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Nvidia Rubin CPX forms one half of new, "disaggregated" AI inference architecture
By Sunny Grimm published
Nvidia's "disaggregated" inference strategy will combine HBM-equipped Rubin GPUs with new Rubin CPX chips.

Apple debuts A19 and A19 Pro processors for iPhone 17, iPhone Air, and iPhone 17 Pro
By Andrew E. Freedman, Brandon Hill published
Apple introduced its A19 and A19 Pro processors to power its new line of iPhones, including the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max.

ASML makes $1.5billion investment in Mistral AI
By Anton Shilov published
ASML has invested €1.3 billion in s Mistral AI allegedly in a strategic move to deepen its use of AI across lithography and chipmaking software.

Intel CFO confirms that 14A will be more expensive to use than 18A
By Anton Shilov last updated
Intel's 14A process, designed for both internal and foundry use, will be significantly more expensive than 18A due to its reliance on ASML's $380 million High-NA EUV tools.

U.S. government considers annual permits for Samsung and SK hynix to supply equipment to their Chinese fabs
By Anton Shilov published
What about TSMC?

TSMC increases Arizona internships to feed its Phoenix fabs
By Luke James published
TSMC has more than doubled its Arizona internship program, pulling in over 200 students from around 60 colleges this summer as it races to staff its advanced-node fabs outside Phoenix.

Synopsys adds generative AI for chip development with Synopsys.ai Copilot design software
By Anton Shilov published
Having designed an AI-enhanced EDA toolset, Synopsys now adds Assistive and Creative capabilities for chip designers that can accelerate chip design across all phases.

Intel’s BZM2 Blockscale chips return from the dead — and they’re being given away for free
By Luke James published
On September 2, nonprofit hardware collective 256 Foundation tweeted that it had received a delivery of 260,000 Intel BZM2 ASICs Proto.

Trump warns that he will soon announce ‘fairly substantial’ chip tariffs
By Luke James published
The president said that his administration will 'very shortly' impose a 'fairly substantial' tariff on imported semiconductors from companies that are not making chips in the United States.
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