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Bosch to acquire TSI Semiconductor, invest $1.5 B post acquisition
The acquisition is part of Bosch’s strategy to tap into the rising demand for chips globally, especially in the automotive and electronics sector.
Arm reportedly set to make prototype chip ahead of IPO
UK-based chipmaker Arm is reportedly set to work with a manufacturing partner to make a prototype, advanced chip as it prepares for an IPO.
EU Chips Act to drive $47 billion investments in semiconductor manufacturing
EU Chips Act will aim to double Europe’s share of the global semiconductor market from 10% to 20% by the end of the decade.
Facing weak chip sales, TSMC asks US for guidance on CHIPS Act funds
TSMC experienced a sharp drop in chip sales over the last few months, and is seeking guidance from the US on CHIPS Act subsidies for its planned manufacturing facilities in Arizona.
UK regulator slams AWS, Microsoft for cloud interoperability hurdles
Communications regulator Ofcom has proposed that the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority launch an inquiry into the country's cloud sector, in particular to examine AWS and Microsoft for potential anticompetitive practices.
India set to announce its first semiconductor fab
By promoting local manufacturing, India can reduce its dependence on imports and increase its ability to withstand global supply chain disruptions.
US-China chip war to hit affiliates of server maker Inspur
Reported plans to extend US chip export controls to Inspur affiliates signal continuing supply chain upheaval.
Netherlands to restrict export of 'advanced' chip-making tech to China
Pressured by the US, the Netherlands is moving forward with new export restrictions on chip-making technology to China, expected to affect the manufacture of advanced logic and DRAM modules.
US sets guidelines for semiconductor makers seeking CHIPS Act funds
The Biden administration has laid out new rules and terms to reinvigorate the domestic semiconductor industry and bring supply chains back to the country.
US-led 'Fab 4' chip alliance meets to coordinate supply chain resilience
Senior officials from US, Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea meet to discuss ways to establish an early warning system and help ensure a more resilient global semiconductor supply chain.
US-China chip war puts global enterprises in the crosshairs
While the Biden administration’s ban on exports of certain chip technology to China is targeted at China’s military and industrial use, enterprises across the world will find their supply chains disrupted.
The top 12 tech stories of 2022
The year highlighted how vulnerable the technology sector is to the vagaries of geopolitics and the macroeconomy, as IT giants laid off workers, regulators cracked down on tech rule-breakers, nations negotiated data security...
US Congress rolls back proposal to restrict use of Chinese chips
After business groups argued that proposed legislation to curb use of Chinese-made semiconductors would hurt national security, lawmakers amended it—but a final vote and the president's approval of the proposed National Defense...
UK competition agency launches inquiry into Broadcom’s $61B VMware buy
The UK’s Competition and Market’s Authority is the third regulatory body to announce it will be scrutinizing Broadcom’s proposed acquisition of VMware on anticompetition grounds.
AMD posts operating loss, but solid growth for data center, embedded segments
AMD’s quarterly results show a sharp loss in overall operating income, but the company’s data center and embedded businesses look strong enough to help the company weather difficult economic conditions.
Global monthly semiconductor sales drop as chip market takes another hit
Chip sales are in decline as the market faces major economic headwinds, most notably in mainland China.
Intel forced to cut jobs and spending as revenue continues to decline
Despite a plan to cut thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in annual spending, Intel remains vulnerable, say analysts.
Broadcom CEO: What the VMware merger will look like
Broadcom CEO Hock Tan says the goal of buying VMware is more and better products without raising prices.
IT spending to grow, as companies use tech to battle expected recession
Gartner says software and services will drive growth, while data center spending will also increase, though more modestly.
