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Some BMWs are shipping without Android Auto or CarPlay to avoid delays
BMW is shipping select vehicles without support for Android Auto or CarPlay to avoid shipping delays. Affected cars will receive a software update by the end of June.
Intel CEO says chip shortage could continue until 2024
Pat Gelsinger said the issue now affects equipment manufacturing.
Ford will sell some Explorer SUVs without rear climate controls due to chip shortages
Ford will temporarily offer some Explorer SUVs without the electronics necessary to access the car’s heating and air conditioning controls from the rear passenger seats.
EU unveils a $49 billion plan to address chip shortages
Along with a US effort to bolster semiconductor production, the Chips Act aims to prevent future scarcity.
Ford limits production at North American plants due to chip shortages
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before.
The Switch is now Nintendo's best-selling home console ever
While Sony's holiday console sales were down due to parts shortages, Nintendo managed to have a strong quarter with the Switch.
Sony drops PlayStation 5 sales forecast again due to chip shortage
Sony is still struggling to make enough PlayStation 5 consoles to keep up with demand.
US warns global chip shortage will likely last through 2022
The Commerce Department has warned chip shortages could last through most of 2022, with many companies in bad shape.
Canon forced to ship 'knockoff' ink cartridges due to chip shortage (updated)
Canon has had to ship printer ink cartridges without copy protection chips due to shortages, and that's creating headaches for users.
Sony stops producing its new ZV-E10 camera due to chip shortages
Sony only just launched its ZV-E10 mirrorless vlogging camera in July, but as of December 3rd, it has suspended orders due to the ongoing chip shortage.
Ford and GlobalFoundries team up to tackle car chip shortages
Ford has struck a deal with GlobalFoundries to help end chip shortages with more US manufacturing.
Tesla is delivering some EVs without USB ports due to chip shortages
Tesla is delivering some Model 3 and Model Y cars without USB ports due to chip shortages.
White House reportedly discouraged Intel from boosting chip production in China
The Biden administration is said to have 'strongly discouraged' Intel from ramping up chip production in China over security concerns.
Sony and TSMC attempt to address chip shortages with a factory in Japan
Sony and TSMC are building a factory in Japan to address chip shortages, although it won't be ready until 2024.
BMW pulls touchscreen features from some models amid chip shortage
For now, some cars are going back to iDrive controls for the infotainment system.
Sony and TSMC may team up to tackle global chip shortages
Sony and TSMC are reportedly planning a joint factory that could tackle chip shortages for cameras and cars.
Tesla sales continue to surge in the face of chip shortages
The shrinking supply of components has slowed car sales for almost everyone except Tesla.
Ford delays Mach E orders due to the global chip shortage
Affected owners will get 250kWh worth of extra charging as a make-good.
Senate passes competitiveness bill with $52 billion for chip manufacturing
A bill allocating billions to increase US chip manufacturing and research has passed the Senate in a 68 - 32 vote.
Nissan's next-gen Ariya EV has been delayed in the US until early 2022
Nissan's next-gen Ariya EV was set to arrive in the US and Europe by the end of this year, but the company is now saying that those dates will be pushed back.