Toyota Delays Production Of EVs In US On Slower Sales: Reports Toyota will be delaying the production of its EVs in the U.S. amid design issues and slow EV sales. International Business Times · Oct 3, 2024
Canon delivers first nanoimprint lithography tool to US institute backed by Intel, Samsung, DARPA Nanoimprint lithography could get a serious boost as Canon delivers first tool to the Texas Institute for Electronics, which is backed by Intel and other notable companies. Tom’s Hardware · Sep 27, 2024
US government to ban Chinese hardware and software for connected vehicles: Report American government to ban Chinese and Russian vehicle connectivity systems and automated driving systems. Tom’s Hardware · Sep 23, 2024
China leads in chipmaking equipment spending China has spent more than South Korea, Taiwan and the US combined when it comes to chipmaking equipment. TechRadar · Sep 3, 2024
Intel to establish advanced chip R&D center in Japan — a collaborative venture with Tokyo's Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) Intel and Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology to establish semiconductor R&D center to advance Japanese chip industry. Tom’s Hardware · Sep 3, 2024
China spent more on chipmaking equipment than South Korea, Taiwan, and the U.S. combined — $25B in investments in the first half of the year A Nikkei report says that China bought more chipmaking tools than the U.S., Taiwan, and South Korea combined. Tom’s Hardware · Sep 2, 2024
Rapidus Wants to Offer Fully Automated Packaging for 2nm Fab to Cut Chip Lead Times One of the core challenges that Rapidus will face when it kicks off volume production of chips on its 2nm-class process technology in 2027 is lining up customers. With Intel, Samsung, and TSMC all slated to offer their own 2nm-class nodes by that time, Rapidus will need some kind of… AnandTech · Aug 13, 2024
Nikkei 225 Plunges Nearly 13% Amid U.S. Economic Concerns Nikkei 225 index in Japan plunges nearly 13% due to U.S. economic concerns and Bank of Japan's interest rate hike. Top News · Aug 5, 2024
Global selloff: Wall Street plunges, as FTSE 100 posts biggest fall in months – as it happened US recession fears and unwinding yen ‘carry trade’ hits markets, wiping 12% off Japan’s Nikkei The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2024
Japan's Nikkei 225 stock index sinks nearly 13% as investors dump a wide range of shares Japan's Nikkei 225 share index has plunged nearly 13% as investors worried that the U.S. economy may be in worse shape than had been expected dumped a wide range of shares The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2024
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida vows government funds for local chip fabs — Rapidus eyes 2nm production by 2027 Rapidus struggles to get financing from Japanese banks to build its fab, but it has time and the support of the Japanese government. Tom’s Hardware · Jul 24, 2024
Huawei sues MediaTek for patent infringement of unnamed technology Huawei reportedly sues MediaTek to collect royalties for patents used by MediaTek's processors. Tom’s Hardware · Jul 19, 2024
Chip design legend Jim Keller aims for Tenstorrent wins in market 'not well served by Nvidia' CEO of Tenstorrent believes that although Nvidia dominates the market of AI processors, there is still a place for Tenstorrent. Tom’s Hardware · Jul 16, 2024
'It's Going To Be Tough': Hyundai On EV Competition In Second Half Of 2024 Today on Critical Materials, Hyundai warns of EV competition for 2H24 and prepares for a dealership legal battle. Plus, Afeela and Honda to share EV platforms. InsideEVs · Jul 9, 2024
Tom’s Hardware · Jul 1, 2024 China plans state ownership for all of its rare earth metal resources — regulation comes into effect on Oct 1 New regulation in China prohibits any organization or individual from encroaching upon or destroying rare-earth resources.
Tom’s Hardware · Jun 20, 2024 TSMC explores using 510x515 mm rectangular silicon wafers — tripling the usable area of current 300mm diameter tech Nikkei says TSMC is researching rectangular substrates for advanced chip packaging.
Tom’s Hardware · Jun 19, 2024 Micron to expand production of HBM3E memory across the world to increase HBM market share: Report Nikkei says that Micron is set to produce more HBM3E memory in Taiwan, expand R&D operations in the U.S. and even start producing HBM3E memory in Malaysia.
Tom’s Hardware · Jun 17, 2024 IBM and AIST collaborate on 10,000-qubit quantum computer — 75x more qubits than rivals IBM and Japan's AIST are joining forces to create a new quantum computer with 10,000 qubits. This new machine will have 75x more qubits than today's smartest quantum computers, putting it on a track of vastly increased correctness over today's quantum processing.
Tom’s Hardware · Jun 14, 2024 China only produces 1% of critical litho chipmaking tools, exposing it to harsh US sanctions — investment in domestic toolmakers looks to reverse the trend Only 20% of China's chipmaking tools are domestically made, putting the country at the mercy of external forces.
International Business Times UK · Jun 7, 2024 'Quit Or Accept Minimum Wage': Chinese Company's Ultimatum To 1000 Autoworkers As EV Sales Drop A Chinese car factory facing weak sales offered workers a choice: Resign or take minimum wage until business improves. This affects 1,000 employees.
Tom’s Hardware · May 12, 2024 Arm to develop AI processors — prototypes ready for spring 2025, says report Arm is reportedly developing AI processors for Softbank, and its first designs are expected to emerge in 2025.
Digital Camera World · Apr 21, 2024 Good news! Camera market grows for the first time in 13 years in Japan Nikkei reports that the digital camera market in Japan is on the upswing, with the best unit sales in over a decade
AnandTech · Apr 2, 2024 Rapidus to Get $3.9 Billion in Government Aid for 2nm, Multi-Chiplet Technologies Rapidus, a Japan-based company developing 2nm process technology and aiming to commercialize it in 2027, will receive a huge government grant for its ongoing projects. The Japanese government will support Rapidus with subsidies totaling ¥590 billion yen ($3.89 billion). In addition to developing its 2nm production node and spending on…
Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2024 How Japan's cooking culture forever changed London's restaurants In a tiny room above Los Mochis in Notting Hill is a clever fusion of Japanese and Mexican
InsideEVs · Mar 14, 2024 Honda Might Team Up With Nissan For Cheap EV After Ditching Plans With GM Nissan is looking for a partner to make a new modular electric axle and EV platform, and Honda might fit the bill, Nikkei reported.