Apple is increasingly focusing on building its own devices and expanding its ecosystem by taking steps towards a more native experience for users and relying less on third-party accessories. While the Cupertino-based tech giant's HomePod and AppleTV have left quite the mark in the smart home category, it generally relies more on outsourcing cameras and other hardware for smart homes. Now, a new report suggests that the company intends to create a fully integrated experience by developing its own smart home accessories. Gurman hints about Apple working on making smart home products like security cameras for a more integrated experience […]
We’re continuing our Best of Black Friday posts today with a look at the best current deals on power stations and their respective bundle options. Folks across the country and beyond have been steadily investing more and more in the industry for a vari...
Blizzard has announced that two decades after its release, World of Warcraft is finally going to let players build a home and live in it. The feature has long been requested by WoW players and now it’s finally coming in the game’s next expansion.Read m...
Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds will receive the Godspawn update, adding a new 50-player boss battle, a new 10-player raid, and a legendary spear. Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds is getting the first major update "Godspawn" on November 19th, expanding the story with new story chapters The MMORPG Guild Wars 2 by ArenaNet is receiving its first major update for the Janthir Wilds expansion soon. It's the first of three major updates, and it'll land on November 19. The update will add new content to the game for the players. The Janthir Wilds expansion DLC was released in August this year, […]
Samsung has been reported on a few occasions to be struggling with its 3nm GAA yields, and while the logical move might have been to find ways to improve that percentage, the Korean foundry is making a monumental leap towards mass producing its 2nm node. However, according to one update, the company is not actually pursuing the production of 2nm wafers but has labeled its second-generation 3nm technology with the same name. Naturally, this can cause confusion for Samsung’s clients and mislead them into thinking that they are receiving wafers on a cutting-edge manufacturing process. Samsung’s first 2nm order supplied […]
Samsung may not have much success with its 3nm GAA process, but it intends to make amends with its next-generation 2nm technology, which is said to enter mass production next year. To gain an edge against its foundry rival TSMC, a new report states that the Korean giant is introducing Backside Power Supply (BSPDN) technology, which aims to offer several benefits, which we will discuss here. BSPDN technology was supposedly tested with two ARM cores, and Samsung managed to reduce the chip area of both by a varying degree It is going to be a competitive matchup between Samsung and TSMC as […]
Samsung appears to have failed in its quest to secure large customers for its 3nm GAA process, with TSMC having the upper hand as it reportedly aims to reach production of its next-generation node to 100,000 monthly wafers by the end of 2024. To combat its biggest foundry rival, instead of finding a way to increase its 3nm yields. Samsung is apparently focusing on its 2nm technology, and according to the latest report, the next Exynos SoC is supposedly being tested on this lithography. After Qualcomm requested 2nm chip samples from TSMC and Samsung, an unnamed Exynos is said to […]
Samsung and TSMC have locked horns in the 2nm chip race, with both foundry giants earlier said to be preparing samples for Qualcomm on the next-generation lithography. However, when it comes to securing actual orders, the Korean giant obtains a win in that column by bringing a Japanese startup into the fold. It is said that this research firm decided to skip TSMC for its 2nm technology, and we have a few reasons why it would make this decision. Japanese startup PFN may serve as a bridge for Samsung to partner with bigger technology companies for 2nm chip orders Preferred Networks […]
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will exclusively be mass produced on TSMC’s second-generation 3nm process, but its successor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, might switch to a dual-foundry approach as Qualcomm reportedly looks to secure orders from both Samsung and its Taiwanese semiconductor rival. The San Diego chipset maker has apparently requested both companies to provide 2nm samples, which can be evaluated further. Prototype chipset development takes between 6 to 12 months, hence Qualcomm has reportedly ordered 2nm samples earlier Even though the company’s 2nm chipset launch is presumably a year away, Qualcomm reportedly wants a headstart as it aims […]
TSMC's 2nm process has attracted significant client interest, with the likes of Apple and Intel lining up to secure the initial production batch amid huge demand. TSMC's 2nm Process Attracts Huge Client Interest, Apple & Intel Get a Large Portion of Supply Reserved For Their Products Taiwan Economic Daily reports that TSMC's first batch of 2nm chips, which are expected to come into production by 2025, has reportedly gained interest from Apple, Intel, and other companies. Since Apple has been an exclusive customer of TSMC, it is said that the firm has managed to reserve a portion of the 2nm […]
Intel is all set to initiate production for its 20A (2nm process) next year, as revealed in an interview (via Nikkei) by the company's Senior Vice President. Intel Foundry Joins The Likes of Samsung & TSMC To Compete In Cutting-Edge Semiconductors, 20A Aims 2024 Mass Production Target The competition in the semiconductor industry is heating up with the likes of TSMC and Samsung Foundry, announcing their plans to commence 2-nanometer production somewhere in 2024. However, Intel Foundry has reportedly joined the bandwagon, as the firm reveals plans for cutting-edge semiconductor production. Intel's Senior VP, Sanjay Natarajan, has disclosed the fact […]
Apple will eventually gravitate to the 2nm manufacturing process for its new cutting-edge silicon that will power a wide range of products, utilizing TSMC’s fabrication plants to their capacity. However, […]
Samsung has been reported on a few occasions to be struggling with its 3nm GAA yields, and while the logical move might have been to find ways to improve that percentage, the Korean foundry is making a monumental leap towards mass producing its 2nm node. However, according to one update, the company is not actually pursuing the production of 2nm wafers but has labeled its second-generation 3nm technology with the same name. Naturally, this can cause confusion for Samsung’s clients and mislead them into thinking that they are receiving wafers on a cutting-edge manufacturing process. Samsung’s first 2nm order supplied […]
Samsung may not have much success with its 3nm GAA process, but it intends to make amends with its next-generation 2nm technology, which is said to enter mass production next year. To gain an edge against its foundry rival TSMC, a new report states that the Korean giant is introducing Backside Power Supply (BSPDN) technology, which aims to offer several benefits, which we will discuss here. BSPDN technology was supposedly tested with two ARM cores, and Samsung managed to reduce the chip area of both by a varying degree It is going to be a competitive matchup between Samsung and TSMC as […]
Samsung appears to have failed in its quest to secure large customers for its 3nm GAA process, with TSMC having the upper hand as it reportedly aims to reach production of its next-generation node to 100,000 monthly wafers by the end of 2024. To combat its biggest foundry rival, instead of finding a way to increase its 3nm yields. Samsung is apparently focusing on its 2nm technology, and according to the latest report, the next Exynos SoC is supposedly being tested on this lithography. After Qualcomm requested 2nm chip samples from TSMC and Samsung, an unnamed Exynos is said to […]
Samsung and TSMC have locked horns in the 2nm chip race, with both foundry giants earlier said to be preparing samples for Qualcomm on the next-generation lithography. However, when it comes to securing actual orders, the Korean giant obtains a win in that column by bringing a Japanese startup into the fold. It is said that this research firm decided to skip TSMC for its 2nm technology, and we have a few reasons why it would make this decision. Japanese startup PFN may serve as a bridge for Samsung to partner with bigger technology companies for 2nm chip orders Preferred Networks […]
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will exclusively be mass produced on TSMC’s second-generation 3nm process, but its successor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, might switch to a dual-foundry approach as Qualcomm reportedly looks to secure orders from both Samsung and its Taiwanese semiconductor rival. The San Diego chipset maker has apparently requested both companies to provide 2nm samples, which can be evaluated further. Prototype chipset development takes between 6 to 12 months, hence Qualcomm has reportedly ordered 2nm samples earlier Even though the company’s 2nm chipset launch is presumably a year away, Qualcomm reportedly wants a headstart as it aims […]
TSMC's 2nm process has attracted significant client interest, with the likes of Apple and Intel lining up to secure the initial production batch amid huge demand. TSMC's 2nm Process Attracts Huge Client Interest, Apple & Intel Get a Large Portion of Supply Reserved For Their Products Taiwan Economic Daily reports that TSMC's first batch of 2nm chips, which are expected to come into production by 2025, has reportedly gained interest from Apple, Intel, and other companies. Since Apple has been an exclusive customer of TSMC, it is said that the firm has managed to reserve a portion of the 2nm […]
Intel is all set to initiate production for its 20A (2nm process) next year, as revealed in an interview (via Nikkei) by the company's Senior Vice President. Intel Foundry Joins The Likes of Samsung & TSMC To Compete In Cutting-Edge Semiconductors, 20A Aims 2024 Mass Production Target The competition in the semiconductor industry is heating up with the likes of TSMC and Samsung Foundry, announcing their plans to commence 2-nanometer production somewhere in 2024. However, Intel Foundry has reportedly joined the bandwagon, as the firm reveals plans for cutting-edge semiconductor production. Intel's Senior VP, Sanjay Natarajan, has disclosed the fact […]
Apple will eventually gravitate to the 2nm manufacturing process for its new cutting-edge silicon that will power a wide range of products, utilizing TSMC’s fabrication plants to their capacity. However, […]