Tech
Chinese authorities have clamped down on the deploy of NVIDIA H20 AI GPUs, in spite of these chips having been signed off for US exports ultimate week. Bloomberg reports that officials told domestic companies not to use NVIDIA’s H20 AI GPUs, especially for state and national security projects. The move follows mounting concern over the … Read more
Intel Arrow Lake-S Desktop CPUs: The Flagships Are Here! This listing is from French retailer PC21, which has the entry-level processor at 129 Euros without VAT (about $149 USD) and 155 Euros with VAT. The listing shows the Intel Core Ultra 3 205 as having a 4+4 core configuration of 4 Performance and 4 Efficient … Read more
Today, Apple slaps the new Liquid Glass design and call screening, among other features, on the iPhones of developers and beta testers as it releases the second public beta of iOS 26 on Thursday. This beta also brings a refreshed Camera app that makes a few aspects of the app easier to use. It’s also … Read more
Ahead of its launch in China tomorrow, Colorful has posted multiple GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 editions onto JD, showcasing a 24 GB GDDR7 memory configuration, with prices starting from 20,699 Yuan (≈ US$2,880). The Colorful JD listings for the RTX 5090 D V2 then separate four SKUs with largely identical price margins, raising the … Read more
Higher volume manufacturing with the early yield rates of Intel 18A has been reported as not economically viable, pushing the possible entry into 2026. Intel has dismissed its HVM plans for 18A and aims to work on Intel 18A yields before scaling as different industry reports indicate Intel 18A yield rates are currently far below … Read more
Samsung has launched its 2025 Q-Series Soundbar series in India, which includes a flagship Samsung HW-Q990F soundbar as well as a more versatile Samsung HW-QA700F soundbar. With eye-catching aesthetics, next-level connectivity, and AI-driven sound, these new Samsung Q-Series Soundbar models are engineered to provide a cinematic audio experience. Starting at INR 14,990, it is a … Read more
Next week in Beijing, the world will witness the first ever humanoid robot Olympics with more than 500 robots competing in an array of sports and performance events. The National Competition represents a foundation-breaking turning point in the rapidly maturing physical AI sector, especially in China where humanoid robotics research, investment, and innovation has seen … Read more
The Japan Mobile Software Competition Act was just passed and Apple is already facing increased legal pressure to open up non-WebKit browsers to the iPhone. That huge regulatory change will force Apple to allow non-WebKit browsers on iPhone, overturning a decades-long rule that all browsers on iOS have to use WebKit, the underlying engine behind … Read more
The Zhuque AI chips represent a new component in the arsenal of Huawei’s HiSilicon unit and a daring departure from China’s semiconductor playbook. Zhuque AI chips signify a further Huawei move toward vertical integration with an eye towards domestic supply chain robustness, in an age of increasing US-China tech competition. By launching these chips, Huawei … Read more
Fab expenditures will soar for AI chips in 2025, with global semiconductor manufacturers intending to spend $135 billion on fab facilities. This huge increase is a 7% increase on 2024 and also indicates the first recovery in chip equipment expenditure since 2022 (as stated by Nikkei). Some of the world top 10 chipmakers are ramping … Read more
Apple announced a big US$100B investment to bolster the US chip manufacturing ecosystem, rare earth supply, and homegrown tech infrastructure. The commitment comes right on the heels of a bold announcement from former President Donald Trump, which would impose a 100 percent tax on chip imports while protecting domestically produced semiconductors and punishing reliance on … Read more
The TSMC Trump tariff plan is worrying tech worldwide. US President Donald Trump’s intention to implement a tariff on semiconductor products as high as 100% has caused confusion in the industry, particularly for companies like TSMC, Taiwan’s No. Although many people think TSMC may be an exception because they are investing in its Arizona chip … Read more
© 2025 GSM ALINA | All rights reserved
