Nintendo has announced a price increase for its upcoming Switch 2 console, citing ongoing supply chain issues and rising component costs. The new price in the US will be $500, up from the previous $450. This change reflects the company’s effort to offset higher memory prices and tariffs that have impacted manufacturing expenses. Price Hike
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A recent investigation has linked a Bangkok-based company to a major chip-smuggling operation involving the US, China, and Thailand. The case centers around the illegal movement of Nvidia-powered servers, raising questions about Thailand’s role in the global chip supply chain and its national AI plans. The company at the heart of this story is OBON
The European Union has made a significant move in the quantum tech world by investing $160 million into a UK-based company, Quantum Motion. This is the EU’s first major late-stage funding commitment after Brexit, reflecting a renewed focus on strategic tech areas like quantum computing. The investment marks a big step for European tech, especially
As global demand for AI chips skyrockets, Taiwan’s leading chip manufacturer, TSMC, is taking major steps to support renewable energy. While enjoying record profits from the AI boom, the company is also focusing on reducing its carbon footprint and helping Taiwan diversify its energy sources. One of its key moves is securing wind power from
The era of cheap phones and laptops may be coming to an end. Prices for popular gadgets like MacBooks, smartphones, and gaming consoles are climbing, not because they’re getting more advanced, but due to a shortage of essential components. This shift is mainly driven by a surge in demand for memory chips, which are vital
DeepSeek, a rising star in the AI and semiconductor space, has seen its valuation skyrocket from $10 billion to $45 billion in just three weeks. The huge jump was driven by a major investment from China’s top state-backed semiconductor fund, marking a significant shift in Beijing’s tech strategy. What started as a modest funding round
In April 2025, Intel’s stock was just $18. Fast forward fourteen months, and the company reached a new all-time high. This remarkable comeback wasn’t due to Intel alone but was influenced by a mix of strategic moves, geopolitical pressures, and new partnerships. The story highlights how external factors can dramatically reshape a tech giant’s future.
Astera Labs has introduced a new high-speed switch that could change how AI systems connect and communicate. Unlike traditional options, this switch aims to be compatible with almost any kind of accelerator, offering more flexibility for building large-scale AI setups. Called Scorpio X, it packs a lot of bandwidth into a single chip, promising faster
Apple is reportedly in early talks with Intel and Samsung to develop custom chips for its devices. The company wants to reduce its reliance on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), which has been its main supplier for years. While no orders have been made yet, these discussions highlight Apple’s push to diversify its chip sourcing
SK Hynix’s stock jumped by 12% recently, driven by a surge in demand for memory chips used in AI systems. The South Korean company, known for its high-bandwidth memory (HBM), saw its shares hit nearly $970, making it the second-most valuable company on the KOSPI index. This rise comes amid a wave of big tech
