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Microsoft will increase Xbox console prices globally on 1 August 2026, with some models rising by US$100 to US$150 due to higher storage and memory costs. The standard Xbox Series X will cost US$800, up from its original US$500 launch price, while Microsoft will discontinue the 2TB Series X model.

Huawei Technologies is preparing to introduce its Ascend 910C artificial intelligence processor, a chip designed to rival Nvidia’s flagship H100 GPU, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.

A groundbreaking new study reveals that artificial intelligence is poised to outpace Bitcoin mining in energy consumption by the start of 2026

Malaysia's has a big dream of owning a slice of the pie in the every competitive semiconductor race, where they can compete with countries like the U.S, Taiwan, and South Korea.

Recently, discussions between two chip-making giants, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) and Samsung Electronics, about building massive factory complexes in the UAE have emerged. These developments signal the region’s growing ambitions to become a cornerstone in the global semiconductor supply chain and a leader in AI-driven innovation.

In a move that could reshape the semiconductor industry, Qualcomm has reportedly approached Intel about a potential takeover, according to a recent report from the Wall Street Journal.