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European Union gives away a large amount of cash to big tech
Published in News


Giving money to foreign companies much better than wasting it on health and social services 

The European Union agreed a 43 billion euro plan for its semiconductor industry in an attempt to catch up with the United States and Asia and start a green industrial revolution.

Buffett dumps TSMC shares
Published in News
Thursday, 13 April 2023 11:59

Buffett dumps TSMC shares


Worried about Taiwan invasion

Warren Buffett said geopolitical tensions were a “consideration” in his decision at the end of 2022 to dump Berkshire Hathaway’s $4.1 billion in shares of TSMC, Taiwanese firm that supplies a majority of advanced semiconductors to tech companies.

Intel orders shedloads of GPUs from TSMC
Published in Graphics
Tuesday, 04 April 2023 12:07

Intel orders shedloads of GPUs from TSMC


Believes it has a future

While many people don’t hold out much hope for Intel’s involvement in the GPU market, apparently Chipzilla has ordered a stack of chips from TSMC.

Intel completes 1.8nm and 2nm node development
Published in PC Hardware


Does not mean that it is good to go

Intel has completed development of its Intel 18A (1.8nm-class) and Intel 20A (2nm-class) fabrication processes for its Intel Foundry Services (IFS) division, Tom's Hardware says.

Buffett loses faith in TSMC
Published in News
Thursday, 16 February 2023 11:33

Buffett loses faith in TSMC


Cut its position in TSMC by 86 per cent

Warren Buffett's holding company, Berkshire Hathaway, cut its position in TSMC by 86 per cent according to a regulatory filing.

Fourth quarter of 2022 worst for CPUs in 30 years
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Thus spake the great god Mercury 

Beancounters sitting at the crossroads have declared that the fourth quarter of 2022 saw the biggest fall in PC processor shipments in three decades.

TSMC might cut 3nm charges
Published in News
Thursday, 12 January 2023 11:35

TSMC might cut 3nm charges


Price hikes look less likely

The dark satanic rumour mill has manufactured a hell on earth yarn claiming that TSMC might reduce the cost of chips made using its new 3nm process rather than jacking it up as expected. 

TSMC sees slow down in orders
Published in PC Hardware
Tuesday, 03 January 2023 10:02

TSMC sees slow down in orders


Not even 3nm technology can save it

TSMC is seeing a slowdown in orders from its leading customers, affecting the company's results starting in the fourth quarter of 2022.

Huawei learns how extreme ultraviolet lithography works
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China no longer depends on Dutch or US tech

Huawei is now able to create chips using extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV) which means that it finally has a foot in the door of serious chip development.

TSMC starts 3nm semiconductor production
Published in News
Thursday, 29 December 2022 10:03

TSMC starts 3nm semiconductor production


Having a party today 

TSMC is flinging a party today to celebrate the opening of its 3nm semiconductor production.