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India-US chip partnership could boost global chip supply chain

India and the US aim to collaboratively build a resilient semiconductor supply chain that is currently in a state of turmoil due to geopolitical disruptions.

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India set to announce its first semiconductor fab

By promoting local manufacturing, India can reduce its dependence on imports and increase its ability to withstand global supply chain disruptions.

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With ChromeOS in 2023, Google's got its eye on the enterprise

Google gives us a glimpse at the next steps for its ChromeOS platform and how Chromebooks are gearing up to get down to business.

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US-China chip war to hit affiliates of server maker Inspur

Reported plans to extend US chip export controls to Inspur affiliates signal continuing supply chain upheaval.

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Netherlands to restrict export of 'advanced' chip-making tech to China

Pressured by the US, the Netherlands is moving forward with new export restrictions on chip-making technology to China, expected to affect the manufacture of advanced logic and DRAM modules.

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Buyer’s guide: How to choose the right business projector

There’s a business projector for every room, purpose, and budget. Here are the major categories, technologies, and specs you need to know, along with buying advice for different business needs.

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China pumps $1.9 billion into homegrown chip-making firm YMTC

The investment is a boost to China's domestic semiconductor industry as it tries to reduce its reliance on other countries.

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Dell’s revenue growth hinges on enterprise hardware sales

As PC revenue continues to fall, Dell Technologies is hoping that sales of servers, storage, and networking hardware can help counter the decline in commercial and consumer spending.

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Generative AI will change PCs and smartphones, making one (or both) obsolete

Since generative AI is likely to change how we interact with our devices, how could it not also change the devices themselves?

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US sets guidelines for semiconductor makers seeking CHIPS Act funds

The Biden administration has laid out new rules and terms to reinvigorate the domestic semiconductor industry and bring supply chains back to the country.

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Apple’s MFi scheme for USB-C is a good thing

Apple may be about to make it harder to use lower cost USB-C cables with its devices, but there are very good reasons it should do so.

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US-led 'Fab 4' chip alliance meets to coordinate supply chain resilience

Senior officials from US, Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea meet to discuss ways to establish an early warning system and help ensure a more resilient global semiconductor supply chain.

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TSMC to invest $7.4 billion in second Japan chip factory: Report

The new factory is expected to come up in Japan’s southwestern region of Kumamoto to manufacture advanced chips.

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TSMC board approves $3.5B capital injection for Arizona factory

The capital injection is part of the $40 billion investment announced in December.

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Dell Technologies to lay off 6,650 staffers

In addition to the downsizing, the company would introduce a slew of changes that include changing the structure of its sales team and integrating the services division of its consumer and infrastructure businesses.

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Apple’s $117.2 billion Q1 misses earnings expectations

Apple is not, after all, immune to market pressures. The company on Thursday said revenues were down 5% year on year in the final three months of 2022, though supply chain problems seem resolved and the installed base has hit two...

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Apple’s growth story is consistent and sustained

Over the last three years, the Mac has seen a 60% increase in market share — while the PC market grew 6%.

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Intel cuts employee, executive salaries as it faces weak PC, chip demand

Facing a challenging financial outlook for 2023, Intel has announced cuts to pay, pensions and bonuses.

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