Fractile, a London-based tech startup, has raised $220 million to move its innovative inference chip into production. The company designs chips that combine compute and memory on the same silicon, aiming to improve how artificial intelligence models are run. This funding comes at a time when the European tech scene is gaining momentum in the
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Hardware & Semiconductors
As Donald Trump arrives in Beijing for a key summit with Xi Jinping, China is loudly criticizing a new US law targeting the semiconductor industry. The legislation, known as the MATCH Act, aims to tighten export controls on advanced chip-making equipment and has drawn sharp rebukes from Beijing. The timing suggests the move is connected
China is now earning around $500 million every hour from exports. A significant part of this growth is driven by AI-related hardware. Recent data shows that these products are contributing heavily to China’s export increase, reshaping its trade landscape. Record-Breaking Export Figures In April, Chinese exports hit a record high of $359.4 billion, up 14.1%
Taiwan’s semiconductor industry is a key player in the world’s economy. The chips produced there are essential for smartphones, electric vehicles, and artificial intelligence. As Taiwan dominates chip manufacturing, it becomes a focal point in global geopolitics, especially between China and the US. Any disruption in Taiwan’s chip supply could have worldwide economic consequences. The
Managing large GPU fleets in data centers is becoming more complex as organizations push for higher performance and efficiency. With thousands of GPUs running diverse workloads, it’s crucial to have clear visibility into their operational state. NVIDIA Fleet Intelligence offers a new way to monitor and optimize these fleets in real time, helping teams catch
Sony and TSMC are teaming up to push the boundaries of image sensor technology. They have announced a strategic partnership that aims to combine Sony’s expertise in sensor design with TSMC’s advanced manufacturing processes. The goal is to develop higher-performance sensors for emerging markets like AI, automotive, and robotics. New Joint Venture in Japan The
NVIDIA has introduced an experimental tool called cuda-oxide that aims to make writing GPU code in Rust easier. This new compiler backend allows developers to write CUDA kernels directly in Rust and compile them into PTX, the low-level language NVIDIA GPUs understand. The project is still in early stages but shows promise for integrating Rust
Porsche is shutting down its e-bike division after nearly four years of operation. The German automaker launched Porsche eBike Performance GmbH in August 2022 with the goal of creating high-performance electric bike components like motors and batteries. Now, the company has decided to wind down the project and close its factories in Germany and Croatia,
Google has announced a new wearable device that forgoes a traditional screen, focusing instead on delivering personalized fitness insights through a minimalistic design. The device, called Fitbit Air, is set to launch later this month and offers a fresh approach to health tracking. It’s aimed at fitness enthusiasts who prefer a simple, unobtrusive gadget that
Intel’s recent comeback has surprised many in the tech world. The company, long seen as a struggling giant, has seen its stock skyrocket in the past year. This sudden rise has sparked curiosity about whether Intel can truly turn things around or if it’s just a temporary boost. Major Stock Gains Raise Eyebrows Over the
