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.

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.

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.

'Horrible, Demoralising Mistake'

A fiery backlash has erupted following rumours that Intel and TSMC could form a semiconductor joint venture.

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.

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'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.

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.

Tame Apple Press holds its breath

Fruity Cargo cult Apple has begun mass-producing its M5 chip for its Mac series and iPad.

Apple told TSMC

Fruity cargo cult Apple chose to cosy up with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) over Chipzilla for its custom silicon because “Intel didn’t know how to be a foundry.”