The Latest Breaking News from TSMC

Broadcom and Nvidia are claimed to be testing manufacturing on Intel's 18A process node, and even AMD is reportedly interested

Intel 18A is said to be as good as forthcoming TSMC N2.

PC Gamer · Mar 3, 2025

Nvidia and Broadcom continue trialing Intel 18A test chips: Report

A new report suggests that Broadcom and Intel are continuing to test the Intel 18A manufacturing process, amid reports of setbacks for contract manufacturing customers.

Tom’s Hardware · Mar 3, 2025

Apple is readying to announce a new MacBook this week, report says

Apple is close to announcing the MacBook Air M4, report says.

Laptop · Mar 3, 2025

TSMC takes 'chip binning' to a whole new level as entire wafer 'found in a dumpster'

Anyone know how to slice it up into GPUs?

PC Gamer · Feb 28, 2025

A journey through the hyper-political world of microchips

From the raw materials required to the machines that make them, every part of the chip supply chain is fiercely contested in the global race for tech supremacy

The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2025

Beijing accuses Taiwan of giving away chip companies like TSMC as ‘souvenirs’

Beijing’s Taiwan Affairs Office alleged, without evidence, that Taiwanese were worried TSMC could turn into the “United States Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.”

Fortune · Feb 27, 2025

Trump wants TSMC to take over Intel’s plants. That’s a terrible idea—here’s what needs to happen instead

Intel’s design and manufacturing businesses are too important to be left to short-term dealmakers.

Fortune · Feb 26, 2025

China accuses Taiwan of giving away chip industry to the US as a 'souvenir'

China claims Taiwan's leadership is 'selling out' Taiwan's industry by making them tools for diplomatic manoeuvring.

Tom’s Hardware · Feb 26, 2025

China taunts Taiwan with claim that chip foundry TSMC could soon become 'USSMC' or the 'United States Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'

Won't somebody please think of the people...?

PC Gamer · Feb 26, 2025

What an irony! AMD could potentially block Intel deal by invoking agreement put in place to prevent its own sale

If Broadcom or another buyer does want to acquire Intel, they will have to negotiate a new cross-license agreement with AMD.

TechRadar · Feb 25, 2025