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AMD Radeon RX 9070 GPUs Appear on Steam Hardware Survey For The First Time, Still Behind NVIDIA’s RTX 5090edit
In terms of CPU share, AMD has gained some big numbers with a 47.27% share on Steam, while Intel’s share has declined to 55.47%. These numbers are fast approaching the 50-50 split, which should put a lot more pressure on Intel as gamers go for AMD’s Ryzen offerings as their current choice. 8, 6, and 12 core CPUs have seen the biggest share gains.
Publication: WCCF Tech
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CES 2026: Lenovo may unveil Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite-powered laptopsedit
Lenovo is reportedly preparing to unveil a new lineup of Windows laptops powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite chips at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026.
Publication: Business Standard
ByteDance to spend $14B on NVIDIA AI chips in 2026edit
This marks a significant increase from the estimated investment of around 85 billion yuan in 2025. The decision is contingent on whether NVIDIA will be allowed to sell its H200 graphic processing units (GPUs) in China.
Publication: News Bytes App
NVIDIA wants TSMC to make its H200 chips for Chinaedit
NVIDIA is racing to meet the surging demand for its H200 artificial intelligence (AI) chips from Chinese tech firms. To do so, the company has approached Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), a major contract manufacturer.
Publication: News Bytes App
Nvidia sounds out TSMC on new H200 chip order as China demand jumps: Reportedit
Nvidia is scrambling to meet strong demand for its H200 artificial intelligence chips from Chinese technology companies and has approached contract manufacturer Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co to ramp up production, sources said.
Publication: The Economic Times
Nvidia in Advanced Talks To Buy Israel’s AI21 Labs For Up To $3 Billionedit
Nvidia is in advanced talks to buy Israel-based AI startup AI21 Labs for as much as $3 billion, the Calcalist financial daily reported on Tuesday. Nvidia declined to comment, while AI21 was not immediately available to comment
Publication: Deccan Chronicle
Nvidia sounds out TSMC on new H200 chip order as China demand jumpsedit
The exact additional volume Nvidia intends to order from TSMC remains unclear, they said. A third source said Nvidia has asked TSMC to begin production of the additional chips, and work is expected to start in the second quarter of 2026.
Publication: ET Manufacturing
TSMC starts mass production of ‘most advanced’ 2nm chipsedit
Taiwanese giant TSMC has started mass producing its cutting-edge 2-nanometre semiconductor chips, the company said in a statement. TSMC is the world’s largest contract maker of chips, used in everything from smartphones to missiles, and counts Nvidia and Apple among its clients.
Publication: Var India
Nvidia sounds out TSMC on new H200 chip order as China demand jumpsedit
The talks between Nvidia and TSMC and details of the Chinese demand have not been reported before. The pricing has also not been reported earlier – Nvidia has decided which H200 variants it will offer to Chinese clients and price them around $27,000 per chip, the sources said.
Publication: ET CIO
CES 2026: Lenovo may unveil Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite-powered laptopsedit
Lenovo is reportedly preparing to unveil a new lineup of Windows laptops powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite chips at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026.
Publication: Business Standard
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Retail India News: Lenovo India Announces Senior Leadership Changesedit
Lenovo India has announced a series of leadership changes aimed at strengthening its enterprise and consumer businesses in the country. As part of this realignment, the company has elevated Srinivas Rao to the position of Managing Director, Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG), while also onboarding senior leadership to drive growth across its integrated business units.
Publication: Indian Retailer
ASUS Unveils Next-Gen Zenbook DUO & ProArt GoPro at CES 2026edit
ASUS announced its “Always Incredible” virtual launch event for CES 2026, premiering January 6 at 09:00 PST (17:00 GMT). The showcase features revolutionary AI PCs, including the next-generation Zenbook DUO and the groundbreaking ProArt GoPro Edition laptop.
Publication: Techno Sports
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TSMC says started mass production of most advanced 2nm chipsedit
Taiwanese tech titan TSMC has started mass producing its cutting-edge 2nanometre semiconductor chips, the company said in a statement seen by AFP on Wednesday.
Publication: The Economic Times
TSMC begins mass production of most advanced 2nm chipsedit
TSMC’s 2nm chips: A leap in semiconductor technology The introduction of the 2nm chips marks a major leap in semiconductor technology. The advanced manufacturing process is expected to deliver improved performance and energy efficiency.
Publication: News Bytes App
Motorola Signature launch date set for India: What to expect from the new premium phoneedit
While Motorola has not disclosed internal specifications, reports suggest that the Motorola Signature is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor and Adreno 829 GPU. To further solidify its flagship status, the device is also expected to come with 16GB of RAM.
Publication: The Indian Express
TSMC says started mass production of ‘most advanced’ 2nm chipsedit
TSMC is the world’s largest contract maker of chips, used in everything from smartphones to missiles, and counts Nvidia and Apple among its clients. More than half of the world’s semiconductors, and nearly all of the most advanced ones used to power artificial intelligence technology, are made in Taiwan.
Publication: The Economic Times
TSMC begins mass production of revolutionary 2nm chipsedit
TSMC is the world’s largest contract maker of chips, used in everything from smartphones to missiles, and counts Nvidia and Apple among its clients. More than half of the world’s semiconductors, and nearly all of the most advanced ones used to power artificial intelligence technology, are made in Taiwan.
Publication: Communications Today
TSMC begins mass production of advanced 2nm chipsedit
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the word’s largest contract chipmaker has announced that it has started mass production of its 2-nanometer (nm) chips, marking a major milestone in semiconductor technology.
Publication: The Times of India
China AI chip firm Biren raises $717 million in Hong Kong IPOedit
The company initially drew attention in 2022 when it unveiled its first batch of products, including its BR100 chip, which it claimed could match the performance of Nvidia’s advanced H100 AI processor.
Publication: The Economic Times
UP s Data Center Policy makes the state a new hub of digital investmentedit
The Data Center Policy of the Uttar Pradesh government has established the state as one of the fastest emerging digital hubs in the country. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, visionary and forward-looking policies have ensured that Uttar Pradesh is not only gaining the confidence of investors but is also setting new benchmarks in the field of digital infrastructure.
Publication: Millennium Post
MediaTek Immensity 7100 Chipset Debuts with Power Gains, 5G Modem and 200MP Camera Supportedit
GPU The Mali-G610 GPU is onboard to handle graphics, gaming, and media. MediaTek claims it delivers up to 8% better performance compared to the previous generation (Immensity 7050 series). While that’s not a massive leap, it’s still a meaningful bump for casual gamers and video streamers.
Publication: East News
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Nvidia Races to Meet Chinese AI Chip Demand Amid Regulatory Hurdlesedit
Nvidia faces significant pressure to meet China’s rising demand for its H200 AI chips, prompting the company to engage Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) for increased production, sources reveal.
Publication: Devdis Course
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