The Ultimate Guide to Semiconductors

2026 · Kiwi Edition

Semiconductors are the foundational technology behind virtually all modern electronic devices, powering everything from smartphones and computers to automotive systems and industrial equipment. This tag gathers stories that explore the dynamic global semiconductor market, highlighting key industry shifts, technological advances, and major corporate activities shaping the sector.

Through these articles, readers can gain insights into market trends such as chip demand fluctuations, the impact of supply chain disruptions, and the strategic mergers and acquisitions reshaping the competitive landscape. The coverage also delves into emerging areas like the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and the automotive semiconductor market, illustrating how semiconductors are driving innovation across industries.

For those interested in the complex interplay of technology advancement, industry economics, and global trade influencing semiconductor progress, this collection offers a comprehensive view. It is valuable for understanding how leading companies like Samsung, Intel, Qualcomm, and others maneuver within the market as well as how evolving applications and geopolitical factors affect semiconductor development worldwide.

Kiwi Semiconductors news
Analyst Insights
Asia-Pacific PC shipments seen falling 13.7% in 2026
IDC · Semiconductors · Hyperscale
Last month
IDC says global server revenue hits USD $444.1 billion
IDC · Semiconductors · Network Infrastructure
Last month
IDC warns smartphone shipments to fall on memory shock
IDC · Semiconductors · Supply Chain
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
AI notebook prices drop as retailers face tough trade-offs
CONTEXT · Semiconductors · Digital Transformation
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Cellular IoT shipments up 23% amid vendor challenges
IoT Analytics · Semiconductors · IoT
Tue, 8th Jul 2025
Expert columns
The 5 trends that will shape the scale of AI in 2026
By Farokh Ghadially of Schneider Electric
Last month
AI pushes dense, decentralised & sustainable data centres
By Farokh Ghadially Vice President at Schneider Electric and Brendan Hogan Senior Manager at Dell Technologies
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
2026 could be the broadest, most surprising, market rally in a decade
By Greg Boland of Moomoo ANZ
Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
Continuous improvement in your supply chain has never been more important
By Pascal Coubard of Celonis
Tue, 30th Sep 2025
Interviews
Beyond silicon: AMD evolves AI processor performance, makes play for investment trillions
Discussing Intelligent systems
Last month
Exclusive: AWS outlines agentic AI strategy for enterprises
Discussing Unified Communications
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Recent news
CyberCX opens largest New Zealand office in historic building
About Cyber Threat
Tue, 28th May 2024
Samsung powers up its smartwatch and tablet lineup
About Wearables
Fri, 28th Jul 2023
Samsung unveils latest Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5 smartphones
About Samsung Galaxy Fold
Thu, 27th Jul 2023
Kordia Group appoints Joshua Reedy as new CISO
About Unified Communications
Thu, 16th Mar 2023
Apple introduces next-gen iPad Pro, supercharged by M2 chip
About Unified Communications
Wed, 19th Oct 2022
Chorus and Nokia launches first trial of 25G PON broadband
About Unified Communications
Fri, 27th May 2022
High demand from electronics makers sparks computer chip shortage
About Manufacturing
Wed, 23rd Mar 2022
IDC reports NZ smartphone market struggled in 2021
About EduTech
Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
Samsung launches first 5G Network in New Zealand
About Bring Your Own Device
Thu, 11th Mar 2021
Nokia releases latest low-price Android Go phone
About Technology Gifts
Mon, 30th Sep 2019
Exclusive pic gallery: All aboard with Dicker Data Lenovo TranzAlpine getaway
About Distributors
Mon, 6th Nov 2017
Enterprise firewalls – Foundation for pervasive security
About Firewalls
Wed, 18th Jan 2017
Toshiba targets wearable market with new Bluetooth devices
About Bluetooth
Wed, 18th Nov 2015
Innovators wanted for wireless charging contest
Fri, 6th Nov 2015
PowerbyProxi strengthens management team with new VP
About Motorola
Wed, 26th Mar 2014
Bill Buckley named as 2013 Flying Kiwi
About Exporting
Wed, 20th Nov 2013
Welcome to the multi-core world
About Cloud Services
Tue, 20th Sep 2011
Is Intel trying to elbow its way inside iPhone?
About Technology Gifts
Tue, 3rd Aug 2010
FileMaker – The Stealth Weapon User's guide to business software, Pt 3
About FileMaker
Sun, 1st Aug 2010
Preparing for a brighter future
About Government
Tue, 1st Sep 2009
Job moves
Spectrum appoints Deane Jessep to drive sovereign AI strategy
Move at IBM
Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Kordia Group appoints Joshua Reedy as new CISO
Move at University of Waikato
Thu, 16th Mar 2023
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