Monthly Archives: December 2024

[Insights] Memory Spot Price Update: DRAM Demand Slows Amid Year-End Inventory Checks, as Server RDIMMs Hold Strong

According to TrendForce’s latest memory spot price trend report, regarding DRAM, with year-end inventory checks being carried out, many buyers have halted procurement, with only sales of server RDIMMs remaining strong. As for NAND flash, overall spot market prices are …

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[News] Intel Reportedly to Unveil New Arrow Lake Configurations at CES 2025; 18A Update Also Expected

After confirming to build Panther Lake with its own 18A node, Intel may have more good news to be announced at the upcoming CES 2025. According to the reports from TechPowerUp and Wccftech, Team Blue is expected to highlight on …

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[News] Apple Rumored to Launch Entry-Level iPad 11 in Early 2025 with AI Support Speculation

According to a report from Wccftech, Apple is working on an upgraded version of the entry-level iPad, as the iPad 11 is expected to launch in spring 2025. However, it remains uncertain whether the device will feature Apple Intelligence capabilities. …

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[News] China Reports 31 Semiconductor M&A Deals in 2024, Led by Analog Chips and Materials

China’s semiconductor industry is experiencing a “merger and acquisition (M&A) boom” in the latter half of the year. According to a report from Yicai Global, 31 semiconductor M&A deals were disclosed for the first time in 2024, with over half …

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[News] Hyundai Disbands Semiconductor Strategy Office, Setback to In-house Autonomous Chip Ambition

As Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda team up to merge by 2026 amid the fierce competition with China’s rivals, South Korean auto giant Hyundai has also made a critical move recently. According to ETNews, the company has disbanded its “Semiconductor …

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