U.S. Sanctions, Russia’s Chips Smugglins Network, SEMI Projects $139B Market | Tech Headlines

Welcome to the latest episode of Tech & Electronics News. This week, we discuss major developments in the technology and electronics industry, including Intel's leadership changes, Google's advancements in quantum computing, and the ongoing U.S.-China chip war. Stay tuned for insights into the semiconductor market, the latest mergers, and the challenges shaping the future of technology.

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Reference links:

https://www.semi.org/en/semi-press-release/global-total-semiconductor-equipment-sales-forecast-to-reach-a-record-of-dollar-139-billion-in-2026-semi-reports
https://www.csis.org/analysis/silicon-surrender-how-ending-russian-electronics-imports-supports-negotiations
https://www.reuters.com/technology/former-russian-asml-employee-set-court-hearing-alleged-ip-theft-case-2024-12-09/

Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction
0:17 – China’s Semiconductor Imports Surge Amid U.S. Sanctions
1:04 – $113 Billion Semiconductor Equipment Market Growth (SEMI Report)
1:57 – Intel’s Leadership Shakeup and Manufacturing Spinoff Plans
2:38 – Google’s Quantum Processor Breakthrough: Willow Explained
4:12 – Russia’s Chip Smuggling Network and Sanctions Evasion
4:50 – LG Exits Blu-ray Players: End of an Era?
5:28 – Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

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