The world's dominant chipmaker finds itself stretched beyond capacity as executives acknowledge production facilities cannot satisfy surging orders for cutting-edge silicon. Leadership at the Taiwan-based manufacturer has greenlit construction of three massive fabrication plants dedicated to 2-nanometer wafer output, committing an eye-watering $28.6 billion to the expansion effort. Each facility will consume roughly $9.54 billion in startup capital and will rise within the Southern Taiwan Science Park Special Zone, supplementing seven existing locations in Hsinchu and Kaohsiung that have reached operational limits.
The aggressive buildout comes as Apple gobbles up more than half the available 2-nanometer supply for smartphone...
Intel's forthcoming Arrow Lake refresh processors will accommodate DDR5 memory running at 7200 megatransfers per second, marking a 12.5 percent jump from the current 6400 megatransfer capabilities. The chipmaker disclosed this enhancement through updated technical documentation, specifying that the elevated speeds apply exclusively to CUDIMM modules equipped with clock driver integrated circuits. Conventional UDIMM configurations remain capped at 5600 megatransfers per second.
The performance gains stem from refined integrated memory controller architecture paired with motherboard platform improvements, though Intel appears unlikely to introduce new chipsets beyond existing Z890 designs. Three refresh models will arrive with...
Benchmark results reveal that the export-restricted version of the Blackwell architecture professional graphics card destined for Chinese markets arrives substantially hobbled compared with its global counterpart. The RTX 6000D carries just 19,968 processing cores versus 24,064 in standard configurations, representing a 17 percent reduction, while memory capacity drops from 96 gigabytes to approximately 84 gigabytes across a narrower 448-bit interface. Clock speeds similarly lag, topping out around 2430 megahertz against the typical 2600 megahertz-plus operation seen elsewhere.
Testing conducted on a dual-processor AMD EPYC platform generated OpenCL scores near 390,000 points, falling well short of the 450,000 to 500,000 range achieved...
Global PC graphics processor shipments climbed to 76.6 million units during the third quarter of 2025, marking a 2.5% sequential rise, according to Jon Peddie Research. Standalone graphics cards posted particularly strong gains, surging 10.7% compared with the same period last year, while notebook graphics grew more modestly at 1.4%. Central processor deliveries reached 65 million units, advancing 2.2% from the prior quarter.
AMD captured additional ground in both segments, expanding its graphics presence by 0.9 percentage points as Intel and NVIDIA each surrendered market position. The chip attach rate climbed to 120%, reflecting increased graphics capability across the PC ecosystem. Industry observers attribute the tepid quarterly...
Information Minister Ismaila Ceesay praised President Barrow for delivering infrastructure improvements and social programs despite limited national income streams, attributing the achievements to disciplined fiscal management and anti-corruption measures during a political rally in Brikama. The cabinet official contrasted current governance with the previous Jammeh administration, claiming citizens now enjoy freedoms and public services previously denied under authoritarian rule.
Gambians have rallied behind Barrow because his government prioritizes education facilities, healthcare expansion, security enhancements, and utility access without relying on mineral wealth like petroleum or gemstones, Ceesay declared. The minister asserted...
Gambian forestry authorities are demanding that timber merchants and charcoal vendors secure proper permits after discovering widespread illegal operations across the country. Director Lt Colonel Salifu Corr warned that unauthorized traders face confiscation of their goods under environmental protection statutes dating back decades, with charcoal manufacturing banned since the late 1970s.
The licensing crackdown aims to generate state income while curbing deforestation that accelerates environmental degradation. Vendors can register through regional offices nationwide, allowing legitimate commerce while supporting conservation efforts that protect woodland resources for coming generations, according to departmental leadership pushing...
A Brikama resident denied allegations that he stole an expensive smartphone worth twenty thousand dalasis after prosecutors accused him of unlawfully taking the device from its owner earlier this month. Muhammed Ndure entered his not guilty plea when Magistrate K.B. Sambou arraigned him on theft charges under the Criminal Offences Act, with authorities claiming he dishonestly seized an iPhone 12 Pro belonging to Muhammed Nyang.
The court released Ndure on thirty thousand dalasi bail, requiring a single Gambian guarantor who must surrender identification documents to judicial officials. Corporal A. Bah requested a postponement to assemble prosecution witnesses, setting the next hearing for late December when the state plans to present...
The National Council for Civic Education wrapped up sessions in Kerewan, teaching regional officials how decentralization frameworks intersect with constitutional protections, funded through European Union and United Nations development grants channeled via the GREAT accountability initiative.
Governor Lamin Saidykhan praised organizers for addressing gaps in grassroots understanding of democratic structures. At the same time, Mamadou A.H. Bah from NCCE noted that communities struggle to leverage statutory powers despite expanded municipal authority designed to amplify citizen influence over development priorities.
Training participants examined provisions in the Local Government Act to strengthen oversight capabilities and ensure...
PASTEF The Gambia marked Universal Children's Day by demanding stronger protections against exploiting minors during election campaigns, warning that young Gambians face manipulation as the 2026 vote approaches. The political movement praised existing legal frameworks like the Children's Act while insisting that authorities must establish explicit regulations preventing parties from recruiting underage supporters for rallies and mobilization drives.
The commemoration honored UN declarations that recognize fundamental youth protections, which The Gambia formally endorsed decades ago through international treaty ratification. PASTEF representatives stressed that political organizations must adopt ethical boundaries safeguarding...
