In a bold bid to redefine the commercial computing landscape, HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) has unveiled a sweeping new portfolio of "Next-Gen AI PCs" designed to anchor the enterprise sector’s transition to the "future of work." Debuting in the wake of the October 2025 Windows 10 retirement—a milestone
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the global technology sector, President Donald Trump officially enacted a 25% ad valorem tariff on a specific class of advanced computing and artificial intelligence (AI) chips, effective January 15, 2026. Invoking Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, the administration
The global semiconductor landscape is undergoing its most radical transformation in decades as the RISC-V open-source architecture transcends its roots in academia to become a "third pillar" of computing. As of January 2026, the architecture has captured approximately 25% of the global processor market, positioning itself as a formidable competitor to the proprietary strongholds of [...]
The tech industry has officially crossed the Rubicon. Following the conclusion of CES 2026 in Las Vegas, the narrative surrounding artificial intelligence has shifted from experimental cloud-based chatbots to "Silicon Sovereignty"—the ability for personal devices to execute complex, multi-step "Agentic AI" tasks without ever sending data to a remote server. This transition marks the end [...]
In a watershed moment for the global semiconductor industry, Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) has officially launched its highly anticipated "Panther Lake" processors at CES 2026, marking the first commercial arrival of the Intel 18A process node. While the launch itself represents a technical triumph for the Santa Clara-based chipmaker, the shockwaves were amplified by the mid-January [...]
CHANDLER, AZ – As 2026 begins, the American semiconductor landscape has reached a historic turning point. The US CHIPS and Science Act has officially transitioned from a legislative ambition into its "delivery phase," marked by the commencement of high-volume manufacturing (HVM) at Intel’s (NASDAQ: INTC) Ocotillo campus. Fab 52 is now actively churning out 18A [...]
At the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan stood before a packed audience to unveil "Panther Lake," the company's most ambitious processor launch in a decade. Marketed as the Core Ultra Series 3, these chips represent more than just a seasonal refresh; they are the first high-volume consumer products [...]
The silicon landscape shifted decisively today as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:TSM) reported a monumental fourth-quarter earnings beat, fueled by an insatiable global appetite for artificial intelligence. The world’s largest contract chipmaker reported a net profit of NT$505.74 billion (approx. US$16 billion) for the quarter
In a landmark moment for the semiconductor industry, Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) officially launched its Core Ultra Series 3 processors, codenamed "Panther Lake," at CES 2026. This release marks the first high-volume consumer product built on the highly anticipated Intel 18A (1.8nm-class) process node. The announcement signals a definitive return to process leadership for the American [...]
Is Qualcomm a hidden gem in the tech industry or just another overhyped stock? Join us as we break down its strengths and weaknesses in this insightful analysis.
In a landmark move for the American semiconductor industry, Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) has officially launched its "Panther Lake" processors at CES 2026, marking the first time a high-volume consumer AI PC platform has been manufactured using the cutting-edge Intel 18A process on U.S. soil. Branded as the Intel Core Ultra Series 3, these chips [...]
The halls of CES 2026 in Las Vegas have officially signaled the end of the "early adopter" phase for the AI PC, ushering in a new standard of local processing power that dwarfs the breakthroughs of just two years ago. For the first time, every major silicon provider—Intel (Intel Corp, NASDAQ: INTC), AMD (Advanced Micro [...]
As the global race for semiconductor dominance intensifies, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) has executed a decisive strategic maneuver to consolidate its lead in the mobile and personal computing markets. Recent supply chain reports confirm that Apple has successfully reserved over 50% of the initial 2nm (N2) manufacturing capacity from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM [...]
The technological landscape shifted decisively at CES 2026 as Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) officially unveiled its "Panther Lake" processors, branded as the Core Ultra Series 3. This landmark release represents more than just a seasonal hardware update; it is the definitive debut of the Intel 18A (1.8nm) manufacturing process, a node that the company has [...]
The semiconductor landscape reached a historic milestone this month as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM) officially commenced high-volume production of its 2-nanometer (N2) process technology. As of January 14, 2026, the transition represents the most significant architectural overhaul in the company's history, moving away from the long-standing FinFET design to the highly anticipated Gate-All-Around [...]
Date: January 14, 2026 Introduction Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) enters 2026 as one of the most remarkable turnaround stories in modern corporate history. After a harrowing 2024 that saw the silicon giant’s market value plummet to decade-lows and its very survival questioned by skeptics, the company has emerged as a leaner, more focused "National Champion." [...]
About 28% of survey respondents said the shift is due to the new U.S. H-1B visa policy, which includes a $100,000 filing fee and skill-based prioritization.
CES is always an exciting event as new products -- both realistic and wild -- are introduced. This year, Uber and Nvidia stole the headlines and these Motley Fool contributors discuss what else they learned from CES.
In a bold move that signals the complete "AI-ification" of the mobile landscape, Samsung Electronics (KRX: 005930) has officially announced its target to reach 800 million Galaxy AI-enabled devices by the end of 2026. This ambitious roadmap, unveiled by Samsung's Mobile Experience (MX) head T.M. Roh at the start of the year, represents a doubling [...]
As of January 2026, the global automotive industry has reached a pivotal turning point in its architectural evolution. What was once a landscape dominated by proprietary instruction sets has transformed into a competitive "three-pillar" ecosystem, with the open-source RISC-V architecture now commanding a staggering 25% of all new automotive silicon unit shipments. This shift was [...]
