Recent developments indicate that a new chip crisis may occur in the automotive sector. Here are the details.
The MediaTek Dimensity 9500 die shot reveals a larger chip size, bigger NPU, and more L2 cache, hinting at modest performance upgrades.
Controller-level scrutiny hits Nvidia as China launches an anti-monopoly probe tied to the Mellanox deal during trade talks in Madrid.
The US plans annual chip supply permits for Samsung and SK Hynix in China, aiming to balance security concerns with supply chain stability.
Xiaomi’s XRING 02 chip may stick with TSMC’s 3nm node in 2026, falling behind rivals opting for next-gen 2nm technology.
TSMC loses key U.S. export waiver as Washington tightens chip equipment controls on China, also affecting Samsung and SK Hynix.
Samsung and SK Hynix lost US waivers to use American chipmaking gear in China, raising risks for their semiconductor production.
Nvidia talks with Trump admin on scaled-down Blackwell chip for China amid trade limits and security concerns.
Samsung’s Exynos 2600 packs a 10-core CPU, AMD graphics, and 2nm tech set to power the Galaxy S26 base model in select markets.
China will become the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturer by 2030. This development could change the balance in the sector.
