As the chip war heats up, the U.S. BIS unveiled an updated semiconductor whitelist on February 4, per its website. Commercial Times reports that the list, split into IC design (IW) and packaging & foundry (PW) categories, is likely to spark a shift in chip orders from China—a boost for Taiwan�...

Probably one of the most shocking executive shake-up in the tech industry this week, Justin Hotard, head of Intel’s Data Center and AI Group, is leaving to become Nokia's CEO. This move, following ex-CEO Pat Gelsinger’s exit in December, 2024, could suggest a shift in Intel’s AI chip strategy,...

With Trump back in the White House, the renewed tariff war has pushed companies to ramp up shipments. Notably, according to Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance, Taiwan’s exports to Mexico soared to $2.7 billion in January, a 4.8-fold increase compared to the same period in 2024, setting a record. Be...

While Intel is still hunting for a new CEO, one candidate stands out to revive its foundry business. Following the leadership shake-up of GlobalFoundries, the new arrangement has fueled speculation that the outgoing CEO Thomas Caulfield could take over at Intel or its foundry division, whether spun ...

While Intel is still in its quest of finding a new CEO to turn the tables, it may not be the only tech giant in this position. On February 5th, three semiconductor heavyweights—GlobalFoundries, Skyworks, and Arm China—appointed new leaders as they work to overcome the headwinds. GlobalFoundri...