A manufacturing renaissance is not easy If it can return, we will be on our way to creating a smart, prosperous economy. But there are several hurdles Salon · Dec 25, 2024
Taiwan struggles to reconcile climate ambitions and chip manufacturing The island’s semiconductor industry represents one-quarter of GDP but is a major source of carbon emissions. Al Jazeera · Dec 25, 2024
South Korea mulls creating 'KSMC' contract chipmaker to compete with TSMC, requires a $13.9 billion investment South Korea wants to replicate Taiwan's success by establishing KSMC, a government-funded chipmaker. Tom’s Hardware · Dec 24, 2024
Apple's M5 Pro chips could be "server-grade" because of one huge upgrade Apple may soon be deviating from the SoC chip design found in its current A-series and M-series chips. Laptop · Dec 23, 2024
'The only way to beat China is to stay ahead of them' says US commerce secretary as she backs CHIPS investments handed out to Intel, TSMC over sanctions "We have to run faster, out innovate them. That’s the way to win." PC Gamer · Dec 23, 2024
2025 could be very different for Google and Samsung — here's why Google and Samsung had very different years in 2024, while one succeeded and the other struggled. 2025 will look very different for both companies in a very positive way. Android Central · Dec 23, 2024
'Copper’s time has run out': Nvidia, AMD and TSMC have invested millions in a startup which may hold the key to faster chip connectivity to quench AI's thirst for bytes Nvidia, AMD and TSMC have invested millions in a startup that may hold the key to faster chip connectivity to quench AI's thirst for bytes. TechRadar · Dec 21, 2024
US gov't set to ban Huawei intermediary Sophgo over AI chip supplies — partnership skirted US chip sanctions U.S. to ban Sophgo, which supplied AI chiplets to Huawei, but its affiliate Bitmain avoids sanctions. Tom’s Hardware · Dec 20, 2024
Micron's HBM4E heralds a new era of customized memory for AI GPUs and beyond Micron's HBM update: HBM4 is on track for 2026. HBM4E will introduce customizable base dies for higher performance and tailored features. Tom’s Hardware · Dec 20, 2024
Apple set to build a server chip to service its own AI and may have sacrificed the company's fastest ever chip to achieve this; report suggests a strategic tie-in with $850bn Broadcom Apple is developing a server chip designed to power its AI capabilities, potentially at the cost of what would have been its fastest chip yet. TechRadar · Dec 19, 2024
As Trump 2.0 looms, Taiwan’s chip industry braces for upheaval Trump’s return casts doubt on Joe Biden’s signature initiative providing billions in funding to semiconductor firms. Al Jazeera · Dec 19, 2024
Elon Musk prioritizing humanoid robot advances, says TSMC CEO — TSMC will supply the chips if the price is right Elon Musk is now prioritizing advances in humanoid robotics, indicates TSMC’s CC Wei. Tom’s Hardware · Dec 17, 2024
New details of TSMC's next-gen N2 chip tech aren't totally stellar but could provide a roadmap for new GPUs right through to 2031 N2 is quite a bit more efficient but only a little more dense than N3. PC Gamer · Dec 17, 2024
A MediaTek modem could make or break the Pixel 10 — Google can’t screw this up The latest reports indicate that Google could be switching from Samsung to MediaTek modems — here’s what that will mean for the Pixel 10. Android Central · Dec 16, 2024
Android Central · Dec 16, 2024 Google tipped to bring MediaTek's modem for the first time through the Pixel 10 series Google could be far away from launching the Pixel 10 series. While the series is rumored to bring in-house customized SoC, a new report also indicates a MediaTek 5G modem.
Tom’s Hardware · Dec 14, 2024 TSMC shares deep-dive details about its cutting edge 2nm process node at IEDM 2024 — 35 percent less power or 15 percent more performance TSMC reveals in-depth details about its N2 process technology
The Conversation · Dec 13, 2024 Western self-sufficiency in computer chips is just not going to happen American microchip giant Intel is looking for a new CEO following Pat Gelsinger’s shock resignation. This represents more than just a corporate shake-up. It’s the end of an era in which one company could totally control a strategically vital American technology.
Tom’s Hardware · Dec 13, 2024 Intel Panther Lake samples with flagship 18A node have been powered on at eight customers — Co-CEOs dispel rumors regarding poor silicon health Panther Lake using Intel's 18A node has powered on at eight customers indicating the node's promising health.
Tom’s Hardware · Dec 12, 2024 Nvidia, AMD, and Intel all invest in light-based communication networks powering next-gen chips — Ayar Labs gets $155 million in funding Large developers of CPUs and GPUs invest hundreds of millions of dollars in developing optical interconnects.
Tom’s Hardware · Dec 12, 2024 Huawei sticks to 7nm for latest processor as China's chip advancements stall Huawei reportedly decided not to use its 5nm and 6nm process technologies for its latest smartphone processor.
PC Gamer · Dec 12, 2024 Pat Gelsinger rallies against claims some chipmakers are struggling to produce good wafers: anyone using yields as a % 'doesn't understand semiconductor yield' It's all about the defect density.
Tom’s Hardware · Dec 11, 2024 Fujitsu flaunts massive 144-core Monaka Arm chip — 2nm and 5nm chiplets, 3D-stacked CPU cores over memory Fujitsu's Monaka is a monstrous processor with four 2nm compute chiplets, 5nm SRAM, and a massive 5nm IO die. This time, without HBM memory.
Tom’s Hardware · Dec 11, 2024 TSMC founder says Intel has neither a strategy nor a CEO Founder of TSMC criticizes Intel for not developing a sophisticated strategy for AI and instead focusing on becoming a foundry
Tom’s Hardware · Dec 10, 2024 TSMC posts strong year-on-year revenue growth of 34% despite month-to-month slowdown — foundry pulls in $8.5B in revenue for November 2024 TSMC's strong performance is largely driven by the rapid growth and investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Barchart · Dec 9, 2024 Qualcomm vs. Taiwan Semiconductor: Which Is the Better Chip Stock to Buy? Both semiconductor companies reported robust growth in the most recent quarter, but one of them is the better buy for the long haul.