MediaTek completes its first 2nm tape-out at TSMC — timeline, risks, and what changes at N2
MediaTek says it has completed its first flagship SoC tape-out on TSMC’s 2nm process. Mass production is guided for late 2026, with broader N2 ramping […]
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China’s reported Nvidia chip “stop-buy” and the end of its Google probe — the real signal for AI supply chains
Beijing has reportedly told firms to halt purchases of Nvidia AI chips, even as it formally ends an antitrust probe into Google. The mixed signals […]
Samsung’s Exynos 2600 is reportedly moving to 2nm mass production — here’s what that means
Multiple reports say Samsung’s Exynos 2600 is entering mass production on a 2nm gate-all-around (GAA) node in late September. If accurate, it would put Samsung’s […]
DeepSeek says its R1 model cost just $294,000 to train — here’s what that really means
DeepSeek says its R1 model cost just $294,000 to train — here’s what that really means A peer-reviewed study puts the headline training bill for […]
Apple sets up pilot line for a foldable iPhone in Taiwan, report says
Apple sets up pilot line for a foldable iPhone in Taiwan — report Nikkei says Apple is running a mini pilot line in northern Taiwan […]
Beijing reportedly drops Google antitrust probe — and narrows its sights on Nvidia
In a calibrated bit of policy signalling, Beijing has reportedly terminated an antitrust probe into Google while turning up pressure on Nvidia, including accusations of […]
MediaTek tapes out on TSMC’s 2nm — here’s why N2 won’t be a vanity node
MediaTek says it has completed tape-out on TSMC’s 2nm (N2) process, with TrendForce reporting the same and noting Apple’s parallel preparations for A-series and M-series […]
OpenAI plans age checks and a teen-safe ChatGPT — here’s what will actually change
OpenAI says it will begin estimating users’ ages and verifying IDs in some cases to route under-18s to a teen-safe version of ChatGPT. The company […]
China reportedly orders tech giants to stop buying Nvidia AI chips
China’s top internet regulator has reportedly told the country’s largest platforms to stop buying Nvidia’s AI chips — and to cancel existing orders — in […]
NVIDIA RTX 50 Founders Edition Delisting Rumours & PS6 Leaks: What It Really Means
Rumors are swirling. NVIDIA’s RTX 5080 FE and RTX 5090 FE cards were recently removed from the official store listings, sparking speculation that they’re being […]