The increasing demands of AI are driving innovation in hardware and infrastructure, including GPUs, specialized memory, and data centers. Companies are investing heavily in building and optimizing infrastructure to support AI workloads.
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, points out that training a human also requires a significant amount of energy. The comment is part of the debate on the environmental impact of artificial intelligence and large language models.
Data center developers are building private natural gas power plants to power their infrastructures, bypassing strained power grids. A project in Texas will reportedly use as much power as the city of Chicago.
The increasing demand for computing power for artificial intelligence is driving the evolution of rack infrastructures. Data centers are preparing to support increasingly intensive workloads, with a focus on energy efficiency and compute density.
Swiss company CLIMATEX AG, specializing in circular textile technologies, has closed a €3.5 million funding round led by the Collateral Good Textile & Fashion Innovation Fund. The funds will be used to strengthen sales and marketing activities and to...
UALink, presented at Hot Chips 2024, is an open standard for interconnects in AI data centers. It aims to reduce vendor lock-in while optimizing costs and performance. The initiative promises greater flexibility and control in the infrastructure for ...
Massive data centers for generative AI are bad for the Earth. A radical proposal suggests launching them into orbit to reduce the ecological footprint. The costs and technical feasibility of such an approach remain to be assessed.
SK Group chairman Chey Tae-won met with US tech leaders to secure supplies of essential AI chips. The initiative aims to strengthen SK Hynix's supply chain, which is crucial for developing AI solutions.
The increasing demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure is fueling a global competition, significantly impacting chip and server suppliers based in Taiwan. The article analyzes how this dynamic is influencing the market and the companies inv...
Major tech companies are increasingly investing in physical infrastructure for generative artificial intelligence. This trend reflects the growing importance of specialized hardware and local stacks to manage AI workloads efficiently and securely.
A cloud startup will use AMD Instinct GPUs in an Ohio datacenter, securing a $300 million loan with the GPUs as collateral. The deal highlights the increasing value of AI hardware in the market.
China’s AI expansion is forcing domestic suppliers to rapidly adopt liquid cooling systems for servers, due to the increasing heat dissipation demands of intensive computing clusters.
A new study introduces Construct-and-Refine (CaR), a framework for improving constraint handling in neural solvers for routing problems. CaR aims to overcome the limitations of existing approaches, offering greater efficiency and solution quality, es...
A user is planning an AI server with eight GPUs, but available motherboards have a limited number of PCIe slots. The discussion explores the use of risers and other solutions to overcome these hardware limitations, allowing more GPUs to be connected ...
AI startups face pressure to accelerate with limited funding and rising infrastructure costs. Google Cloud emphasizes the importance of careful infrastructure choices from the start to avoid future problems, despite the initial ease of access to clou...
Startups, pushed to accelerate development with AI, face limited budgets and rising infrastructure costs. Google Cloud offers cloud credits and GPUs, but initial infrastructure choices can have long-term consequences.
The AI server supply chain shows contrasting dynamics. While PCB (Printed Circuit Board) and CCL (Copper Clad Laminate) manufacturers lead the market, divergences are observed in ASIC production and testing procedures. An analysis of current trends i...
Leading AI service providers are securing long-term uranium supplies from mining companies. This move aims to power future data centers with nuclear energy, addressing the increasing energy demands of AI model training and inference.
A recent study by Google explores the unexpected effectiveness of masking updates in adaptive optimizers. The research, accessible via Hugging Face, has generated discussions within the LocalLLaMA community, with potential implications for training l...
Meta plans to deploy standalone Nvidia Grace CPUs in production, with the Vera architecture to follow. The company anticipates up to 2X performance-per-watt improvements in some CPU workloads.
A look at the partnerships and investments Google announced at the AI Impact Summit 2026. The event shed light on the company's future strategies in the field of artificial intelligence and its potential impact on various sectors.
Paris-based venture capital firm Quantonation announced the closing of its second flagship fund at €220 million. The fund aims to support the development of quantum technologies in Europe, focusing on computing, materials science, and sensing.
A new study presents a primal-dual algorithm for constrained reinforcement learning (CMDP), addressing the challenge of safety in real-world environments like robotics and autonomous driving. The algorithm ensures near-optimal performance with minima...
Meta has entered into a multiyear agreement to secure millions of Nvidia GPUs and CPUs, bolstering its artificial intelligence infrastructure. The investment underscores the strategic importance of AI for Meta.
PCB manufacturer Zhen Ding anticipates substantial growth starting in 2026, driven by the demand for high-end AI solutions. Increased volumes and prices of PCBs, essential components for AI hardware, will significantly contribute to this expansion.
Samsung is developing LPDDR5X-PIM (Processing-in-Memory) to accelerate artificial intelligence workloads. This technology aims to reduce bottlenecks by moving some of the processing directly inside the memory chip, improving energy efficiency and ove...
Nexperia, a semiconductor manufacturer, has secured a US$60 million loan to expand its chip production. This funding arrives during a sensitive time, with a Dutch governance probe underway regarding its governance and operations.
The India-based Adani Group plans to invest US$100 billion by 2035 in artificial intelligence data centres powered by renewable energy. This strategic move underscores the growing importance of AI and the need for sustainable infrastructure to suppor...
The increasing demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure in Taiwan is driving a surge in the construction sector and land market. The need for data centers and specialized factories to host AI workloads is growing rapidly, fueling new investm...
Meta is deepening its partnership with Nvidia, integrating Nvidia's Grace processors into its CPU-only systems. The company plans to deploy millions of GPUs over the next few years and is already working on adopting Nvidia's upcoming Vera CPUs starti...
Activist investor Palliser Capital says Toto is sitting on hidden semiconductor value – and wants the company to lift the lid. The AI hype cycle has officially reached the toilet, with a Japanese bathroom giant suddenly being pitched as a serious tec...
Qwen3.5 NVFP4 is now available, quantized with NVIDIA's Model Optimizer. The checkpoint weighs approximately 224GB with 17 billion active parameters. It is released under the Apache 2.0 license. It requires SGLang and provides launch examples on B200...
The massive influx of capital into the artificial intelligence sector is reshaping the consumer electronics landscape. A contraction in the number of new hardware releases is expected, as resources focus on AI infrastructure.
A Japanese toilet manufacturer has been highlighted by some investors as an undervalued beneficiary of the AI memory sector. The company's shares have risen by nearly 40% in the first two months of 2026.
Adani Group plans to invest $100 billion in building AI-focused data centers in India, aiming for a capacity of up to 5 gigawatts. The initiative includes partnerships with Google, Microsoft, and Flipkart.
The town of Potters Bar, near London, is at the center of a dispute between the need for artificial intelligence infrastructure and the protection of the surrounding green areas. The growing demand for computational resources for AI is putting the "g...
AMD and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) are expanding their partnership to deploy a 200MW AI infrastructure in India. The initiative aims to support the growing demand for computing resources for AI workloads in the country.
The Corsair AI Workstation 300 combines power and small size, integrating the Strix Halo processor. This system presents itself as an elegant solution, albeit with a significant price tag. Ideal for those seeking high performance in a compact form fa...
DIGITIMES analyzes the dynamics of the artificial intelligence supply chain, with a particular focus on power, substrates, and thermal solutions. The article highlights how these elements are gaining importance in the context of developing increasing...
Intel intensifies the AI PC race, with a focus on ZAM memory. The battle between HBM3 and HBM4 technologies is intensifying, crucial for the performance of artificial intelligence workloads. The market is rapidly evolving.
Indian startup C2i has raised $15 million to test a grid-to-GPU approach aimed at reducing power losses in AI data centers. The goal is to optimize energy efficiency, an increasingly critical issue with the growing demand for computational resources ...
The surge in AI data centers in China is driving the adoption of liquid cooling solutions. The higher power densities of AI systems require more efficient cooling methods to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
AdaLLM is a new runtime focused on accelerated NVFP4 inference on Ada Lovelace GPUs, such as the RTX 4090. It implements an FP8 KV cache and a custom FP8 decode kernel, avoiding FP16 fallback. It supports models like Qwen3 and Gemma3, offering perfor...
Taiwan's January exports jumped nearly 70%, driven by strong demand for AI servers. This growth fuels optimism for 2026 and strengthens investments in technological defense. The Taiwanese tech sector benefits from the increasing demand for artificial...
For President's Day, MSI is offering the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB Ventus 2X OC Plus at the MSRP of $379. The deal also includes the possibility to score a Blackwell GPU at MSRP, and a free 650W power supply.
iFixit criticizes BMW's new security screws as an anti-consumer move hindering right to repair. Adafruit responded by designing and 3D printing a solution, reverse engineering BMW's connector using patent filings.
NVIDIA has released an open-source update for the Nouveau driver, focusing on supporting the GA100 GPU through the GPU System Processor (GSP). This move aims to improve the compatibility and performance of NVIDIA GPUs with open-source drivers.
According to DIGITIMES, AMD is eroding Intel's market share in the server and PC sectors. Supply chain constraints in China could further intensify price pressures.
OpenAI's GPT-5.3-Codex-Spark model has been optimized to run on Cerebras WSE-3 processors, achieving an inference speed of over 1000 tokens per second. This performance opens new perspectives for applications requiring fast, low-latency responses.
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB, based on Navi 44 architecture, is repositioning itself in the market with an MSRP of $299. This move aims to provide an affordable solution for budget gamers, amidst increasing demand and high costs for AI-focused GPUs.
Waymo, Google's autonomous vehicle company, has launched a pilot program with DoorDash. Dashers are paid to close the doors of self-driving cars left open by passengers. The initiative highlights the need for human intervention even in the most autom...
Deepseek, a Chinese group active in the development of large language models (LLM), has announced that it is testing a new model. Preliminary benchmarks focus on reading comprehension skills, with results showing variable performance across different...
Quanta Computer is expanding its AI server production in Thailand, increasing investments to meet growing demand. The initiative aims to strengthen production capacity in the artificial intelligence sector, with a focus on dedicated servers.
Display manufacturer AUO plans to hire 1,000 people by 2026. The expansion is driven by increasing demand for AI solutions in the display and smart mobility sectors. The company aims to strengthen its presence in these growing markets.
SK Hynix has reportedly begun ordering equipment for a new HBM (High Bandwidth Memory) packaging line in Cheongju, driven by increasing demand for high-performance memory due to AI. The expansion aims to boost HBM production capacity.
A new trade agreement between Taiwan and the United States aims to lower export barriers and strengthen technology supply chains. The initiative is expected to foster greater collaboration in the technology sector and a smoother flow of components an...
Taiwan's heavy electrical sector anticipates significant growth in early 2026, driven by increased transformer exports and domestic infrastructure investments. This development could have implications for the global supply chain and the sector's comp...
Taiwan will remove import limits on vehicles from the United States, raising a debate about the adequacy of safety inspections. The decision could lead to increased competition in the Taiwanese automotive market, but also to concerns about compliance...
A new trade agreement between Taiwan and the United States aims to strengthen supply chains and establish tariff parity. The initiative aims to ensure supply security and promote greater economic cooperation between the two nations.
Shield AI will provide its Hivemind platform to Taiwan, supporting the development of drone swarms. This strategic move aims to strengthen Taiwan's defense capabilities through the use of advanced technologies in the field of autonomous systems.
At SEMICON Korea, Samsung highlighted advancements in HBM memory with hybrid bonding technology. SK Hynix, on the other hand, emphasized the integration of artificial intelligence at the platform level, signaling a paradigm shift in the approach to t...
Samsung is reportedly increasing its 8nm chip production in Europe, while simultaneously advancing its 2nm technology. This strategic move could strengthen Samsung's position in the European semiconductor market.
According to Applied, the AI expansion is real, but it needs an increase in semiconductor manufacturing infrastructure, especially cleanrooms. Production capacity is a limiting factor.
Global spending on AI chips is rapidly increasing, approaching a tipping point of $1 trillion. This surge reflects the growing demand for computing power for AI applications.
Minister Cheng-wen Wu's remarks on the importance of scientific research evaluation metrics in Taiwan have sparked a debate in the academic community. The discussion revolves around how to effectively measure the impact and quality of research, and w...
A Visa survey reveals that despite widespread adoption of AI for product discovery in Asia Pacific, nearly half of consumers hesitate to use it for payments. More experienced and affluent consumers are the most skeptical, fearing data security and al...
According to UJET's CEO, AI will not replace call center agents but will transform the software stack to resolve customer issues more quickly, avoiding escalations and transitions between different systems. Gartner predicts that using AI to fix custo...
Taiwan has launched its first space accelerator, aiming to capitalize on the growing global attention towards the aerospace sector. The initiative aims to stimulate innovation and attract international investment in the Taiwanese space industry.
OpenAI released GPT-5.3-Codex-Spark, its first production AI model to run on non-Nvidia hardware, deploying on Cerebras chips. The model delivers code at over 1,000 tokens per second, roughly 15 times faster than its predecessor. Access is available ...
Elon Musk envisions a lunar base, dubbed Moonbase Alpha, equipped with a mass driver system for launching AI satellites into deep space. The goal is to accelerate AI development and space exploration.
PyTorch has adopted Pyrefly for type checking, achieving a 10x speed increase compared to MyPy. The migration simplifies configuration, ensures consistency across development environments, and improves code quality with advanced typing features. Cont...
Nvidia DGX Spark update introduces hot-plug detection on ConnectX NIC, optimizing the energy efficiency of AI workstations and reducing idle power consumption by 32% or more. A step forward for more efficient AI workstations.
OpenAI announced a new version of its Codex coding tool, highlighting it as a milestone in its relationship with a chipmaker. No details were provided on the chip's technical specifications or the performance improvements achieved.
Canonical released Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS, the newest point release to the Noble Numbat series. This release includes security updates, bug fixes, and the Linux 6.17 HWE (Hardware Enablement) kernel. The goal is to provide a more stable and up-to-date ba...
An analysis highlights how China's push for technological self-sufficiency is fueling massive investments in the artificial intelligence and data center sectors. This trend underscores the growing strategic importance of these sectors for the Chinese...
Rising memory prices are putting pressure on the production of entry-level electronics. Chip manufacturers report supply chain difficulties, with direct consequences for consumers and the availability of entry-level products.
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is demanding a ban on the export of chipmaking tools to China, specifically targeting ASML's lithography machines. The aim is to limit China's ability to develop advanced semiconductors.
Lassie, a Swedish insurtech startup for pets, has announced a $75 million Series C funding round after reaching $100 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR). The company focuses on prevention, providing owners with tools to take care of their pets.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang praised Foxconn's leadership in AI servers during a company sports event. The collaboration between the two companies focuses on developing advanced hardware solutions for artificial intelligence workloads.
Samsung announces the start of mass production of HBM4 memories, a world first that could redefine performance in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. This move consolidates Samsung's position in the high-speed memory market.
State-sponsored hackers are exploiting AI models like Gemini to refine phishing attacks and develop malware. Groups from Iran, North Korea, China, and Russia are leveraging AI for reconnaissance, social engineering, and malware development, increasin...
Mistral AI plans to invest EUR1.2 billion in Sweden to expand its European compute capacity through new data centers dedicated to artificial intelligence. The initiative aims to strengthen Mistral's presence in the European AI landscape.
Tariff shifts and supply-chain realignments are positioning Taiwan as the leading supplier of PCBs (Printed Circuit Boards) to the United States. This transformation is driven by geopolitical and economic factors influencing the global landscape of e...
TSMC's advanced manufacturing capabilities in the semiconductor sector are fueling profit growth in the artificial intelligence market. Other manufacturers such as SMIC, UMC, and VIS are facing increasing pressure to compete.
Foxconn chairman Young Liu projects strong growth for 2026. The company has also secured an oversubscribed sustainability loan, indicating investor confidence in the Taiwanese electronics giant's long-term strategy.
Weblink reported record revenue in January, driven by increasing demand for AI solutions in the data center and consumer sectors. This increase underscores the significant impact of artificial intelligence on the technology industry and the demand fo...
Taiwanese printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturers are coordinating to support the development of advanced packaging solutions in the United States. The initiative aims to strengthen the supply chain and respond to the growing demand for advanced te...
Chinese semiconductor manufacturer SMIC warns that the increasing demand for AI solutions is reshaping chip production cycles. The company announced a price increase for mature production nodes, indicating strong demand in the sector.
Taiwan has announced an investment of NT$400 billion (approximately US$12.5 billion) to strengthen its autonomy in the defense sector. The initiative aims to promote the development of local technologies and capabilities, reducing dependence on forei...
Elon Musk has announced a reorganization of xAI following its merger with SpaceX. Specific details of the reorganization have not been disclosed, but the move suggests a closer integration between the two companies.
Taiwan aims to strengthen its position in the global space supply chain with the launch of TASA iSPARK, a dedicated accelerator. The initiative aims to support local companies in innovation and the development of advanced space technologies, opening ...
Taiwan's machinery industry shows signs of recovery, supported by strong demand in the artificial intelligence and semiconductor sectors. However, the machine tool sector lags behind the overall positive trend.
According to SEMI, silicio wafer shipments are expected to increase in 2025 due to demand for AI and HBM (High Bandwidth Memory). Despite the projected growth, overall industry revenue will remain below previous peaks. The article analyzes trends in ...
Taiwanese carriers report growth in January and plan to increase investments in cloud infrastructure and artificial intelligence solutions. This transition reflects a global trend towards adopting advanced technologies to improve services and optimiz...
China is poised to solidify its position in the Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) sector. Projections indicate that five Chinese companies will rank among the top ten globally by 2025, a clear sign of the country's growing influence i...
Linux kernel 7.0 introduces significant updates to DRM (Direct Rendering Manager) graphics drivers, featuring enhancements for AMD hardware and SR-IOV support for Intel Xe. Also included are improvements to "accel" drivers for AI accelerators like NP...
Young Optics is shifting its focus towards AI-driven products in an effort to improve its financial performance and reduce losses. The company is betting on new growth areas within the AI sector.
AI inference startup Modal Labs is in talks for a new funding round led by General Catalyst, potentially valuing the company at $2.5 billion. The four-year-old company is rapidly establishing itself in the artificial intelligence landscape.
Testing reveals that the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, with simple PBO (Precision Boost Overdrive) settings, can match the gaming performance of the pricier Ryzen 7 9850X3D. The higher clock speed of the latter doesn't provide a significant advantage in gaming sc...
A report highlights that only 20% of data centers in Europe and the Middle East are equipped to handle artificial intelligence workloads. Skills shortages and grid bottlenecks threaten to stall capacity expansion.
Microsoft is exploring the use of superconducting cables to power its AI data centers. This technology promises to reduce power losses and heat emissions, improving overall energy efficiency.
A management shakeup at GPTC raises questions about the stability of orders to key suppliers such as TSMC, ASE, and Micron. The reorganization could have repercussions on the supply chain of essential components for artificial intelligence.
Japanese semiconductor manufacturer Rapidus plans to start mass production of 2nm chips by 2027, driven by a fourfold increase in production capacity. The company is building a new factory in Hokkaido.
TSMC supplier AblePrint anticipates a 142% revenue surge in January 2026, driven by strong demand for advanced packaging services for AI chips. The growth reflects the increasing importance of packaging in the semiconductor industry.
As OpenAI walks the advertising tightrope to balance revenue gains against credibility and safety, ad kingpin Google is roaring ahead to use AI to improve its advertising products. Google isn't showing ads in Gemini, but AI Mode is fair game.
TSMC's expansion in Japan may reflect a broader trend of Taiwanese tech companies reducing their reliance on China. This strategic move raises questions about the future dynamics of the semiconductor industry and the geopolitical implications for the...
Taiwan Premier Jung-tai Cho has reaffirmed the government's commitment to improving the island's energy infrastructure. The initiative aims to ensure a stable and sustainable energy supply to support Taiwan's long-term economic growth and competitive...
An in-depth analysis of SMIC's role in the memory cycle for artificial intelligence applications, focusing on production capacity dynamics and potential risks to profit margins. Implications for the semiconductor market and the costs of implementing ...
The Open Compute Project (OCP) aims to develop specs for distributed datacenters. The collaboration with IOWN (Innovative Optical and Wireless Network) seeks to leverage all-optical technologies to overcome the limitations of traditional connections,...
Display manufacturer AUO is diversifying its business, focusing on artificial intelligence, optics, and satellite technologies. The goal is to stabilize margins and shift the revenue mix by 2030, reducing reliance on the display market.
The increasing demand for memory in AI applications is creating challenges for industrial PC manufacturers. Margins are shrinking and delivery times are lengthening due to component shortages and rising costs.
Alibaba is developing a comprehensive AI stack, integrating proprietary chips, cloud infrastructure, and AI models. The goal is to compete with solutions offered by Google and other industry leaders, optimizing performance and efficiency.
According to DIGITIMES, Novatek predicts that the demand for memory and visual edge AI solutions will grow strongly by 2026. This reflects a trend towards distributed processing and the increasing importance of artificial intelligence in edge devices...
Czech ice dancers Katerina Mrazkova and Daniel Mrazek discovered that large language models (LLMs) can generate musical pieces that, unexpectedly, turn out to be plagiarism. This experience raises questions about originality and copyright in the age ...
Linux kernel 7.0 introduces support for the SpacemiT K3 RVA23 and Qualcomm Kaanapali SoCs. This integration marks a significant step forward for the adoption of ARM and RISC-V architectures, expanding the hardware options available to developers and ...
The memory market is poised to benefit significantly from the growth of artificial intelligence. Forecasts indicate that revenues will reach $551 billion by 2026, driven by strong demand from data centers. This figure is twice the revenue expected fo...
Asus launches the ROG Crosshair X870E Glacial, a high-end motherboard designed for AMD Ryzen processors. This motherboard positions itself as a new flagship, offering advanced features and an optimized design for maximum performance.
The UK government is urging tech startups to take bolder risks in the artificial intelligence sector, promising support and investment. Fractile, a company specializing in chips for LLM inference, will invest £100 million in the UK to expand its site...
An analysis of the financial flows fueling artificial intelligence development in Asia, focusing on Alphabet's role and its strategic investments in the region. The competition for AI hegemony also plays out on the financial front.
London-based xWatts, an intelligent energy management platform focused on decarbonising complex real estate assets, has closed a £1.6 million seed funding round. The company develops AI- and machine-learning-based technology to manage energy use acro...
Nexchip Semiconductor's Phase IV expansion aims to strengthen the domestic supply chain of CMOS image sensors (CIS) for companies like SmartSens and Xiaomi. The initiative seeks to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers in the semiconductor sector.
The NanoIC initiative aims to strengthen Europe's capacity in the production of advanced chips for artificial intelligence. This pilot project focuses on the development of 2nm technologies, essential for future high-performance AI applications, cons...
Panjit anticipates rapid growth in the power semiconductor market for AI data centers, driven by its hot-swap technology. The company aims to meet the increasing demand for efficient and reliable power solutions for artificial intelligence systems.
Rumors suggest that Nvidia is accelerating discussions on HBM memory and AI collaboration. An informal meeting could signal rapid progress in negotiations, crucial for the company's future GPUs and AI solutions.
Zhen Ding Tech reports a significant revenue increase in January, driven by demand for high-end artificial intelligence applications. The growth reflects the increasing impact of AI in high-performance sectors.
Despite ongoing memory supply challenges, Asus' push into the AI server market is positively impacting revenue. Demand for hardware solutions for AI workloads remains strong.
Rumors suggest Anthropic is heavily investing in dedicated computing infrastructure. This move signals increasing competition in the artificial intelligence sector, where computing power is a critical factor for developing and training increasingly c...
Phison's CEO met with Indian Prime Minister Modi to discuss expansion strategies in the Indian market, focusing on NAND memory and edge AI solutions. The initiative aims to strengthen Phison's presence in a rapidly growing market.
Amkor forecasts strong growth in 2025, driven by advanced packaging and increasing investments in the artificial intelligence sector. The company is enhancing its capabilities to meet the demand for increasingly sophisticated packaging solutions requ...
SK Group chairman Chey Tae-won met with Nvidia executives as the Korean group invests US$10 billion in AI-related ventures. The meeting underscores the importance of collaborating with leading hardware providers for the implementation of large-scale ...
According to DIGITIMES, Intel and AMD are strengthening their presence in the AI PC market. Qualcomm, while offering valid solutions, faces greater difficulties in enterprise adoption. Competition in the sector is intensifying, with significant impli...
John Carmack is considering using long fiber lines as an alternative to DRAM for streaming AI data. The idea is to leverage the low latency and high bandwidth of fiber to create an efficient second-level cache.
Taiwan has rejected the possibility of transferring 40% of its semiconductor production capacity to the United States. Production increases in Taiwan are expected to occur in lockstep with production increases in the U.S.
AMD is implementing support for the Peak Tops Limiter (PTL) in the AMDGPU and AMDKFD Linux kernel graphics drivers. This feature, intended for Instinct accelerators, aims to manage and limit peak power consumption.
Sanae Takaichi's election victory may accelerate Japan's plans to achieve chip manufacturing sovereignty and strengthen its military capabilities. This strategic shift implies a greater focus on domestic hardware and technological infrastructure.
MediaTek is preparing to adopt TSMC's 2nm and A14 processes, with a focus on increasing computing power for artificial intelligence. This strategic move aims to position MediaTek as a leader in high-performance chips for AI applications.
Tower Semiconductor and Nvidia are collaborating to develop 1.6T optical modules aimed at improving the performance of AI data center networks. This technology promises to significantly accelerate data transfer, which is crucial for artificial intell...
The acceleration of investments in the artificial intelligence sector is putting pressure on the cash flows of major technology companies. The need to support the growing demand for computational resources for training and inference of increasingly c...
Elon Musk signals potential bottlenecks in chip manufacturing, suggesting the creation of a 'TeraFab' to address growing supply challenges. The move highlights the difficulties in sourcing essential components to support the growth of his technologic...
India's annual budget is set to provide a significant boost to the artificial intelligence and semiconductor ecosystem. The initiative aims to position India as a global technology hub, with targeted investments in research and development, infrastru...
South Korea is betting on artificial intelligence and electric powertrains to shape the future of the automotive industry. The article, based on AFP sources, highlights this strategy without providing specific details on implementations or technologi...
Taiwan's economic growth accelerates due to strong demand in the artificial intelligence sector, overcoming fears of hollowing-out. Increased demand for high-performance semiconductors, essential for AI workloads, is a key factor in this expansion.
A two-node cluster based on AMD Strix Halo, interconnected via Intel E810 (RoCE v2), has been built for distributed LLM inference using Tensor Parallelism. Benchmarks and setup guide are available online, opening new possibilities for local model exe...
Reportedly, discussions are underway for a potential merger between SpaceX and xAI, the artificial intelligence company founded by Elon Musk. The deal would bring together the Grok chatbot, Starlink satellites, and SpaceX rockets under a single corpo...
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang denies rumors of a 40% shift in Taiwan's chip production capacity to the U.S. Huang states that TSMC's global expansion is essential to meet the high demand for leading-edge semiconductors, and Taiwan will maintain its key rol...
According to DIGITIMES, Taiwan leads in revenue in the automotive display market, while China holds the leadership in terms of production volumes. This reflects the different strategies and specializations of the two regions in the automotive sector.
The Mesa NVK open-source Vulkan driver has temporarily disabled support for larger memory pages due to a discovered issue. This feature, implemented in the Nouveau kernel driver in Linux 6.19, aimed to improve performance through compression and the ...
Waabi has secured a $750 million Series C round to accelerate autonomous trucking. Additionally, Uber has committed roughly $250 million to deploy 25,000 robotaxis exclusively on its platform.
ASML executives predict strong chip demand beyond 2025. The company, a leader in the production of semiconductor lithography systems, expects continued growth in the sector, despite short-term market fluctuations.
A novel approach for analyzing multivariate time series using latent structural similarity networks. The method employs an unsupervised sequence-to-sequence autoencoder to learn window-level representations, aggregates these representations into enti...
NavFormer is a novel approach for forecasting the International Geomagnetic Reference Field (IGRF) in moving coordinate frames. It uses rotation invariant scalar features and a Canonical SPD module to stabilize the spectrum of window level second mom...
A study by Stanford and SAP questions the effectiveness of parallel coding agents. The findings indicate that adding a second agent significantly reduces performance due to coordination and communication issues. This raises doubts about platforms pro...
The crisis involving Nexperia, a semiconductor manufacturer, continues to generate significant repercussions on automotive supply chains, particularly for companies outside the 'red' sphere of influence. The implications extend to various levels of p...
Tesla has decided to diversify the production of its AI5 chip, intended for artificial intelligence applications, relying on both TSMC and Samsung. This strategic move may be motivated by the desire to mitigate supply chain risks and optimize product...
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang emphasizes the importance of avoiding unsuitable hires, preferring to keep positions open rather than compromising team quality. Nvidia reportedly has a "bench" of approximately 60 potential future CEOs.
A set of 18 patches were merged to Mesa 26.1 to address graphics corruption issues on Intel Meteor Lake and DG2/Alchemist graphics hardware. These patches also bring performance improvements, with some graphics workloads seeing gains of up to 260%.
The Trump administration's imposition of 25% tariffs on South Korea signals a hard-line approach to unratified trade deals. The move highlights international trade tensions and potential repercussions for global economic relations.
AMD's RadeonSI Gallium3D driver is introducing a new low-latency video decode mode in the upcoming Mesa 26.1 release. This feature offers faster response times but potentially increases GPU power consumption. A trade-off to consider for latency-sensi...
According to DIGITIMES, Foxconn and Hotai, two giants in the manufacturing and automotive sectors, are focusing their efforts on the Japanese market. This strategic move aims to capitalize on new opportunities in a notoriously complex and competitive...
Vennre, a UK-based wealth creation platform, has raised $9.6 million in a pre-Series A funding round. The company aims to expand its client base, launch new platform features, and strengthen its presence in Saudi Arabia, offering alternative investme...
The ASRock Rack PAUL card, equipped with the ASPEED AST2500 controller, receives support in the Linux kernel thanks to new patches. This low-profile PCIe card provides IPMI/BMC capabilities for various platforms.
Samsung is preparing to start shipments of its HBM4 memory to Nvidia and AMD starting in February. This new generation of high-bandwidth memory is crucial for accelerating the performance of GPUs and high-performance computing systems, essential for ...
Display manufacturer AUO is reorienting its strategy in the United States, shifting from a manufacturing base to a focus on market leverage. The move signals a change in the company's approach to the US market.
Leading US defense companies are deepening their partnerships with Taiwan. This initiative aims to strengthen the island's technological and defense capabilities in an increasingly complex geopolitical context. The cooperation may include technology ...
The increasing demand for memory capacity is driving innovation in the sector. Startups and SMEs face new opportunities to develop advanced solutions, essential to support artificial intelligence workloads and other data-intensive applications. Techn...
Venture capital firm 2150 announced the final close of its €210 million second fund, bringing total assets under management to €500 million. The fund focuses on technology companies seeking to reshape cities and the industries that power them, with a...
Jabil, a manufacturing services company, has announced the appointment of Steve Raymund as chair of the board of directors. Raymund, a current board member, succeeds Timothy Main.
Adata chairman Simon Chen forecasts pre-tax profits exceeding NT$10 billion by 2025. The company is set to announce its Q3 2025 earnings in December.
Power transmission efficiency is becoming a critical factor in the development of artificial intelligence and regional competitiveness. Optimizing energy consumption is essential to reduce the operating costs and environmental impact of AI data cente...
Strong demand for high-end iPhone 17 models is straining Taiwanese carrier supply chains. Carriers are struggling to meet initial orders, signaling renewed interest in Apple's premium devices.
LACT, the third-party user interface for managing GPUs on Linux, updates to version 0.8.4. Particularly popular among AMD Radeon enthusiasts, LACT offers an alternative control panel for AMD and Intel graphics cards, in the absence of official soluti...
The European Union is accelerating innovation with "EU Inc," a unified legal structure for startups. Simultaneously, it aims to eliminate technology suppliers deemed "high-risk" from critical infrastructure. These measures aim to strengthen the conti...
Emmabuntüs DE 6 is a Linux distribution designed for newcomers. It aims to reduce e-waste and supports charitable initiatives, offering clear documentation and accessible tools. It's guided by ethics more than tech.
An enthusiast has showcased an open-source Intel 486 motherboard that they claim was 'made from scratch' in under six months. The initial goal was Linux and Doom compatibility, but the project appears to offer much more. The M8SBC-486 motherboard rep...
The Moondream3 visual model, unveiled last year, seems to have disappeared. Despite an MLX version being available, Llama.cpp implementations and public updates are missing. The community is wondering about the future of this promising project.
The Focusrite Forte 2-in, 4-out USB audio interface, a portable audio recording solution, will be supported by the mainline Linux 7.0 kernel. The patches are queued in the Linux kernel's sound subsystem development tree. While a convenient little dev...
Taiwanese analog chip makers are benefiting from strong demand in the fan motor sector. Growth is driven by the need for efficient cooling solutions in various sectors, from consumer electronics to data centers. This positive trend highlights Taiwan'...
