TSMC delays US chip fab opening, says US talent is insufficient
Arizona chip factory won't be operational until 2025, TSMC said. Enlarge / Signage outside the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. facility under construction in Phoenix, Arizona. (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg).....»»
The Mac Mini with M2 chip is on sale at Best Buy today
Best Buy has cut the price on the Mac mini M2 bringing it down by another $100 and making it an even more affordable entry point to macOS......»»
Tech war: Chinese memory chip maker YMTC achieves design breakthrough despite US sanctions
Tech war: Chinese memory chip maker YMTC achieves design breakthrough despite US sanctions.....»»
Report: iPad to debut Apple’s new Wi-Fi chip in 2025, with iPhone SE launching 5G modem
Apple has been working for years on its own in-house 5G and Wi-Fi chips. Now, 2025 looks like the year we’ll see the first fruits of those investments. A new Digitimes report indicates Apple aims to debut its new Wi-Fi chip in at least one iPad in.....»»
China chip stocks surge on government equipment list
China chip stocks surge on government equipment list.....»»
Emily Gold, Cheerleader Featured on ‘America’s Got Talent,’ Dies by Suicide at 17
Emily Gold, Cheerleader Featured on ‘America’s Got Talent,’ Dies by Suicide at 17.....»»
Apple is now manufacturing one of its iPhone chips in the US
TSMC Arizona’s factory has started producing Apple’s A16 Bionic chips. First introduced with the iPhone 14 Pro, Cupertino has begun making one of its latest … The post Apple is now manufacturing one of its iPhone chips in the US app.....»»
Apple A16 chips now being made in the US, creating a mystery
Apple A16 chips are now being made in TSMC’s US chipmaking plant in Arizona, according to a new report. It’s said that while yield rates are lower than those achieved in Taiwan, they are very close to hitting the same standards. The big myster.....»»
Spacewalk an "emotional experience" for private astronauts
The commander of the daring space voyage that included the first-ever spacewalk by private astronauts described opening the hatch into the void as an "emotional experience" that left him in awe, yet deeply aware of the dangers......»»
PlayStation 6 chip leak points to backward compatibility
It hasn’t even been a week since Sony announced the PS5 Pro, but the PS6 leaks have begun popping up online. Reuters reports that Intel … The post PlayStation 6 chip leak points to backward compatibility appeared first on BGR......»»
Intel almost designed the chip for the PlayStation 6
It looks like AMD will be designing the PlayStation 6, as Intel reportedly lost a contract to design the console two years ago......»»
Report reiterates 2nm chips for iPhone 17, but highlights the challenges
We heard back in July that Apple chipmaker TSMC was running ahead of schedule on trial production of 2nm chips expected to debut in next year’s iPhone 17 – and a new report reiterates this. However, it highlights the challenges involved with t.....»»
Does the Apple iPhone 16 have a headphone jack?
Apple's latest smartphone wants you to believe a faster chip, AI, and a camera button is all you need. But what about the headphone jack convenience?.....»»
iPhone 16’s A18 Pro chip outperforms the M1 chip in new benchmarks [Updated]
We got our first look at a Geekbench result from the iPhone 16 earlier this week, with somewhat disappointing results. There was a decent improvement in single core performance, but the multi-core score was abnormal. However, newer results paint a mu.....»»
Custom microfluidic chip design reshapes framework of spatial transcriptomics technology
Spatial transcriptomics has emerged as a powerful tool for in situ analysis of gene expression within tissues. However, current technologies still face several challenges, including high costs, limited field of view, and low throughput, significantly.....»»
Spiny mice point the way to new path in social neuroscience
Scientists have zeroed in on brain circuitry powering the desire of spiny mice to live in large groups, opening the door to a new model for the study of complex social behaviors in mammals......»»
Q&A: Arctic capillaries—an eye-opening symptom in a swiftly changing landscape
As the pace of warming in the Arctic continues to surpass the global average, a complex and expansive network of capillary-like features is emerging across the landscape. These new and rapidly evolving features have the potential to accelerate change.....»»
iPhone 16’s A18 Pro chip is starting to match the M1 chip in new benchmarks
We got our first look at a Geekbench result from the iPhone 16 yesterday, with somewhat disappointing results. There was a decent improvement in single core performance, but the multi-core score was abnormal. However, today’s results paint a much m.....»»
VW recalls nearly 100,000 ID4s over faulty door handles
Insufficient water protection in the 2021-24 Volkswagen ID4 handles could cause the door to fly open while the vehicle is moving because of circuit board malfunctions......»»
How to preorder the AirPods 4: best deals so far
The new Apple AirPods 4 are available for pre-order, and with a newer chip, ANC, and a reasonable price tag, they are absolutely worth pre-ordering......»»
Apple Watch Series 10 is smaller, thinner, lighter, and has mini-Intelligence
No word on whether S10 chip inside will allow for broader AI features. Enlarge (credit: Apple) The newest Apple Watch is all about a big screen, a thinner case, and lighter metal options, allowing for better typing and e.....»»