The official Spigen Amazon storefront is now offering the best price yet on its new OneTap Pro (MagFit) 3-in-1 Qi2 15W Wireless Charging Stand at $59.99 shipped. Spigen is known for delivering notable value for your money, but this has to be one of the...
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It may be Saturday, but it’s possible your week’s work has just begun. Sure, Fortnite dropped its Week 3 quests for Absolute Doom days ago, but you got a little busy, and now you’ve got some catching up to do. If Robert Downey Jr. has taught us anythin...
EVERSPACE 2 developer ROCKFISH Games, being headquartered in Hamburg, couldn't very well pass up on the Cologne-based Gamescom, especially since they've got the Titans DLC coming up soon. Due to launch on September 16 across all platforms (PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X) for a price tag of $15, this is the first story DLC for the space combat game that was fully released in 2023. I caught up with ROCKFISH Games CEO and Co-Founder Michael Schade and Communications Manager Lee Guille to learn more about EVERSPACE 2: Titans and to discuss various aspects of the industry, from their […]
TSMC is set to implement a "price rise" strategy across its in-demand products such as 5nm & 3nm nodes since the Taiwan giant is eager to maintain its gross margins and leverage from its strategic market position. TSMC's Semiconductor & Packaging Services Are In Hot Demand; 5nm & 3nm Production Lines Are Experiencing 100% Utilization Rates The Taiwan semiconductor giant might be in one of the best positions in the market, given the massive AI demand coming along the way and the orders from companies like Apple and Qualcomm for their respective consumer products. In light of this, TSMC is […]
TSMC’s second-generation 3nm process reportedly used to mass produce MediaTek’s Dimensity 9400 will introduce various improvements, but it will be at the cost of the chipset’s increased price. One tipster notes this change but also reminds viewers that there will be several upgrades to look forward to later this year, so let us see what perks MediaTek’s partners will experience when they get to try out the Dimensity 9400 in their flagships. Biggest improvement arriving to the Dimensity 9400 is NPU performance; tipster claims that it will increase by 40 percent compared to the previous-generation release Tipster Digital Chat Station […]
The Exynos 2500 rumors have been all over the place, with notable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicting that next year’s Galaxy S25 launch would exclusively arrive with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 as Samsung’s poor 3nm yields will result in the delay of its flagship SoC. Fortunately, during the Korean giant’s Q2 2024 financial results, the company clarified the chipset’s existence and ensured a stable supply for its upcoming ‘flagship models.’ A previous rumor claimed that Samsung was planning to launch its Galaxy S25 series with the MediaTek 9400 if the Exynos 2500 was delayed further In its detailed press release, Samsung […]
MediaTek is all set to develop its own AI server chips, featuring the ARM architecture along with cutting-edge capabilities on TSMC's 3nm node. MediaTek Looks To Make Strides In The AI Markets, Plans To Offer Its Own AI Server Chips Based on TSMC's 3nm Node MediaTek is one of the chip manufacturers that has been determined to make a stride in the AI markets. In previous reports, the company was said to be building a chip dedicated to the "AI PC" segment in collaboration with NVIDIA, a competitor to the Snapdragon X Elite lineup. However, MediaTek now looks to experiment […]
TSMC has reportedly decided to raise 3nm chip pricing by a decent margin but has also heavily slashed 7nm process prices amid weakening demand. TSMC's 7nm Family Now Discounted By 10% To Gain Market Interest, Firm Looks Towards Developing "Specialty" Chips Well, it looks like TSMC's latest mainstream process will witness a price increase after all, after numerous reports predicted the firm's move. With the AI frenzy in play, the big tech giants such as Apple and NVIDIA are all eying towards integrating the TSMC's 3nm node in their upcoming products. Fortunately, for the semiconductor firm, the customers have agreed […]
TSMC's customers have reportedly agreed to a raise in 3nm chip supply pricing in exchange for the condition that the Taiwan giant keeps up with the semiconductor supply. TSMC's 3nm Process Is In High Demand, Big Tech Firms Agree To a Price Increase For Steady Supply Chain With the AI frenzy in play, the companies within the supply chain are the ones to benefit massively from it, especially the semiconductor industry, since the demand has skyrocketed. With the confined supply, firms like TSMC find it challenging to keep up with the order flow. We recently reported on how the Taiwan […]
NVIDIA, Apple, AMD & Qualcomm are now opting for price hikes for their in-demand AI hardware as TSMC's 3nm supply becomes more scarce. TSMC's 3nm Process Becomes The "Holy Grail" For The Markets: Entire Supply Reserved Until 2026 While Tech Giants NVIDIA, Apple, Qualcomm and AMD Considering Price Hikes The AI industry is evolving rapidly, which has prompted a massive need for relevant resources. TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) is deemed responsible for most of the industry's semiconductor needs, and customers like Apple, Qualcomm, NVIDIA, and AMD depend upon the Taiwan giant for their respective chip products. Due to this, […]
A new Exynos chipset is said to enter mass production in the second half of 2024, as Samsung is expected to aggressively increase the adoption of its in-house silicon for the forthcoming Galaxy S25 series. The company has been stated on numerous occasions to employ its Gate-All-Around technology to its mobile chipsets, potentially giving it an edge against TSMC, which already has its second-generation 3nm process up and running, with the M4 being the first to utilize this node. Earlier report stated that Samsung would utilize its second-generation 3nm GAA process for the next Exynos release A paywalled report on DigiTimes […]
Apple introduced its first custom silicon for Macs back in 2020, which was called the M1. Since then, the company has launched several variations of these chipsets that power ‘All In One’ desktops, powerful portable Macs, and workstations like the Mac Studio and Mac Pro. With the consumer hardware category all featuring Apple Silicon, the only area where the technology giant has yet to unveil a custom solution is in AI servers, and according to one tipster, an in-house silicon is being developed. Mass production timeline indicates that Apple’s custom AI server chip will use TSMC’s 3nm ‘N3E’ process A […]
Apple currently leverages TSMC’s 3nm process for several of its chipsets, and the company may stick to this manufacturing process for a few iPhone generations. According to the latest report, the iPhone 17 will not be the first lineup to sport an A-series SoC fabricated on the ultra-advanced 2nm node. This will mean that the A19 Pro that is expected in 2025 will retain the 3nm lithography, but it will not be the same technology, as you will soon find out. Apple expected to use TSMC’s 3nm ‘N3P’ process for the A19 Pro, which will likely be found in the […]
TSMC's 3nm supply seems to be reserved by the three big tech firms, as Apple, Intel, and AMD manage to grasp a hefty portion of the production. TSMC's 3nm Process Might Be The Next Big "Money Printer" For The Taiwanese Giant As It Gains Attraction From AMD, Apple & Intel With the launch period of generational upgrades coming near, tech firms are battling against each other, especially in the segment of the supply chain, since everyone wants the best in the industry. The Taiwan Economic Daily reports that TSMC's 3nm process has received massive interest from the markets in recent […]
Samsung’s struggles in bringing up the yields of its 3nm GAA process were well-known, but there is a positive update that a tipster provided, claiming that the Korean giant’s foundry has managed to increase that number to three times the original figure. This means that the previous 10-20 percent yields of the 3nm process is now hovering between 30-60 percent. While these are improvements, the company continues to trail behind TSMC, and there are rumors claiming that Samsung placed more stock in its second-generation 3nm GAA process. Second-generation 3nm GAA node rumored to be more promising, with Samsung seemingly targeting TSMC’s […]
Samsung has been reported on multiple occasions to introduce a design change with the Galaxy S25 Ultra launch, with the flagship said to feature rounded corners instead of sharp ones, resembling the company’s Galaxy Note 7. However, it is one thing to check out an artist’s impression of the smartphone and another to view an actual render, and we are happy to mention that an official image has come out, but there is a catch. The notable leakster responsible for showcasing the Galaxy S25 Ultra to his fans has blurred it out unless his financial target is met. Donation goal from […]
This week saw the release of Astro Bot, a delightful game that pays tribute to the rich history of PlayStation. It also, inadvertently, highlights the dearth of new games and franchises really worth celebrating from the PS5 era. Also, Star Wars Outlaws...
TSMC is set to implement a "price rise" strategy across its in-demand products such as 5nm & 3nm nodes since the Taiwan giant is eager to maintain its gross margins and leverage from its strategic market position. TSMC's Semiconductor & Packaging Services Are In Hot Demand; 5nm & 3nm Production Lines Are Experiencing 100% Utilization Rates The Taiwan semiconductor giant might be in one of the best positions in the market, given the massive AI demand coming along the way and the orders from companies like Apple and Qualcomm for their respective consumer products. In light of this, TSMC is […]
TSMC’s second-generation 3nm process reportedly used to mass produce MediaTek’s Dimensity 9400 will introduce various improvements, but it will be at the cost of the chipset’s increased price. One tipster notes this change but also reminds viewers that there will be several upgrades to look forward to later this year, so let us see what perks MediaTek’s partners will experience when they get to try out the Dimensity 9400 in their flagships. Biggest improvement arriving to the Dimensity 9400 is NPU performance; tipster claims that it will increase by 40 percent compared to the previous-generation release Tipster Digital Chat Station […]
The Exynos 2500 rumors have been all over the place, with notable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicting that next year’s Galaxy S25 launch would exclusively arrive with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 as Samsung’s poor 3nm yields will result in the delay of its flagship SoC. Fortunately, during the Korean giant’s Q2 2024 financial results, the company clarified the chipset’s existence and ensured a stable supply for its upcoming ‘flagship models.’ A previous rumor claimed that Samsung was planning to launch its Galaxy S25 series with the MediaTek 9400 if the Exynos 2500 was delayed further In its detailed press release, Samsung […]
MediaTek is all set to develop its own AI server chips, featuring the ARM architecture along with cutting-edge capabilities on TSMC's 3nm node. MediaTek Looks To Make Strides In The AI Markets, Plans To Offer Its Own AI Server Chips Based on TSMC's 3nm Node MediaTek is one of the chip manufacturers that has been determined to make a stride in the AI markets. In previous reports, the company was said to be building a chip dedicated to the "AI PC" segment in collaboration with NVIDIA, a competitor to the Snapdragon X Elite lineup. However, MediaTek now looks to experiment […]
TSMC has reportedly decided to raise 3nm chip pricing by a decent margin but has also heavily slashed 7nm process prices amid weakening demand. TSMC's 7nm Family Now Discounted By 10% To Gain Market Interest, Firm Looks Towards Developing "Specialty" Chips Well, it looks like TSMC's latest mainstream process will witness a price increase after all, after numerous reports predicted the firm's move. With the AI frenzy in play, the big tech giants such as Apple and NVIDIA are all eying towards integrating the TSMC's 3nm node in their upcoming products. Fortunately, for the semiconductor firm, the customers have agreed […]
TSMC's customers have reportedly agreed to a raise in 3nm chip supply pricing in exchange for the condition that the Taiwan giant keeps up with the semiconductor supply. TSMC's 3nm Process Is In High Demand, Big Tech Firms Agree To a Price Increase For Steady Supply Chain With the AI frenzy in play, the companies within the supply chain are the ones to benefit massively from it, especially the semiconductor industry, since the demand has skyrocketed. With the confined supply, firms like TSMC find it challenging to keep up with the order flow. We recently reported on how the Taiwan […]
NVIDIA, Apple, AMD & Qualcomm are now opting for price hikes for their in-demand AI hardware as TSMC's 3nm supply becomes more scarce. TSMC's 3nm Process Becomes The "Holy Grail" For The Markets: Entire Supply Reserved Until 2026 While Tech Giants NVIDIA, Apple, Qualcomm and AMD Considering Price Hikes The AI industry is evolving rapidly, which has prompted a massive need for relevant resources. TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) is deemed responsible for most of the industry's semiconductor needs, and customers like Apple, Qualcomm, NVIDIA, and AMD depend upon the Taiwan giant for their respective chip products. Due to this, […]
A new Exynos chipset is said to enter mass production in the second half of 2024, as Samsung is expected to aggressively increase the adoption of its in-house silicon for the forthcoming Galaxy S25 series. The company has been stated on numerous occasions to employ its Gate-All-Around technology to its mobile chipsets, potentially giving it an edge against TSMC, which already has its second-generation 3nm process up and running, with the M4 being the first to utilize this node. Earlier report stated that Samsung would utilize its second-generation 3nm GAA process for the next Exynos release A paywalled report on DigiTimes […]
Apple introduced its first custom silicon for Macs back in 2020, which was called the M1. Since then, the company has launched several variations of these chipsets that power ‘All In One’ desktops, powerful portable Macs, and workstations like the Mac Studio and Mac Pro. With the consumer hardware category all featuring Apple Silicon, the only area where the technology giant has yet to unveil a custom solution is in AI servers, and according to one tipster, an in-house silicon is being developed. Mass production timeline indicates that Apple’s custom AI server chip will use TSMC’s 3nm ‘N3E’ process A […]
Apple currently leverages TSMC’s 3nm process for several of its chipsets, and the company may stick to this manufacturing process for a few iPhone generations. According to the latest report, the iPhone 17 will not be the first lineup to sport an A-series SoC fabricated on the ultra-advanced 2nm node. This will mean that the A19 Pro that is expected in 2025 will retain the 3nm lithography, but it will not be the same technology, as you will soon find out. Apple expected to use TSMC’s 3nm ‘N3P’ process for the A19 Pro, which will likely be found in the […]
TSMC's 3nm supply seems to be reserved by the three big tech firms, as Apple, Intel, and AMD manage to grasp a hefty portion of the production. TSMC's 3nm Process Might Be The Next Big "Money Printer" For The Taiwanese Giant As It Gains Attraction From AMD, Apple & Intel With the launch period of generational upgrades coming near, tech firms are battling against each other, especially in the segment of the supply chain, since everyone wants the best in the industry. The Taiwan Economic Daily reports that TSMC's 3nm process has received massive interest from the markets in recent […]
Samsung’s struggles in bringing up the yields of its 3nm GAA process were well-known, but there is a positive update that a tipster provided, claiming that the Korean giant’s foundry has managed to increase that number to three times the original figure. This means that the previous 10-20 percent yields of the 3nm process is now hovering between 30-60 percent. While these are improvements, the company continues to trail behind TSMC, and there are rumors claiming that Samsung placed more stock in its second-generation 3nm GAA process. Second-generation 3nm GAA node rumored to be more promising, with Samsung seemingly targeting TSMC’s […]