As the COVID-19 pandemic hit, demand for tech products suddenly spiked, just as it became difficult for chipmakers to know how much production capacity they actually needed. Now, anyone looking to build something with a computer chip in it has to deal with a global shortage. It’s affecting the production of everything from the obvious, like the 5G rollout and GPUs, to things you wouldn’t necessarily expect, like trucks and cars. Even large companies like Samsung are having to reevaluate plans to make sure they’ll be able to get the chips they need.
The problem has gotten so bad that US President Joe Biden has pledged to address it, but industry insiders say the problem will be sticking around for a while. We’ll be tracking the latest evolutions in policy surrounding the shortage and keeping up with the latest products affected by it right here, so stay tuned if you want to stay on top of the latest delays and changes.
- RTim Cook: Soon, many Apple silicon chips can be stamped “Made in America.”
Today Apple’s CEO confirmed TSMC will make chips for Apple at its new Arizona plant.
The first plant is scheduled to begin production by 2024, with a second one lined up for 2026. Here’s our full report from the event.
Oct 8, 2022, 3:00 PM UTCUmar Shakir
Samsung and AMD’s profit slump suggests industry trouble for chipmakers
As demand for PCs, GPUs, and , chipmakers Samsung and AMD join Intel and Nvidia in a growing semiconductor industry sinkhole.
Sep 9, 2022, 6:23 PM UTCMakena Kelly
President Joe Biden speaks after groundbreaking for Intel’s $20 billion semiconductor plant
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger praised the CHIPS and Science Act
Aug 25, 2022, 4:12 PM UTCMakena Kelly
Biden plans a speedy rollout for chips funding
He signed an executive order Thursday to kick off the project
Aug 9, 2022, 2:57 PM UTCMakena Kelly
Biden signs $280 billion CHIPS and Science Act
The bill includes $52 billion in semiconductor subsidies
Jul 1, 2022, 9:45 PM UTCSean Hollister
The GPU shortage is over
Nvidia and AMD graphics cards are again within reach
Apr 29, 2022, 9:12 PM UTCSean Hollister
Intel CEO now says the chip shortage will ‘drift’ into 2024
But Intel’s close to meeting demand for its own chips, it says
Apr 19, 2022, 1:30 PM UTCSean Hollister
Nvidia and AMD GPUs are returning to shelves and prices are finally falling
Street prices have fallen 30 percent since January alone
Jan 25, 2022, 7:10 PM UTCSean Hollister
Here’s how bad the chip shortage is, according to the White House
New foundries won’t fix all of this
Jan 24, 2022, 10:42 PM UTCSean Hollister
At long last, Nvidia and AMD GPU street prices are beginning to drop
Looks like gaming’s (almost) back on the menu
Dec 7, 2021, 9:47 PM UTCJay Peters
The global chip shortage is partially to blame for Final Fantasy XIV’s long queues
Square Enix can’t procure enough servers to handle demand
Nov 23, 2021, 11:15 PM UTCMitchell Clark and Jon Porter
Samsung is building a new $17 billion advanced chip plant in Texas
Creating 1,800 jobs in the city of Taylor
Nov 11, 2021, 11:12 PM UTCJay Peters
The global chip shortage is a nightmare before Christmas
Gaming companies big and small are going to be feeling the sting well into next year
Nov 11, 2021, 5:42 AM UTCSam Byford
Sony reportedly making even fewer PS5s due to component shortage
Don’t count on being able to buy one any time soon
Aug 31, 2021, 1:01 PM UTCNilay Patel
Why the global chip shortage is making it so hard to buy a PS5
Harvard professor Willy Shih explains the existential problem affecting cars, phones, computers, and more
Aug 10, 2021, 11:03 PM UTCSean Hollister
Ford chip shortage means your Mustang Mach-E delivery may be at least six weeks late
Ford will give you a little extra free electricity to compensate
Jul 13, 2021, 7:53 PM UTCSean O'Kane
GM drops wireless charging from some SUVs due to chip shortage
Some Chevy, Cadillac, Buick, and GMC vehicles are affected
Jun 14, 2021, 6:29 AM UTCSam Byford
Samsung says it hasn’t decided whether to halt Galaxy S21 FE production
A report from Korea said production had stopped due to semiconductor shortage
Jun 12, 2021, 4:51 PM UTCJay Peters
New COVID-19 outbreaks in Asia could exacerbate the global chip shortage
Cases in Taiwan have been on the rise since early May
Jun 8, 2021, 10:35 PM UTCMakena Kelly
Senate approves billions for US semiconductor manufacturing
The funding is on track to meet Biden’s chip goals
May 10, 2021, 8:03 AM UTCSam Byford
Sony expects PS5 supply issues to continue into next year
Demand appears to be higher than it was for the PS4
May 7, 2021, 3:57 PM UTCSean O'Kane
The chip shortage is making cars more expensive
But that’s not slowing down buyers
Apr 13, 2021, 1:05 AM UTCMitchell Clark
The PC market isn’t slowing down after an amazing 2020, despite chip shortages
A strong Q1, coming off a strong 2020
Apr 12, 2021, 5:54 AM UTCSam Byford
New iPad Pro still coming soon but supply could be short, says Bloomberg
The Mini LED display is reportedly having production issues
Apr 9, 2021, 5:28 PM UTCMakena Kelly
Biden calls for new funding to fight semiconductor shortage in budget request
Officials will meet with tech CEOs on Monday
