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Nvidia's $40 billion Arm acquisition has failed [Update]

Usama Jawad — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 06:08:01 +0000

Yet another report has surfaced claiming that Nvidia's $40 billion acquisition of Arm has failed, and only an official announcement confirming the same is pending. It might happen later today. Read more...

German firm Infineon suspends shipments to Huawei

Paul Hill — Mon, 20 May 2019 08:10:01 +0000

The German chipmaker, Infineon, is the latest company that has announced it will suspend trade with the Chinese phone maker, Huawei. Other hardware manufacturers are considering their stance too. Read more...

MediaTek taking a break from high-end chip development

John Keefer — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 18:30:01 +0000

The chipmaker is stepping away from its Helios development for "a bit" after a tepid response to its X30. Instead, the company will focus on new premium devices, although no details were offered. Read more...

Chipmaker plans wireless push onto desktops

Sat, 29 Nov 2003 09:24:03 +0000

Chipmaker plans wireless push onto desktops Intel is building into a forthcoming microchip an ability to let desktop computers act as a hub in home and office wireless networks, taking aim at the market... Read more...

Microsoft zaps Xbox-hacking chipmaker

Marcel Klum — Thu, 03 Oct 2002 21:11:02 +0000

Microsoft appears to have shut down one of the world's largest distributors of "mod chips"--gray-market add-ons that allow Microsoft's Xbox and other video game consoles to play pirated games. A representative in... Read more...

Graphics chipmaker Nvidia offers to buy worthless stock options

Sat, 28 Sep 2002 13:26:00 +0000

Graphics chipmaker Nvidia on Thursday offered to buy back currently worthless employee stock options for $3.20 per share to ease the pain of a steep drop in the company's market value. Employees... Read more...