Electronics

GlobalWafers Prepares Phase Two Expansion at Texas Wafer Plant, Chairperson Says

By Axel Miller | 21 Jan 2026

GlobalWafers is preparing a phase two expansion at its Texas silicon wafer plant, chairperson Doris Hsu said, as U.S. demand drives supply chain reshoring.

Micron to Buy Powerchip Taiwan Fab for $1.8 Billion to Fuel AI Memory Push

19 Jan 2026

Micron will buy Powerchip’s P5 fab site in Taiwan for $1.8 billion in cash, gaining 300,000 sq ft of cleanroom space to expand DRAM capacity as AI demand surges.

Taiwan positions itself as strategic AI partner to US after tariff deal

By Cygnus | 16 Jan 2026

Taiwan aims to deepen AI and semiconductor ties with the US after a tariff deal cutting rates to 15% and boosting investment plans led by TSMC.

Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Select AI Chips to Push Domestic Production

By Axel Miller | 15 Jan 2026

Trump imposes a 25% tariff on select advanced computing chips under Section 232 to push U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, while allowing exemptions tied to domestic supply-chain buildout.

TSMC Posts Record Q4 Profit, Signals 2026 Capex Surge to Power AI Buildout

By Cygnus | 15 Jan 2026

TSMC reported record Q4 profit and raised 2026 capex guidance to $52–$56 billion as CEO C.C. Wei confirmed progress on Arizona fab expansion under its $165B U.S. plan.

AI-Driven Memory Crunch Raises Smartphone Cost Pressure; OPPO Bets on ‘Value-First’ Strategy

By Axel Miller | 14 Jan 2026

AI data centers are tightening global memory supply, raising cost pressure on smartphones in 2026. OPPO is responding with a value-first strategy focused on utility-driven AI features and service reach.

Tesla to Retire Upfront FSD Purchase, Move to Subscription-Only From Feb. 14

By Cygnus | 14 Jan 2026

Tesla will end the upfront Full Self-Driving purchase option after Feb 14, 2026, shifting new activations to a subscription-only model, Elon Musk said.

SK Hynix to Invest $13 Billion in “P&T7” Advanced Packaging Hub to Cement AI Leadership

By Cygnus | 13 Jan 2026

SK Hynix will invest 19 trillion won ($12.9B) in a new P&T7 advanced packaging hub in Cheongju to scale HBM3E and HBM4 output for AI memory demand.

Samsung Profits Triple to Record $13.8 Billion as AI Memory Supercycle Hits Full Throttle

By Axel Miller | 08 Jan 2026

Samsung Q4 profits triple to a record 20 trillion won as AI memory demand surges. HBM4 and DDR5 price hikes drive historic earnings for the tech giant.

Qualcomm explores 2nm chip production with Samsung; rekindles dual-foundry strategy

By Axel Miller | 07 Jan 2026

Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon confirms at CES 2026 that the company is exploring 2nm chip production with Samsung Foundry, marking a strategic return to dual-sourcing for the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.

Dell Positions India as Key Growth Engine, Revives Iconic XPS Brand for AI-PC Push

By Cygnus | 06 Jan 2026

Dell revives the XPS brand at CES 2026; focuses on India's AI-PC market with Intel Core Ultra 3 and 14.6% market share.

South Korea indicts 10 in multi-trillion won chip espionage linked to China’s CXMT

By Cygnus | 26 Dec 2025

South Korea indicts 10 for stealing Samsung's 10nm DRAM secrets for China’s CXMT. A “handwritten notebook” heist caused an estimated 5 trillion won loss.

Samsung unveils Exynos 2600: world’s first 2nm chip to power Galaxy S26

By Cygnus | 19 Dec 2025

Samsung launches Exynos 2600, the world’s first 2nm smartphone chip with 10-core CPU and AMD graphics, set to power Galaxy S26.

STMicroelectronics ships over 5 billion chips for Starlink, sees sharp growth ahead

By Cygnus | 15 Dec 2025

STMicroelectronics ships 5 billion chips for Starlink, targeting aggressive growth as user count hits 8 million. Read how the EU chipmaker is powering SpaceX’s internet constellation.

Foxconn to Invest $510 Million in New Kaohsiung Headquarters in Taiwan

By Axel Miller | 12 Dec 2025

Foxconn commits $510M to build a new 45-story headquarters in Kaohsiung’s Asia New Bay Area. The “Y15” complex will drive EV and AI innovation, with completion targeted for 2033.

Apple’s Foxconn ramps up India investment with massive iPhone campus near Bengaluru

By Cygnus | 22 May 2025

Apple’s key manufacturing partner, Foxconn, is deepening its footprint in India with a sprawling new 300-acre production campus near Bengaluru.

CCI finds Amazon and Flipkart favouring select phone makers like Samsung and Xiaomi

20 Sep 2024

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has found e-market places Amazon and Flipkart to be colluding with select smartphone makes such as Samsung, Xiaomi and other major companies

Samsung SDI, General Motors to build $3.5 bn joint venture EV battery plant in US

30 Aug 2024

Battery and electronic materials maker Samsung SDI on Wednesday announced the signing of a joint venture agreement with US auto maker General Motors for setting up a factory

BHEL wins Rs11,000-cr order from Adani Power and its subsidiary

27 Aug 2024

State-owned electrical gear manufacturer BHEL has won a contract from Adani Power (APL) and its subsidiary Mahan Energen Limited (MEL) for setting up three Supercritical Thermal Power projects

Microsoft's Windows 10 support shutdown may result in massive e-waste, warns Canalys Research

22 Dec 2023

Microsoft Corporation is set to terminate support for its Windows 10 operating system, potentially leading to the disposal of approximately 240 million personal computers (PSs), as revealed by a study from Canalys Research.

Toshiba and Rohm announce a $2.7 billion investment in joint power chip production

08 Dec 2023

In a significant move aimed at bolstering Japan’s power chip industry, Toshiba and Rohm revealed on Friday, 8 December 2023, their collaboration in a substantial investment of 388.3 billion yen, or $2.7 billion, for the joint production of power chips.

Realme achieves 200 million shipments milestone and announces upcoming launch of premium phones

27 Nov 2023

Realme, a Chinese smartphone maker, has confirmed that they have shipped more than 200 million phones since their inception five years ago.

Meta strikes a deal with Tencent to launch a low-cost VR headset in China

10 Nov 2023

In an effort to re-enter the Chinese market, Meta Platforms has reportedly reached a preliminary deal with Tencent Holdings to introduce a new, budget-friendly virtual reality (VR) headset in China

Apple faces growing threat as Huawei gains traction, Chinese consumers shift loyalty

30 Oct 2023

There are several reports coming out of China that point towards an abysmal sales record for Apple’s latest iPhone model. Then the iPhone 15 has started a slower innings compared to its predecessor in the Chinese markets.

Ericsson India's Q3 sales rise to approximately Rs 7,400 crore, growing 3.5 times

18 Oct 2023

According to the financial report released on Tuesday, 17 October, 2023, Swedish telecom equipment manufacturer Ericsson experienced remarkable growth in net sales