CXMT to make 17nm DDR3 memory
China-based memory foundry ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) is gearing up for its entry into the DDR3 memory market segment with its in-house developed 17nm process technology, according to industry sources......»»
Winbond obtains NT$20 billion syndicated loan
Winbond Electronics has signed a seven-year syndicated loan agreement for NT$20 billion (US$656.3 million) with 11 local banks in Taiwan, according to the specialty DRAM and flash memory chipmaker......»»
Research uncovers how plants pass "memory" of high carbon dioxide to their offspring
New research lead by Keith Slotkin, Ph.D., a member of the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, opens the door for scientists to equip plants with the tools they need to adapt to rising levels of carbon dioxide (CO2), high heat, and other stressors.....»»
Chinese probe into Micron may intensify oversupply in memory industry
The Chinese cyberspace regulating agency's decision to probe memory products sold in the country by Micron Technology could potentially intensify the vicious cycle of long-term oversupply in the global memory industry, according to industry sources......»»
Samsung to continue KRW50 trillion chip investment despite production cuts
Samsung Electronics recently announced the implementation of an "artificial" production cut in memory chips. The South Korean tech giant typically increases its investment in times of crisis, contrary to the predominant market trend. Despite producti.....»»
Samsung"s 20% production cut unlikely to revive memory market by year-end
Samsung Electronics recently announced its "artificial" production cut, leading the South Korean industry to shift its focus to the potential scale of the cut and its impact on the market. Most analysts believe that even if Samsung's overall producti.....»»
ChatGPT made up its own language to expand its memory
A bizarre language dubbed Shogtongue can shorten long ChatGPT conversations in a few lines of text so you can get around AI memory limitations......»»
Adata, Team Group vary in 2H23 memory market outlook
Adata Technology believes its industry will start stabilizing in the second quarter, while fellow memory module firm Team Group still sees the industry having a difficult year......»»
Samsung slashes chip production after 96% profit nosedive
Samsung is cutting down its chip production after forecasting a 96% first-quarter decline of operating profit, caused by a glut of RAM and flash inventory and bad sales.Samsung memory chipsSamsung Electronics is taking steps to reduce its manufacture.....»»
Memory supply chain to stay under heavy inventory pressure in 2023
The entire memory supply chain is facing high inventory levels of 7–9 months, and inventory pressure may not ease completely even by the end of the year, according to industry sources......»»
Samsung production cut believed to focus on DDR4 chips
Samsung has announced that starting this week it will be lowering memory chips production by a 'meaningful' level, especially that of products with supply secured, and most market observers believe that the production cut will focus on DDR4 memory ch.....»»
With China"s cybersecurity review of Micron, what kind of warning is it sending?
China has kicked off a cybersecurity review of Micron Technology's memory products sold in the country, making it the first foreign semiconductor company in China to face the scrutiny and casting darker clouds over its business prospects. It remains.....»»
Bing Chat just got so much better in two important ways
Microsoft just announced significant upgrades to Bing Chat, giving the AI a longer memory after limiting it soon after release. Creating images is easier also......»»
Samsung forecasts a shocking 96 percent drop in profits for Q1 2023
Memory inventories are piling up, so Samsung is cutting production. Enlarge / The regional headquarters of Samsung in Mountain View, California. (credit: Getty Images/Smith Collection) Samsung's next quarter is shaping.....»»
Study assesses risk of mutation due to residual radiation from the Fukushima nuclear disaster
Ionizing radiation from nuclear disasters are known to be harmful to the natural environment. The Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear Power Plant meltdown that occurred in 2011 is a prominent example of such a disaster in recent memory. Even a decade after th.....»»
Macronix reports increased March revenue
ROM and NOR flash memory specialist Macronix International has reported revenue of NT$2.82 billion (US$92.7 million) for March 2023, up 36.5% sequentially but down 33.7% on year......»»
Samsung to cut chip production after profits plunge 96%
The memory chip-making giant reports its worst profit since the 2009 financial crisis......»»
Samsung announces long-awaited production cuts in memory business
Amid a steep fall in the operating income, Samsung Electronics, the world's largest memory manufacturer, announced long-awaited production cuts in memory chips......»»
Memory market to bottom out in 2Q23 with uncertain recovery prospects
The memory industry is expected to reach the bottom of its downturn cycle in the second quarter of 2023 due to continuous falls in DRAM and NAND prices, high inventory levels at supply chain players and sustained slowdown in terminal consumer spendin.....»»
Kioxia, Western Digital intro 218-layer 3D flash memory
Kioxia and Western Digital have revealed details of their latest 3D flash memory technology, showing their ongoing innovation collaboration. The 218-layer 3D flash memory uses advanced scaling and wafer bonding technologies to deliver exceptional cap.....»»
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Exclusive price drops are in effect on loaded M1 Max MacBook Pro models with 64GB of memory and up to 4TB of storage. Save up to $1,300 for a limited time only.Tech enthusiasts and Apple fans — if you're looking for a powerful and versatile laptop,.....»»