According to Economic Daily News, citing Bloomberg, sources indicate that Apple’s upcoming annual product launch will set the stage for three consecutive years of major iPhone redesigns. iPhone 17 Series Based on TSMC’s N3P Notably, the iPhone 17 series, expected to debut this fall, is pro...

At Hot Chips 2025 (Aug. 24–26), Intel unveiled its next-generation Xeon processor, Clearwater Forest, which is built on 18A and scheduled for mass production in 2026, according to the Commercial Times. Notably, while Intel’s new E-core Xeon integrates 18A with Foveros Direct 3D advanced packa...

On August 21, Nikon announced plans to shut down its Yokohama Plant on September 30. According to Nikkei, the facility employed about 350 people as of the end of July. These employees will remain with the company, relocating to receiving sites as the plant’s operations are transferred to Nikon’s...

In the biggest update since 2018, the U.S. has added copper, potash, and silicon to its draft critical minerals list, as noted by Mining.com. As the report highlights, the latest revision now covers 54 minerals, proposing six additions—including copper, silicon, potash, silver, lead, and rhenium�...

Amid scrutiny over Washington’s 10% stake in Intel, TSMC is pressing ahead with its U.S. expansion. MoneyDJ reports that site prep is underway for its two advanced packaging plants (AP1, AP2) in Arizona, with construction set to begin in 2H26 and production by 2028. The report also details TSMC...