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[News] SK hynix Announces First 1c DDR5, Set for Shipment Next Year

As per its official release, SK hynix has announced that it has developed the industry’s first 16Gb DDR5 built using its 1c node, the sixth generation of the 10nm process. Reportedly, it will be ready for mass production of the …

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[News] Supermicro Faces Order Withdrawal Crisis, Potentially Benefiting Dell

Supermicro Computer has reportedly been targeted by short-sellers and questioned over alleged accounting manipulations, leading to a delay in filing its 2024 10-K annual report and causing market unease. On August 27, Hindenburg Research, a short-selling company known for targeting major …

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[News] iPhone Orders Rumored to Rise Over 10% This Year amid AI Demand, yet Suppliers Stay Cautious

According to a report from Nikkei on August 29, Apple is said to be betting that its first iPhone with Apple Intelligence will be a hit. Thus, the tech giant has requested suppliers to provide components for approximately 88 to 90 …

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[News] IC Design Leaders Scramble for 2nm Advantage as TSMC Launches September CyberShuttle

TSMC is set to offer a new round of its CyberShuttle prototyping service in September. According to sources cited in a report from Commercial Times, it’s revealed that, as per usual practice, there are two opportunities each year, in March …

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[News] U.S. Consumer Confidence Edges up in August Despite Labor Market Concerns

The U.S. Consumer Confidence Index slightly increased in August, reaching 103.3, as reported by the Conference Board on August 27.  This marks a small rise of 1.4 from the previous month. Both the Present Situation Index and the Expectations Index improved …

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