AMD to ramp up 5nm wafer starts at TSMC in 2H22
AMD is poised to become the second largest customer of TSMC's 5nm process platform in the second half of 2022, as the CPU vendor will be ramping up 5nm wafer starts at the foundry, according to industry sources......»»
Study shows how Black college athletes alter self-presentation to avoid biases
On Sept. 16, the University of Colorado's football team was 3-0 and had secured the No. 19 ranking in the Associated Press Top 25 College Football Poll. Under Head Coach Deion Sanders, the Buffaloes were enjoying one of their best starts in recent me.....»»
Major ramp-up in Apple’s plans to shift production from China, as Foxconn quadruples investment in Indian plant
We’re today learning of a major acceleration in plans to shift more production of Apple devices from China to India. In less than one year, Foxconn has increased its planned investment in an Indian plant by almost 400%. It follows a recent repor.....»»
TSMC demos its first 2nm chips to Apple, mass production slated for 2025
Apple may have just unveiled its first 3-nanometer processors with the A17 Pro and M3, but it’s also already looking toward the 2-nanometer future. A new report from the Financial Times this week says that TSMC recently showcased its new 2nm chips.....»»
Google Fiber’s 20-gig service is coming to these cities for $250 a month
Service starts in "Kansas City, North Carolina’s Triangle Region, Arizona, and Iowa." Enlarge (credit: Google) In October, Google Fiber announced a ridiculously fast new tier of its Internet service: 20Gbps symmetrical.....»»
iPhone 17 Pro will get TSMC"s first 2nm chips
TSMC is competing against Intel and Samsung to bring out crucial 2-nanometer chips for their clients, with TSMC on track to provide Apple the technology for the iPhone 17 Pro in 2025.The race to shrink chip architectures even smaller continues to be.....»»
The race between Intel, Samsung, and TSMC to ship the first 2 nm chip
Samsung and Intel believe this is their best chance to close the game with TSMC. Enlarge (credit: zf L via Getty) The world’s leading semiconductor companies are racing to make so-called “2 nanometer” processor chi.....»»
The race between Intel, Samsung, and TSMC to ship the first 2nm chip
Samsung and Intel believe this is their best chance to close the gap with TSMC. Enlarge (credit: zf L via Getty) The world’s leading semiconductor companies are racing to make so-called “2 nanometer” processor chip.....»»
New ways to make ordered wafer-scale chiral carbon nanotube architectures
Chiral materials interact with light in very precise ways that are useful for building better displays, sensors and more powerful devices. However, engineering properties such as chirality reliably at scale is still a significant challenge in nanotec.....»»
Apple distributes second tvOS 17.2 release candidate
Developers can now try out the the second release candidate of tvOS 17.2, as the current beta cycle process starts to wind down.Developers participating in the beta can pick up the latest builds via the Apple Developer Center, or by updating any Appl.....»»
Apple distributes fifth tvOS 17.2 developer beta
Developers can now try out the fifth beta build — and first release candidate — of tvOS 17.2, as the current beta cycle process starts to wind down.Developers participating in the beta can pick up the latest builds via the Apple Developer Center,.....»»
New lows on Apple Watch Series 9 from $310, FineWoven MagSafe Wallet $45, Sonos Roam/SL $119, more
New all-time lows are the name of the game today as far as Apple deals are concerned, as the Apple Watch Series 9 now starts from $310. There’s $89 or more in savings to be had across both sizes, with much of the same best-price-ever status landing.....»»
DoorDash finally starts delivering Live Activities and Dynamic Island order tracking
Over a year after the Dynamic Island and Live Activities first launched alongside the iPhone 14 last year, DoorDash is joining the fun. The popular food delivery service is now slowly rolling out support for tracking orders via the Dynamic Island and.....»»
Jeep Renegade leaving U.S., Canada
U.S. sales of the Renegade, Jeep's least expensive vehicle, have declined every year since 2016. The Compass, which starts at $29,995, will become the brand's new entry-level nameplate......»»
Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Line Stops Through FCC
The Galaxy S24 series is rumored to launch in mid-January of 2024, so if we assume that to be correct, the leaks and official details should only ramp up in the weeks ahead. We’ve seen a supposed real device in the hands of at least one person,.....»»
The Great Google Account Purge starts tomorrow for inactive users
Any accounts lined up for deletion should have gotten warning emails by now. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg via Getty Images) Hello fellow procrastinators. This is your last-minute warning that you have until the end of the.....»»
New chip-packaging facility could save TSMC’s Arizona fab from “paperweight” status
Apple will be "first and largest customer" at new $2 billion packaging facility. Enlarge / Apple wants to build more of its A- and M-series chips in the United States. (credit: Apple) Late last year, Apple CEO Tim Cook a.....»»
Apple plans to package US-fabbed Apple silicon in US, TSMC plant not a ‘paperweight’
In 2021, Apple committed to investing $430 billion in the US economy over a five year period. Now the company has detailed plans to bring Apple silicon packaging to Arizona as part of that investment. The announcement seems to refute an earlier repor.....»»
Apple"s US chip manufacturing pipeline just got a big boost
Apple and manufacturing partner Amkor have announced that a new chip packaging foundry will be built very near the Arizona TSMC foundry, simplifying Apple Silicon production in the US.Amkor's headquarters in ArizonaChip packaging is a near-final step.....»»
Rivian launches leasing program with R1T pickup
Two years after launching the EV brand, Rivian adds leasing to its sales model. The program starts in 14 states with inventory models of the R1T pickup. Rivian says it will add the R1S crossover later......»»
How to Fix iPhone XR Battery Drain
If your iPhone XR battery starts draining rapidly there are a few things to try before you get in touch with Apple customer support. Many iPhone XR users are getting a full day of use out of their smartphone, but others are running into abnormal batt.....»»