SoftBank Invests $2 Billion in Intel, Bolstering Semiconductor Innovation
SoftBank Group Corp. invests $2 billion in Intel at $23 per share, deepening their commitment to semiconductor innovation and AI technology in the United States.
Hardware
Meta's 'Hypernova' Smart Glasses Priced at $800-$1,000 with Tiny Display
Meta's upcoming 'Hypernova' smart glasses, priced between $800 and $1,000, feature a tiny display for viewing photos, apps, and notifications, with the tech giant lowering the expected cost to boost demand for the innovative wearable device.
Tech Giants Fuel AI Arms Race, Sparking Worker Shortage and Emissions Surge
Major tech firms pour billions into AI development, igniting a fierce arms race that exacerbates skilled labor shortages and surging emissions, undermining net zero commitments amidst the AI frenzy.
Chinese AI Firm Delays New Model Release, Struggles with Domestic Chips
Chinese AI firm DeepSeek delays release of its new model due to persistent technical issues encountered while attempting to train it using Huawei's domestic Ascend chips, forcing it to rely on Nvidia chips instead, underscoring challenges facing China's push for technological self-sufficiency.
U.S. Mulls Equity Stake in Intel to Boost Domestic Chip Production
In a bold move towards state capitalism, the U.S. government explores taking an equity stake in Intel, sending the chipmaker's stock soaring and signaling a push to boost domestic semiconductor production amid global supply chain challenges.
Intel Shares Surge as Trump Eyes Government Stake in Chipmaker
Intel shares surge as Trump administration explores taking government stake in chipmaker to fund factories in Ohio, aligning with push for domestic chip production as Intel remains sole U.S. company capable of manufacturing fastest chips.
Trump Administration Mulls Stake in Intel, Shares Soar
The Trump administration explores acquiring a stake in Intel, sending the chipmaker's shares soaring over 7% as the potential deal could provide a boost to the struggling semiconductor company.
Dell and NVIDIA Unleash AI-Powered Workstations for Cutting-Edge Computing
Dell and NVIDIA unveil AI-powered workstations with RTX GPUs, empowering cutting-edge computing for complex workflows across industries like filmmaking, visualization, and mental health research.
Intel Postpones Ohio Chip Plant Launch to 2030 and 2031
Intel's highly anticipated Ohio chip plant launch faces further delays, now pushed back to 2030 and 2031, despite initially breaking ground in September 2022 with a $28 billion investment, as the tech giant slows construction pace while maintaining flexibility to accelerate if market demand rebounds.
Nvidia Employs Trackers to Monitor Suspected AI Chip Diversions to China
Nvidia employs tracking devices in certain AI chip shipments under investigation for potential illegal diversion to China, allowing authorities with proper legal approval or company consent to monitor suspected rule-breaking and build cases against offenders.