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Apple to become first customer for Amkor's $2 billion Arizona chip packaging facility
By Anton Shilov published
Amkor to build $2 billion advanced chip packaging facility in the U.S. primarily targeting Apple.

Japan sets strict rules for chip subsidy recipients in the hopes of preventing leaks to China and Russia
By Anton Shilov published
Japan wants prevent technology secret leaks from companies getting chip-related subsidies from the government.

Intel to spend $14 billion manufacturing its chips at TSMC
By Matthew Connatser published
In 2024, Intel will place $14 billion worth of orders with TSMC to fab 3nm Lunar Lake CPU tiles, per a report from semiconductor analyst Andrew Lu.

Germany vows to subsidize Intel and TSMC fabs despite budget crisis
By Anton Shilov published
Germany vows to subsidize Intel and TSMC fabs despite a budget crisis, though Intel and Wolfspeed reportedly received firm fab funding commitments from the German government.

Ericsson processors built on 'Intel 4' process node beat Meteor Lake to market
By Matthew Connatser published
IDM 2.0 is finally getting somewhere.

TSMC works through union problems at Arizona fab
By Matthew Connatser published
TSMC has been struggling to adapt its business model to the cultural landscape of the U.S., but things are improving.

Nvidia to become the world's largest semiconductor firm in 2023
By Matthew Connatser published
TSMC's chairman predicts that Nvidia will stand as the largest firm in the chipmaking world by the end of the year.

TSMC's silicon waste recycled into $41 eco-friendly shoes
By Mark Tyson published
Ccilu sells footwear with recycled TSMC silicon materials used in their construction. Good for your feet and for your geeky status.
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