TSMC to bring chip packaging tech to US
Published in PC Hardware


Taiwanese outfit bets big on CoWoS, SoIC, and CoW fab in Arizona

TSMC is plotting another big move in its American push, this time with plans to manufacture some of its most advanced chip packaging tech in the US to loosen its dependency on Taiwan.

Samsung kills bootloader unlock globally
Published in Mobiles


Tinkerers left in the cold as One UI 8 slams the door shut

Mobile phone giant Samsung has decided to kill off the bootloader on its operating system and prevent those who love to tinker with their phone from getting their fix.

Anker dumps 3D printer business
Published in News


Comprehensive support turns out to be not that comprehensive

Charging gear peddler Anker appears to have given up on the idea of making 3D printers.

Adult game fans revolting over payment processors
Published in Gaming


Censorship row sparks coordinated disruption campaign

Frustrated punters who reckon payment processors are to blame for the culling of adult games from platforms like Steam and itch.io are now gunning for Visa and Mastercard.

TSMC’s US fab push still miles behind demand
Published in News


"Regulation and red tape" hold back Arizona chip plans

TSMC’s multi-billion-dollar push into the US chip industry is nowhere near satisfying domestic demand, despite years of investment and political support.