Apple is increasingly focusing on building its own devices and expanding its ecosystem by taking steps towards a more native experience for users and relying less on third-party accessories. While the Cupertino-based tech giant's HomePod and AppleTV have left quite the mark in the smart home category, it generally relies more on outsourcing cameras and other hardware for smart homes. Now, a new report suggests that the company intends to create a fully integrated experience by developing its own smart home accessories. Gurman hints about Apple working on making smart home products like security cameras for a more integrated experience […]
We’re continuing our Best of Black Friday posts today with a look at the best current deals on power stations and their respective bundle options. Folks across the country and beyond have been steadily investing more and more in the industry for a vari...
Blizzard has announced that two decades after its release, World of Warcraft is finally going to let players build a home and live in it. The feature has long been requested by WoW players and now it’s finally coming in the game’s next expansion.Read m...
Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds will receive the Godspawn update, adding a new 50-player boss battle, a new 10-player raid, and a legendary spear. Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds is getting the first major update "Godspawn" on November 19th, expanding the story with new story chapters The MMORPG Guild Wars 2 by ArenaNet is receiving its first major update for the Janthir Wilds expansion soon. It's the first of three major updates, and it'll land on November 19. The update will add new content to the game for the players. The Janthir Wilds expansion DLC was released in August this year, […]
The Biden administration is now considering imposing further "AI tech" restrictions on China, which would thwart the use of the "GAA" semiconductor technology. China's Rapid AI Semiconductor Developments Have Bothered The Biden Administration, Plans To Impose Further Measures The US-China hostilities are at an all-time high regarding sanctions in the technology industry, and it looks like the Biden administration is determined to end the massive semiconductor developments occurring in mainland China. Bloomberg now reports that the US plans to implement measures that would restrict China's access to the "Gate-All-Around" semiconductor technology to reduce the semiconductor progress in China and ultimately […]
The world's biggest tech congregation, Computex 2024, has just come to an end, and with it, a brilliant showcase of the latest and future technologies that this planet's biggest PC hardware makers are creating. Artificial Intelligence has been at the front and center of this conversation, so when Team Wccftech was invited to visit an AI exhibition hosted by GIGABYTE that imagined AI with human experience in real-time, we had to say yes! GIGABYTE is fueling this new realm with a diverse range of applications, ranging from software innovations to a broad portfolio of hardware designed for creative needs. With […]
AMD is reportedly facing "Soft" demand for its latest MI300X AI accelerator which might also push the refreshed MI350X back to 2026. Analyst Suggests AMD's AI Accelerator Demand Is Lower Than Expected, Cuts Down HBM Orders Massively & Shifting MI350X To A 2026 Launch When we talk about NVIDIA and their AI fortunes, we always keep AMD in parallel and infer why they haven't been able to replicate NVIDIA's success. For starters, their late entry into the AI markets is one solid reason. AMD debuted in the AI market with their new Instinct MI300 series much later than NVIDIA's counterparts, […]
Samsung Foundry plans to unveil its cutting-edge 1nm process node next month, with mass production expected by 2026. Samsung Foundry Aims 2026 For The Mass Production of Next-Gen 1nm Process Node The semiconductor race is on, and it got much more competitive with the Korean giant's plans for its highly anticipated 1nm process. While Intel and TSMC were busy with their own 1nm showcases, there were talks about Samsung's progress in the markets, and perhaps a perception was made that Samsung Foundry is lagging; however, this certainly doesn't look the case, as Samsung now plans to unveil their 1nm-schedule at […]
SK hynix looks to take the HBM industry to a new level, as the firm plans to integrate additional functionalities in its next-gen HBM4E memory. SK hynix's Idea Of Merging Semiconductor & HBM Into A Single Package Is Still Relevant, As The Firm Plans To Move One Step Ahead With HBM4E With the competition in the HBM markets being more fierce than ever, it seems like the Korean manufacturer has found a way to stand out among others, and they plan on doing so by introducing an HBM type that can allow multiple functionalities such as computing, cache, and network […]
PC components pricing, including GPUs, are going to soar massively in the US as the Biden administration vows to restore Trump-era tariffs on products assembled in China. With The Latest Move By The US Government, Pricing For PC GPUs Are Expected To Increase Massively The tariffs we are talking about were initially imposed during Donald Trump's tenure when the government wanted to reduce Chinese influence on domestic tech markets. It was said that all hardware imports that are directly from China will face a 25% tariff, which includes GPUs, AI-based accelerators, and multiple other components. However, during the Biden government, […]
NVIDIA's Blackwell GB200 AI servers are anticipated to see major traction, reaching 2 million units shipped in 2025 & utilizing new packaging tech. NVIDIA To Overcome CoWoS Supply Chain Bottlenecks By Shifting To The Newer "PFLO" Standard, 420K Units Shipping This Year With Up To 2 Million Anticipated For 2025 The success of NVIDIA's Hopper AI products last year not only uplifted the company's economics to new heights but also revealed massive flaws in the supply chain. Due to these flaws, the products became victims of long order backlogs. The main culprits at that time were HBM & CoWoS supply, […]
Samsung has reportedly taken extreme steps to ensure that it can win orders for its 3nm node technology from NVIDIA. Samsung Foundry Eyes NVIDIA, Doubling Down on 3nm To Ensure That It's Ready & Meets the Requirements of the Chipmaker The Korean news outlet, FN News, reports that Samsung has made its top priority for this year to receive chip orders from NVIDIA. NVIDIA has long been using TSMC's advanced process nodes to develop its GPUs, whether they be for the consumer or the data center segment. The most recent families which include Ada Lovelace, Hopper, and Blackwell, are all […]
Intel has placed its bets on ASML's high-NA EUV lithography technology for the future, placing orders for all machines to be built this year. Intel Manages To Surpass Competitors In Securing Cutting-Edge EUV-Lithography Equipment From ASML Through Billions In Investments The Elec reports that Intel has trusted the Dutch chipmaker's High-NA Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) lithography equipment, as the company reserves orders for all five to six kits, which are set to be manufactured this year. While it isn't confirmed, Intel plans on utilizing ASML's magic within their upcoming 18A (1.8nm) and 14A (1.4nm), through which the company's foundry division plans […]
Samsung's Electro-Mechanics division is stepping towards the production of glass substrates semiconductors as it races against Intel. Samsung Steps Into Yet Another Competitive Area Of The Markets, Competing Against Intel & Others On Glass Substrates It seems like the future of semiconductors lies in glass substrates, as firms like Intel and Samsung battle against each other to initiate production as soon as possible. We previously reported on how Samsung's Electro-Mechanics department has shifted its R&D resources to glass substrates in an attempt to explore a potential business horizon untapped by other industry leaders. Despite the standard being available for some […]
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, […]
The Biden administration is now considering imposing further "AI tech" restrictions on China, which would thwart the use of the "GAA" semiconductor technology. China's Rapid AI Semiconductor Developments Have Bothered The Biden Administration, Plans To Impose Further Measures The US-China hostilities are at an all-time high regarding sanctions in the technology industry, and it looks like the Biden administration is determined to end the massive semiconductor developments occurring in mainland China. Bloomberg now reports that the US plans to implement measures that would restrict China's access to the "Gate-All-Around" semiconductor technology to reduce the semiconductor progress in China and ultimately […]
The world's biggest tech congregation, Computex 2024, has just come to an end, and with it, a brilliant showcase of the latest and future technologies that this planet's biggest PC hardware makers are creating. Artificial Intelligence has been at the front and center of this conversation, so when Team Wccftech was invited to visit an AI exhibition hosted by GIGABYTE that imagined AI with human experience in real-time, we had to say yes! GIGABYTE is fueling this new realm with a diverse range of applications, ranging from software innovations to a broad portfolio of hardware designed for creative needs. With […]
AMD is reportedly facing "Soft" demand for its latest MI300X AI accelerator which might also push the refreshed MI350X back to 2026. Analyst Suggests AMD's AI Accelerator Demand Is Lower Than Expected, Cuts Down HBM Orders Massively & Shifting MI350X To A 2026 Launch When we talk about NVIDIA and their AI fortunes, we always keep AMD in parallel and infer why they haven't been able to replicate NVIDIA's success. For starters, their late entry into the AI markets is one solid reason. AMD debuted in the AI market with their new Instinct MI300 series much later than NVIDIA's counterparts, […]
Samsung Foundry plans to unveil its cutting-edge 1nm process node next month, with mass production expected by 2026. Samsung Foundry Aims 2026 For The Mass Production of Next-Gen 1nm Process Node The semiconductor race is on, and it got much more competitive with the Korean giant's plans for its highly anticipated 1nm process. While Intel and TSMC were busy with their own 1nm showcases, there were talks about Samsung's progress in the markets, and perhaps a perception was made that Samsung Foundry is lagging; however, this certainly doesn't look the case, as Samsung now plans to unveil their 1nm-schedule at […]
SK hynix looks to take the HBM industry to a new level, as the firm plans to integrate additional functionalities in its next-gen HBM4E memory. SK hynix's Idea Of Merging Semiconductor & HBM Into A Single Package Is Still Relevant, As The Firm Plans To Move One Step Ahead With HBM4E With the competition in the HBM markets being more fierce than ever, it seems like the Korean manufacturer has found a way to stand out among others, and they plan on doing so by introducing an HBM type that can allow multiple functionalities such as computing, cache, and network […]
PC components pricing, including GPUs, are going to soar massively in the US as the Biden administration vows to restore Trump-era tariffs on products assembled in China. With The Latest Move By The US Government, Pricing For PC GPUs Are Expected To Increase Massively The tariffs we are talking about were initially imposed during Donald Trump's tenure when the government wanted to reduce Chinese influence on domestic tech markets. It was said that all hardware imports that are directly from China will face a 25% tariff, which includes GPUs, AI-based accelerators, and multiple other components. However, during the Biden government, […]
NVIDIA's Blackwell GB200 AI servers are anticipated to see major traction, reaching 2 million units shipped in 2025 & utilizing new packaging tech. NVIDIA To Overcome CoWoS Supply Chain Bottlenecks By Shifting To The Newer "PFLO" Standard, 420K Units Shipping This Year With Up To 2 Million Anticipated For 2025 The success of NVIDIA's Hopper AI products last year not only uplifted the company's economics to new heights but also revealed massive flaws in the supply chain. Due to these flaws, the products became victims of long order backlogs. The main culprits at that time were HBM & CoWoS supply, […]
Samsung has reportedly taken extreme steps to ensure that it can win orders for its 3nm node technology from NVIDIA. Samsung Foundry Eyes NVIDIA, Doubling Down on 3nm To Ensure That It's Ready & Meets the Requirements of the Chipmaker The Korean news outlet, FN News, reports that Samsung has made its top priority for this year to receive chip orders from NVIDIA. NVIDIA has long been using TSMC's advanced process nodes to develop its GPUs, whether they be for the consumer or the data center segment. The most recent families which include Ada Lovelace, Hopper, and Blackwell, are all […]
Intel has placed its bets on ASML's high-NA EUV lithography technology for the future, placing orders for all machines to be built this year. Intel Manages To Surpass Competitors In Securing Cutting-Edge EUV-Lithography Equipment From ASML Through Billions In Investments The Elec reports that Intel has trusted the Dutch chipmaker's High-NA Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) lithography equipment, as the company reserves orders for all five to six kits, which are set to be manufactured this year. While it isn't confirmed, Intel plans on utilizing ASML's magic within their upcoming 18A (1.8nm) and 14A (1.4nm), through which the company's foundry division plans […]
Samsung's Electro-Mechanics division is stepping towards the production of glass substrates semiconductors as it races against Intel. Samsung Steps Into Yet Another Competitive Area Of The Markets, Competing Against Intel & Others On Glass Substrates It seems like the future of semiconductors lies in glass substrates, as firms like Intel and Samsung battle against each other to initiate production as soon as possible. We previously reported on how Samsung's Electro-Mechanics department has shifted its R&D resources to glass substrates in an attempt to explore a potential business horizon untapped by other industry leaders. Despite the standard being available for some […]
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, […]