Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could cause tech shortages — and higher prices in South Africa
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may cause supply chain disruptions to semiconductor chips that could push up prices of cars, TVs, household appliances, and electronic devices.
This is according to Absa...
Intel considering takeover of major chipmaker for R434 billion
For Intel Corp., a takeover of GlobalFoundries Inc., would jump-start efforts to revitalize faltering manufacturing capabilities - though it would also invite a clash with an Abu Dhabi owner reluctant to fully part with one of its...
Globalfoundries sues TSMC
Globalfoundries Inc. sued larger rival Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. for using its patented chip technology and requested a U.S. trade agency impose import bans that could roil the market for crucial components of a huge swath of electronics, including the...
Globalfoundries gives up on developing 7nm chips
Globalfoundries Inc., one of the world’s largest semiconductor makers, has dropped out of the race to develop the most-advanced production technology, a move that will increase the electronic industry’s reliance on Taiwan Semiconductor...