US Might Plan to Limit AI Chip Exports to Malaysia The Trump administration is reportedly moving to restrict the shipment of advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) chips, including those from industry leader NVIDIA Corp., to Malaysia and Thailand. This significant policy shift aims to counter suspected semiconductor smuggling into China, which
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Samsung Exynos 2500 Chipset: Official Launch and Specifications Samsung has officially unveiled its new flagship smartphone processor, the Exynos 2500. This highly anticipated chipset marks a significant milestone as Samsung’s first mobile processor manufactured on a 3nm Gate-All-Around (GAA) process node. The Exynos 2500 chip is expected to make its
National Security Drives Taiwan’s Chip Export Ban on HUAWEI and SMIC Taiwan has significantly expanded its export control list, officially adding Chinese technology giants HUAWEI Technologies and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC) to a roster that includes entities like the Taliban and al Qaeda. This move, announced by Taiwan’s economy
In a move that could significantly impact the performance and efficiency of future Pixel devices, reports indicate that Google has tapped Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) to manufacture its upcoming Tensor chipsets. Digitimes’ sources suggest that the Taiwanese foundry will produce the Tensor G5—expected to debut with the Pixel 10
Qualcomm Confirms Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 to Launch in September Qualcomm has officially confirmed the launch window for its highly anticipated next-generation flagship mobile system-on-a-chip (SoC), the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2. At their Computex 2025 keynote, the company announced that they will hold the next Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii from
“All Big Core” Powerhouse: MediaTek Unveils the Dimensity 9400e Flagship Chip MediaTek today announced the launch of its latest high-performance mobile chipset, the Dimensity 9400e, further expanding its portfolio of flagship-class processors. The new chipset features the company’s advanced “All Big Core” architecture, promising exceptional performance, energy efficiency, and enhanced
New AI Chip Export Policy Planned: Trump Reverses Biden Regulations In a recent development, the Trump administration has announced plans to rescind and modify a Biden-era rule that restricted the export of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips, according to a Department of Commerce spokeswoman. Specifically, the administration aims to replace
Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 Launch Window Revealed in New Leak Barely six months after Qualcomm introduced its powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite mobile platform in October 2024, whispers surrounding its successor, the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, are already gaining traction. The latest buzz centres around a potential launch timeline for this
Xiaomi Intensifies In-House Chip Efforts with New ‘Chip Platform Department’ Xiaomi is reportedly taking significant strides towards its long-held ambition of developing custom silicon, having allegedly established a dedicated “chip platform department.” According to a report from Chinese tech publication ITHome, the internal announcement signals a deeper commitment from the
ICYMI: Trump U-Turns on Electronics Tariffs—iPhones and Laptops Briefly Spared Before Policy Reversal In a surprising policy shift, President Donald Trump initially announced a temporary exemption on tariffs for a range of consumer electronics. As a result, products such as smartphones, laptops, and key computer components were briefly excluded from