Intel can’t get rid of TSMC addiction
Needs help
Troubled Chipzilla has admitted that despite its best efforts, it will still rely on TSMC’s services even as its much-hyped 18A process gets off the ground.
TSMC gives Taiwan first dibs on new processing tech
Embarrassing Trump
While President Donald [hamburger-eating surrender monkey] Trump has been praising himself for getting TSMC to invest in a US chip plant, the company still prioritises Taiwan for its latest processing tech.
TSMC’s US expansion might not be a slam dunk
There has to be some government approval first
Taiwan's Economy Minister, Kuo Jyh-huei, emphasised that TSMC must secure government approval for any overseas joint ventures.
Intel puts ASML’s NA machines to work
Twice as reliable
Troubled Chipzilla has officially put ASML’s next-generation high-numerical-aperture (NA) lithography machines to work and early results show they are already twice as reliable as previous models.
Chipzilla fights back with new website
Hypes 1.8nm chip tech
Troubled Chipzilla has pulled out all the stops to convince the world+dog it can still lead the semiconductor race, by launching a dedicated website to showcase its upcoming Intel 18A (1.8nm-class) process technology.
Intel engineer blasts rumoured TSMC deal
'Horrible, Demoralising Mistake'
A fiery backlash has erupted following rumours that Intel and TSMC could form a semiconductor joint venture.
US defence secretary wants to blow up TSMC plant
Will discourage the invading Chinese
The newly appointed nominee for US Undersecretary of Defense for Policy, Elbridge Colby (pictured), has called for the destruction of TSMC’s Taiwan plant if the Chinese invade.
Trump unlikely to back TSMC running Intel’s US Fabs
Discussions ongoing
Despite ongoing discussions about a potential deal between Intel and TSMC, the Trump administration is not keen on the idea of a foreign company taking control of Chipzilla’s chip-making facilities in the United States.
Intel and TSMC spill the beans on process technology
Intel's 18A process could offer superior performance
Intel and TSMC have revealed some details about their forthcoming semiconductor manufacturing technologies and it looks like Chipzilla might have the edge in performance.
Arm launches its own chip
Meta signs on as an early customer
Arm will unveil its first in-house chip later this year, marking a significant shift in its business model and potentially reshaping the semiconductor industry's competitive landscape.