While speculation swirls about Intel splitting and selling to tech giants like TSMC and Broadcom, its FPGA unit appears closer to a sale. According to Bloomberg, Silver Lake Management is in exclusive negotiations to acquire a majority stake in Altera. As Bloomberg noted earlier, private equity f...

Since the 21st century, the global foundry market has undergone rapid development and profound changes. In this highly specialized and technology-intensive field, competition among leading players such as TSMC, Samsung, and Intel has not only driven technological advancements but also shaped the ent...

With Trump pushing tariffs to boost U.S. chipmaking, rumors swirl about a TSMC-Intel deal. Now, Wall Street Journal and Reuters report that while TSMC eyes Intel’s foundry unit, Broadcom may join in, targeting Intel’s chip design and marketing business. Broadcom has had informal talks on pricing...

TSMC hasn’t announced any U.S. expansion plans at the board meeting yesterday, but rumors are swirling on Wall Street. Reports from the Wall Street Journal and ijiwei suggest the U.S. is pushing the foundry giant and Intel to form a joint venture to co-own and develop multiple chip foundries. C...

Probably one of the most shocking executive shake-up in the tech industry this week, Justin Hotard, head of Intel’s Data Center and AI Group, is leaving to become Nokia's CEO. This move, following ex-CEO Pat Gelsinger’s exit in December, 2024, could suggest a shift in Intel’s AI chip strategy,...