Tech News Highlights: August 11-17, 2025

Dive into this week's hottest tech updates, featuring Huawei's ongoing battles with technology sanctions, Google’s latest AI marvel, and China’s strides in semiconductor independence!

Huawei's Kunpeng 930: Stuck in the Past!

A recent teardown has revealed that Huawei's Kunpeng 930 chip still clings to TSMC's aging 5nm process technology, a move rooted in the ongoing US sanctions that cripple the company's data center ambitions. This revelation underscores Huawei’s struggles in the fiercely competitive chip market.

Google's Game-Changer: The 270M Gemma 3 AI Model!

In a bold step forward, Google has launched the Gemma 3, an AI model boasting an impressive 270 million parameters! This energy-efficient powerhouse is engineered for mobile devices, significantly reducing power consumption compared to its predecessor—a 1-billion-parameter model—making on-device AI more practical for everyday use.

China's Giant Leap with Electron-Beam Lithography!

China has unveiled its first domestically produced electron-beam lithography machine, marking a pivotal moment in its quest for semiconductor independence. However, the road to mass production is fraught with challenges that must be overcome as the nation aims to reduce reliance on foreign technologies.

The Semiconductor War: ASML's Role in US-China Tensions!

The ongoing tech war has seen the US tighten its grip on semiconductor exports, with ASML's cutting-edge EUV lithography machines facing significant restrictions. These moves are justified by US officials citing national security, aiming to stifle China’s ability to produce advanced chips.

China’s Push for HBM3 Memory!

As the US tightens its grip on advanced memory technology, ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) is ramping up efforts to counteract supply challenges by accelerating the development of fourth-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM3) and mass production of DDR5 DRAM.

Intel's Bold Move: Non-x86 SoCs!

In an ambitious bid to reclaim market share, Intel has showcased a non-x86 reference system-on-chip (SoC) utilizing its groundbreaking 18A process technology. This versatile design aims to attract a range of clients, potentially including giants like Apple and Qualcomm!

Huawei's IP Clash with Africa's Smartphone Dominator!

In a new chapter of the escalating intellectual property dispute, Huawei finds itself in legal battles with Shenzhen Transsion Holdings, the reigning smartphone king in Africa. As Huawei fights to assert its innovations, the competition from emerging players like Xiaomi intensifies.

Stay tuned for more updates from the tech world!