The Ultimate Guide to Semiconductors
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What to know about Semiconductors
Semiconductors are the foundational technology behind virtually all modern electronic devices, powering everything from smartphones and computers to automotive systems and industrial equipment. This tag gathers stories that explore the dynamic global semiconductor market, highlighting key industry shifts, technological advances, and major corporate activities shaping the sector.
Through these articles, readers can gain insights into market trends such as chip demand fluctuations, the impact of supply chain disruptions, and the strategic mergers and acquisitions reshaping the competitive landscape. The coverage also delves into emerging areas like the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and the automotive semiconductor market, illustrating how semiconductors are driving innovation across industries.
For those interested in the complex interplay of technology advancement, industry economics, and global trade influencing semiconductor progress, this collection offers a comprehensive view. It is valuable for understanding how leading companies like Samsung, Intel, Qualcomm, and others maneuver within the market as well as how evolving applications and geopolitical factors affect semiconductor development worldwide.
Canadian Semiconductors News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Carney unveils AI strategy, $200B in economic growth goal
Ottawa's five-year push aims to lift adoption, create 250,000 AI jobs and curb the talent drain as Canada races to catch up.
Kanata North adds CAD $17.9 billion to Canada's economy
The tech cluster supports more than 63,000 jobs and could help Canada strengthen domestic supply chains for semiconductors and photonics.
Canada opens AI compute funding round for supercomputer
Researchers and institutions could soon gain domestic access to large-scale AI computing as Ottawa backs a new supercomputer with CAD $890 million.
Bell to build Canada's largest AI data centre near Regina
Bell will spend CAD $1.7bn on a 300 MW AI data hub in rural Saskatchewan, billed as Canada's largest purpose-built AI centre.
Canada & Japan unveil new partnership: AI, energy, cyber
Canada and Japan launch a wide-ranging Indo-Pacific pact spanning defence, clean energy, critical minerals, trade and advanced technology.
Exclusive: TD's Josh Death on the patents that follow financial innovation
TD's head of intellectual property explains why patents have become central to banking innovation, from mobile to responsible AI.
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Recent Semiconductors News
BDC backs defence-sector, dual-use chip & rocket ventures
BDC launches its Defence Platform with CAD $6.2 million for Canada Rocket Company and a pre-seed bet on AI chip startup Irréversible.
Stop renting intelligence: Why Canada needs to build its own AI stack
Canada's GBP £925.6 million AI pledge backs chips and servers, but critics say true sovereignty needs home-grown models, not US black boxes.
Google Cloud makes AlphaEvolve generally available
Access to Google Cloud's code-optimisation agent now expands after early tests showed gains in forecasting, routing, chip design and research.
Google Cloud says firms need AI infrastructure upgrades
Most organisations must upgrade their systems to run agentic AI in production, as cloud costs, governance and energy use climb.
MFS sees broader diversification as risks reshape markets
Broader portfolios could help investors navigate US equity concentration, private credit stress and persistent inflationary pressures, MFS said.
Nvidia launches revenue-sharing AI cloud financing
The new model could ease access to scarce AI computing for startups and cloud providers, while giving Nvidia a recurring revenue stream.
Nvidia says software cuts DeepSeek V4 token costs fivefold
Software improvements have slashed the cost of serving DeepSeek V4 on Blackwell, underscoring the race to make AI deployments economical.
AWS chief says enterprise AI is now delivering ROI
AWS CEO Matt Garman says enterprise AI is moving into production as more organisations report measurable returns on investment.
AlpSemi raises EUR €17m to scale solid-state breakers
The Grenoble startup will use the funding to industrialise its breaker technology as AI data centres and electrified buildings strain power networks.
Qualcomm to buy Modular in push for edge AI software
The deal gives Qualcomm a stronger software layer for developers as AI workloads spread from edge devices into data centres.
OpenAI & Broadcom unveil Jalapeño AI inference chip
The chip could cut serving costs and speed up ChatGPT and API responses as OpenAI moves deeper into custom hardware.
AMD chips power 191 supercomputers as rankings shift
Energy-efficient computing is tilting towards AMD, which now powers 191 ranked systems and four of the world's 10 fastest supercomputers.
Rackspace, AMD to deploy 30 MW AI cloud for enterprises
The phased rollout will give regulated enterprises dedicated AI compute capacity from late 2026, with healthcare among the target sectors.
Orbital raises USD $5 million for AI compute satellites
Rising data centre power demand is pushing Orbital to test orbit-based AI compute as it prepares a Pathfinder mission for 2027.
Record semiconductor equipment billings rise 14% on AI
Investment in chipmaking tools hit a record USD $36.55 billion in the first quarter as AI demand kept factories expanding.
Explainer: AI's future is being split between device and cloud
Rising AI usage is pushing firms to split tasks between devices and cloud services, cutting latency and easing privacy and cost pressures.
Quobly raises €115 million to scale quantum hardware
The French start-up will use the cash to move from research to industrial production, with its first commercial system due by the end of 2026.
Vista launches Vector Core Compute for AI inference
The new inference cloud is aimed at cutting latency and costs for enterprise AI, with a Los Angeles site live and Together.ai first to use it.
Computex spotlights AI robots as startup turnout grows
A new robotics zone and a 11% rise in startups showed AI hardware and commercial deployment are now driving the Taipei trade fair.
HP unveils AI PCs & developer systems for local tools
Demand for local AI development is reshaping HP's PC line-up, with new laptops, mini desktops and secure systems aimed at developers and enterprises.