SpaceX says a Starlink satellite suffered an internal failure, causing a small explosion and releasing debris. The company is working with NASA and the Space Force to track the pieces, which are expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere within weeks.
Key specs for Samsung’s next flagship chip have surfaced online. The Exynos 2600 is tipped to use a cutting-edge 2nm manufacturing process and a 10-core CPU design paired with an AMD GPU, potentially for the Galaxy S26 series.
The AI boom is creating shortages and price hikes beyond just GPUs and RAM. Now, traditional hard disk drive (HDD) prices are climbing sharply, with a 4% increase in Q4 2025. This is driven by massive data storage needs for AI training and a surprising HDD resurgence in markets like China.
Samsung’s business is set for a massive turnaround. After a tough few years, analysts now project a $73 billion operating profit for 2026, driven by surging memory prices and key foundry wins.
According to a Fortune op-ed, AI agents are moving beyond simple automation to become proactive problem-solvers on the factory floor. These systems act as digital colleagues, using semantic data to connect issues across departments and initiate solutions, with early deployments showing annual saving
Apple is reportedly in early talks with Indian semiconductor firm CG Semi to handle iPhone chip packaging. This would mark a significant first for Apple’s supply chain in India, which is assembling more iPhones than ever.
Kalogon, a maker of smart medical seating, has moved into a dedicated manufacturing facility in Melbourne, Florida. The company says the new plant can support up to $50 million in annual business as it expands its product line and team.
According to CNBC, Nvidia is evaluating adding production capacity for its H200 AI chips after orders from Chinese clients exceeded current output. This follows a U.S. decision to allow H200 exports to China with a 25% fee. However, the Chinese government has yet to approve any purchases, holding em
Cornell University has developed a new high-power transistor architecture designed for 5G, 6G, and defense radar. The key innovation is building it on a single-crystal aluminum nitride substrate, which drastically reduces the need for imported gallium.
The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China warns that reducing supply chain reliance on China is shifting from talk to concrete action. This comes as China’s trade surplus hits a record $1 trillion for the year through November, even as global trade investigations against it soar.
