Gartner forecasts global semiconductor revenue to decline 11.2 percent in 2023, amid economic uncertainties and weakening demand
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ASML Boss Warns Of Chip Supply Uncertainty
Beijing will develop its own semiconductor equipment says CEO of ASML, and says market access to China is “absolutely essential”
FBI Warns Against Use Of Public Charging Stations For Mobile Phones
Consumers should avoid using free charging stations in airports, hotels etc, as bad actors may have compromised them, FBI warns
Intel To Optimise Factories For ARM Chip Manufacturing
Agreement will allow Intel Foundry Services to work with ARM to ensure mobile phone chips etc can be made in its chip fabs
TSMC Investment Plans For Taiwan Unchanged – Report
Amid growing concerns about China's intentions for Taiwan, government minister says TSMC local investments remain unchanged
PC Shipments Decline 30 Percent, Gartner Finds
Gartner reports that PC shipments worldwide have declined 30 percent in Q1, backing up similar findings from rival IDC
PC Shipments Slump 29 Percent, Led By Apple
Apple sees biggest slump in PC shipments along with HP, Lenovo, Dell and others as pandemic-era demand dissipates
Samsung To Cut Chip Production Amid Profit Decline
Electronics giant Samsung will make “meaningful” cut to chip production, amid global downturn in semiconductor demand
IT Spending To Grow 5.5 Percent In 2023, Predicts Gartner
Some good news for the tech sector, after Gartner predicts rise in IT spending during 2023, despite economic uncertainty
China Asks WTO To Scrutinise Chip Export Restrictions
Beijing seeks WTO help, and says it will “take decisive measures to safeguard its rights and interests” after Japan joined chip restrictions
TSMC Founder Backs US Efforts To Slow China’s Chip Sector
Founder of Asia's most valuable company, TSMC, lends his backing to US efforts to slow China's chip industry
Netherlands Joins US In China Chip Export Restrictions
China logs official complaint, after the Netherlands plans new restrictions on exports of semiconductor tech
Acer Confirms Huge 160GB Data Breach
Taiwanese PC giant Acer confirms major data breach, with hacker stealing 160GB of sensitive data and hawking it for sale
Intel Now Seeks $10 Billion State Aid For German Factory – Report
Chip giant Intel reportedly increases the funding requirement from German government for planned Magdeburg chip factory
US Official Confirms Japan, Netherlands Joined US China Chip Sanctions
American official acknowledges deal with Japan and the Netherlands for new restrictions on chip-making tool exports to China
Intel Cuts Pay For Staff, Executives
Salaries for mid-level staff and senior management at Intel have been cut after it posted lower-than-expected sales forecast
Gartner Sees Further Smartphone, PC Sales Slide In 2023
Gartner study projects second straight year of decline in smartphones and PC sales, with demand recovering later in the year
Apple Launches MacBook Pro With Upgraded M2 Chips
“Game-changing performance and the longest battery life ever in a Mac” are two of the Apple promises with new MacBook Pro
Largest European Rare Earth Deposit Found In Sweden
Vital material for mobile phones and electric vehicles found in Sweden to help end dependent on Chinese suppliers
ARM London Listing Sought By PM Rishi Sunak – Report
British government reportedly makes fresh attempt to convince ARM owner Softbank for public listing in London
TSMC Begins Mass Production Of 3nm Chips In Taiwan
Mass production of the most advanced chips begins in Taiwan, underlining the island's importance to global supply of chips
EU Legislation Targets Battery Replacement By Users
European Union reaches provisional agreement that will require that portable devices to have user-replaceable batteries
Apple Lightning Port Removal Deadline Is 28 December 2024
Clock is ticking for Apple's Lightning port, as cut-off date to switch to USB-C universal charger is set by the European Commission
Apple Ramps Up Security, Privacy Amid Ongoing Attacks
Apple confirms plans to tighten up cloud security, including locking down photos and notes stored on its iCloud service
TSMC Arizona Fabs To Generate $10 Billion Yearly, Create 10,000 Jobs
Taiwanese chip giant's new fabs in Arizona are to generate plenty of revenue and jobs, as President Biden visits construction site
TSMC Triples Arizona Factory Investment To $40 Billion
President Joe Biden is to visit TSMC chip plant in Arizona after Taiwanese firm prepares to more than triple its investment to $40 billion
Apple Store Car Crash Sees Death, Injuries And Lawsuits
Last month a SUV smashed into Apple Store in Massachusetts shopping centre, killing one person and injuring 20 others. Lawsuits follow
EU To Allow 5G Connectivity On Flights
European Commission unveils plans for airlines to implement 5G connectivity onboard, for aeroplane passengers
HP To Layoff 4,000 To 6,000 Staff Over Next Three Years
Smaller still. Thousands of job cuts are coming to HP's global workforce, in addition to the 9,000 jobs it axed three years ago
Samsung Names Jay Y. Lee Executive Chairman
Heir to the Samsung empire, Jay Y. Lee, returns in symbolic move as executive chairman after receiving presidential pardon