The Latest Breaking News from TSMC

Why TSMC Doesn’t Even Need to Win the AI Race

TSMC's biggest strength may be that its customers are also its competitors.

Barchart · Jun 21

M6 MacBook Pro, M6 MacBook Air Release Date, Specs, Features, Price, Design and Update

Apple is preparing sweeping changes for its next-generation M6 MacBook Pro, M6 MacBook Air range, from 2nm chips and OLED touchscreens to possible 5G connectivity and higher prices.

International Business Times UK · Jun 21

Rare ASML Special Edition Monopoly board unearthed in social media trade — enthusiast swaps 2007 employee gift for High-NA EUV Lego kit

We just witnessed a significant semiconductor industry related non-cash trade deal take place on Twitter/X.

Tom’s Hardware · Jun 20

TSMC, Amkor sign 10-year deal to boost advanced chip packaging in US

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company and Amkor Technology have inked a decade-long deal. This partnership will boost advanced chip packaging and testing capabilities within the United States. The collaboration aims to strengthen the semiconductor supply chain in Arizona. This move supports growing demand for AI and high-performance computing technologies. It ensures…

The Economic Times · Jun 18

Trump says Apple has agreed to 'build' chips with Intel — neither company confirms deal as Intel share price rockets

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Apple has agreed to work with Intel to “design and build” chips in the United States.

Tom’s Hardware · Jun 18

Donald Trump says Apple to partner with Intel on US chip design, production

A partnership with Intel helps Apple diversify its manufacturing base as it seeks additional ‌chip capacity. The ⁠iPhone ⁠maker relies heavily on TSMC, whose advanced production lines are in high ​demand from AI chipmakers such as Nvidia and AMD.

The Economic Times · Jun 18

US President Trump says Apple to work with Intel to manufacture chips in US

Apple is set to collaborate with Intel for chip design and manufacturing within the United States. This move aims to diversify Apple's production base, reducing its heavy reliance on TSMC. The partnership follows extensive discussions and a preliminary deal. Intel's involvement could boost its manufacturing business and reputation.

The Economic Times · Jun 18

First official details of AMD's next-gen 'Mustang Peak' Threadripper CPUs come into view — chips feature DDR5, PCIe 6.0, and a new socket

We now have the first confirmed details about AMD's Zen 6-based Threadripper CPUs, code-named Mustang Peak.

Tom’s Hardware · Jun 17

Intel’s performance-enhanced 18A-P process enters risk production — drop-in 18A upgrade promises 9% performance improvement at iso-power, cuts thermal resistance by 40%

Intel's enhanced 18A-P has entered risk production, laying the groundwork to ramp the node into full production in the coming months.

Tom’s Hardware · Jun 16

Chinese fab SMIC's 7nm metal pitch beats Intel 18A but lags 38% on density, teardown finds — Huawei's sanctions-beating HiSilicon Kirin 9030 is the first subject of SemiAnalysis's new teardown lab

SemiAnalysis has published the first teardown from its new in-house lab, focusing on the minimum local metal pitch on SMIC’s third-gen 7nm at 32.5nm.

Tom’s Hardware · Jun 16