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ASML turned an old BBC description into a badge of honor as its chipmaking technology took off - why “relatively obscure” is printed on its hoodie
ASML has transitioned from being relatively obscure to becoming a key player in the chip technology arena. While it does not manufacture computer chips directly, it produces machines that are critical for their production. These machines, which employ extreme ultraviolet light, require a year to construct and must function in meticulously controlled conditions.
Chip majors make beeline for Semicon to build wider ecosystem with Indian talent
The government has announced the Semicon 2.0 scheme with an incentive of around Rs 1.27 lakh crore or USD 13.5 billion to build the semiconductor ecosystem. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said investment proposals worth USD 12 billion are likely to come under the new scheme for chip production.
Liberation Day fallout: Donald Trump’s tariffs could triple iPhone prices to $3,500 as Apple tanks 10% in a day and furious consumers threaten boycott
iPhone prices may increase due to new US tariffs. Tech analysts predict a potential threefold price hike. Apple's stock value declined. Some users threaten to switch to Samsung. Experts say tariffs could harm the US tech sector. The cheapest iPhone 16 could cost more. Apple may negotiate to handle the situation.
Your next iPhone could cost 50% more than a MacBook, thanks to Trump: Report
Apple faces a steep challenge as Donald Trump’s new global tariffs threaten to inflate the cost of iPhones by up to 50%. Experts warn that devices could soon retail for over $2,000 if Apple shifts production to the US. As the tech giant rushes to stockpile inventory ahead of the April 9 deadline, some analysts believe it may delay price hikes until the iPhone 17 launch. Exemptions and overseas expansion may offer partial relief, but uncertainty looms.
Intel 'stumbled,' CEO says; shares drop 9.5% as loss forecast
Intel Corp said on Thursday it expects to lose money in the current quarter, surprising investors with a bleaker-than-expected outlook for both the PC market and slowing growth in its key data center division.
Intel 'stumbled,' CEO says; shares drop 9.5% as loss forecast
The company forecast first-quarter revenue in the range of about $10.5 billion to $11.5 billion. Analysts on average were expecting total revenue of $13.93 billion, according to Refinitiv data.
US ban on Nvidia, AMD chips seen boosting Chinese rivals
The ban is part of a longer effort by the US government to crack down on U.S. contributions to Chinese artificial intelligence and high-performance computing, or supercomputing. Last year, U.S. officials put seven Chinese supercomputing entities on an economic blacklist, and last week they banned Nvidia and AMD's chips from export to China "to keep advanced technologies out of the wrong hands.
iPhone 14 production in India: Can Apple untangle itself from China?
Chinese companies with operations in India will still play a key role in Apple's plan to make some iPhones in the country. In Chennai, Foxconn will lead Indian workers' assembly of the device with support from nearby Chinese suppliers including Lingyi iTech, which has subsidiaries to supply chargers and other components for iPhones, according to two people familiar with the plans.
As competitors pop up, iPad keeps price advantage
Apple is telling investors to expect overall margins to keep declining, meaning competitors can't expect much of a reprieve.
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