For now, Qualcomm's Snapdragon X chips continue to be fabricated by TSMC using its N4 manufacturing process. These chips, which power a new generation of Arm-based laptops, have demonstrated levels of energy efficiency and performance that not only match but sometimes exceed comparable Intel hardware. Read Entire Article
EU fines Google $3.5 billion for abusing dominance in digital ad market
The investigation, which spanned over four years, focused on Google's practices linking advertisers to publishers through various proprietary platforms, such as Google Ads, DV360, the DoubleClick for Publishers server, and its AdX ad exchange. According to the Commission, Google leveraged its dominant software used by publishers to favor its ad......
Broadcom to build custom chips for OpenAI in $10 billion deal
Broadcom disclosed during its quarterly earnings call on Thursday that a fourth major AI developer had signed on as a customer, placing a one-time order worth $10 billion for AI server racks powered by its chips. People familiar with the matter told The Wall Street Journal that the buyer is...
SK hynix and ASML debut world’s first High-NA EUV lithography system for DRAM production
The High Numerical Aperture (NA) Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) system delivers a numerical aperture of 0.55, a 40 percent increase over the previous standard of 0.33. This improvement enables the lithography tool to achieve 8nm resolution, an enhancement that allows for the fabrication of transistors 1.7 times smaller than those possible......
AI boom drives record S&P 500 valuations, but Goldman Sachs warns of $1 trillion risk ahead
In a new research note, Goldman's strategists argue that the ongoing surge in capital expenditures by hyperscalers, including Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, and Oracle, have fueled both revenue growth and market enthusiasm for AI infrastructure and chip suppliers such as Nvidia. Read Entire Article
Trump warns of “substantial” tariffs for chipmakers not shifting production to the US
Speaking with reporters, Trump said semiconductor firms that are not expanding in the US should expect penalties soon. "Chips and semiconductors – we will be putting tariffs on companies that aren't coming in. We will be putting a tariff very shortly," he said, though he provided no timeline or rate.......
Steven Spielberg nearly directed Call of Duty movie before deal fell through
Multiple sources informed Matthew Belloni of Puck News that a Call of Duty movie could have been directed by one of the men who helped invent the modern-day blockbuster. Before Activision handed Paramount the film rights, Steven Spielberg's production company made an offer alongside Universal. Read Entire Article
Amazon demos Project Kuiper’s high-speed satellite internet with 1.2 Gbps test
Amazon's bid to bring high-speed broadband from space took a step forward this week when Project Kuiper demonstrated internet speeds above 1.2 gigabits per second during a live test. The performance was achieved using the program's enterprise-grade customer terminal, which recorded a download rate of 1,289 megabits per second on......
Lenovo shows off rotating laptop display and AI-powered stand concepts at IFA
Desktop monitors that rotate between landscape and portrait modes are becoming increasingly popular, but laptop manufacturers are still experimenting with variable display orientations. Lenovo's latest concept involves a hinge attached to a notebook lid, allowing the monitor to swivel. Read Entire Article
Apple to unveil iPhone 17 Air next week, Dbrand leaks designs early
This year's iPhone event, billed as "awe dropping," will introduce four new phones: the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and a completely new addition to the family, the iPhone 17 Air. The Air represents a bold design shift – at just 5.5 millimeters thick, it is......