The semiconductor industry rarely sees such a stark contrast in leadership philosophy as the one emerging between Intel’s current and former CEOs. Pat Gelsinger, who recently stepped down after failing to engineer Intel’s revival, now offers strategic advice to Japan’s Rapidus on challenging TSMC. Meanwhile, his successor, Lip-Bu Tan, has wasted no time in his emergency appointment, announcing significant layoffs just three months into his tenure.

China has showcased a prototype micro-drone no larger than a mosquito, drawing international attention for its potential military applications but raising questions about its operational readiness and real-world performance.

Despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and a seasonal slowdown after the second-quarter stockpiling, memory chip suppliers remain cautiously upbeat about growth heading into the third quarter of 2025. A worsening shortage of DDR4 modules has triggered a surge in rush orders from customers, with demand skyrocketing and prices for DDR4 now surpassing those of newer DDR5 products—a rare flip that’s accelerating the industry’s transition to next-gen memory. Analysts expect the supply crunch to persist through the end of the year.

Earlier this year, LG Display introduced its fourth-generation OLED technology for TVs, and has now applied it to monitor panels as well. The latest 27-inch OLED gaming panel incorporates its proprietary Primary RGB Tandem structure, achieving a record-breaking peak brightness of 1500 nits (1.5% APL) – the highest among existing OLED monitors. This technology stacks red, green, and two…