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Donald Trump claims China is opting not to purchase Nvidia H200 chips, despite US approval, to instead promote its own domestic semiconductor industry. This suggests a strategic choice by China to prioritize homegrown technology over foreign imports.
Saturday Tech Bits
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang reacted strongly when questioned about selling chips to China, stating he does not "woke up a loser." The exchange highlights the complex geopolitical landscape surrounding advanced technology exports.
Nvidia's Jensen Huang confirms he was once asked to become chief executive of TSMC: 'I declined it... it's an unbelievable offer, but I simply couldn't take it'
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang confirmed he was offered the chief executive position at TSMC in 2013 but declined the offer. Huang expressed deep admiration for TSMC's manufacturing system, culture, and trustworthiness, despite the significant business relationship between the two companies.
After closing the Crucial brand, Micron's revenues are soaring in the RAMpocalypse: "In the AI era, memory has become a strategic asset for our customers"
Micron Technology has reported soaring revenues in early 2026, driven by strong demand in the AI era and a strategic shift away from its consumer brand Crucial. Despite the closure of Crucial, the company's overall revenue has significantly increased year-over-year, with substantial contributions from mobile, client, and data center memory sectors. CEO Sanjay Mehrotra highlighted memory as a strategic asset for customers and announced a dividend increase, reflecting confidence in sustained business strength.
Evening Tech Bits
A new breakthrough in magnet technology has been announced that could significantly impact the manufacturing of RAM, SSDs, and HDDs. This development has the potential to alleviate current shortages in the storage and memory markets.