Chips Manufacturing / #chips


Samsung Q1 Earnings: Chip Profit and Operating Success Exceed Forecasts

April 29, 2025, 9:20 pm more...

Samsung’s latest quarterly report showcased robust performance as both overall operating profits and chip segment earnings beat analysts’ forecasts. Propelled by strong demand in smartphones and PC memory, the results underscore the company’s knack for outsmarting market expectations with numbers that practically float off the page.

wsj.com / Samsung Profit Beats on Strong Smartphone Sales; Trade Curbs Hurt Chip Business

techinasia.com / Samsung’s Q1 2025 chip profit hits $767m, surpasses forecasts

siliconangle.com / Samsung beats profit and revenue targets thanks to strong AI smartphone sales

cnbc.com / Samsung's first-quarter operating profit and revenue beat expectations on smartphone, chip sales


permalink / 4 stories from 4 sources in 4 hours ago #chips #samsung #earnings #apple #ai +


iPhone 17 to feature 12GB RAM across all models

April 29, 2025, 9:07 am more...

Multiple insider reports suggest that Apple’s entire iPhone 17 lineup will sport 12GB of RAM, marking a significant hardware boost. This upgrade is expected to better support AI processes and multitasking capabilities, offering consumers a performance leap over previous models.

Reddit: r/iphone, r/apple

Bluesky: @macrumors.bsky.social, @appleinsider.com

appleinsider.com / iPhone 17 dummy video offers a new look at Apple's 2025 device lineup

macrumors.com / iPhone 18 to Use High Performance Six-Channel Memory, Claims Leaker

bgr.com / All iPhone 17 models will reportedly have 12GB of RAM

appleinsider.com / Entire iPhone 17 lineup rumored to get 12GB RAM

macrumors.com / All iPhone 17 Models Again Rumored to Feature 12GB of RAM


permalink / 9 stories from 5 sources in 16 hours ago #apple #iphone #supply-chain #hardware #technology +


Nvidia Leaks RTX 5080 Super Cards with Boosted Memory

April 28, 2025, 8:20 am more...

Recent reports suggest Nvidia may unveil upgraded RTX 5080 Super and RTX 5070 Super graphics cards featuring significantly boosted memory configurations, including a 24GB variant for the 5080 Super and an 18GB option for the 5070 Super. The leak intensifies anticipation among gamers and creative professionals alike.

techinasia.com / Tencent, Alibaba buy Nvidia GPUs from ByteDance

reuters.com/business / Trump to tout US investments from Nvidia, J&J, Hyundai, Toyota - Reuters

androidheadlines.com / Huawei used Trump's stupid export ban to checkmate Nvidia

tomshardware.com / Asus partners with Bethesda to make even pricier Doom Edition RTX 5080 ROG Astral video card

tomshardware.com / Nvidia may release the RTX 5080 and 5070 Super with boosted memory configurations according to leaker

techspot.com / Nvidia RTX 5000 Super cards could increase VRAM by 50%, with 24GB RTX 5080 Super and 18GB RTX 5070 Super


permalink / 6 stories from 5 sources in 41 hours ago #hardware #chips #gpus #nvidia #gaming +


Trump’s Tariffs Shake Global Trade and Domestic Policies

April 27, 2025, 11:20 pm more...

President Trump’s aggressive tariff strategy is sparking a multifaceted international debacle: China lashes out over “selfish” trade wars, Shein hikes prices by 300%, and even Singapore is scrambling for new deals. Meanwhile, IMF–World Bank talks fizzle, and Trump eyes tax cuts powered by tariff revenue, with critics warning of unintended fallout like a fentanyl crisis.

Bluesky: @theverge.com, @verge-poster.bsky.social, @emanuelmaiberg.bsky.social, @appleinsider.com

cnet.com / Tariff Pricing Tracker: We're Watching 11 Products You Might Need to Buy

zerohedge.com / "Please Lower Interest Rates" - Texas Manufacturing Survey Collapses, Respondents Decry "Chaos At The Federal Level"

zerohedge.com / The 51st State Goes To The Polls

theverge.com / America is living in tariff limbo

404media.co / Kickstarter Introduces ‘Tariff Manager Tool’ to Add Charges to Already Fully Funded Projects

zerohedge.com / Key Events This Week: Peak Earnings Season, Canada Election, Payrolls, PCE, GDP... And Trade War Goes On

techcrunch.com / IBM pledges to spend $150B in the US over the next few years

cnet.com / Expect to Pay More for These Groceries Because of Tariffs

wsj.com / IBM to Spend $150 Billion in U.S. Over Next Five Years

cnbc.com / IBM pledges $150 billion to boost U.S. tech growth, computer manufacturing

bloomberg.com/technology / IBM Plans to Invest $150 Billion in US Over Next Five Years - Bloomberg.com

zerohedge.com / Futures Erase Losses As Markets Brace For Earnings Avalanche

medianama.com / Apple to Assemble All iPhones for US Market in India by 2026

appleinsider.com / Apple revenue could actually benefit from China tariff war

cnbc.com / PayPal kicks off fintech earnings as investors fear impact of Trump tariffs on consumer spending

zerohedge.com / Worse Than Trudeau: Canadians Should Expect Disaster With Carney In Charge

cnbc.com / Meta’s AI spending comes into focus amid Trump’s tariff policies

reuters.com/business / AMERICAS The toll from Trump's tariffs - Reuters

theregister.com / Even untouched by tariffs, UK financial IT braces for the blow

techinasia.com / China stays confident on growth despite Trump tariffs

wired.com / Donald Trump Is Already Ruining Christmas

techinasia.com / Temu shoppers now pay Trump tariffs, prices double

androidheadlines.com / T-Mobile CEO Is Warning of Potential Price Hikes, Blames It on Tariffs

zerohedge.com / Chinese Sellers In US Market Begin Hiking Prices

techinasia.com / The apps making China cool again

techinasia.com / Hyundai, Kia plan US production boost to reduce 25% tariff risk

bloomberg.com/technology / US Shoppers Pay for Trump Tariffs on Temu, Doubling Some Prices - Bloomberg.com

techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: SG central bank warns of economic impact

reuters.com/business / China downplays impact of Trump tariffs on economic recovery - Reuters

zerohedge.com / International Institutions Must Abandon "Wokeism"

www.ft.com/ / China says it can live without US farm and energy goods - Financial Times

techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: Chinese firms tap Indian exporters

techinasia.com / S Korea, US ease tariff tensions, plan further talks

techinasia.com / Chinese exporters adapt strategies as US tariffs hit trade

reuters.com/business / Morning Bid: Markets long for more signal, less noise on trade - Reuters

techinasia.com / China vows stability as US trade tensions persist

techinasia.com / Trump’s China tariffs to trigger US supply chain shock

zerohedge.com / The World Economy Is Reaching 'Limits Of Growth'

reuters.com/business / Singapore negotiating for US concessions on pharmaceuticals, chips - Reuters

techinasia.com / China slams ‘selfish’ trade wars over tariffs

techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: Shein hikes US prices, some items up by 300%

zerohedge.com / Schweizer: Chinese Chemists Working With Mexican Cartels Creating Fentanyl To Kill Americans

techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: US, Singapore seek new trade deals

techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: IMF-World Bank talks end without clear results

zerohedge.com / Trump Floats Plan To Slash Or Eliminate Income Taxes For Millions Using "BONANZA" Tariff Cash


permalink / 49 stories from 17 sources in 2 days ago #tariffs #trump #treasury #china #us +


Huawei Tests Cutting-Edge AI Chip to Rival Nvidia's Dominance

April 27, 2025, 1:20 pm more...

Huawei is set to trial a powerful new AI chip designed to directly challenge Nvidia’s market supremacy. The move marks a significant strategic foray into advanced AI hardware, intensifying the global tech rivalry and drawing keen industry attention despite skeptics questioning whether the innovation can truly disrupt the status quo.

techinasia.com / Huawei to test Ascend 910D AI chip to rival Nvidia

theinformation.com / Huawei to Test New AI Chip - The Information

bloomberg.com/technology / Huawei Set to Test Powerful AI Chip to Rival Nvidia’s, WSJ Says - Bloomberg.com


permalink / 3 stories from 3 sources in 2 days ago #chips #huawei #ai #china +


TSMC Advances with Next-Gen 1.4nm Chip Process

April 25, 2025, 1:20 pm more...

TSMC has unveiled its cutting‐edge 1.4nm chip process in an ambitious stride to outpace competitors. The announcement outlines plans for production targeting 2028 and highlights a roadmap designed to push innovation boundaries amidst a fiercely competitive semiconductor industry.

androidheadlines.com / TSMC's 2nm process coming this year makes chip & AI firms happy

tomshardware.com / TSMC discloses N2 defect density — lower than N3 at the same stage of development

androidheadlines.com / TSMC unveils its 1.4nm process, putting it ahead of Samsung once again

techspot.com / TSMC to begin 1.4nm A14 chip production in 2028, expands 3nm family with N3P and N3X


permalink / 4 stories from 3 sources in 4 days ago #chips #technology +


US-China tariff shakeup spurs diplomatic trade talk drama

April 25, 2025, 3:20 am more...

Recent developments in US–China trade relations reveal a tariff shakeup: the Trump administration hints at potential exemptions on select US imports while Chinese authorities lift duties on semiconductors. Trump’s claim of ongoing trade talks adds extra spice to an already ironic political tussle.

Reddit: r/politics

Bluesky: @verge-poster.bsky.social

gizmodo.com / Hasbro Wants Tariff-Exempt Toys as Magic: The Gathering Cards Keep Selling

zerohedge.com / Chinese Delegation Spotted Entering Treasury Department, Demands Photos Be Deleted: Report

zerohedge.com / Trade War Shock Looms For Port Of Los Angeles As Goldman Identifies Most-Impacted Products

zerohedge.com / Stocks Stumble After Trump's China Comments

zerohedge.com / Walmart Opens Channel For Battered Chinese Exporters To "Quickly Expand" In Domestic Market

theverge.com / Shein and Temu raise prices in response to Trump tariffs

zerohedge.com / Beijing Vows To Stabilize China's Sinking Economy

theinformation.com / Temu and Shein Hike Prices in Response to U.S. Tariffs - The Information

bloomberg.com/technology / China’s Xi Is Winning His Tariff Waiting Game With Trump - Bloomberg.com

cnbc.com / Amazon sellers raise prices after Trump's China tariff: 'It's unsustainable'

zerohedge.com / Futures Slide After Trump Interview Reverses Boost From China Tariff Cut Reports

tomshardware.com / China reportedly waives tariffs on some US chip imports — duties paid are eligible for refunds

technologyreview.com / The Download: how Trump’s tariffs will affect US manufacturing, and AI architecture

zerohedge.com / Who Blinks First? China May Exempt Tariffs On US Ethane & Other Goods

theinformation.com / China Quietly Drops 125% Retaliatory Tariff on Crucial U.S. Semiconductors - The Information

techspot.com / Intel's AI PC chip demand stumbles while older processors thrive amid tariff concerns

techinasia.com / China’s political bureau supports companies hit by US tariffs

techinasia.com / US, India seek trade deal over tariff issues

zerohedge.com / India Throws Trump A Harley-Davidson Olive Branch In Trade Talks

reuters.com/business / Safran says China to exempt jet engines and parts from tariffs - Reuters

techinasia.com / Malaysia hit with 24% US tariff, seeks trade deal

techinasia.com / South Korea, US discuss trade package ahead of tariff deadline

bloomberg.com/technology / China Vows to Ready Emergency Plan, Policy Tools Amid Trade War - Bloomberg.com

techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: China may exempt some US imports from 125% tariffs

techinasia.com / China reportedly lifts tariffs on US semiconductors

techinasia.com / Trump claims US in trade talks with China as Beijing denies


permalink / 28 stories from 13 sources in 4 days ago #china #politics #trump #tariffs #semiconductors +


Intel Forecast Spurs Expense and Jobs Cuts

April 24, 2025, 4:35 pm more...

Intel’s latest earnings report revealed a gloomy outlook, prompting plans to trim operational, capital expenses and workforce cuts. The disappointing guidance sent investors scrambling for reassurances, as the chip giant grapples with slowing demand and competitive pressures. A series of reports confirm that internal management isn’t sparing any expense cuts—even if it means more layoffs.

techinasia.com / Intel warns tariffs could lead to recession risks

techinasia.com / Intel sees surge in demand for older chips as uncertainty grows

tomshardware.com / Intel's AI PC chips aren't selling well; instead, last-gen Raptor Lake booms

theregister.com / New Intel boss is all about ‘de-laborating’ the x86 giant – aka job cuts

cnbc.com / Intel CFO says tariffs increase chance for economic slowdown, recession getting likelier

tomshardware.com / Intel CEO announces layoffs, restructuring, $1.5 billion in cost reductions, expanded return to office mandate

techcrunch.com / Intel mandates four days in the office

wsj.com / Intel Cuts Outlook, Says Layoffs Are in Store

venturebeat.com / Intel’s new CEO signals streamlining efforts but does not spell out exact layoff numbers

cnbc.com / Intel issues weak guidance, says it will slash expenses this year

www.ft.com/ / Intel to slash capex as chipmaker contends with Trump trade war - Financial Times

bloomberg.com/technology / Intel (INTC) Delivers Disappointing Forecast, Moves to Slash More Jobs - Bloomberg.com


permalink / 12 stories from 9 sources in 5 days ago #earnings #chips #tariffs #recession #technology +


SK Hynix Earnings Surge Amid Record AI Chip Demand

April 23, 2025, 7:20 pm more...

South Korea’s SK Hynix delivered stunning quarterly earnings, smashing profit forecasts thanks to a roaring demand for AI chips. The semiconductor giant is riding the artificial intelligence wave—proving that, in today’s tech frenzy, even memory makers can have a moment of brilliance with an electrifying performance.

techinasia.com / SK Hynix Q1 profit doubles on AI chip demand surge

cnbc.com / SK Hynix quarterly profit soars 158% to top estimates as chip demand surges on AI boom

wsj.com / SK Hynix Posts Strong First Quarter Earnings on AI Chip Demand


permalink / 3 stories from 3 sources in 6 days ago #ai #chips #tariffs #earnings #technology +


Intel Restructures Amid Jobs Cuts and Revenue Decline

April 22, 2025, 11:20 pm more...

Reports indicate that Intel is bracing for a major overhaul as the chipmaker prepares to slash more than 20,000 jobs—roughly 20% of its workforce—amid its fourth straight revenue slump. CEO Lip‐Bu Tan is spearheading this aggressive restructuring to stem the tide of mounting business challenges.

Reddit: r/business

androidheadlines.com / Intel's upcoming layoffs to affect 20% of its staff, report claims

zerohedge.com / Intel Reportedly Slashing Workforce To 2007 Levels

winbuzzer.com / Report: Intel to Cut Workforce by More than 20% This Week

theinformation.com / Intel Plans to Cut More Than 20% of Staff - The Information

techinasia.com / Intel reportedly to cut over 20% of workforce

techcrunch.com / Intel reportedly plans to lay off over 21,000 employees

tomshardware.com / Intel to announce a 20% workforce cut this week: Report

techinasia.com / Intel prepares for fourth straight revenue decline


permalink / 9 stories from 8 sources in 7 days ago #chips #earnings #technology #business #recession +


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