Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation is planning to add equipment to its factories after surging demand for mature-node chips used alongside AI processors exceeded expectations.
Samsung unveiled three new foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Z Flip 8, along with two smartwatches, Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Watch 9, at its London Unpacked event. Pricing and availability for India were detailed, with sales starting August 7 for most devices.
This article compares Apple's M-series chips, from the latest M5 to the original M1, detailing their CPU and GPU cores, performance claims, unified memory, and device availability across MacBook, iPad, and Mac models, highlighting generational improvements.
Akai has launched updated versions of its MPC One sampler and MPC Key 37 workstation, now featuring 8-core processors, 4GB RAM, and 64GB storage. These upgrades promise faster performance and increased capacity for music production.
Vitamix offers various discounts on its blenders, including a $50 promo code for email sign-ups and free shipping on orders over $99. The article highlights the new Ascent X5 model with a stainless steel container and discusses other popular Vitamix blenders like the 5200 and Ascent X2, as well as refurbished options.
Microsoft unveils new Surface Laptops and a Surface Pro featuring Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 processors, enhancing graphics and battery life. Available now, prices start at $1,499 for the Pro and $1,599 for the Laptop, with commercial versions launching July 14th.
Dell Technologies launched the 'Dell S' series laptops (Dell 14S, Dell 16S, Dell 15) on May 29th, featuring AMD Ryzen AI processors and OLED displays. These models meet Copilot+ PC requirements, offering AI capabilities and long battery life, with prices starting from ¥150,000.
Intel is reportedly facing significant shortages of its new Core and Core Ultra Series 3 processors, impacting major PC brands. The issue stems from reliance on TSMC for key components and Intel's push to phase out older chips manufactured by the same rival.
ASUS launched new Zenbook, ExpertBook, and Vivobook laptops at Computex. The Zenbook 14 offers Intel, AMD, and Snapdragon processor options. ExpertBook models include a convertible and business laptops with Intel or AMD chips. Vivobook Flip models feature Snapdragon processors.
Intel announced the Arc G series processors for portable gaming PCs at COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2026 in Taipei. Based on the Core Ultra processor (Series 3, codenamed "Panther Lake"), the Arc G series will come in two SKUs: "Arc G3 Extreme" and "Arc G3".
AMD announced two new gamer-focused Ryzen processors with 3D V-Cache, each priced under $350. The Ryzen 7 7700X3D for AM5 launches July 16 for $329, while the Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition for AM4 returns June 25 for $349.
The US Commerce Department issued new guidance to close a loophole that may have allowed advanced AI chips, including Nvidia and AMD processors, to be exported to Chinese entities outside China for nearly a year.
India's state-run refiners have increased retail prices for diesel and petrol by nearly 1% for the third time in a week. This move aims to reduce processor losses and manage demand spikes, with cumulative hikes now reaching 5.5% for diesel and 5% for petrol.
Russia's Ministry of Industry and Trade is investigating "Irtysh" processors, intended for critical infrastructure, for potential rebranding of Chinese Loongson chips. The developer, "Tramplin Electronics," denies copying, but industry insiders cite speed of development and national security risks.
Nvidia's CFO expressed uncertainty about generating revenue from China despite US license approvals for H200 shipments, as the company excludes China data center compute revenue from its outlook.
Dynabook announced the new "dynabook G7" with Core Ultra 5 322 processor, weighing approx. 899g and supporting Copilot+ PC. It will be available from May 22nd. New models of the V series are also launching.
Apple reportedly earns millions by using defective processors from suppliers in its budget devices, including iPhones and iPads, instead of discarding them. This strategy, ongoing since Steve Jobs' era, helps maintain affordable prices for some products.
AMD introduces 3D V-Cache technology in its commercial Ryzen PRO 9000 series workstation processors, optimized for data-intensive workloads like simulation and rendering, with select models featuring the tech, set to launch in H2 2026.
Apple has reportedly reached a preliminary agreement with Intel to manufacture some of its chips, potentially easing supply chain constraints. This deal would mark a significant shift, with Intel's 18A-P node being the likely target for Apple's lower-end M processors. The agreement could boost Intel's foundry business and provide Apple with a crucial second manufacturing source.
During Apple's Q2 2026 earnings call, CEO Tim Cook warned that rising memory costs will significantly impact the company starting in the June quarter, suggesting these expenses may be passed on to consumers. Cook indicated Apple is evaluating a "range of options" to handle the increasing costs, which have already begun affecting margins. Meanwhile, Apple faces immediate supply constraints for Mac products including Mac mini, Mac Studio, and MacBook Neo due to SoC processor shortages, with balance not expected for several months.
If the “China shock” of the early 2000s was about China catching up, then “China shock 2.0” is about the country redefining the boundaries of what is economically possible across manufacturing sectors, according to Columbia University professor Adam Tooze. Amid complaints about the trade and industrial policies accelerating China’s rise in many sectors – including aviation, space, artificial intelligence (AI), telecoms, microprocessors, robotics, nuclear and fusion power, quantum computing,...
OpenAI is reportedly collaborating with MediaTek and Qualcomm to develop custom smartphone processors, with Luxshare handling system design and manufacturing. Mass production is anticipated by 2028, signaling OpenAI's ambition to create an AI agent-focused smartphone. This move aims to provide a seamless AI experience by controlling both hardware and software, leveraging the smartphone's real-time user data.
Google unveiled two new AI processors at its Cloud Next 2026 conference in Las Vegas: the training-focused TPU 8t delivering 121 ExaFlops per superpod with 2.8x price-performance improvement, and the inference-optimized TPU 8i featuring 384 MB on-chip SRAM with 80% better performance per dollar. Both chips use Google's Boardfly architecture reducing latency by up to 50%. The company announced a partnership with Anthropic providing multiple gigawatts of TPU capacity.
