Intel and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co have reached a preliminary agreement to form a joint venture to operate the US chipmaker’s factories, the Information reported on Thursday, citing two people involved in the discussions.TSMC, the world’s largest contract chipmaker, will take a 20 percent stake in the new company, the report said.The White House and Commerce department officials have been pressing TSMC and Intel to strike a deal to resolve the long-running crisis at Intel, the report added.Intel and TSMC declined to comment, while the White House did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.Reuters reported in March…
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Silicon Valley let out a sigh of relief on Wednesday when it learned that President Donald Trump’s tariff bonanza included an exemption for semiconductors, which, at least for now, won’t be subject to higher import duties. But just three days later, some US tech companies may be finding that the loophole actually creates more problems than it solves. After the tariffs were announced, the White House published a list of the products that it says are unaffected, and it doesn’t include many kinds of chip-related goods.That means only a small number of American manufacturers will be able to continue sourcing…
Just_Super/Getty ImagesNearly 80 years ago, in July 1945, MH Hasham Premji founded Western India Vegetable Products Limited in Amalner, a town in the Jalgaon district of Maharashtra, India, located on the banks of the Bori River. The company began as a manufacturer of cooking oils.In the 1970s, the company pivoted to IT and changed its name to Wipro. Over the years, it has grown to become one of India’s biggest tech companies, with operations in 167 countries, nearly a quarter of a million employees, and revenue north of $10 billion. The company is led by executive chairman Rishad Premji, grandson…
April brings a host of major game releases across platforms, from remastered PlayStation titles to Xbox exclusives. The Last of Us Part II Remastered makes its way to PC this month, bringing upgraded visuals, PC-specific features, and bonus content that includes the Roguelite “No Return” mode. The Last of Us Part 2 launched on the PS4 in 2020 and was remastered for the PS5 in 2024. The PC release of the remastered version comes weeks before the second season of The Last of Us TV series premieres on Max.A couple of major Xbox and PC exclusives arrive on PS5 this…
Samsung’s A series smartphone has gained much popularity over the years for its reliable performance, attractive design, AI features and more. Earlier, the company announced the Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A56 in India, and now it has launched a more affordable option, the Galaxy A26, with some noteworthy features. To examine if Samsung Galaxy A26 is worth the buy, we have compared the smartphone with Samsung Galaxy A36 to compare the specs and feature differences. Therefore, know which smartphone you should buy, the Samsung Galaxy A26 or the Galaxy A36.Samsung Galaxy A26 vs Galaxy A36: Design and displayThe Samsung Galaxy…
CMF Phone 2 — the anticipated successor to last year’s novel CMF Phone 1 handset — could be launched soon with some design changes. The Nothing subsidiary recently began teasing the arrival of its second generation handset, and it has now revealed what appears to be the rear panel of the CMF Phone 2. The handset could arrive with a new matte finish, according to the latest teaser. Previous reports suggest that the CMF Phone 2 will be equipped with a triple rear camera setup.CMF Phone 2 Design (Expected)In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, the smartphone brand…
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Looking for a different day?A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Saturday’s puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, April 5 (game #1167).Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,100 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers.Enjoy playing word games? You can…
ChatGPT Plus will be free to access for select users over the next few weeks, OpenAI announced on Friday. The AI firm’s ChatGPT Plus subscription tier typically costs $20 (roughly Rs. 1,700) per month, but eligible users won’t have to pay for access to OpenAI’s deep research and multiple reasoning models and limited access to Sora video generation. The lowest paid subscription plan lifts limits on messaging or file uploads, and image generation, while also offering limited access to Sora video generation.ChatGPT Plus Free Access for Students to Remain Available Through MayIn a post on X (formerly Twitter), CEO Sam…
FragPunk is a 5v5 tactical hero shooter featuring 13 unique playable characters, known as Lancers. Each Lancer is equipped with at least three otherworldly Abilities, so whether you want to slide around the map with an electric guitar modified into a shotgun, teleport your entire team to quickly rotate to another site, or heal your allies after a narrowly won gunfight, there’s a Lancer for you. FragPunk’s hero roster is mostly well-balanced at the moment, allowing all Lancers to thrive in optimal situations or when handled by players who recognize a character’s weaknesses and leverage their strengths. But that doesn’t…