Nvidia’s loses $250 billion
Published in News
Friday, 18 April 2025 09:59

Nvidia’s loses $250 billion


Analysts look down the back of the sofa

Nvidia’s stock has been in freefall, shedding more than $250 billion in market cap this week after it revealed a $5.5 billion charge tied to US export restrictions on its H20 AI chips to China. 

iPhone flops again in China as Xiaomi eats Job’s Mob’s lunch
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Seventh straight quarter of decline as punters pick cheaper gear

The Fruity Cargo Cult Apple is finding out the hard way that what goes up must come down—especially in China. Its shiny iPhones are still losing traction, with shipments dropping nine per cent in the first quarter of 2025.

TSMC smashes Q1 targets
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Friday, 18 April 2025 09:23

TSMC smashes Q1 targets


Smartphone slump no match for AI’s server appetite

TSMC has kicked off 2025 by smashing revenue targets, thanks to ravenous demand for AI silicon—even as mobile chip orders fell flat.

Google’s ad racket faces federal hammering
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Judge calls monopoly move illegal

A federal judge has torn into Google’s ad tech stranglehold, ruling the company illegally built monopoly power that let it hike prices and pocket fat margins on web advertising.

Xiaomi builds chip war chest with ex-Qualcomm exec
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Chinese outfit eyes 3nm SoC debut with new department lead

Xiaomi has set up a new Chip Platform Department within its Mobile Division, handing the reins to former Qualcomm senior director Qin Muyun as it prepares to launch its first 3nm in-house SoC.

Classic Outlook gobbles CPU
Published in News
Thursday, 17 April 2025 10:40

Classic Outlook gobbles CPU


Microsoft shrugs

Software King of the World, Microsoft has finally admitted its legacy Outlook client sometimes turns into a runaway CPU-snarfer, chewing through 30 to 50 per cent of processor power and guzzling more juice than it should.

Chipzilla hit by export curbs
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Thursday, 17 April 2025 10:28

Chipzilla hit by export curbs


Gaudi chips now need a licence for China

Troubled Chipzilla has started warning Chinese customers that it now needs a licence to flog advanced AI processors into China, as Washington’s export grip tightens. 

Huawei is getting its paws on TSMC chips
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Thursday, 17 April 2025 10:22

Huawei is getting its paws on TSMC chips


US clampdown they have heard of it

Despite US sanctions meant to choke off Huawei's access to high-end chips, the Chinese tech giant is reportedly still getting its paws on bulk TSMC silicon. 

ASML sees tariff trouble ahead
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Thursday, 17 April 2025 10:19

ASML sees tariff trouble ahead


Dutch kitmaker hopes for growth as chip industry scrambles for AI

ASML, the Dutch giant that builds the world’s priciest chip kit, says rising tariffs have muddied its 2025-2026 outlook, even as it clings to a bullish full-year forecast.

Zuckerberg’s FTC dodge flops
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Thursday, 17 April 2025 10:11

Zuckerberg’s FTC dodge flops


Meta boss tried a bargain-bin fix for a $30 billion problem. 

Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg’s attempt to evade an antitrust lawsuit with a lowball settlement offer has hit a brick wall.