According to CEO C.C. Wei during an investor call, TSMC plans to make up to one-third of its advanced chips at American plants in the future. The company will add two more factories in Arizona focused on producing chips smaller than 2 nanometers. These facilities might be larger than first expected if they handle such a significant portion of production around the next decade.
The expansion comes from growing demand among US customers, including AMD, Apple, NVIDIA, Qualcomm, and Broadcom. These companies appear willing to pay higher prices for US-made chips, with TSMC presenting it as added value that clients have accepted. Wei firmly denied rumors about partnerships with Intel or any other companies regarding joint ventures or...
GeForce NOW adds Hunt: Showdown 1896 and Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree to its spring lineup. Players can stream these games anywhere without needing powerful computers. Xbox and PC Game Pass members can jump into Hunt: Showdown 1896, which takes place in the Colorado Rockies, where players track monsters alone or with friends. The new Mammon's Gulch map offers fresh territory to explore from living rooms, backyards, or while traveling.
Mandragora brings players to a hand-painted world called Faelduum. Gamers become Inquisitors who fight creatures and discover secrets through role-playing mechanics and challenging combat. Both titles join over 2,000 games available through GeForce NOW with RTX 4080 performance across laptops...
Corsair just released its new VOID WIRELESS v2 Gaming Headset, adding to its popular VOID lineup known for quality audio, comfort, and durability. The headset features custom-tuned 50 mm neodymium drivers that create detailed soundscapes with remarkable clarity. Thanks to Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio, players can accurately locate every sound, adding depth and realism to games.
The headset includes an omnidirectional microphone with NVIDIA Broadcast technology for clear voice communication that filters out background noise. Compared to earlier models, it weighs 20 percent less and comes with memory foam ear cushions covered in breathable microfiber fabric for comfortable extended gaming sessions. Users can connect through low-latency 2.4...
China blocks Foxconn from sending staff and equipment to India as the company tries to move iPhone production away from Chinese factories. Since 2019, Foxconn has made iPhones in India for local markets, but recent problems have emerged. Chinese authorities prevent Chinese workers from traveling to India to train local employees, forcing Foxconn to send Taiwanese staff who might lack complete knowledge of production processes.
The situation worsens as China also stops shipments of manufacturing equipment headed for India. Taiwanese media report this affects multiple Taiwanese companies relocating to India, though transfers to Southeast Asian nations face no similar restrictions. Indian manufacturers cannot produce the necessary...
The new GameSir X5 Lite mobile controller weighs just 135.4 grams, making it perfect for gamers who play for hours. Players appreciate its ergonomic shape and laser-engraved textured grips, which prevent slipping during intense gaming sessions at home or while traveling.
This entry-level controller works with Android and iPhone devices ranging from 105 mm to 213 mm wide. It connects through a movable Type-C port, which creates a secure, lag-free experience without latency issues. The X5 Lite features anti-drift Hall Effect sticks that deliver exact 360-degree control with consistent input that resists wear over time.
Thanks to membrane triggers and buttons with cushioned feedback that operate quietly during gameplay, gamers feel less...
SolidRun just launched a new mini computer board called HoneyComb Ryzen V3000. The company built it around its Ryzen Embedded processor module, which has eight cores running up to 3.8 GHz speeds. This small system, with its special cooling design, can handle extreme temperatures from -40°C to 85°C.
The board helps companies create industrial machines faster with features like fast storage connections. It includes two 10 Gb Ethernet ports for quick internet access on factory floors or remote locations. Customers can test their ideas quickly with this platform before making final products.
Dr. Atai Ziv from SolidRun says the board helps businesses develop innovative solutions for edge computing needs. The system works well for network...
MicroProse plans to release a new action game called Airborne Ranger Fightout. The company built on its 1987 classic but added modern gameplay features. Players enter a chaotic future world where they must find resources, upgrade abilities, and finish missions either alone or with friends.
Teams can play together in groups of up to four people. They work as a unit across different maps, trying to complete objectives and make risky extractions for valuable rewards. Players can customize their weapons and equipment without paying extra money through loot boxes.
The game offers both single-player open-world experiences and cooperative play options. It focuses on tactical planning, resource management, and skill-based combat from a...
Windows users face major problems after installing the April update for Windows 11. Many computers show blue screens with error code 0x18B, called SECURE_KERNEL_ERROR. The issue started with the March patches but became widespread when the April updates arrived. Some computers restart every couple of minutes or fail to start at all.
Microsoft acknowledged these problems in a support notice. They released a fix called Known Issue Rollback that removes the problematic code. Home users will receive this fix automatically within 24 hours. People can speed this up by checking for updates several times after signing back in. The fix installs quietly without appearing in the update history.
Company administrators can push the fix through...
Chairman C.C. Wei announced that TSMC will start building its third and fourth Arizona chip plants later this year. The company recently completed construction of its second Arizona facility, as the first plant began making chips in late 2024. Customer demand prompted TSMC to speed up the second factory opening by about six months. The first plant produces 4-nanometer chips, the second will make 3-nanometer chips, and newer facilities will create even smaller N2 and A16 technology.
The expansion represents part of a $100 billion TSMC investment in five more semiconductor plants and a research center in the United States. The company plans to invest $165 billion in total in the United States. Wei rejected reports about problems at its...
