Taiwan's Economy Is Soaring As a Result of The AI Boom. Its President Will Give Cash To Residents. Lai Ching-te announced plans to distribute NT$10,000 to eligible residents next year. International Business Times · Aug 18
iPhone 18 Pro release date: When will Apple launch it? Check expected date, features and price Apple is expected to launch its iPhone 18 Pro lineup in September, with preparations underway. This September launch aligns with Apple's supply chain and carrier upgrade cycles. Component suppliers like TSMC require advance planning for chip production and allocation. Logistics for global distribution are also a key consideration for Apple.… The Economic Times · Aug 17
TSMC’s Insider Buying Wave Comes With a Bigger AI Question for Investors Taiwan Semiconductor insiders are ramping up open-market share purchases as strong Q2 guidance, 2nm demand, and AI-driven analyst upgrades support a bullish outlook for TSM stock. MarketBeat · Aug 17
Five Questions About SpaceX’s Computer Chip Ambitions SpaceX plans to build the largest chip manufacturing facility in the world. Here are some key questions about Terafab. Kiplinger · Aug 17
Google Tensor G6: Everything you need to know With the Tensor G6, Google is rolling out considerable upgrades. Is this the year the mobile platform challenges Qualcomm and MediaTek? Let's take a look. Android Central · Aug 17
TSMC’s Arizona Operations Poised for Bigger Profit This Year as Advanced Chip Demand Accelerates: Report Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.’s (NYSE:TSM) Arizona operations are reportedly on track for a sharp profit increase this year as strong demand for advanced AI chips accelerates the company’s U.S. expansion. Benzinga · Aug 17
Microsoft's Maia 300 Chip Targets NVIDIA's AI Dominance Microsoft plans to unveil its Maia 300 AI chip in September, seeking TSMC capacity for over 300,000 units by 2027 as it aims to reduce reliance on NVIDIA processors. MarketBeat · Aug 16
Nvidia turns $5B Intel stock bet into $30B windfall — filing reveals new $21B SpaceX stake and complete exit from Arm stock Nvidia quietly makes strategic and financial investments in clients, partners, and suppliers: CoreWeave, Coherent, Intel, Nokia, and SpaceX. Tom’s Hardware · Aug 15
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D faceoff — seeing double with Zen 4 X3D AMD's Ryzen 7 7700X3D takes on the old favorite across performance, pricing, and power consumption. Tom’s Hardware · Aug 15
Sony and TSMC’s $4.7 Billion Venture Is About More Than Camera Sensors TSMC and Sony signed a $4.69 billion deal to build a CMOS image sensor plant in Kumamoto, Japan, targeting 2029 production and backed by Japanese government subsidies. MarketBeat · Aug 14
Nvidia's Next-Gen Feynman AI Platform Is Ramping Up, Forcing TSMC to Race Ahead: Report Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) is reportedly accelerating development of its next-generation Feynman AI platform, pushing Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:TSM) to fast-track advanced chipmaking and packaging capacity ahead of its expected 2028 launch. Benzinga · Aug 14
The Pixel 11's Tensor G6 chip isn't 2nm despite the rumors — opening the door for iPhone 18 Pro Despite rumors, the new Pixel 11 series features a 3nm processor meaning its not as boosted as expected. Tom’s Guide · Aug 13
TSMC's 44.7% Sales Surge Signals the AI Boom Is Still Alive Taiwan Semiconductor's monthly sales jumped 44.7%, signaling robust AI chip demand even as it raises 2025 capital spending guidance to $60 billion to $64 billion amid investor caution. MarketBeat · Aug 12
Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra: Not as straightforward as you think The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is heavier than the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, has a smaller battery, and the cameras aren't as good. Is this an easy win for Samsung? Not really. Android Central · Aug 12
The Economic Times · Aug 12 TSMC approves $29.44 billion capital budget for capacity expansion amid AI demand Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) approved a capital budget of about USD 29.44 billion for expansion amid the ongoing artificial intelligence boom, according to a news report by Focus Taiwan.
Tom’s Guide · Aug 11 Google Pixel 11 Pro XL benchmarks leak — and Tensor G6 is nearly 50% slower than Galaxy S26 Ultra New Geekbench scores reveal a surprisingly weak Pixel 11 Pro XL compared to Apple and Samsung.
Barchart · Aug 11 AI Spending Remains a Concern for Other Chip Stocks, But Taiwan Semiconductor Has No Worries TSMC’s July sales jumped nearly 45% as AI chip demand remained exceptionally strong, reinforcing management’s bullish 2026 growth outlook.
The Economic Times · Aug 11 Intel raises $20 billion from upsized share sale Once a dominant force in the global chip industry, Intel is investing heavily in new facilities and advanced packaging capabilities as it seeks to challenge industry leaders such as TSMC in contract chip manufacturing.
The Economic Times · Aug 11 TSMC, Sony to invest $4.7 billion in joint venture for image sensors Sony will be the controlling shareholder and invest 465 billion yen ($2.92 billion) through a combination of cash and asset transfers, including its newly constructed chip factory in Kumamoto prefecture, while TSMC will invest 282 billion yen, the companies said in a joint statement.
Tom’s Hardware · Aug 11 US lawmaker wants gov't to enforce regulation to ensure 'chipmakers conduct adequate due diligence on their customers' — House member calls for Biden-era export control to be enforced Congressman John Moolenaar wants the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security to clarify whether Foundry Due Diligence Rule remains effective and continues to be enforced.
Caixin Global · Aug 11 Tech Brief (Aug. 11): Alibaba Opens Qwen Platform to Outside Developers in Push to Build AI-Agent Ecosystem Retail investors face slim odds at slice of Unitree IPO, chipmaker CXMT added to MSCI China All Shares Index
The Economic Times · Aug 10 Microsoft could unveil Maia 300 AI chip as early as September: Report Microsoft plans to launch its new Maia 300 AI chip this autumn. The company is securing production capacity for over 300,000 chips by 2027. This move aims to reduce reliance on Nvidia's expensive processors. Microsoft also seeks to attract major cloud customers like Anthropic. The tech giant eventually targets over…
TechRadar · Aug 10 TSMC reportedly has $1 billion of Apple chips awaiting delivery of DRAM — will this be what powers the iPhone 18 Pro? A billion dollars of Apple's 2nm chips are stuck at TSMC because the memory has not arrived, with Apple's own packaging choice the reason why they cannot just be stockpiled and finished later.
International Business Times · Aug 10 World's Biggest Chipmaker TSMC Sees Sales Jump 45%. AI Demand Keeps Booming TSMC's latest sales numbers offer another sign that demand for advanced AI chips remains strong despite growing questions over the enormous cost of the AI spending boom.
Benzinga · Aug 10 Nvidia Built the AI Brain, Now TSMC Wants to Give It Eyes Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:TSM) is betting that the next wave of artificial intelligence won’t just require more computing power — it will require machines that can see and understand the physical world.