2025-10-24

OpenAI's recent chip deals heap more pressure on TSMC

In recent weeks, OpenAI has signed blockbuster deals with AMD and Broadcom to build vast numbers of AI chips. Much of the focus has been on the financial implications, since OpenAI will need hundreds [...]

2025-01-03

The best laptop you can buy in 2025

Laptops are evolving fast, with some new models harnessing AI-powered features that adapt to your usage and improve performance in real time. These AI PCs can optimize battery life, manage power acros [...]

2025-07-15

Apple commits $500 million over several years to buy US-made rare earth magnets

Apple just announced a commitment of $500 million over several years to buy rare earth magnets from the US-based company MP Materials. These rare earth magnets are used in a number of products, includ [...]

2025-07-24

$1 billion of NVIDIA AI chips were reportedly sold in China despite US bans

Financial Times is reporting that $1 billion worth of NVIDIA AI chips were smuggled into China in the three months after the Trump administration tightened semiconductor export controls. Citing sales [...]

2025-02-14

Trump administration reportedly eyes renegotiating CHIPS Act awards

The recipients of the US government's CHIPS and Science Act awards may not get the amount that they were initially promised. According to Reuters, the Trump administration is looking to assess an [...]

2025-08-22

Trump administration official says some CHIPS Act companies won't need to give up equity

Last week, the Trump administration said it might take a stake in Intel in exchange for the $10.86 billion in federal grants the company is receiving from the Chips and Science (CHIPS) Act. However, n [...]

2025-09-17

China reportedly bans tech companies from buying NVIDIA's AI chips

The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has reportedly banned the country's local tech companies from purchasing NVIDIA's newest AI chip made for the region. According to the Financial [...]

2025-08-22

NVIDIA reportedly stops production of H20 AI chips

NVIDIA has reportedly asked its suppliers to halt production related to its H20 AI chips for the Chinese market. According to The Information, the company told Arizona-based Amkor Technology and Samsu [...]

2025-08-21

China reportedly discouraged purchase of NVIDIA AI chips due to 'insulting' Lutnick statements

Chinese regulators reportedly dissuaded local companies from purchasing NVIDIA's H20 chips, because they found certain statements by US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick "insulting." Ac [...]