install malware within its systems. This incident serves…
WeRide Expands Globally Amid Rising AI Adoption in Transportation
Self-driving technology company WeRide is pushing forward with its global expansion as the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the transportation sector gains momentum. The firm, known for its innovations…
Typo on AMD Ryzen 9000 Processors Causes Recall
AMD has delayed the launch of its Ryzen 9000 series CPUs, initially scheduled for July 31, because of a surprising issue—a typo on the chips themselves. The mislabelling involves the…
Apple Turns to Google Chips for AI Models, Leaves Nvidia Behind
Apple’s recent research paper revealed that the company is not using Nvidia GPUs to train its AI models, opting instead for chips designed by Alphabet’s Google. This marks a significant…
Wall Street Monitors Temu and Shein’s Big Impact on American Tech Market
Temu and Shein, two discount shopping apps, have gained traction in the U.S. through aggressive online marketing and offering low-cost products directly from China. Their success, along with TikTok Shop…
Xiaohongshu Rises as a Major Force in China’s E-Commerce Scene
Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, known for its Instagram-like interface, is making a significant impact in China’s e-commerce market. It is attracting attention and revenue from major players like Alibaba…
Zhipu AI Unveils New Video Model, Joining Chinese Tech Giants in Challenging OpenAI’s Sora
Chinese AI start-up Zhipu introduced its latest video generation model, Ying, on Friday, marking a significant step in the growing competition among local tech firms in the AI video space.…