Development on the next-gen HBM4 memory standard is in full swing as TSMC, Samsung & SK hynix prep the latest DRAM & process nodes. TSMC Brings Forward 12nm & 5nm Nodes For HBM4 Memory Base Dies, Samsung & SK hynix Go 1c DRAM Route Both Samsung and SK hynix are in the race to offer the next-generation HBM4 memory standard. The Korean giants have shown their initial plans for a 2025-2026 debut. Samsung has so far eyed the use of 3D Packaging technologies and up to 16-Hi stacks for an unprecedented increase in the VRAM capacities and memory bandwidth while […]
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A teardown of the M4 iPad Pro went live a few hours before, showing various internal changes to Apple’s flagship tablet. Fortunately, where you may have missed out on some crucial details, we spotted them in the latest disassembly video, with the 13-inch version having some attributes that will make repairs significantly easier. However, the entire process is not without its headaches, as you will soon find out. Two batteries of the M4 iPad Pro can be removed using ‘pull tabs’ and that too, without disassembling the entire tablet The latest teardown of the M4 iPad Pro was posted by […]
The next generation of consoles might be closer than we thought, at least for Xbox fans. Today, Call of Duty leaker TheGhostofHope relayed a rumor from trusted sources that the next Xbox console might launch in late 2026, way earlier than most analysts and fans predicted, with Call of Duty as a launch day title. To be fair, this is not the first time we have heard of a potential late 2026 launch for the console. YouTuber RedGamingTech first reported the rumor in December 2023, adding that Microsoft could pick an AMD Ryzen Zen 5 CPU as the Zen 6 […]
The AI hype has taken HBM demand to new heights and is expected to double by next year along with significant price hikes of up to 10%. Hunger For AI Computing Power Has Led HBM Supply To Grow Rapidly, Unit Prices Soar To New Levels Research outlet, TrendForce reports that the memory industry has immensely benefited from the demand for AI-focused activities, with HBM sales playing a vital role in reviving the markets. Avril Wu, TrendForce's Senior Research Vice President, has disclosed that HBM has witnessed a colossal soar in revenue share in the memory industry, outperforming both consumer and […]
AMD and NVIDIA have reportedly reserved TSMC's entire CoWoS production for the next two years as both firms aggressively compete in the AI race. TSMC Expects To Increase CoWoS Output Tremendously, Next-Gen SoIC Standard In Works As Well With Entire Supply Reserved By NVIDIA And AMD Well, it's no secret that the AI industry is in dire need of computing power, and to facilitate the process, manufacturers such as NVIDIA and AMD have given their all to ensure that they capitalize on the markets to their fullest. In light of this, suppliers such as TSMC are ongoing a gold rush, […]
NVIDIA's first batch of its highly-anticipated Blackwell DGX GB200 AI servers is expected to drop into markets by 2025, starting the next gold rush in the industry. NVIDIA Blackwell "DGX GB200" AI Servers Will Mark The Next "Gold Rush" For The Firms & Suppliers To Tremendously Benefit The NVIDIA Blackwell-based "DGX GB200" AI servers are expected to pave the way for the next gold rush in the markets, instead, this hype would only be for NVIDIA to benefit. With huge architectural advancements, coupled with massive efficiency numbers, the DGX GB200 AI servers may see a much larger adoption rate, compared […]
NVIDIA H100 AI GPUs have seen a drastic price decline in China's black market as the launch of next-gen H200 GPUs is imminent. Chinese Customers Pay Absurd Prices To Access The "Banned" NVIDIA H100 AI GPU Through Black Markets, Over $350,000 For H100 AI Servers With the harsh US sanctions, there was no way individuals could access NVIDIA's cutting-edge AI products, and this ultimately gave rise to black markets in the region. This led to the NVIDIA H100 being accessible at astronomical prices in China, with reports disclosing that a single unit retailing somewhere around 3 million yuan, or around […]
China has implemented a new measure to promote in-house AI chip production, providing subsidies to potential buyers. China To Fuel Sales Of Domestic AI Chips Through Subsidies, Promoting Nation's Interest It is evident at this point that China has started to shift its approach to the AI segment. Instead of relying on international firms like NVIDIA, Intel & AMD, the nation has decided to go its own way, prioritizing domestic production of AI chips through every means possible. Reuters reports that Beijing City has agreed to provide customers of homegrown AI chips with subsidies, and the local government will financially […]
NVIDIA is expected to dominate the AI market in 2024 as they are set to sell $40 billion worth of GPU, significantly outpacing AMD & Intel. NVIDIA's 2024 AI GPU Sales Reportedly Around $40 Billion, 11.4x Higher Than AMD & 80x Higher Than Intel It isn't surprising to see NVIDIA's performance in the AI market, judging by how they had already set the tone for huge financial figures last year. The more shocking fact to see here is the widening gap between companies involved in the AI race, and while it is disappointing to say this, Intel and AMD are […]
Huawei is gearing up to establish its in-house supply chain of HBM memory, as the manufacturer backs the development of in-house HBM technology. Huawei Technologies Backs Local HBM Producers, Set To Initiate HBM2 Production Somewhere In 2026 For Chinese AI Market Huawei Technologies, a group of firms focused on semiconductor and technology growth, has started to divert its focus to the attractive HBM markets, according to a report by The Information. The alliance now pairs up with companies involved in the memory business, such as Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit. It is disclosed that Huawei plans to mass-produce HBM chips somewhere […]
TSMC has announced that the firm has finally entered the "Angstrom 14 Era" as they initiate development on their cutting-edge A14 process. TSMC Doesn't Look To Slack Behind Competition At All, 1.4nm "Angstrom" Nodes To Drop By Within The Next Five Years TSMC released its Annual Report 2023 a few months ago, but apparently, the documentation contained crucial information that was missed. Before we dive into that, let's talk a bit about TSMC's A14, or what is labeled as a tech revolution by many analysts out there. Right now, we are on the timeline for TSMC's 3nm processes to start […]
AI startup TensorWave, believes that AMD's Instinct MI300X accelerator is a far better option than competitors such as NVIDIA's H100. The Availability of AMD's Instinct MI300X Accelerator, Coupled With The Better Price-To-Performance Ratio, Puts It Ahead of NVIDIA, According To AI Startup's CEO AMD has gained massive popularity in just six months, with the firm receiving massive orders from the industry for its flagship Instinct accelerator. While the Instinct MI300X has existed for a while in the markets, the factor that has made it a more compelling option is how AMD has ensured a more steady availability of the accelerator, […]
NVIDIA's Blackwell AI GPUs are expected to lift every other associated segment, including CoWoS (TSMC) & HBM DRAM, as the market expects millions of chips to be shipped by 2025. HBM and Chip Packaging Industry To Witness Tremendous Growth Over The Next Year Thanks To NVIDIA's Blackwell AI GPUs, Huge Amounts To Ship In 2025 TrendForce reports that the latest NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs for AI are poised to be the industry's next "holy grail" since the performance they are bringing to the markets has attracted the attention of several major clients. This includes the GB200 SUPERCHIP, which is projected to […]
NVIDIA's former researcher has made interesting claims about the company's reign within the AI space, stating that its CUDA software ecosystem helped it a lot in securing dominance over the competition. NVIDIA's Roboust Software Ecosystem, Including CUDA, Has Been The Reason Behind The Firm's Massive Success In The AI Segment The noise of NVIDIA's CUDA has been witnessed through every other platform, whether it is among firms like Intel and AMD, trying to come head-to-head with the ecosystem, or even individual researchers who have explored the potential of NVIDIA's AI-dedicated libraries. Interview with former $NVDA Researcher. One of the best […]
NVIDIA's AI GPU supply has finally improved, as its primary customer, Dell, reports significantly reduced AI server delivery times. Dell Witnesses Huge Decrease In AI Server Delivery Times For NVIDIA's AI GPU Lineup, Courtesy of Enhanced Supply Chain We all know how the AI GPU shortage took the industry by storm since 2023 was the year AI started to boom, which resulted in explosive demand but limited supply. This prompted supply chain disruptions, which caused companies like NVIDIA to face huge order backlogs, which led to a massive increase in delivery times. However, the General Manager of Dell Taiwan has […]
The Intel Core i9-11900K, a three-year-old CPU, running on DDR4 memory has set a new world record, dethroning the 14900KS with DDR5. Old Intel Core i9-11900K CPU With DDR4 Memory Sets New World Record, Outshines New Core i9-14900KS With DDR5 Memory The Intel Rocket Lake CPUs have been regarded as a "Waste of Sand" bringing in small uplifts in performance while regressing in the core count compared to the generation that was released prior. However, it looks like overclockers have found a new purpose for these chips & when tuned right, they can surpass even the best chips available on […]
The AI hype has taken HBM demand to new heights and is expected to double by next year along with significant price hikes of up to 10%. Hunger For AI Computing Power Has Led HBM Supply To Grow Rapidly, Unit Prices Soar To New Levels Research outlet, TrendForce reports that the memory industry has immensely benefited from the demand for AI-focused activities, with HBM sales playing a vital role in reviving the markets. Avril Wu, TrendForce's Senior Research Vice President, has disclosed that HBM has witnessed a colossal soar in revenue share in the memory industry, outperforming both consumer and […]
AMD and NVIDIA have reportedly reserved TSMC's entire CoWoS production for the next two years as both firms aggressively compete in the AI race. TSMC Expects To Increase CoWoS Output Tremendously, Next-Gen SoIC Standard In Works As Well With Entire Supply Reserved By NVIDIA And AMD Well, it's no secret that the AI industry is in dire need of computing power, and to facilitate the process, manufacturers such as NVIDIA and AMD have given their all to ensure that they capitalize on the markets to their fullest. In light of this, suppliers such as TSMC are ongoing a gold rush, […]
NVIDIA's first batch of its highly-anticipated Blackwell DGX GB200 AI servers is expected to drop into markets by 2025, starting the next gold rush in the industry. NVIDIA Blackwell "DGX GB200" AI Servers Will Mark The Next "Gold Rush" For The Firms & Suppliers To Tremendously Benefit The NVIDIA Blackwell-based "DGX GB200" AI servers are expected to pave the way for the next gold rush in the markets, instead, this hype would only be for NVIDIA to benefit. With huge architectural advancements, coupled with massive efficiency numbers, the DGX GB200 AI servers may see a much larger adoption rate, compared […]
NVIDIA H100 AI GPUs have seen a drastic price decline in China's black market as the launch of next-gen H200 GPUs is imminent. Chinese Customers Pay Absurd Prices To Access The "Banned" NVIDIA H100 AI GPU Through Black Markets, Over $350,000 For H100 AI Servers With the harsh US sanctions, there was no way individuals could access NVIDIA's cutting-edge AI products, and this ultimately gave rise to black markets in the region. This led to the NVIDIA H100 being accessible at astronomical prices in China, with reports disclosing that a single unit retailing somewhere around 3 million yuan, or around […]
China has implemented a new measure to promote in-house AI chip production, providing subsidies to potential buyers. China To Fuel Sales Of Domestic AI Chips Through Subsidies, Promoting Nation's Interest It is evident at this point that China has started to shift its approach to the AI segment. Instead of relying on international firms like NVIDIA, Intel & AMD, the nation has decided to go its own way, prioritizing domestic production of AI chips through every means possible. Reuters reports that Beijing City has agreed to provide customers of homegrown AI chips with subsidies, and the local government will financially […]
NVIDIA is expected to dominate the AI market in 2024 as they are set to sell $40 billion worth of GPU, significantly outpacing AMD & Intel. NVIDIA's 2024 AI GPU Sales Reportedly Around $40 Billion, 11.4x Higher Than AMD & 80x Higher Than Intel It isn't surprising to see NVIDIA's performance in the AI market, judging by how they had already set the tone for huge financial figures last year. The more shocking fact to see here is the widening gap between companies involved in the AI race, and while it is disappointing to say this, Intel and AMD are […]
Huawei is gearing up to establish its in-house supply chain of HBM memory, as the manufacturer backs the development of in-house HBM technology. Huawei Technologies Backs Local HBM Producers, Set To Initiate HBM2 Production Somewhere In 2026 For Chinese AI Market Huawei Technologies, a group of firms focused on semiconductor and technology growth, has started to divert its focus to the attractive HBM markets, according to a report by The Information. The alliance now pairs up with companies involved in the memory business, such as Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit. It is disclosed that Huawei plans to mass-produce HBM chips somewhere […]
TSMC has announced that the firm has finally entered the "Angstrom 14 Era" as they initiate development on their cutting-edge A14 process. TSMC Doesn't Look To Slack Behind Competition At All, 1.4nm "Angstrom" Nodes To Drop By Within The Next Five Years TSMC released its Annual Report 2023 a few months ago, but apparently, the documentation contained crucial information that was missed. Before we dive into that, let's talk a bit about TSMC's A14, or what is labeled as a tech revolution by many analysts out there. Right now, we are on the timeline for TSMC's 3nm processes to start […]
AI startup TensorWave, believes that AMD's Instinct MI300X accelerator is a far better option than competitors such as NVIDIA's H100. The Availability of AMD's Instinct MI300X Accelerator, Coupled With The Better Price-To-Performance Ratio, Puts It Ahead of NVIDIA, According To AI Startup's CEO AMD has gained massive popularity in just six months, with the firm receiving massive orders from the industry for its flagship Instinct accelerator. While the Instinct MI300X has existed for a while in the markets, the factor that has made it a more compelling option is how AMD has ensured a more steady availability of the accelerator, […]
NVIDIA's Blackwell AI GPUs are expected to lift every other associated segment, including CoWoS (TSMC) & HBM DRAM, as the market expects millions of chips to be shipped by 2025. HBM and Chip Packaging Industry To Witness Tremendous Growth Over The Next Year Thanks To NVIDIA's Blackwell AI GPUs, Huge Amounts To Ship In 2025 TrendForce reports that the latest NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs for AI are poised to be the industry's next "holy grail" since the performance they are bringing to the markets has attracted the attention of several major clients. This includes the GB200 SUPERCHIP, which is projected to […]
NVIDIA's former researcher has made interesting claims about the company's reign within the AI space, stating that its CUDA software ecosystem helped it a lot in securing dominance over the competition. NVIDIA's Roboust Software Ecosystem, Including CUDA, Has Been The Reason Behind The Firm's Massive Success In The AI Segment The noise of NVIDIA's CUDA has been witnessed through every other platform, whether it is among firms like Intel and AMD, trying to come head-to-head with the ecosystem, or even individual researchers who have explored the potential of NVIDIA's AI-dedicated libraries. Interview with former $NVDA Researcher. One of the best […]
NVIDIA's AI GPU supply has finally improved, as its primary customer, Dell, reports significantly reduced AI server delivery times. Dell Witnesses Huge Decrease In AI Server Delivery Times For NVIDIA's AI GPU Lineup, Courtesy of Enhanced Supply Chain We all know how the AI GPU shortage took the industry by storm since 2023 was the year AI started to boom, which resulted in explosive demand but limited supply. This prompted supply chain disruptions, which caused companies like NVIDIA to face huge order backlogs, which led to a massive increase in delivery times. However, the General Manager of Dell Taiwan has […]
