White House again raises using defense act to address chip shortage: report
The Biden administration has again suggested invoking the Defense Production Act to address the critical shortage of semiconductors, according to a new report. Bloomberg News reported Thursday that Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said the Cold War-era…
The GPU Shortage Is Creating a Dour Situation For PC Gaming
Think the the graphics card shortage is finally looking up? Unfortunately, the latest reports from 3DCenter show not just another large spike in pricing, but also a decrease in GPU availability. The shortage has left many aspiring PC builders wondering…
Google and Jio delay India smartphone launch due to chip shortage
The launch of the Jio Next smartphone in India has been postponed. Google The launch of Google and Reliance Jio’s “ultra-affordable” Android phone has been delayed due to the global chip shortage, according to a statement by the Indian…
Chip Shortage Pushes Reliance, Google to Delay India Smartphone Launch | Investing News
BENGALURU (Reuters) – Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries delayed the launch of a low-cost smartphone it is developing with Google to November, citing an industry-wide semiconductor shortage. The “ultra-affordable” smartphone,…
GM Plans To Halt Production Due to Chip Shortage Starting Labor Day
smontgom65 / iStock.com General Motors has announced that it will stop production in nearly all North America assembly plants beginning on Labor Day, USA Today reported. With the vast shortage of semiconductor chips caused by the pandemic, GM cannot…
Until 2023? Parts shortage will keep auto prices sky-high
The new car lot at the Jim White Toyota just outside of Toledo, Ohio, is depleted on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, with only a few new vehicles available for sale. A global shortage of computer chips has forced automakers to temporarily close factories,…
Smartphone sales are riding out the global chip shortage
The primary driver of growth in the smartphone industry is the growing consumer interest in 5G devices. Image: NurPhoto / Contributor / Getty Images Despite some unfavorable circumstances, including the ongoing global health crisis and a shortage of…
No end to Covid-19 webcam shortage
When people could not see each other in real life, they turned to virtual meetings requiring a webcam As Covid-19 lockdowns took effect around the world, millions turned to remote working and organising virtual hangouts with friends. Overnight, webcams…