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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

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

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.

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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

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

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.

Android Central

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

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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.

The Conversation

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

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

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.

Tom’s Hardware

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.

PC Gamer

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

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

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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

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.

Tom’s Hardware

Gelsinger fires back at recent stories about 18A's poor yields, schools social media commenters on defect densities and yields

Ex-Intel CEO Gelsinger is 'very proud of the TD/18A team for the incredible work and progress they are making'

TechRadar

The iPhone 18 lineup could feature a next-generation chipset but come with a higher price tag

Apple is reportedly considering switching to 2nm chipsets with the iPhone 18 series, which are significantly more expensive than 3nm chipsets so a price hike for consumers seems possible.

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iPhone 18 Pro tipped for big price hike in 2026 — here's why

Apple is believed to be making the switch to 2nm chipsets for the iPhone 18 series and that means an increased cost for consumers.

Tom’s Hardware

Broadcom unveils gigantic 3.5D XDSiP platform for AI XPUs — 6000mm² of stacked silicon with 12 HBM modules

Broadcom's 3.5D XDSiP platform for high-performance processors uses TSMC's CoWoS and other packaging technologies to build a system-in-packages comprising 6000mm² of 3D-stacked silicon with 12 HBM modules.

Tom’s Hardware

Huawei preps new Kunpeng CPU with HBM — unannounced Kunpeng Arm server chip matches Intel and AMD's tech

HiSilicon is reportedly preparing a new Arm-based Kunpeng server chip featuring High Bandwidth Memory (HBM).

Benzinga

Behind the Scenes of Taiwan Semiconductor's Latest Options Trends

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Taiwan Semiconductor.

PC Gamer

Remember Intel's ex-CEO saying he'd 'bet the whole company' on 18A? A South Korean outlet says the yields are just 10%, although Intel says otherwise

If I make dinner and only 10% is edible, I consider myself to be in trouble.

MarketBeat

NVIDIA’s Blackwell Chips Set for Arizona Manufacturing by TSMC?

NVIDIA is in talks to bring Blackwell production to the US, potentially reducing risks and increasing capacity for the in-demand chipset.

Benzinga

What's Going On With Broadcom Stock On Thursday?

Broadcom launched the 3.5D XDSiP platform for efficient, low-power AI computing with industry-leading 3.5D F2F XPU technology and collaboration with TSMC and EDA partners.

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