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Samsung selects Texas for $17 billion semiconductor factory
Samsung selects Texas for $17 billion semiconductor factory
New plant to be built in Taylor, just 25km away from Samsung's existing site in Austin
25 Nov 2021
Samsung 980 Pro review: Smashing speeds
Samsung 980 Pro review: Smashing speeds
Staggering performance and handy extras make this a worthy contender
19 Nov 2021
UK gov orders in-depth probe into Nvidia-ARM takeover
UK gov orders in-depth probe into Nvidia-ARM takeover
The government has ordered the CMA to carry out a "phase two" investigation on grounds of antitrust and national security
16 Nov 2021
TSMC and Sony partner to build $7 billion chip plant in Japan
TSMC and Sony partner to build $7 billion chip plant in Japan
The country is aiming to secure its chip supply chain as it imports over 60% of semiconductors from overseas
10 Nov 2021
What is a GPU?
What is a GPU?
GPUs aren't just good for gaming - they have business applications too
28 Oct 2021
Dell unveils upgraded XPS Desktop with 12th gen Intel processors
Dell unveils upgraded XPS Desktop with 12th gen Intel processors
The new version is said to be around 50% quieter than predecessors thanks to built-in liquid cooling
28 Oct 2021
Intel launches 12th-gen Alder Lake processors optimised for Windows 11
Intel launches 12th-gen Alder Lake processors optimised for Windows 11
The chip company promises performance boosts of up to 37% on resource-heavy tasks
28 Oct 2021
Honor launches first Android smartphone since Huawei split
Honor launches first Android smartphone since Huawei split
The device ships with Google apps, a Qualcomm chipset and a curved OLED screen
27 Oct 2021
Intel says chip shortage to blame for Q3 sales slump
Intel says chip shortage to blame for Q3 sales slump
The tech giant has also failed to secure a deal with semiconductor manufacturer SiFive
22 Oct 2021
IT Pro News in Review: MacBook refresh, Facebook creating jobs and facial recognition in schools
IT Pro News in Review: MacBook refresh, Facebook creating jobs and facial recognition in schools
Catch up on the biggest headlines of the week in just two minutes
22 Oct 2021
NSW government to set up $4 million semiconductor bureau
NSW government to set up $4 million semiconductor bureau
The initiative aims to help increase Australia’s participation in the global semiconductor value chain
20 Oct 2021
Alibaba unveils custom Arm-based server chip
Alibaba unveils custom Arm-based server chip
The Chinese company will use new technology to power servers in its data centres
19 Oct 2021
Apple reportedly slashes iPhone 13 production due to chip crisis
Apple reportedly slashes iPhone 13 production due to chip crisis
Shortages of key components has forced Apple to cut production by as much as 10 million units
13 Oct 2021
What is an embedded system?
What is an embedded system?
We explain the key characteristics of an embedded system, their benefits and challenges
8 Oct 2021
Apple MacBook Pro 13in (2020) review: Powerful, portable – and almost perfect
Apple MacBook Pro 13in (2020) review: Powerful, portable – and almost perfect
The first business-grade M1 laptop is a huge hit
8 Oct 2021
Chip inflation helps Samsung achieve record quarterly profit
Chip inflation helps Samsung achieve record quarterly profit
The company has reported the highest operating profit since the third quarter of 2018
8 Oct 2021
Microsoft backs right to repair following investor revolt
Microsoft backs right to repair following investor revolt
The tech giant will investigate the effects of giving customers access to parts and repair documentation
8 Oct 2021
AMD: Ryzen CPU owners should avoid Windows 11
AMD: Ryzen CPU owners should avoid Windows 11
Company warns upgrading may cause performance dips of up to 15% for some apps
7 Oct 2021
TSMC vows not to share sensitive customer data following US request
TSMC vows not to share sensitive customer data following US request
The Biden administration says the data would help alleviate bottlenecks in the semi conductor supply chain
7 Oct 2021
Intel no longer considering UK chip plant following Brexit
Intel no longer considering UK chip plant following Brexit
CEO Pat Gelsinger says that around 70 proposals have been submitted for sites across mainland Europe
7 Oct 2021
Raspberry Pi: Top projects to try yourself
Raspberry Pi: Top projects to try yourself
The best projects to try with the Raspberry Pi and Raspberry Pi Zero
6 Oct 2021
Raspberry Pi 4 Model B review: Back, and better than ever
Raspberry Pi 4 Model B review: Back, and better than ever
Thermal issues aside, this is one seriously tasty Pi
1 Oct 2021
Google Cloud confirms Intel Ice Lake processor support for N2 VMs
Google Cloud confirms Intel Ice Lake processor support for N2 VMs
Tech giant promises 30% boost in price-performance compared to previous generation of Xeons used in its cloud
30 Sep 2021