What did Buffett see in TSMC?
For the first time in his 91 years of life, US billionaire Warren Buffett has recently invested in a semiconductor stock. It is not any of the American semiconductor companies, but TSMC, a company on which many may want to reduce their reliance becau.....»»
TSMC makes up for falling iPhone demand with AI processors
AppliPhonee's chip manufacturer TSMC has reported better than expected revenues for Q4 2023, and says it's due to AI causing increased demand for high-performance processors.TSMC investing $40 billion in Arizona fabsTSMC has previously been hit with.....»»
M3 Ultra Mac Studio rumored to debut in mid-2024 -- without a Mac Pro
Supply chain reports suggest Apple will continue to increase its use of TSMC's 3 nanometer wafers through 2024 with the M3 Ultra said to debut in a Mac Studio around the 2024 WWDC timeframe — but perhaps without a refreshed Mac Pro.Apple M3 is buil.....»»
After 2nm will come TSMC 1.4nm chips, confusingly named A14
There’s no letup in the race toward ever smaller processes. It’s just a couple of days since we heard that TSMC has shown Apple test results from a 2nm chip, and the company is already discussing the next generation – using a 1.4nm process......»»
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.....»»
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 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.....»»
Buffett"s Berkshire dumps stake in General Motors as it builds cash
In a regulatory filing detailing its U.S.-listed stock holdings as of Sept. 30, Berkshire reported no holdings in GM after reporting a stake of $848 million in June......»»
China detains DouYu founder, investment guru - reports
They include a streaming app founder and an executive referred to as China's Warren Buffett......»»
TSMC earnings back reports of relatively weak iPhone 15 demand
The latest TSMC earnings report appears to provide further evidence for recent reports of relatively weak iPhone 15 demand – when compared to last year’s iPhone 14 lineup. While the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models appear popular, it seems dem.....»»
iPhone 15 fails to save TSMC from lowest profits in five years
Apple's iPhone processor manufacturer TSMC has posted its greatest drop in profits since 2019, despite the quarter ending with the release of the iPhone 15 range.Ahead of its July 2023 earnings report, analysts had correctly predicted that TSMC's pro.....»»
Even Intel’s best chips won’t catch up with Apple, TSMC CEO says
The CEO of chipmaker TSMC says Intel’s Meteor Lake chips will struggle to catch up with Apple and will remain in TSMC’s shadow, despite their innovations......»»
Samsung could beat TSMC at their own game
Recent reports have suggested that Samsung could beat TSMC to the punch at launching the world’s first 2nm chipset. The post Samsung could beat TSMC at their own game appeared first on Phandroid. For a while, TSMC was leading the way whe.....»»
TSMC, Samsung seeking permanent US licenses to operate China chip plants
Report: US weighing new export controls to block China's access to AI chips. Enlarge / Aerial photo taken at night shows the TSMC plant area in Nanjing, Jiangsu province. (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) The U.....»»
iPhone 15 Pro a success for TSMC; five companies expected to follow iPhone 16 lead
The launch of the two iPhone 15 Pro models is being heralded as a success for chipmaker TSMC, with the A17 Pro chip expected to account for between 4% and 6% of its total sales this year. Next year, Apple is expected to adopt TSMC’s next-gen chi.....»»
Newly-discovered "margarita snails" from the Florida Keys
The "Margaritaville" in Jimmy Buffett's famous song isn't a real place, but it's long been associated with the Florida Keys. This string of tropical islands is home to the only living coral barrier reef in the continental US, along with many animals.....»»
Intel’s biggest laptop CPU update in years is a huge departure from past designs
Due mid-December, Meteor Lake uses silicon manufactured by both Intel and TSMC. Enlarge / An Intel Meteor Lake processor, which will come to market under the "Core" and "Core Ultra" banners later this year. (credit: Intel).....»»