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Tech Leaders Struggle to Mount Opposition to Geopolitics

If there ever was a line separating the business of technology from geopolitics, only its traces are noticeable nowadays. Governments are brazenly dictating the terms of international operations for enterprises based in their territory and even those headquartered elsewhere.
China Speed Is Real

China Speed Is Real

We invited Intel’s Jack Weast and Sino Auto Insights’ Tu Le— two of the best “China hands” in the automotive industry—to talk about what’s real in China.
Will quantum computing destroy society?

Will Quantum Computing Eliminate Privacy?

NIST-selected crypto algorithms have reportedly given developers a sufficiently stable target to produce quantum-safe software platforms for data centers. But what about all the crypto acceleration hardware embedded in servers, edge-computing processors, and IoT SoCs?
SDV: Let's Mention the Elephant in the Room

SDV: Let’s Mention the Elephant in the Room

Despite the fact that “software-defined vehicles (SDV)” are the hottest key words in the automotive market today, the concept is probably the most misunderstood.
Intel Chasing China with Chiplets

Intel Chasing China with Chiplets

Intel Auto is taking advantage of Chinese OEMs’ relentless one-upmanship to win the Chinese market. But the wild card is the U.S. government’s proposed ban on Chinese connected vehicles.
In a Supercycle, ‘Skate to Where the Puck is Going’

In a Supercycle, ‘Skate to Where the Puck is Going’

Here are lessons learned from the latest semiconductor market downturn and suggestions from a senior industry executive on resolving supply chain challenges in the sector.

Memory Makers’ Fat Years are Here but for How Long?

The memory market is growing again. But it is still dragging around its old nemesis of demand-supply disequilibrium and inaccurate forecasts. How soon before the next inventory debacle?

Lab to Fab: CHIPS Act Funding Stresses Versatility, Cooperation

If we follow the spirit of CHIPS and Science Act, now is not the time to ditch manufacturing. To compete in the future of chiplets and secure their supply, research in advanced packaging is critical.
Proposed US Rule Threatens China-made Cars in America

Proposed US Rule Threatens China-made Cars in America

America wants cars made with Chinese connectivity components off its roads, whether manufactured overseas or even in the US. Both Chinese and American automakers will feel the pain, but to different levels.
Intel’s Last Hope: Private Equity LBO?

Intel’s Last Hope: Private Equity LBO?

Private equity investors are investing in Intel but they should consider orchestrating a leveraged buyout of the company to accelerate its reorganization and turnaround.
Lies, Damn Lies, and Waymo Statistics

Lies, Damn Lies, and Waymo Statistics

If the name of the game is saving lives on public roads, should we keep our hopes up by leaning on Waymo to achieve that goal?
Sehat Sutardja: Dedicated to Ideas

Sehat Sutardja: Dedicated to Ideas

Marvell’s co-founder remained a hands-on engineer at heart while running the enterprise and devised a new interconnect technology called MoChi, a building block of what we now know as “chiplets.”
When Is an SDV Update an Update Too Far?

When Is an SDV Update an Update Too Far?

The promise of AI-driven, data-rich, software-defined products keeps the electronics industry going. But have system designers given much thought about the lifecycles of their AI products?

Future-Proof Your Embedded Career

As embedded systems advance, they hold the promise of improving our quality of life and addressing some of society’s most pressing challenges.
Startup's CMOS-Compatible Memory Sits Between SRAM and DRAM

Startup’s CMOS-Compatible Memory Sits Between SRAM and DRAM

Is RAAAM’s embedded memory about to make a big difference?

Intel Board, After Review, Insists on Token Changes

Intel is fending off pressures to spin off the foundry unit while floating plans to sell shares in Altera, the FPGA unit.
Machine Learnig Capabilities for Applications

When, Where and How AI Should Be Applied

Phil Koopman dissects strengths and weaknesses of machine learning based AI
Out of Intel, America's Dream Foundry: Here's How

Out of Intel, America’s Dream Foundry: Here’s How

The Ojo-Yoshida Report suggests the creation of a foundry with a startup mentality out of Intel Foundry Services to meet America’s desire for a world-class contract chip manufacturing business.
Intel’s Crisis Was Predictable. Its Future Isn’t a Mystery, Either

Intel’s Crisis Was Predictable. Its Future Isn’t a Mystery, Either

Missteps by some previous CEOs doomed Intel. Current CEO Gelsinger worsened the crisis. It must shrink and break up.
Can Intel Auto Chip Chart a New Course?

Can Intel Auto Chip Chart a New Course?

Intel’s perennial high hopes to break into non-PC businesses have mostly foundered. Can Intel Auto right the leaky ship?
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