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Intel moves closer to building Apple’s entry-level M-series chips on 18A from 2027
Apple is preparing to qualify Intel’s 18A process for its lowest-end M-series processor, according to a post on X from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
Micron plans $9.6 billion HBM fab in Japan as AI memory race accelerates
Micron is preparing a major expansion of its Hiroshima operations to build a dedicated high-bandwidth memory facility, according to a report by Nikkei Asia.
Embattled Dutch chipmaker Nexperia gets into public spat with Chinese owners
Tensions inside Nexperia have sharpened after its parent company, Wingtech Technology, publicly accused the Dutch head office of deception and obstruction.
China claims domestically-designed 14nm logic chips can rival Nvidia's 4nm
Premium A domestic processor combining 14nm logic and 18nm DRAM could boast both power and efficiency.
Ex-TSMC executive’s homes raided in Intel trade-secret lawsuit
Taiwanese prosecutors have searched the homes of former TSMC Senior Vice President Lo Wen-jen, days after the company filed a civil lawsuit alleging that Lo may have leaked trade secrets to Intel.
Alibaba and ByteDance allegedly train Qwen and Doubao LLMs using Nvidia chips, despite export controls
Chinese technology giants, including Alibaba and ByteDance, are increasingly training their most advanced artificial intelligence models in Southeast Asia.
Intel fully backs its controversial new hire that TSMC alleges took company secrets with him
Wei-Jen Lo worked at TSMC for 21 years.
Google TPUs garner attention as AI chip alternative, but are only a minor threat to Nvidia's dominance
Premium Meta’s reported deal with Google shows a growing interest in alternative AI hardware, but Nvidia says its platform remains unmatched.
