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Chang claims Cook had a gutsful of Intel
Published in News
Monday, 02 December 2024 09:34

Chang claims Cook had a gutsful of Intel


Complained to Chang

The supreme pooh bah of the fruity cargo cult Apple Tim Cook didn't mince words when discussing Intel's contract manufacturing division with TSMC founder Dr. Morris Chang (pictured).

TSMC will lead markets in 2nm Revolution
Published in News
Monday, 25 November 2024 11:53

TSMC will lead markets in 2nm Revolution


On track for 2025

TSMC will mass-produce its 2nm process by 2025 according to a new company statement.

Chipzilla selling off family silver
Published in News
Monday, 25 November 2024 10:41

Chipzilla selling off family silver


Property sales

Chipzilla is flogging off its 150-acre campus in Folsom, California to cut costs amid plummeting sales. It is also considering the future of its 50-acre Hawthorn Farm property as part of a cunning plan to consolidate operations at its Silicon Valley headquarters.

Intel increases outsourcing to TSMC
Published in News
Wednesday, 13 November 2024 11:02

Intel increases outsourcing to TSMC


So confident in its foundry business

Chipzilla is so confident about its foundry business it is outsourcing more work to its rival TSMC.

TSMC banned from making 2nm nodes in US
Published in News
Monday, 11 November 2024 11:19

TSMC banned from making 2nm nodes in US


Fall out from Trump allegations

Taiwan has put its foot down over the production of advanced 2nm processor technology in the US and will allow TSMC to build plants around that node.

TSMC executive calls for stronger R&D
Published in News
Friday, 08 November 2024 10:15

TSMC executive calls for stronger R&D


Worried about US support following Trump Victory

A top TSMC boss Cliff Hou said that Taiwan should intensify its investment in chip technology and expand its supply chain capabilities to secure its role as a global semiconductor leader.

Gelsinger loses TSMC discount
Published in News
Wednesday, 06 November 2024 10:58

Gelsinger loses TSMC discount


Has to pay full price for 3nm chips

Intel CEO Pat [kicking] Gelsinger’s recent comments about the risks associated with Taiwan have strained the relationship between Intel and TSMC.

US government mulls Intel bail out
Published in News
Tuesday, 05 November 2024 11:04

US government mulls Intel bail out


Or a forced merger with AMD and Marvell

The US government, faced with spending money on a civilised healthcare system, welfare, or decent infrastructure, is considering throwing more money at Intel.  

Apple rumoured to be interested in buying Intel
Published in News
Wednesday, 30 October 2024 11:31

Apple rumoured to be interested in buying Intel


Sharks are circling

The dark satanic rumour mill has manufactured a hell on earth yarn claiming that the fruity cargo cult Apple is considering writing a cheque for Intel's decaying corpse.

TSMC faces severe challenges
Published in News
Tuesday, 29 October 2024 12:10

TSMC faces severe challenges

Free trade for chips is dead warns boss

At a TSMC (TSM) event, founder Morris Chang said the company will soon face its “most severe” challenges in driving growth as free trade of semiconductors falters.