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Graphene-chip implant in UK trial could transform brain tumour surgery
Cancer cell detector made of material that won its inventors Nobel prize is hailed as ‘clinical milestone’. A revolutionary device designed to transform the surgical treatment of brain tumours is ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
U.S. Chip Toolmakers Move to Cut China From Supply Chains
Applied Materials and Lam Research are telling vendors to follow new restrictions, spurred by U.S. government pressure.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 4 -
House Speaker Johnson Walks Back Talk of Repealing CHIPS Act
In an up for grabs New York congressional district getting a Micron plant through federal grants, a comment that the GOP ‘probably will’ try to repeal the program quickly gets massaged to a desire ...Business - Inc. - November 4 -
Mystery Surrounds Discovery of TSMC Tech Inside Huawei AI Chips
The apparent use of TSMC circuitry, believed to have first routed through a Chinese chip firm, shows the difficulties for the U.S. in enforcing a tech crackdown.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 5 -
Why Trump May Drop Plans to Repeal Biden’s Chips Act
The president-elect has a record of reversing policies from prior administrations, but there are many reasons he might spare Biden’s program to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing.Business - Inc. - November 7 -
House Committee Targets Chip Technology Firms for China Ties
It requested information from a handful of firms that make chip manufacturing possible about their commercial ties to China.Business - The New York Times - November 8 -
TSMC to close door on producing advanced AI chips for China from Monday
World’s biggest contract chipmaker acts to ensure it is in line with US restrictions on Chinese access to latest processorsWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
Here’s How China’s Chip Industry Plans to Deal With Trump’s Term
Anticipating further combative interactions over trade, the Chinese semiconductor industry is make new friends and boosting hiring.Business - Inc. - November 11 -
Amazon steps up effort to build AI chips that can rival Nvidia
Big Tech group’s Annapurna Labs is spending big to build custom chips that lessen its reliance on market leaderBusiness - Financial Times - November 12 -
Nvidia earnings are a test for chip stocks as software has stolen the limelight
Nvidia’s earnings could give a jolt to other AI semiconductor plays if the outlook impresses, but don’t expect software stocks to lose shine during a seasonally strong quarter.Business - MarketWatch - November 13 -
ASML shares rise as chip-equipment maker confirms 2030 outlook
ASML Holding on Thursday reiterated its 2030 targets, a move that relieved investors after a profit warning last month.Business - MarketWatch - November 14 -
TSMC secures $11.6bn in funding as Chips Act faces uncertain future
Joe Biden’s administration is pushing to distribute funds before Donald Trump retakes the White HouseWorld - Financial Times - November 15 -
Arizona Chip Plant Gets $6.6 Billion Ahead of Trump Return
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing’s U.S. unit will get federal money from the CHIPS Act, and will share some profits with the government.Business - Inc. - November 15 -
The New Chip Shot in the N.F.L.: 50-Yard Field Goals
Kickers are better than ever, but the record pace of long attempts this season has been remarkable.Top stories - The New York Times - November 17 -
Nvidia’s Blackwell AI Chips in Focus as Sales Growth Slows
The advanced chip maker announces quarterly results this week, as reports suggest its newest chips may overheat in powerful AI servers.Business - Inc. - November 18 -
Biden Team Races to Deliver Chip Grants Before Trump Takes Over
Government officials and chip makers like Intel are in talks over billions of dollars aimed at growing domestic manufacturing.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 19 -
Nvidia must show Blackwell chip can drive growth in earnings report
Nvidia is on a historic run as its GPU chips are the technology industry's tool of choice for making and deploying generative artificial intelligence software.Business - CNBC - November 19 -
Nvidia rivals focus on building a different kind of chip to power AI products
Building the current crop of artificial intelligence chatbots has relied on specialized computer chips pioneered by Nvidia, which dominates the market and made itself the poster child of the AI boomTech - ABC News - November 19 -
Microsoft debuts custom chips to boost data center security and power efficiency
At the Ignite developer conference today, Microsoft unveiled two new chips designed for its data center infrastructure: the Azure Integrated HSM and the Azure Boost DPU.Tech - VentureBeat - November 19 -
STMicroelectronics Sees Slowing Sales and Profit Growth
STMicroelectronics delayed a key sales target it hoped to hit much earlier, and cut its gross margin forecast, as the chip inventory glut that has plagued the industry in recent years continues to ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 20 -
Nvidia’s revenue nearly doubles as AI chip demand remains strong
US chipmaker reassures investors seeking signs of the strength of boom that has made it world’s most valuable companyBusiness - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Nvidia beats earnings expectations as investors eye demand for Blackwell AI chips
Nvidia has reported a surge in third-quarter profit and sales as demand for its specialized computer chips that power artificial intelligence systems remains robustTech - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Nvidia earnings: AI chip leader shows no signs of stopping mammoth growth
World’s most valuable company delights investors as it reports $35bn of revenue in quarterly results. The AI chipmaker Nvidia, the world’s most valuable company and the engine of the ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Nvidia Says Its Blackwell Chip Is Fine, Nothing to See Here
Chip production delays and a rumored overheating issue haven’t slowed down Nvidia, which reported another quarter of blockbuster earnings and said Blackwells are now in the hands of Microsoft and ...Tech - Wired - 6 days ago -
Will Republicans continue to support subsidies for the chip industry? | PwC interview
The Chips & Science Act was a bipartisan law passed to give $52 billion to the U.S. semiconductor industry. Will Republicans stand behind it?Tech - VentureBeat - 6 days ago -
Japanese Chip Maker Kioxia Plans Tokyo Market Debut
Kioxia plans to raise more than $740 million in its initial public offering, seeking growth capital to meet rising demand for chips used in artificial intelligence and data centers.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago
