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What is Apple's T2 security chip?

What is Apple's T2 security chip?
Apple’s T2 security chip powers an array of security features in Macs including biometric login and data encryption
1 Feb 2023
UK government set to subsidise chip manufacturing in bid to cut overseas reliance

UK government set to subsidise chip manufacturing in bid to cut overseas reliance
The move looks to bolster domestic production capabilities and support UK manufacturers
26 Jan 2023
How shortages overshadowed 2022's tech successes

How shortages overshadowed 2022's tech successes
From components to skills and even ideas, businesses have experienced shortages on many fronts
20 Dec 2022
DCMS to consider establishing national institution for UK semiconductor industry

DCMS to consider establishing national institution for UK semiconductor industry
The feasibility study by the DCMS will support the department's wider semiconductor strategy
6 Dec 2022
PCI consortium implies Nvidia at fault for its melting cables

PCI consortium implies Nvidia at fault for its melting cables
Nvidia said the issues were caused by user error but the PCI-SIG pointed to possible design flaws
2 Dec 2022
MSG giant Ajinomoto's chipmaking foray helps break financial records

MSG giant Ajinomoto's chipmaking foray helps break financial records
In addition to umami seasoning, the company produces a microfilm insulation used by the semiconductor industry which was repurposed from its amino aci…
30 Nov 2022
DDR4 vs DDR5 RAM: Is it worth upgrading?

DDR4 vs DDR5 RAM: Is it worth upgrading?
The latest generation of memory has hit the mainstream, but how much more can DDR5 RAM boost performance versus DDR4 RAM units?
30 Nov 2022
How big data is deciphering NASA's James Webb discoveries

How big data is deciphering NASA's James Webb discoveries
To unravel the origins of life, matter, and everything in between, it turns out we need memory – a lot of memory
21 Nov 2022
Citi to transition 70% of its workforce to Snapdragon mobile devices

Citi to transition 70% of its workforce to Snapdragon mobile devices
Longer battery life will allow the company to eliminate “thousands of tonnes” of CO2
17 Nov 2022
Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 platform unlocks new AI capabilities

Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 platform unlocks new AI capabilities
Announced at Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii, the latest chipset features improved AI support, Wi-Fi 7, and faster overall performance
15 Nov 2022
TSMC set to invest further $12 billion into Arizona fab

TSMC set to invest further $12 billion into Arizona fab
The Taiwanese company is currently constructing a $12 billion chip factory in the state, which is expected to complete in 2024
10 Nov 2022
IBM unveils its 'most powerful' 433-qubit quantum processor

IBM unveils its 'most powerful' 433-qubit quantum processor
The Osprey is three times more powerful than IBM's 127-qubit Eagle processor the company launched a year ago
10 Nov 2022
Intel unveils Max Series chip family designed for high performance computing

Intel unveils Max Series chip family designed for high performance computing
The chip company claims its new CPU offers 4.8x better performance on HPC workloads
9 Nov 2022
UK and Taiwan commit to £5 million business innovation fund

UK and Taiwan commit to £5 million business innovation fund
The two countries are also aiming to promote diversified and resilient supply chains, especially as Taiwan is a leading chip manufacturer
7 Nov 2022
What is a GPU?

What is a GPU?
GPUs aren't just good for gaming - they have business applications too
28 Oct 2022
Nvidia's new RTX 4090 is a powerful password-cracking tool 

Nvidia's new RTX 4090 is a powerful password-cracking tool
Hackers using an array of the consumer-grade GPU could see brute force timings halve
14 Oct 2022
Armari Magnetar CXI-AD1000: An exceptionally competent workstation

Armari Magnetar CXI-AD1000: An exceptionally competent workstation
A phenomenally quick Core i9 workstation that's well worth considering if performance is your most important factor
11 Oct 2022
Micron to invest historic $100 billion in NY semiconductor site

Micron to invest historic $100 billion in NY semiconductor site
Construction on the site will commence in 2024, with output expected in the late 2020s
5 Oct 2022
US lawmakers warn Apple against using Chinese chips in next iPhone 

US lawmakers warn Apple against using Chinese chips in next iPhone
Senators ask the US director of national intelligence to investigate a Chinese chipmaker’s military ties
23 Sep 2022
Raspberry Pi: Top projects to try yourself

Raspberry Pi: Top projects to try yourself
Here's a collection of the best Raspberry Pi ideas around, so you can find your perfect project to try with the Raspberry Pi and Raspberry Pi Zero
14 Sep 2022
US blocks CHIPS-funded companies from investing in China

US blocks CHIPS-funded companies from investing in China
Companies should be able to apply for the $50 billion in funding from February 2023
7 Sep 2022
SK Hynix splashes out $11 billion on new semiconductor plant

SK Hynix splashes out $11 billion on new semiconductor plant
The company will produce memory chips, but will reportedly decided closer to the time whether they will be DRAM or NAND flash chips depending on marke…
6 Sep 2022
Semiconductor shortage will likely last until 2025, expert claims

Semiconductor shortage will likely last until 2025, expert claims
Ondrej Burkacky says investment in the sector cannot yield results in the short term, and government spending is not a silver bullet
26 Aug 2022