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- 1ASML says it sold 'absolutely nothing' in Europe in 2026●ASML says it sold 'absolutely nothing' in Europe in 2026 https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/asml-
ASML, the Dutch maker of the lithography machines essential for advanced chips, says it sold 'absolutely nothing' in Europe in 2026, with its equipment going almost entirely to Asia-based chipmakers. The company is calling on the European Union to help create demand for advanced semiconductor manufacturing on the continent. The remark is drawing attention as Europe pushes to build domestic chip capacity and reduce reliance on Asian supply chains.
- 2Meta's AI Tamagotchi-style device criticised as a cash grab●Meta’s attempt at an AI Tamagotchi is nothing but a cheap hardware cashgrab
Critics are dismissing Meta's reported AI Tamagotchi-style gadget as a low-effort hardware money grab. The commentary argues the device leans on nostalgia and the AI companion trend rather than offering genuine innovation, adding to ongoing debate over whether tech companies are rushing gimmicky AI hardware to market to capitalise on the current boom.
- 3Intel claims 14A node within 5% of TSMC's A14●Intel expects 14A to be 'within 5%' the performance of TSMC's A14 https:// web.brid.gy/r/https://www.toms hardware.com/t
Intel says its upcoming 14A process node will come within 5% of the performance of TSMC's competing A14 technology, a projection the company describes as conservative. The claim feeds an ongoing debate over whether Intel Foundry can close the gap with TSMC, with Intel pointing to frequency advantages of its 18A node as evidence of momentum. Industry watchers are weighing whether the forecast is credible given Intel's recent manufacturing struggles.