Data recovery is now possible from Apple Silicon systems - at a cost
A data recovery firm says that it is now able to recover data from catastrophically damaged Macs with Apple Silicon chips — likely becoming the first company to have that ability.
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Mike Peterson
Skilled labor shortages could be the next big chip supply problem
Amid global labor shortages, the world's largest chipmakers are currently fighting for skilled talent to staff semiconductor production facilities and address chip constraints.
Apple expanding Southern California office for in-house wireless chip development
Apple is hiring staff and building out a new office in Southern California to work on in-house wireless silicon that could eventually reduce its reliance on third-party chipmakers.
Intel to outpace Moore's Law, surpass rivals in 2025, CEO says
Intel says it will work to outpace Moore's Law and create new processors that first catch up to its competitors in 2024 before eclipsing them in 2025, according to the company's chief executive.
Lower silicon production in China may increase chip production costs
A surge in pricing for silicon metal may become a big issue for Apple and other major manufacturers, with production cuts in China shooting up the price of the material by 300% in less than two months.
Malcolm Owen
Intel delays rollout of 7-nanometer chips by six months
Intel has delayed the rollout of its 7-nanometer CPUs by six months and is instead shifting focus to 10nm-based products.
Apple will prove it has silicon legs beyond ARM at WWDC 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced Apple to shift its Worldwide Developer Conference into an online-only format, but that isn't stopping the event from being the most anticipated event Apple has ever put together.
Daniel Eran Dilger
The groundwork is set for Apple 'Pro' ARM Mac chips
ARM chips power most of the world's smartphones and tablets, but there are high-performing ARM chips in data centers now. Apple may not need to wait long — if at all — for speed in a high-end ARM Mac.
Apple partner TSMC to reportedly build 5nm chip factory in Arizona
Apple supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is set to announce that it plans to build an advanced chip factory in Arizona.
