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CXMT Gains Leverage Over Apple as China's Chip Self-Sufficiency Push Accelerates
Chinese memory maker CXMT has refused Apple's request for a price cut, backed by strong domestic demand from Huawei and Xiaomi, while Samsung and SK hynix explore Chinese equipment to shield their China fabs from US export controls.
4 outletsbusinessTSMC Targets Fivefold Increase in 2nm Wafer Output by End of 2026
TSMC is reportedly aiming to boost N2 chip production from about 20,000 to 100,000 wafers per month by the end of 2026, even as demand for its 3nm process continues to exceed internal targets.
2 outletsbusinessCXMT Reportedly Weighs Second Beijing Memory Fab to Expand DRAM Output
China's CXMT is reportedly considering a second DRAM fab in Beijing, seeking government-linked funding as it tries to close the gap left by Samsung and Micron's focus on AI-driven HBM chips.
2 outletsbusinessRare Tech Collectibles Are Fetching Big Money, From Steve Jobs' Signature to Digital Game Cases
A wave of unusual auctions is drawing attention across the collector world, including a signed 1983 Steve Jobs business card, a decade-in-the-making Team Fortress 2 case collection, newly discovered NES cartridges, and a rare Nintendo DS development cart tied to a defunct Pokémon theme park.
4 outletsbusinessApple Faces Memory and AI Computing Constraints as It Rethinks Its Infrastructure Strategy
Apple's low-capex approach to AI has drawn analyst praise, but a global memory shortage and new SEC disclosures show the company is grappling with component and computing capacity risks that could affect future product launches.
2 outletshardwareTSMC Accelerates 1.4nm Chip Fab Timeline Using AI and VR Technology
TSMC's next-generation A14 (1.4nm) fab in Taiwan is reportedly on track for completion by April 2027, ahead of internal schedules, as the company deploys artificial intelligence and virtual reality tools to manage construction risks and speed up development.
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