Nvidia is investing $2 billion in electronic design automation giant Synopsys. The deal aims to deeply integrate Nvidia’s GPUs and AI software into Synopsys’s tools, promising massive speedups for engineers. It’s a strategic move to own the foundational tech behind everything from semiconductors to
Researchers have successfully fabricated nitrogen-polar gallium nitride transistors on 200mm sapphire substrates, doubling the previous size limit. This breakthrough could lead to more cost-effective production of high-frequency devices. The team achieved frequencies up to 26GHz with improved carrie
NcodiN is developing optical interposers with integrated nanolasers to overcome electrical interconnect limitations in AI systems. The funding will accelerate industrialization and help establish a Silicon Valley presence.
The advanced packaging market for data center AI chips is projected to grow at a staggering 45.5% CAGR through 2030. Taiwan is expected to maintain 70% market share despite global competition. New packaging technologies will drive this unprecedented expansion.
TSMC has filed a lawsuit against former senior vice president Wei-Jen Lo, accusing him of leaking confidential information to Intel. The chipmaker’s stock dropped over 3% following the announcement, while Intel shares also declined 1.5%.
Nvidia has issued a formal rebuttal to Michael Burry’s claims that the company’s stock-based compensation has reduced owner’s earnings by 50%. The memo directly addresses Burry’s skepticism about the AI boom’s sustainability and comparisons to historical accounting frauds.
Intel’s upcoming Nova Lake processors appear to be using a mix of Xe3-LPG and Xe3P GPU architectures according to conflicting leaks. The strategy could create performance fragmentation across different mobile segments while keeping costs controlled for most users.
Nvidia reported staggering quarterly results with $57 billion in revenue and $32 billion in profit. Despite initial market excitement, the stock quickly reversed course and fell over 4%. The plunge reflects deeper concerns about AI infrastructure spending and interest rate uncertainty.
An AI infrastructure founder faces federal charges for allegedly smuggling Nvidia’s most powerful chips to China. The scheme involved falsifying shipping documents and routing through third countries to evade Biden-era export controls.
Nvidia’s latest earnings beat and optimistic forecast are giving Asian markets a tech boost. Japan’s Nikkei appears poised for gains, while Hong Kong shows mixed signals. The AI chip giant’s performance is restoring confidence across the technology sector.
