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Indian Army inducts first-ever indigenous chip-based made in India 4G base station from Signaltron
The Indian Army has introduced its first indigenous chip-based 4G mobile base station, procured from Signaltron, a Bangalore-based firm, via the government e-marketplace portal. Developed using India's own Signalchip technology, the Sahyadri LTE base stations mark a significant milestone in domestic communication technology. Signaltron's Sahyadri Network In a Box (NIB) systems, weighing just 7 kgs, offer secure wireless communication for audio, video, and data, operating seamlessly in standalone or cellular modes. With 20 units supplied initially, the army plans strategic deployments based on operational needs, enhancing flexibility and security with locally developed chip technology.
Priyank Kharge meets IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, requests Centre's support for state's chip firms
Karnataka IT minister Priyank Kharge met Ashwini Vaishnaw, union IT minister, to seek support for the state's semiconductor and electronics space. Kharge said that the State has the highest share of 46% in India in housing innovative companies and contributes 10% of India's industrial output.
Dow closes at a one-month high as investors broaden portfolios
The Dow reached a one-month high, but the Nasdaq fell over 1% as investors shifted from AI-linked stocks. Federal Reserve rate cuts were anticipated, impacting market movements.
S&P 500, Nasdaq hit record highs on AI momentum, Dow edges up after weak retail sales
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs fueled by Nvidia's surge, overtaking Microsoft as the most valuable company. Chip stocks, including Qualcomm and Micron, rallied, boosting the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor index to a new peak.
MediaTek designs Arm-based chip for Microsoft's AI laptops
Last month, Microsoft unveiled a new generation of laptops that feature chips designed with Arm Holdings tech, which provide enough horsepower to run the artificial intelligence applications that executives said were the future of consumer computing. The MediaTek chip is geared toward this effort.
Arm aims to capture 50% of PC market in five years, CEO says
Demand for use of Arm's technology in personal computers got a boost after Microsoft unveiled ambitious plans last month to launch a new breed of PCs with artificial intelligence features to compete with Alphabet and Apple.
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Nvidia boss, top chip CEOs to lay out AI plans at Taiwan expo
The world's biggest heavyweights in chipmaking and artificial intelligence will converge this week for Taiwan's premier tech expo, with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expected to get a rockstar reception at his keynote speech on Sunday. That is thanks in large part to Nvidia becoming the undisputed global leader in the specialised chips and hardware needed for cutting-edge AI. A day before his speech at the National Taiwan University, Huang threw the opening pitch before a baseball game in Taipei.
Arm offers new designs, software for AI on smartphones
Arm Holdings unveiled new chip blueprints and software tools to enhance smartphones for AI tasks, aiming to accelerate adoption with changes in blueprint delivery.
Microsoft debuts 'Copilot+' PCs with AI features
At an event on its campus in Redmond, Washington, Chief Executive Satya Nadella introduced what Microsoft calls "Copilot+" PCs, saying that it and a range of manufacturers would sell them, including Acer and Asustek Computer.
Microsoft to unveil AI devices and features ahead of developer conference
The Windows maker is expected to reveal a new version of its Surface Pro tablet and Surface Laptop that feature Qualcomm chips based on Arm Holdings' architecture.
Global chips battle intensifies with $81 billion subsidy surge
The concern over China’s rapid advances in key electronics turned into a full-scale panic during the pandemic because chip shortages emphasised the significance of these tiny devices for economic security.
US revokes Intel, Qualcomm's export licenses to sell to China's Huawei, sources say
The United States stated on Tuesday that it has revoked certain licenses that permit companies to transport products, like chips, to the sanctioned Chinese telecommunications equipment manufacturer Huawei Technologies.
US chip bans not meant to hobble China's growth, Blinken says
Since 2022, US officials have imposed sweeping controls on which computing chips can be exported to China, cutting off some sales from Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices and Intel, among others. Those controls followed earlier bans on shipping chips to Huawei Technologies.
TSMC wins $6.6 billion US subsidy for Arizona chip production
Commerce Department awards TSMC $6.6 billion subsidy for advanced semiconductor production in Phoenix, Arizona, with plans to expand investment and create jobs, supporting U.S. chip output.
Micron set for record high after AI demand steers strong forecast, surprise profit
The company's stock was last trading at $111.43, on track to set a record high at market open, if gains hold.
Govt to support semiconductor industry expansion across India: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Vaishnaw's comments come a day after the ground breaking ceremonies for three semiconductor projects, including the Tata Group's $11 billion semiconductor fab facility in Dholera in Gujarat, the Rs 27,000 crore chip assembly, testing, marking and packaging facility at Morigaon in Assam and Murugappa Group's CG Power's Rs 7,600 crore chip assembly facility at Sanand in Gujarat.
Qualcomm inaugurates its Chennai Design Center
Qualcomm's Chennai Design Center, investing in wireless tech, 5G, and semiconductor design, accelerates R&D in India.
Intel survived bid to halt millions in sales to China's Huawei
The push came from Intel rival Advanced Micro Devices, which argued it was unfair that it did not receive a license to sell similar chips to Huawei and from China hawks, who are seeking to stop all sales to the Chinese firm.
Qualcomm's big plans catch Gautam Adani's attention
The multinational corporation is known for its expertise in designing and manufacturing semiconductors and wireless telecommunications products. In an X post, Adani underlined his admiration for Qualcomm's vision for semiconductors, AI, mobility, and edge appliances, across various markets, including India.
Qualcomm set to double India investments: Executive
US semiconductor major Qualcomm is doubling down on investments in India, surpassing rivals AMD and Micron. The company plans to partner with chip manufacturers and develop a semiconductor ecosystem in India. It also aims to diversify into automotive, 5G, PC, hybrid AI, IoT, Metaverse, and XR.
Nvidia identifies Huawei as top competitor for the first time in filing
Nvidia said that China's Huawei competes in supplying chips designed for artificial intelligence such as graphics processing units (GPUs), central processing units (CPUs) and networking chips.
Intel challenges Nvidia, Qualcomm with 'AI PC' chips for cars
Chinese automaker Zeekr will be the first automaker to use Intel's AI system on a chip to create "an enhanced living room experience" in vehicles, including AI voice assistants and video conferencing, Intel's automotive business chief Jack Weast said ahead of the CES technology show in Las Vegas.
Political leaders focus insufficiently on design and too much on manufacturing: Chip War author Chris Miller
Miller said governments should be skeptical of the idea that spending a lot of money on fabrication is the best strategy.
Qualcomm says Samsung, Google plan to use its new headset chip
The Qualcomm chip, called the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2, will be able to handle data feeds from a dozen cameras inside the headset.
Qualcomm unveils new PC laptop chip with AI features for 2024
Qualcomm executives said the company's new Snapdragon Elite X chip will be available in laptops starting next year and has been redesigned to better handle artificial intelligence tasks like summarizing emails, writing text and generating images.
Qualcomm, Google partner to make RISC-V chip for wearable devices
RISC-V, pronounced as "risk five," is an open-source technology that competes with costly proprietary technology from British chip designer Arm Holdings.
Qualcomm defeats consumers' antitrust claims over chip supply contracts
Qualcomm on Tuesday defeated a consumer lawsuit in California federal court alleging the chipmaker's contracts with device manufacturers had artificially boosted the cost of mobile phones in violation of U.S. antitrust law.
US lawmaker Mike Gallagher to urge chip industry group to reduce China investments
Representative Mike Gallagher, an influential Republican lawmaker whose select committee has pressed the Biden administration to take a tougher stance on sending U.S. technology to China, wants to meet with the Semiconductor Industry Association.
GlobalFoundries opens $4 billion Singapore chip fabrication plant
The company's Singapore operations, which serve 200 clients worldwide, also include two other fabs that produce 720,000 300mm wafers and 692,000 200mm wafers a year respectively. The chips are used in cars and 5G technology.
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