SoftBank’s US$6.5B Ampere takeover: power play in AI chips with Arm

SoftBank Group is acquiring US-based chip designer Ampere Computing LLC for US$6.5 billion in cash, expanding its AI semiconductor portfolio.…

Taboola expands in Taiwan with new flagship office, boosting AI talent and innovation

Taboola, the world’s leading advertising content recommendation company, has expanded its presence in Taiwan with the official launch of its…

China’s EDA power play: Empyrean Technology acquires Xpeedic in strategic semiconductor M&A

On March 17, 2025, China’s leading EDA software company, Empyrean Technology, announced plans to acquire a majority stake in Shanghai-based…

Update on Alert: Infusion Pump Issue from Baxter Healthcare Corporation

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Early Alert: Aspiration System Issue from Calyxo

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Update on Alert: Atherectomy Catheter System Issue from Bard Peripheral Vascular

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Huawei turns to SMIC’s 7nm for Kirin X90 PC chip, cutting ties with Intel and Microsoft

Huawei Technologies is strengthening its independence in personal computing, accelerating chip development to reduce reliance on US hardware and software.…

Samsung’s HBM3E reportedly receives high marks during Nvidia audit

Samsung Electronics’ fifth-generation HBM3E received satisfactory scores during Nvidia’s recent audit and is expected to pass Nvidia’s quality certification as…

Iteq gears up for AI notebook surge in 2Q, eyes 2025 rebound

Iteq Corporation (Iteq), a major copper-clad laminate (CCL) manufacturer, faced growth challenges in 2024 due to Nvidia’s GB200 chip shipment…