Amid weak Q2 guidance, Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan unveiled a series of sweeping changes to reshape the company—starting with major layoffs, cost cuts, and more. According to Intel’s press release and media reports, layoffs affecting up to 20% of the workforce are set to begin in Q2, with 2025 capex ta...

With 2nm scheduled to enter mass production in 2H25, TSMC, at its North America Technology Symposium today, introduced more details on its next-gen advanced node, A14, which is expected to start production in 2028. Notably, Tom’s Hardware suggests that the initial version will lack backside power ...

Samsung has denied rumors that its Taylor plant timeline will be pushed to 2027, but concerns are growing over the mounting hurdles in its U.S. investment. According to the Chosun Daily, the company has been reluctant to bring in key equipment like EUV machines to the Taylor facility — a move that...

With Intel’s 18A set for mass production in 2H25, Team Blue seems to be already eyeing TSMC as a second source for its next-gen chips. According to Economic Daily News, market buzz suggests the company has joined AMD and Apple as part of TSMC’s first wave of 2nm clients. The report indicates ...

As EUV machines are now essential for pushing sub-2nm chips into mass production in the angstrom era, partnerships with ASML remain a key industry focus. However, according to etnews, ASML and Samsung appear to have dropped plans for their joint EUV research center in Hwaseong, as ASML has begun sel...