Topic: manufacturing process
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Intel Debuts Core Ultra Series 3 CPUs on 18A Process
Intel is launching its Core Ultra Series 3 (Panther Lake) laptop processors, which are the first built on its advanced 18A manufacturing process, marking a key step in its strategy to compete in semiconductor fabrication. The new processor lineup includes multiple product families, with the high-...
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SK hynix Unveils HBM4: 2,048-Bit Interface for Next-Gen AI Accelerators
SK hynix has completed development of its next-generation HBM4 memory, which exceeds JEDEC performance standards by 25% and is aimed at future AI accelerators from companies like AMD and Nvidia. The HBM4 features a 2,048-bit interface—double the previous bus width—and supports a data transfer rat...
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Future-Proof Your Vintage Brompton: A Step-by-Step Guide
The Brompton folding bicycle, invented in 1975, is renowned for its portability, performance, and timeless design, featuring a unique three-stage folding mechanism and a devoted global following. Its clever engineering includes a specialized hinge and suspension block for compact folding, a chain...
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Startup's Metal Stacks Tackle AI's Overheating Crisis
Next-generation AI hardware like Nvidia's Rubin Ultra GPUs, projected to consume 600 kilowatts per rack by 2027, is creating severe thermal management challenges in data centers. Alloy Enterprises has developed a proprietary stack forging method to create seamless, solid copper cooling plates tha...
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Intel's Panther Lake: Next-Gen Graphics for 2026 Laptops
Intel's Panther Lake processors, launching in late 2025 and early 2026, will offer significant improvements in battery life, performance, and integrated graphics, available in three configurations to replace previous architectures. The processors feature new Cougar Cove P-cores and Darkmont E-cor...
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Apple's March 4 Event May Reveal a Colorful, Budget MacBook
Apple is expected to launch a new, budget-friendly MacBook in multiple fresh colors at its March 4 event, marking a shift from its traditional laptop finishes. The affordable laptop is rumored to be powered by the A18 Pro chip (from the iPhone 16 Pro) for capable performance and potentially excep...
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Apple Silicon's 5-Year Evolution: M1 to M5 Performance Tested
Apple's transition from the M1 to the M5 chip has resulted in a six-fold increase in CPU and GPU performance, with even greater gains in specialized tasks like AI video processing and 3D rendering. The M5 chip features significant architectural improvements, including a 3nm manufacturing process,...
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Paper-Thin Steel Reinvents Bridge Construction
Rust is the primary threat to modern concrete infrastructure, causing premature failure in steel rebar and requiring costly repairs or replacements for about one-third of U.S. bridges, with projected expenses nearing $400 billion over the next decade. Engineers use temporary solutions like epoxy ...
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Apple M5 MacBook Pro to Debut Before Pro and Max Models
Apple is planning to release a standard M5 chip MacBook Pro first, followed later by M5 Pro and M5 Max models, returning to a staggered launch strategy. The base M5 MacBook Pro is nearing release, with M5 Pro and M5 Max versions expected in early 2026, supported by regulatory filings and macOS te...
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Intel Arc B770 GPU Leak: 300W TDP Revealed in Shipping Data
A leaked shipping document reveals Intel's upcoming flagship Battlemage GPU, the Arc B770, has a 300W Total Graphics Power rating, a significant increase signaling its move into the higher-performance market segment. The card is expected to feature a more powerful BMG-G31 die with 32 Xe2 cores (4...
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AMD Revives Ryzen AI & X3D CPUs for 2026 Laptops and Desktops
AMD's Ryzen AI 400 series for laptops offers only modest, iterative improvements over its predecessor, such as slightly higher clock speeds and NPU performance, without a new underlying architecture. The company is reviving its 3D V-Cache technology with new Ryzen 9000 X3D desktop processors for ...
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Apple's M5 Chip Matches M1 Ultra in Early Benchmarks
The base M5 processor nearly matches the performance of the high-end M1 Ultra from 2022, bringing desktop-level power to standard laptops like the 14-inch MacBook Pro. This entry-level M5 chip features four performance and six efficiency cores, with multi-core scores coming within 6% of the M1 Ul...
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iPhone 17 Pro Reportedly Prone to Scratches
The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are prone to cosmetic damage on the sharp edges of the camera bump due to a design choice that prioritizes aesthetics over durability. A durability test revealed that the anodized aluminum coating chips easily on these corners from contact with everyday items, unlike...
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iPad Mini 8: Everything We Know About Features and Release
The iPad Mini 8 is confirmed to be in development and is expected to feature a significant performance upgrade with the A19 Pro chip, which offers triple the peak computational performance of its predecessor. It is rumored to transition from an LCD to an OLED display, potentially increasing in si...
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