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Samsung delays $44 billion Texas chip fab — sources say completion halted because 'there are no customers'

Sources cite that Samsung is delaying the launch of its Taylor, Texas, fab because the site lacks customers for its 4nm-class chip output.

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 3, 2025

Softbank and Intel want to rival Samsung and SK Hynix with HBM memory alternative but I don't think they will succeed - Here's why

SoftBank and Intel plan new AI memory chip to challenge Samsung and SK Hynix dominance in HBM.

TechRadar · Jun 15, 2025

Nvidia's H20 follow-up in China won't be based on Hopper, says Jensen — Reportedly switching from HBM to GDDR7

Future AI accelerators for China will not use the Hopper architecture, as Jensen Huang hints at a potential switch to Blackwell.

Tom’s Hardware · May 18, 2025

Mitsubishi Isn't Doing So Well, Guys

Mitsubishi has been in the news a lot recently, thanks mainly to its potential involvement in the merger between Nissan and Honda. That hasn't improved the company's outlook, however, with the Japanese automaker publishing an abysmal net profit forecast for the financial year ending March 2025.

Motor1 · Feb 4, 2025

Japan’s first bunk-bed bus allows tourists to skip the hotel

Operator expects demand to come from tourists bound for Tokyo to attend concerts

The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2025

It Begins: Honda and Nissan Reportedly Start Merger Talks

Nissan and Honda are reportedly about to begin talks of merging. According to a new Nikkei Asia report, which cites no specific sources, the two will operate under a new holding company, with the specific details to be decided later. The new group will also allegedly look to include Mitsubishi…

Motor1 · Dec 17, 2024

After iPhone and iMac, Apple may be courting Foxconn to build AI servers based on its M-series CPU to accelerate Apple Intelligence potential

Apple "courting" Foxconn to build AI servers based on its M-series CPU to accelerate Apple Intelligence potential.

TechRadar · Nov 17, 2024

Pacific Islands Forum communique taken down after Chinese envoy calls Taiwan reference ‘unacceptable’

‘Visibly angry’ Qian Bo demands correction of Taiwan’s ‘development partner’ label despite its use for more than three decades

The Guardian - AU · Aug 30, 2024

Honda-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance Reportedly Planned

Honda and Nissan are already working together and it looks as though Mitsubishi is about to join them.

Motor1 · Jul 29, 2024

Geely Is The First Chinese Automaker To Crack The Top 10 Global Auto Sales Chart

The Geely Group passed the Mercedes-Benz Group and BMW in Q1 2024. Meanwhile, other Chinese companies are catching up and playing the long game.

InsideEVs · May 27, 2024