Semiconductors

Edge computing allows high performance computing with reduced energy consumption.

Chinese tech giant is ramping up global hiring and local chip investments.

The startup aims to produce 7nm chips specifically for automobiles, competing with big names like Qualcomm, Nvidia, and Samsung.

The convergence of private R&D and state-driven investments is creating a rush to create new chip production capabilities in China.

Kunlun’s next-generation integrated circuit is three times more powerful than its predecessor and is set to be released in late 2021.

The Chinese automaker’s chip division is one of 30 semiconductor companies to raise prices this year.

China’s public and private sectors are trying to accelerate the country’s domestic chip-making capabilities, but enthusiasm doesn’t always yield efficiency.

Taiwanese company looking at factory that would serve Sony and others.