TSMC is advancing toward the Angstrom era, preparing to produce A16 and A14 in Taiwan. At the Kaohsiung campus, five fabs will handle 2-nanometer and 1.6-nanometer output, while a sixth targets the 1.4-nanometer node set for mass production by 2028. The venture commands investment above NT$1.5 trillion. Executives aim to keep the firm ahead of rivals despite geopolitical risk.
In the United States, TSMC expects 2-nanometer output in Arizona in the second half of 2026, nearly a year ahead of its prior schedule. Plans call for A16 capacity later, although plumbing and electrical work remain hurdles to overcome. Observers note Intel’s 14A process also eyes 2028 mass production, signaling tight competition near the decade’s close. Analysts...
Elon Musk, ranked by Forbes as the world's richest person, said on Monday that xAI Game Studio would launch a full-scale artificial intelligence video game by late next year. He first revealed the plan almost a year ago, calling for an AI studio to revive the game development industry. Analysts remain skeptical; NVIDIA's deep learning research vice president, Bryan Catanzaro, said two years ago that he doubted AI could instantly create a game as complex as Cyberpunk 2077 from a short prompt. Generative tools have advanced since then, yet experts still expect AI to assist human developers rather than replace them in creating triple-A titles.
JEDEC says UFS 5.0 is nearly finished and stays compatible with UFS 4.0 and 4.1. Peak bandwidth doubles to 10,800 megabytes per second while each lane hits 6,400. The speed rivals PCIe Gen 5 SSDs and targets phones, tablets, wearables, cars, edge systems, and consoles. Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 or Dimensity 9500 devices could ship with it, though real throughput may vary.
Inline hashing strengthens security, and link equalization boosts signal integrity. Noise isolation between the physical layer and memory eases system design and cuts power draw. JEDEC withheld efficiency figures but confirms clear gains over UFS 4.1’s 5,800-megabyte ceiling. Samsung, Micron, and SK hynix plan sampling in late 2026, with retail phones expected in 2027...
Footage on X shows Google’s Pixel 10 Pro XL stalling while it runs Genshin Impact, plagued by frame drops, flicker, and touch delay. Frame drops, screen flicker, and delayed touches turn the flagship into a budget-level performer. The trouble centers on the Tensor G5 chip, tuned for AI rather than graphics power. Daily tasks run fine, but intensive play overwhelms the processor within seconds.
Benchmarks rank the G5 behind Apple’s A19 Pro, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, and even last year’s G4. GPU tests trail a five-year-old iPhone 12 Pro Max, and heat forces quick throttling. Videos reveal system menus flickering, showing frame generation failures outside the game. Google’s focus on AI features leaves evident gaps in sustained gaming...
Frank Mwenifumbo, president of the National Development Party, called the selection of Enoch Kamzingeni Chihana as Malawi's second vice president a significant achievement for regional representation in government. Mwenifumbo said on Monday that President Arthur Peter Mutharika's choice reflects a commitment to unity and equitable participation from all areas of the country. He praised the decision as forward-thinking and stated it offers encouragement to citizens from underrepresented regions like the north. The appointment holds historical weight because Chihana becomes the second person to occupy a position his late father, Thom Chakufwa Chihana, held under Bakili Muluzi's administration in the early 2000s.
Shyreen Kalulu, a 20-year-old computer science student at the University of Malawi, will represent the nation at Miss Geek Africa 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda, from Oct. 12 to 21. The final-year undergraduate secured her place after judges at the national competition praised her artificial intelligence-powered innovation called the Automated Maternal Intelligence and Notification Assistant, or AMINA. The health assistant provides pregnant women and new mothers with automated reminders, medical guidance, and emergency notifications to improve maternal care outcomes.
The continental competition gathers young women between the ages of 13 and 21 to showcase technology solutions addressing African challenges. Smart Africa and the Malawi...
UN Secretary-General António Guterres congratulated President Arthur Peter Mutharika of Malawi in a letter dated Oct. 4, 2025, following his inauguration. Guterres expressed confidence in the ongoing partnership between the UN and Malawi on matters of peace, security, human rights, and sustainable development. The secretary-general praised the election of Dr. Jane Mayemu Ansah as vice president and urged the Malawian government to advance gender parity and boost women's involvement in politics.
The UN confirmed its dedication to supporting Malawi's development initiatives through its Country Team under the leadership of the resident coordinator. The correspondence highlights the UN's continued collaboration with Malawi in tackling...
Security expert Sheriff Kaisi has praised President Arthur Peter Mutharika for selecting new leaders to head the Malawi Police Service and the Malawi Defence Force. Kaisi described the appointments as an important step toward rebuilding the nation's security agencies. He noted that political meddling has weakened these institutions for years, with ruling parties allegedly using police and military personnel to harass opposition members.
Kaisi said the newly appointed officers have the skills and experience needed to implement reforms if they remain impartial and honor their constitutional duties. He urged Mutharika to continue supporting independence and accountability within security forces. The appointments were announced earlier...
Business Agriculture Malawi, a youth-led farmers organization, has called on President Arthur Peter Mutharika and his Democratic Progressive Party government to sustain and expand agricultural programs from earlier administrations to meet the Malawi 2063 Vision goals for farm productivity and commercialization. Director Blessings Midian Malefula emphasized that agriculture serves as the foundation for national development and should drive economic growth, noting that the United States, the United Kingdom, and China built their prosperity through farming. The organization stressed that Malawi possesses the resources to become a regional food supplier if the administration prioritizes continuity and enhancement of key agricultural...
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