Tag: Semiconductors
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Earthquake on a Chip: How Phonon Lasers Could Make Mobile Devices More Efficient
What is the “Earthquake on a Chip” concept? Engineers are exploring a daring idea: generate tiny, earthquake-like vibrations on the surface of a microchip to process signals more efficiently. Dubbed the “earthquake on a chip,” this concept leverages phonons—units of vibrational energy that travel as waves through a solid—and couples them with laser-like control to…
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Earthquake on a Chip: How Phonon Lasers Could Harden Mobile Tech
What is the “Earthquake on a Chip”? Researchers have introduced a concept playful in name but serious in potential: a device that generates tiny, earthquake-like vibrations on the surface of a computer chip. Dubbed the “earthquake on a chip,” the technology leverages phonon lasers to create controlled surface waves that could eventually perform signal processing…
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NVIDIA Prices Lower Than AMD: Updated Price Bumps Ahead
Overview: Rumors Targeting NVIDIA and AMD Price Moves Following market chatter about price adjustments from both NVIDIA and AMD, industry watchers report that NVIDIA’s latest pricing may be lower than AMD’s in certain segments. The two GPU giants have sent notices to partners about updated price bumps, prompting questions about why the changes are happening…
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Khazanah to steer more capital to power grids, chip firms, chief says in Davos
Khazanah Nasional Eyes Greater Investment in Power Grids and Local Chip Firms Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund, Khazanah Nasional Bhd, is positioning its capital to bolster two critical pillars of the economy: the power grid infrastructure and the domestic semiconductor sector. Speaking in Davos, the fund’s chief outlined a broader strategy to allocate more capital toward…
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Khazanah to Channel More Capital into Power Grids and Chip Firms as AI Fuels Growth
Khazanah Announces Strategic Shift to Power Grids and Local Chip Firms Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional Bhd revealed plans to deploy more capital into two critical areas: strengthening the country’s power grid and supporting local semiconductor firms. The move comes as artificial intelligence (AI) and digital infrastructure push demand for reliable energy and cutting-edge…
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Khazanah to Channel More Capital Into Power Grids and Chip Firms, Chief Says at Davos
Khazanah’s Davos Vision: Financing a Resilient Power Grid and a Competitive Semiconductor Sector In a high-profile appearance at Davos, Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund, Khazanah Nasional Bhd, outlined a strategic pivot to deepen capital allocation toward critical infrastructure and local chip-making capabilities. The chief executive signaled that the fund plans to steer more investment into strengthening…
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Xiaomi’s Xring O2 to Use TSMC’s 3nm N3P Process, Skipping 2nm
Overview: Xiaomi’s Flagship Shift to 3nm Industry whispers confirm Xiaomi’s second-generation in-house flagship mobile processor, the Xring O2, will be manufactured on TSMC’s 3-nanometre N3P process rather than leveraging the company’s latest 2-nanometre technology. The decision follows an industry-wide assessment of yield, cost, and time-to-market, with analysts signaling that the 3nm node can offer a…
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Xiaomi’s Xring O2 to Use TSMC 3nm N3P: Why the 2nm Skip Makes Sense
Overview: A strategic move to the 3nm frontier Xiaomi is reportedly advancing its second-generation in-house flagship mobile processor, the Xring O2, using TSMC’s 3-nanometer N3P process. This decision to bypass the 2-nanometer node is drawing attention from industry analysts who question whether the 3nm option will provide a more reliable path to market and better…
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10 Breakthrough Technologies to Expect in 2026
What to expect in 2026 Each year, MIT Technology Review curates a list of breakthrough technologies that have the potential to transform industries, markets, and daily life. For 2026, the editors spotlight innovations that blend scientific advances with practical impact, aiming to solve real-world problems—from accelerating healthcare to reshaping energy systems. Below are ten technologies…
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US-Taiwan Reach Trade Deal to Cut Tariffs and Drive Tech Investments
Overview: A New Economic Pact Between the US and Taiwan The United States and Taiwan have announced a formal trade agreement aimed at lowering tariffs on certain goods and expanding investment in key sectors, notably semiconductors and advanced technologies. The agreement, described by U.S. officials as a pragmatic step to deepen economic ties, seeks to…