Apparently AMD has blocking rights for any acquisition of Intel. If a deal were to happen, what would AMD ask for?
The x86 wish list: Complexities of an imaginary Intel takeover
Scientists discover way to revive batteries by injecting fresh lithium
Only industrial applications for now
Software engineering job openings hit 5-year low amid industry shift
According to an analysis of Indeed job data
Intel says 18A process is ready, tape-out confirmed for the first half of 2025
Can Intel's first 2nm-class process node save the day?
Why it matters: As Intel's chip design and foundry businesses face mounting pressure that could jeopardize the company's future, much is riding on the success of its upcoming 18A node. As Intel finalizes its latest semiconductor process, 2025 will be a decisive year for its efforts to legitimize its foundry division and regain competitiveness against TSMC and Samsung.
HP forced customers to wait 15 minutes for tech support - on purpose - backpedaled after backlash
After backlash, HP said it was just trying to raise awareness of its online support options
Facepalm: In what might be one of the biggest gaffs of the year, HP is trying to dislodge its foot from its mouth after getting caught intentionally forcing customers to wait for 15 minutes on technical support calls. Even HP's customer service staff criticized the bafflingly dumb move.
Sony former exec says the company is "printing money" by releasing PlayStation games on PC
Platform exclusivity is dead, and corporations are raking in enormous profits with PC ports
Meta raises executive bonuses by up to 200% after cutting 5% of its workforce
Isn't that always the way?
A hot potato: Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg has described 2025 as "an intense year" as the company looks to streamline its business. Part of that involves laying off 5% of its workforce, close to 4,000 people. The company is also giving its executives more money, having just approved a plan giving them bigger bonuses – up to 200% of their base salary.
Building semiconductor plants in the US takes twice as long, costs twice as much as in Taiwan
Experience and streamlined processes give Taiwan a big edge
Survey shows Elon Musk remains popular among Republicans, but both sides dislike Mark Zuckerberg
People's age plays a big factor in whether they like the billionaires
DRAM makers set to halt DDR3 and DDR4 production in 2025
Higher performance memory products provide chipmakers with better margins
Ex-employees claim India's largest IT firm falsified records to bypass US visa rules
They allege that Tata Consultancy Services inflated org charts to appear visa-compliant
Humane shuts down Ai Pin business as HP buys the company, devices will be bricked
Not everyone will receive a $700 refund
Acer to hike US laptop prices by 10% in response to Trump tariffs
Higher prices go into effect in March
Spotify's long-awaited HiFi tier is finally coming, but it'll cost you extra
Stop us if you've heard this one before
Elon Musk's xAI releases Grok 3 AI model with DeepSearch, voice mode, and more
Much more powerful than Grok 2
Memory makers cut production as NAND flash prices slide
Flash memory prices keep falling, but AI and high-capacity storage may fuel recovery
Tech disruption hit white-collar jobs hard, but new opportunities are emerging
An uptick in search activity hints there is a more robust market ahead
Intel's $13B foundry loss raises stakes for potential TSMC partnership
Can TSMC save Intel's foundry business?
In context: Once the undisputed leader in semiconductor manufacturing, Intel now finds itself at a critical juncture as its foundry operations face significant financial challenges. It remains uncertain whether a deal with TSMC can rescue Intel's foundry business, but without it the company – better known in its heyday as "Chipzilla" – must find a way to address its manufacturing challenges and financial losses.
Meta takes on massive undersea connectivity expansion with new project
A multi-billion, multi-year investment spanning the world's oceans
Intel considers breakup as Broadcom and TSMC explore separate deals
Broadcom is eying Intel's chip design business while TSMC considers manufacturing arm
Uber sues DoorDash, alleging anti-competitive practices in food delivery war
Uber claims customers say they feel as if they have a "gun to their head"
Western Digital targets 100TB disk drives with HAMR and HDMR advancements
Roadmap for next-generation HDD technology
Arm wants to build its own chips, so it may be poaching from chip-making clients
"We don't build chips." Not yet, at least.
Intel's 18A found to be faster but TSMC's N2 is denser in process node showdown
Bottom line: Intel and TSMC are both gearing up to launch their respective 18A and N2 process nodes, each offering significant advancements. On one side, Intel claims 18A will deliver much higher generational performance gains. On the other, TSMC is emphasizing N2's impressive transistor density. But which one is truly superior? As it turns out, the answer isn't so straightforward.
Intel may team up with TSMC to strengthen US chip production
Meanwhile, Trump is pushing hard to bring semiconductor manufacturing back to the US