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- 1Japan's Resonac develops wafers that quadruple chip yield●Japan's Resonac develops large wafers that can yield 4 times as many chips
Japanese materials maker Resonac has developed larger semiconductor wafers that can produce four times as many chips as conventional ones. Announced via Nikkei Asia, the advance could cut manufacturing costs and ease supply constraints if it moves into mass production. The company is a major supplier of chip-making materials, and the development is being watched as a potential boost to Japan's role in the global semiconductor supply chain.
- 2Chips JU opens €80 million calls to advance European AI compute●Chips JU opens €80m calls to advance European AI compute
The Chips Joint Undertaking has opened calls worth €80 million to strengthen European AI computing capabilities. The funding aims to advance chip development and compute infrastructure across the EU, supporting Europe's push for greater technological sovereignty in semiconductors and artificial intelligence amid intensifying global competition.
- 3Qualcomm and Apple renew chip licensing deal●Qualcomm has renewed its global licensing agreement with Apple, which will take effect on 1 April 2027. Source: TahawulT
Qualcomm has renewed its global chip licensing agreement with Apple, with the new terms taking effect on 1 April 2027. The deal means Apple can continue using Qualcomm technology, including modem components, in its devices after the current arrangement expires. The agreement secures continuity for both companies ahead of the 2027 transition date.
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Uruguay defeated South Korea in a friendly international in Seoul, with Spurs midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur leading his side to a big win. Son Heung-min scored to pull level as South Korea's joint all-time leading men's goalscorer, but Kim Min-jae was involved in conceding a third goal and said he 'wants to cry'. Lee Kang-in made his debut under new coach Moreno, who defended using him in his usual position.
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A new Time Magazine essay argues against efforts to slow the pace of artificial intelligence development, pushing back on calls to pace or pause progress at the frontier of the technology. The piece reignites the ongoing debate between AI accelerationists, who warn that slowing down cedes ground to rivals, and safety advocates who want stricter controls on powerful models.