New rumors from supply chain sources indicate NVIDIA is planning a significant reduction in RTX 50 series GPU production. The move is a response to a looming, long-term memory shortage that’s hitting the entire industry. Gamers hoping for easier upgrades in 2026 could be in for a nasty surprise.
ElementUSA is investing $850 million to build a rare earth and critical minerals refinery in Louisiana. The project, supported by a $29.9 million Pentagon grant, aims to extract valuable materials from industrial byproduct. It’s a major step for U.S. supply chain independence.
The US has formed a new international group, ‘Pax Silica,’ to secure the semiconductor supply chain. The initial members include South Korea, Japan, and the Netherlands, but Taiwan—which makes 60% of the world’s chips—is not included. The move underscores the geopolitical battle over critical tech i
Ukrainian civilians have filed lawsuits in Texas against major US semiconductor firms. They allege the companies negligently allowed their chips to be diverted into Russian and Iranian weapons used in deadly attacks, including one on a children’s hospital.
Robot maker 1X has a deal to deploy up to 10,000 of its humanoid robots over five years. The partnership with private equity firm EQT aims to put them to work in manufacturing and healthcare. But questions remain about their true autonomy and readiness.
A major European research consortium is launching to tackle the challenges of high-power optical vortices. The €4.4 million initiative will train 15 doctoral researchers, aiming to turn these twisting light beams into a practical industrial tool.
Vietnam’s parliament has passed a new law banning the export of raw rare earth minerals. The law, which takes effect in January 2025, will strictly control exploration and processing. Only approved companies will be allowed to operate in the sector.
Astranis is reviving manufacturing at San Francisco’s historic Pier 70, but for space. The company builds compact, software-defined MicroGEO satellites and plans to scale production to an unprecedented 24 at a time.
Federal prosecutors have announced arrests in a sophisticated AI chip smuggling ring. The operation used fake company labels and shell companies to illegally export restricted Nvidia GPUs to China and Hong Kong.
A major medical glove manufacturer is building a new factory and headquarters in Kentucky. The move aims to bring critical sterile surgical glove production back to the United States.
