Intel’s 18A production starts before TSMC’s competing N2 tech — here’s how the two process nodes compare

[ad_1] Intel has started volume production of its Core Ultra 3-series ‘Panther Lake’ processors, the company said on Thursday. Intel’s Panther Lake is a crucial CPU for the company, designed to demonstrate Intel’s ability to develop a competitive processor and produce it internally using its leading-edge manufacturing technology. This is intended to enhance the company’s…

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Here’s the tech powering ICE’s deportation crackdown  | TechCrunch

[ad_1] President Donald Trump made countering immigration one of his flagship issues during last year’s presidential campaign, promising an unprecedented number of deportations.  In his first eight months in office, that promise turned into around 350,000 deportations, a figure that includes deportations by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (around 200,000), Customs and Border Protection (more than…

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China injects tens of billions of dollars in chipmaking tools, but it’s easily more than a decade behind the market leaders — Here’s why

[ad_1] China’s attempt to build a self-sufficient semiconductor industry has been instrumental in creating numerous companies, such as Huawei’s HiSilicon, SMIC, and YMTC, that develop and manufacture world-class chips. However, while there are China-based firms that produce chipmaking tools, they cannot replace equipment made by American or European companies for advanced process technologies. Some, like…

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Bulk Buying IT Hardware? Here’s How to Save More with Direct Macro

[ad_1] Businesses, educational institutions, and IT resellers constantly require reliable and high-performance IT equipment. Upgrading an entire network, developing custom systems for clients, or even setting up new office systems, the cost can add up quickly. The smart solution is not about compromising on the quality; it’s about optimizing your procurement strategy. It is where…

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