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Foxconn to apply for India chipmaking incentives after pullout from Vedanta JV

NEW DELHI: A day after it withdrew from a $19.5 billion semiconductor joint venture with mining baron Anil Agarwal's Vedanta Ltd, Foxconn said it plans to apply for incentives that India is offering under its semiconductor manufacturing policy.

The Times of India · Jul 11, 2023

Tamil Nadu law regulating online games “makes no sense”: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Friday said the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Act 2022 “makes no sense” to him.

The Hindu · Jul 7, 2023

China's gallium and germanium controls: what they mean and what could happen next

From August, China is to restrict exports of gallium and germanium, two critical elements for making semiconductor chips. With China dominating the supply of both elements, exporters will now need special licences to get them out of the country. The move has the potential to harm a range of western…

The Conversation · Jul 7, 2023

China Retaliates: Restricts Vital Chipmaking Materials Gallium and Germanium

China imposes restrictions of gallium and germanium exports, which may affect semiconductor, solar and LED industries.

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 3, 2023

US Considers AI Chip Export Restrictions To China Amid Tech Race

Proposed ban on AI chip exports could devastate chipmakers and spur China to strengthen its semiconductor industry

Zenger · Jul 1, 2023

Run a CPU Company in a Turn-Based Strategy Game

A turn-based strategy game was being developed several years ago, with the idea of players being able to run their own semiconductor manufacturing company and compete with others to be the best in the business.

Tom’s Hardware · Jun 30, 2023

Silicon won't run our gaming PCs forever but it's far from finished

The sheer mass of manufacturing might behind silicon will keep it thriving for a long time even if there are better options out there.

PC Gamer · Jun 30, 2023

Chinese Chipmaker Asks Suppliers to Buy Back Banned Fab Tools

YMTC chairman warns about turmoil and disorder in the semiconductor industry.

Tom’s Hardware · Jun 30, 2023

Dutch semiconductor machine export restrictions to come into force in September

The Dutch government says companies that create machines that make advanced processor chips will be required to have an export license before they can be sold overseas starting in September

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2023

Turns Out 'Bidenomics' Means Top-Down Economic Control

Joe Biden's big economic speech is a poor attempt at a branding exercise.

Reason · Jun 29, 2023