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PC hobbyist charged $684 in tariffs on $355 shipment of parts as low-value import exemptions vanish
A PC hobbyist says he was hit with a $684 tariff bill on a $355 shipment of retro computing parts, in what appears to be a growing pattern tied to changes in federal import rules.
YMTC moves ahead with third chipmaking fab in Wuhan despite U.S. sanctions
Premium Amid a global memory shortage, China's YMTC has set its sights on building a third semiconductor plant in Wuhan, with the facility expected to begin mass production of memory chips by 2027.
Automotive officials warn of 'devastating' chip storage as Nexperia halts China-bound wafer shipments
A growing dispute inside one of Europe’s largest chipmakers is threatening to derail automotive production across the continent.
IBM unveils new 'Quantum Nighthawk' 120-qubit processor and software stack
Premium IBM has detailed its most significant quantum computing advances to date, revealing new hardware and software designed to push the limits of what today’s superconducting qubits can do.
DARPA invests $1.4 billion to build experimental Texas foundry for next-generation 3D chips
Premium A new DARPA- and Texas-backed facility will focus on 3D heterogeneous integration, stacking, and combining multiple materials and chip types to advance U.S. capabilities in defense, AI, and HPC.
Taiwan to up defense spending and develop Iron Dome-inspired missile protection
The global semiconductor supply chain is at serious risk if conflict arises in the Taiwan Strait.
China officials overseeing allocation of high-end AI chips, prioritizing homegrown options
Restrictions on U.S. chip exports are beginning to force visible shifts in China’s AI compute strategy, as a shortage of Nvidia accelerators drives cloud providers toward domestic alternatives.
Chinese scientists discover method to cut defects by 99% with DUV chipmaking equipment
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