Chipmakers gearing up for DDR5 output ramp-up
Samsung Electronics and other major DRAM chip vendors are looking to scale up substantially their output for DDR5 memory next year, according to sources at memory module makers......»»
Volkswagen sales fall to 11-year low after chip shortages crimp output
Volkswagen AG expects easing supply bottlenecks and existing orders to boost sales this year even as shortages of semiconductors in 2022 led deliveries to an 11-year low......»»
More panel makers gearing up for OLED notebook displays
More panel makers, including BOE Technology and Sharp, have begun churning out OLED displays for notebook applications as notebook brands have added more OLED-based models to their offerings......»»
Leaked Samsung Galaxy S23 pictures show off new camera design
Samsung's new smartphones are launching February 1, and a lot has leaked. Enlarge / The base-model Galaxy S23, which has a new camera design. (credit: WinFuture) Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy S23 soon, with.....»»
TSMC expects 14% revenue decline in 1Q23
A continued ramp-up in 5nm chip output buoyed TSMC's revenue and profit performance in the fourth quarter of 2022, when the pure-play foundry also saw sales generated from the HPC sector outpace those from the smartphone segment......»»
Global sales of EV to surpass 14 million units, with 9 million in China, says DIGITIMES Research
In the post-epidemic era, the overall auto market has been affected by chip shortages, coupled with the Russian-Ukrainian war and inflation, resulting in poor sales performance. In contrast, electric vehicle (EV) sales ramp up around the globe. Accor.....»»
PSMC chair urges Taiwan government to subsidize smaller chipmakers
Government subsidies should encourage not only TSMC but also its smaller peers looking to accelerate their growth strategies, according to Frank Huang, chairman of Taiwan-based Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing (PSMC)......»»
6 things you need to know before Servant season 4
Servant is gearing up for its fourth and final season on Apple TV+, but before tuning in, here's a refresher of the important things that happened in season 3......»»
Oppo set to mass produce own handset AP with 4nm process in 3Q23
Oppo is gearing up for volume production of its in-house developed smartphone application processor in the third quarter of 2023, reportedly to be carried out at TSMC with 4nm process technology, according to industry sources......»»
Samsung executives emphasize continuous M&A despite poor performance
Samsung Electronics was unable to maintain its revenue performance due to the global economic recession. However, reports pointed out that there are no plans to reduce investment in 2023 for Samsung's divisions. Instead, the company is gearing up for.....»»
Global sales of EV to surpass 14 million units, with 9M in China
In the post-epidemic era, the overall auto market has been affected by chip shortages, coupled with the Russian-Ukrainian war and inflation, resulting in poor sales performance. In contrast, electric vehicle (EV) sales ramp up around the globe. Accor.....»»
SMT solutions provider TSMT gearing up for capacity expansion
Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology (TSMT), an LCD surface-mount technology (SMT) solutions provider, has disclosed plans to initiate its capacity expansion projects overseas in 2023......»»
Satechi 6-port 200W USB-C GaN Charger has enough power for all of your Apple devices
For its third CES announcement, Satechi has revealed a high-powered multi-device charger. The new 6-port USB-C GaN Charger offers an impressive 200W output to handle your whole lineup of gear from Mac to iPad, iPhone, and more. more… The post Sat.....»»
DRAM prices to continue slide in 1Q23
DRAM prices are poised to continue their slide in the first quarter of 2023, with mainstream DDR4 prices declining 15-20%, according to industry sources. In three to four months, prices may begin to reflect suppliers' efforts to cut back output, the.....»»
AMD intros cheaper Ryzen 7000 CPUs, plus faster gaming-focused 3D V-Cache models
Cheaper 65 W versions and high-performance 3D V-Cache CPUs join the lineup. Enlarge / The Ryzen 7000 series is getting a little cheaper today, though the cost of motherboards and DDR5 remain barriers for budget buyers. (credit: A.....»»
Memory chipmakers to see loss widen
Memory chipmakers including major ones are all expected to report operating losses for the fourth quarter of 2022, with their losses set to widen in the first quarter of 2023 due to continued chip price declines, according to industry sources......»»
Taiwan chipmakers eye high-end IC opportunities
Taiwan-based fabless chipmakers have enhanced their efforts to develop high-end chips such as mobile application processors (AP), OLED display driver ICs (DDI), ASICs, wireless communication chips, and high-speed transmission chips, according to indu.....»»
Rivian misses 25,000 production target, but not by much
Rivian struggled mightily last year to ramp up its Illinois assembly plant and assembled just 24,337 units of the R1T pickup, R1S crossover and Amazon delivery van, combined. It delivered just over 20,000 vehicles for 2022......»»
Large volcanic outburst on discovered on Jupiter"s moon Io
A large volcanic outburst was discovered on Jupiter's moon Io by Jeff Morgenthaler of the Planetary Science Institute using PSI's Io Input/Output observatory (IoIO)......»»
Non-binary DDR5 memory could be a game-changer for businesses everywhere
There’s no longer need to just double your memory, with non-binary DDR5 RAM making it cheaper and more flexible for businesses to upgrade......»»
Foxconn"s iPhone 14 Pro factory gets closer to expected output levels
Production at Foxconn's troubled Zhengzhou facility is now up to 90% of peak capacity, a level that should help Apple catch up on its iPhone 14 Pro model backlog.A Foxconn facilityLong delays of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max have long been.....»»