Intel’s Battlemage GPU is real, and it’s a 300W beast
Intel’s next-gen Battlemage graphics card is taking shape. A software update and shipping manifests point to a powerful 300W flagship GPU, potentially launching next year.
Category: Semiconductors
Feds Bust AI Chip Smuggling Ring Using Fake “SANDKYAN” Labels
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.
Taiwan’s Topco Scientific leads supplier pack into SEMICON Japan 2025
Topco Scientific and its Japanese subsidiary will lead a group of nine international suppliers at SEMICON Japan 2025 in Tokyo. The event runs from December 17 to 19, 2025. The focus is on critical materials and equipment for front-end processing, packaging, and smart energy systems.
Microsoft and Broadcom Are Teaming Up on Custom AI Chips
Microsoft is in talks with chipmaker Broadcom to co-design custom AI processors. This move is part of a major industry shift as cloud giants seek more control over their AI hardware.
Nvidia Wins US Approval to Sell H200 AI Chips to China
In a significant policy shift, the US is poised to approve Nvidia’s export of its H200 artificial intelligence chips to China. This follows a private meeting between CEO Jensen Huang and President Trump last week.
Navitas and Cyient Bet Big on India’s GaN Future
Navitas Semiconductor and Cyient Semiconductors are teaming up to establish a full Gallium Nitride (GaN) ecosystem in India. The partnership aims to design products and modules for the country’s booming AI data center, electric mobility, and industrial markets.
AMD’s Next Laptop Chips: 10-Core Power and 4-Core Efficiency
AMD’s roadmap for 2026 is coming into focus with leaks of its Ryzen AI 400 series mobile processors. The lineup appears to include a powerful 10-core chip and an efficient 4-core variant, all packing next-gen AI acceleration.
Apple’s Chip Chief Might Be The Next Exec Out The Door
Apple’s senior vice president of hardware technologies, Johny Srouji, is reportedly “seriously considering” leaving the company. This follows a string of high-profile executive departures from Apple in recent months, including its COO, AI chief, and general counsel.
AMD’s Zen 6 Is Already in the Works, Plus a New AI Push
AMD is working on the future with early compiler support for its next-gen Zen 6 architecture. At the same time, it’s launching a new enterprise AI software suite for Kubernetes. It’s a classic two-pronged attack on the market.
Samsung’s 2nm Exynos 2600 Chip Isn’t In Mass Production Yet
Despite a recent promotional trailer, Samsung’s next-gen Exynos 2600 chipset reportedly hasn’t entered mass production. The delay raises questions about yields for its ambitious 2nm GAA process and the timeline for the Galaxy S26 series.