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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
Life & Tech

These 200,000 brain cells play a shooting game all on their own: โ€“ Well done! But now you must stop immediately.

Researchers have developed a chip containing 200,000 living human nerve cells that are capable of playing the classic video game 'Doom' independently.

Mar 9 โ€ข 21:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Project GIGaNTE: the Spanish chip for civil and military sovereignty in the electronic world

Spain's Indra Group is leading a consortium to develop advanced gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductors aimed at ensuring technological sovereignty.

Mar 9 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

One chip per student: China's curious educational initiative

China's Minister of Education announced an initiative aiming for one microchip per student as part of the country's efforts towards technological advancement in education.

Mar 7 โ€ข 12:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Rising star chip scientist Jiang Jianfeng leaves MIT for Chinaโ€™s Peking University

Jiang Jianfeng, a prominent chip scientist, leaves his position at MIT to join Peking University in China to innovate in the semiconductor field.

Mar 7 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Apple launched the iPhone 17e: better processor and attractive price

Apple has introduced the iPhone 17e, featuring the new A19 chip at a starting price of $599, marking a significant launch for the company in 2026.

Mar 2 โ€ข 14:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

Meta and Google strike chip deal amid regulatory pressure โ€“ media

Meta has signed a significant agreement with Google to rent artificial intelligence chips as both companies navigate increasing regulatory scrutiny over AI development.

Feb 27 โ€ข 15:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Breakthrough in chip production. This technology will change the AI market and threaten China's position

A new High-NA EUV chip production technology is ready for large-scale implementation, promising to revolutionize AI and semiconductor manufacturing.

Feb 27 โ€ข 09:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Analytics Company: The Smartphone Market Will Shrink by 12.9% This Year Due to Chip Shortage

The smartphone market is expected to decline by 12.9% this year due to a global chip shortage impacting manufacturers and driving up component costs.

Feb 27 โ€ข 02:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Technology Giant Nvidia's Revenue Hits Record High

Nvidia, the American AI chip manufacturer, reported a record revenue of $68.1 billion for its latest fiscal quarter, surpassing expectations and marking a 73% increase from the previous year.

Feb 26 โ€ข 02:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

China freeze on H200 chip sales clouds Nvidiaโ€™s record earnings

Nvidia's record earnings are overshadowed by uncertainty regarding sales of its H200 chips in China due to ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions.

Feb 26 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Chip Corporation: Nvidia is increasing the pace further

Nvidia reports significant revenue growth amid rising demand for its products, unaffected by concerns about an AI bubble.

Feb 25 โ€ข 22:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Nvidia exceeds expectations with record revenue

Chip giant Nvidia has surpassed analysts' forecasts with a record revenue of $68.1 billion in its fourth quarter.

Feb 25 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

Why the Slovak dream of a groundbreaking chip has not become a reality even after ten years

The article discusses the stalled progress of Slovak company Tachyum in developing its promised revolutionary processor, which remains unfinished after a decade.

Feb 24 โ€ข 16:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Meta to build hyper-scale data centers optimized with Nvidia GPUs

Meta announced plans to construct hyper-scale data centers optimized for both training and inference using Nvidia chip components as part of its long-term AI development roadmap.

Feb 19 โ€ข 05:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Will 'Gujarat SemiConnect Conference' be a grand conference on technology?

The Gujarat government has announced the 'Gujarat SemiConnect Conference 2026,' to take place on March 1-2, 2026, in Gandhinagar, focusing on the semiconductor and chip design sectors.

Feb 18 โ€ข 10:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Self-test in Cashland: How to pay with a chip on your fingernail

A German journalist tests a fingernail NFC chip for payments over three weeks, experiencing reactions from cashiers and exploring the practicality of the technology in a cash-driven society.

Feb 18 โ€ข 09:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Galaxy S26 to Launch Next Week ... Will the Price Exceed 2 Million Won

Samsung Electronics is set to unveil the Galaxy S26 series on the 25th, with expectations of rising prices due to global chip inflation.

Feb 18 โ€ข 05:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazil's Hope to Become the First Chip Manufacturer in Latin America Has Not Materialized

Brazil's state-owned Ceitec was established with the ambition to be Latin America's first chip manufacturer but has not succeeded in producing any chips.

Feb 14 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

How China Built the Chip Industry... And Why It Is Still Hostage to the Outside?

China's semiconductor industry faces significant challenges as it relies heavily on foreign technology and will take additional time to catch up with global leaders.

Feb 14 โ€ข 12:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Samsung starts mass production of next-gen AI memory chip

Samsung Electronics has commenced mass production of HBM4 memory chips designed for artificial intelligence, highlighting a significant technological advancement in the sector.

Feb 12 โ€ข 09:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
Life & Tech

Samsung starts production of advanced AI memory chip

Samsung Electronics has commenced mass production of the next-generation memory chip designed for artificial intelligence, marking a significant milestone in the HBM4 market.

Feb 12 โ€ข 06:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

TikTok is preparing its own artificial intelligence chip

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is developing an artificial intelligence chip and is in talks with Samsung Electronics for its manufacturing to secure advanced processors supply.

Feb 11 โ€ข 06:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

The upcoming budget iPhone offers specifications comparable to the leading phone models

The upcoming budget iPhone, named 'iPhone 17e', is expected to feature high-end specifications, including the A19 chip and MagSafe wireless charging, and aims to be priced at $600.

Feb 10 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Chips in the Brain. Russians Try to Make Remote-Controlled Drones Out of Pigeons and Crows

The article discusses Russian efforts to develop remote-controlled drones using pigeons and crows through brain chip implants.

Feb 9 โ€ข 19:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Taiwan says it is 'impossible' to transfer 40% of semiconductor production to the US

Taiwan's chief trade negotiator stated that it would be 'impossible' to relocate 40% of the island's semiconductor production capacity to the United States, countering claims that the chip industry would be moved.

Feb 9 โ€ข 14:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Taiwan Government: It is Impossible to Move 40% of Chip Production to America

Taiwanese officials state that relocating 40% of semiconductor production to the United States is unfeasible due to time constraints and required skills.

Feb 9 โ€ข 09:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
National & Local

Germans are investing billions in 'outdated' technology, which may be more important than the most modern ones

Germany is investing heavily in semiconductor technology deemed 'outdated' by the industry, highlighting a critical vulnerability in Europe's automotive sector.

Feb 7 โ€ข 16:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
World

Chip sales in the world will reach one trillion dollars in 2026

Global semiconductor sales are projected to reach one trillion dollars in 2026, driven by a 25.6% increase from 2025, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association.

Feb 6 โ€ข 18:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Life & Tech

Tech Giants Invest Over $650 Billion in Artificial Intelligence

The four largest tech companiesโ€”Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, and Metaโ€”are set to collectively invest over $650 billion in artificial intelligence this year, marking a significant increase in expenditure focused on AI infrastructure and chip acquisition.

Feb 6 โ€ข 17:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

In Numbers: The Market Value of Major Technology Companies Worldwide

As global companies increase spending and investment in artificial intelligence technologies, major tech firms have seen a notable rise in their market values, with Nvidia emerging as a significant beneficiary due to its advanced chip production.

Feb 5 โ€ข 10:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Life & Tech

WATCH THE VIDEO โŸฉ What wire is this - you are the wire, this is a computer!

Researchers at China's Fudan University have developed an ultra-flexible fiber chip that can process data as effectively as a desktop computer, suggesting a future where electronics are integrated into clothing and even our bodies, potentially transforming healthcare and tele-surgery.

Feb 4 โ€ข 10:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

A device that reads the thoughts of a paralyzed person and translates them into movements.. Whatโ€™s the story?

British surgeons have successfully implanted a chip in the brain of a paralyzed student, enabling him to move his hands through a device that translates his thoughts into actions and movements.

Feb 3 โ€ข 06:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

Google, Amazon, OpenAI: this is the race to find alternatives to Nvidia

Tech giants like Google, Amazon, and OpenAI are intensifying their efforts to find alternatives to Nvidia, although Nvidia's dominance in the chip manufacturing sector remains unchallenged.

Jan 30 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Life & Tech

Vietnam builds its first chip factory

Vietnam's state telecommunications company Viettel is constructing the country's first chip manufacturing facility as part of a broader strategy to establish its semiconductor production system.

Jan 16 โ€ข 11:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Chinaโ€™s Zhejiang targets 3- to 7-nanometre AI chip breakthroughs to counter US chokehold

Zhejiang Province in China outlines a five-year plan to achieve advancements in AI chip technology to enhance national tech independence amid US restrictions.

Jan 15 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

Does Trumpโ€™s Nvidia chip flip reveal anxieties on both sides of China-US tech war?

The article discusses the implications of Trump's Nvidia chip decision, highlighting the anxieties in both the US and China regarding technological dependencies and dominance amid ongoing tensions in the tech war.

Jan 14 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

Alibaba, JPMorgan said to invest in Chinese chip designer Montageโ€™s Hong Kong listing

Alibaba and JPMorgan are reportedly investing in Montage Technology's forthcoming Hong Kong IPO, which could raise up to $900 million, indicating strong demand for AI-related share offerings in the city.

Jan 14 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Life & Tech

Quantum Diamonds: Munich Start-up Could Become Indispensable for Global Chip Industry

A Munich-based start-up is developing high-tech machines intended for the world's leading chip factories, aiming to unveil previously hidden aspects of chip manufacturing.

Jan 13 โ€ข 13:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

Chip designer GigaDevice surges 45% in Hong Kong debut amid Chinaโ€™s self-reliance drive

GigaDevice Semiconductor's shares rose over 45% on their Hong Kong debut, driven by strong investor interest in China's push for self-sufficiency in technology.

Jan 13 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

China AI has โ€˜less than 20%โ€™ chance to exceed US over next 3 to 5 years: Alibaba scientist

Leading AI scientists in China express skepticism about the country's ability to surpass the US in artificial intelligence within the next three to five years due to resource constraints and chip shortages.

Jan 12 โ€ข 02:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

The great chip leap: Chinaโ€™s semiconductor equipment self-reliance surges past targets

China's domestic semiconductor equipment suppliers have captured a 35% market share, surpassing government targets for self-sufficiency in 2025.

Jan 9 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

NVIDIA's Highlights at CES 2026

NVIDIA's event has transformed from focusing on gaming products to showcasing the future of artificial intelligence, reflecting its leading position in the AI chip market.

Jan 8 โ€ข 11:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
Life & Tech

Chinaโ€™s top lithography bet shifts gears: SMEE sells subsidiary in strategic pivot

China's lithography leader SMEE has sold its subsidiary Shanghai Weiyao to AMIES to focus more on tool development amid a national push for chip self-sufficiency.

Jan 7 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Intel seeks to compete with NVIDIA in the portable gaming platform sector

Intel is attempting to penetrate the portable gaming platform market by introducing a new chip and software aimed at this sector.

Jan 7 โ€ข 11:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
Life & Tech

Lego revolutionizes its toys โ€“ building blocks react with sound or light

Lego has introduced a new type of building block, the Lego Smart Brick, at the CES technology fair in Las Vegas, which features a speaker and a chip for interaction with other bricks and figures.

Jan 6 โ€ข 15:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
Life & Tech

The three new bets with which Nvidia shows its muscle

At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nvidia CEO Huang announced three major initiatives to assert dominance in AI chip technology amid growing competition.

Jan 6 โ€ข 11:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
Life & Tech

The Big Question of the AI Bubble (and the Global Economy) for 2026: When Does a Chip Expire?

The article discusses concerns in Silicon Valley about the stability and future of tech companies, particularly regarding the longevity of AI technology and its impact on the global economy as we approach 2026.

Dec 30 โ€ข 20:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Nvidia pays $20 billion in cash for another chip company's 'licenses'

Nvidia has signed a non-exclusive licensing agreement with AI startup Groq, founded by former Google engineers, which facilitates collaboration on licensed technology development.

Dec 26 โ€ข 12:36 UTC

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