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Intel draws a line in the sand to boost gross margins — new products must deliver 50% gross profit to get the green light
By Dallin Grimm published
Lip-Bu Tan is "laser-focused" on getting Intel back to maximizing shareholder value

Chip news live: All the latest in the semiconductor industry
By Stephen Warwick last updated
All the latest on the chip industry covering tariffs, AI, and beyond.

GlobalFoundries announces $16 billion U.S. chip production spend
By Dallin Grimm published
Contract fab GlobalFoundries has announced a commitment to spend $16 billion on plant expansion and advanced packaging research. The move comes with no expected spending date.

Nvidia accused of poaching TSMC engineers in Taiwan
By Mark Tyson published
The media in Taiwan have highlighted the lucrative compensation packages being used to tempt engineers to fill key roles and fuel Nvidia’s ambitious expansion plans.

TSMC could charge up to $45,000 for 1.6nm wafers — rumors allege a 50% increase in pricing over prior-gen wafers
By Anton Shilov published
That's a lot.

TSMC quashes UAE fab rumors, but says AI demand remains fierce in the face of tariff pressures
By Stephen Warwick published
CEO C.C. Wei says AI demand is consistently outpacing supply

TSMC reopening discussions with Washington to build chip manufacturing plant in UAE — report
By Jowi Morales published
TSMC is allegedly in talks with Washington to consider the possibility of opening an advanced chip fab in the Middle East.

Synopsys slams on the brakes as Washington issues fresh crackdown on semiconductor software exports
By Stephen Warwick published
Synopsys has told staff in China to halt sales and services, and has suspended future financial guidance, following new U.S. export restrictions on semiconductor software.
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