Apple chipmaker TSMC is spending big on next-gen silicon, AI chips, and the U.S.

Apple chipmaker TSMC is spending big on next-gen silicon, AI chips, and the U.S.

Main Apple chip partner TSMC had a great earnings report, where it was disclosed that can't make chips as fast as they're bought. As a result, it is increasing its manufacturing spend by almost 40%. TSMC's headquarters in Hsinchu, Taiwan The news comes after TMSC announced bumper quarterly results, which saw its profits increase by 35%. The company's strong performance is mostly thanks to the current AI boom, which has seen other chipmakers reap similar benefits. Both TSMC in an earnings report transcript and The Economic Times report that TSMC expects record revenue, thanks, in part, to its place at the forefront of chip technologies. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

This case makes your iPhone feel caseless [Hands-on]

This case makes your iPhone feel caseless [Hands-on]

Over the years, I have tried 100s of iPhone cases, from rugged cases to leather cases, clear cases, and multifunctional wallet cases. And while these cases have their time and place, I always come back to the same type of case as my favorite: thin iPhone cases. There is just something about keeping the iPhone feeling like an iPhone that makes it enjoyable to use long-term. So when I saw Moft was releasing their new Movas Frame case, I had to give it a try. It was designed to be slim, light, and minimal while still adding protection. I’ve been using it for a few weeks, and here is what you should know. more…

The Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3 expansion has arrived earlier than expected

The Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3 expansion has arrived earlier than expected

For a number of very obvious reasons, we don’t want to roll back the clock to early 2020. No thank you. But if there was a feel-good lockdown story, it was the perfectly timed arrival of Animal Crossing: New Horizons , which allowed friends who could no longer meet up IRL to do so virtually on their carefully pruned islands. The game will almost certainly never be as popular as it was back then again, but Nintendo is hoping a good chunk of lapsed islanders will return for its latest DLC drop, which arrived on January 14, a day earlier than planned. The Switch 2 update went live as expected on January 15. As spotted by , the free Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0 update is available to download now and, as previously announced , brings a host of new features to the cozy life sim, including a brand new resort hotel on the pier that you can help decorate. There are new items and quality-of-life additions too, as well as the ability to build fresh islands with your friends and family in the “Slumber Island” dream world. All you need to do is go to the New Horizons game icon on your Switch’s home screen and download the software update. Nintendo also announced last year that New Horizons would be coming to Switch 2 on January 15, improving the visuals, unlocking mouse controls and GameChat functionality, and expanding the online multiplayer capacity from eight players to 12. As of now, the Switch 2 edition is live, as well as the 3.0 update. Upgrading costs $5, while first-time players can purchase the Switch 2 version of Animal Crossing: New Horizons for $65. Update, January 15, 2026, 12:20PM ET: Updated to note that the Switch 2 edition is live. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/nintendo/the-animal-crossing-new-horizons-3-expansion-has-arrived-earlier-than-expected-160739016.html?src=rss

The Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0 expansion has arrived earlier than expected

The Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0 expansion has arrived earlier than expected

For a number of very obvious reasons, we don’t want to roll back the clock to early 2020. No thank you. But if there was a feel-good lockdown story, it was the perfectly timed arrival of Animal Crossing: New Horizons , which allowed friends who could no longer meet up IRL to do so virtually on their carefully pruned islands. The game will almost certainly never be as popular as it was back then again, but Nintendo is hoping a good chunk of lapsed islanders will return for its latest DLC drop, which arrived on January 14, a day earlier than planned. The Switch 2 update went live as expected on January 15. As spotted by , the free Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0 update is available to download now and, as previously announced , brings a host of new features to the cozy life sim, including a brand new resort hotel on the pier that you can help decorate. There are new items and quality-of-life additions too, as well as the ability to build fresh islands with your friends and family in the “Slumber Island” dream world. All you need to do is go to the New Horizons game icon on your Switch’s home screen and download the software update. Nintendo also announced last year that New Horizons would be coming to Switch 2 on January 15, improving the visuals, unlocking mouse controls and GameChat functionality, and expanding the online multiplayer capacity from eight players to 12. As of now, the Switch 2 edition is live, as well as the 3.0 update. Upgrading costs $5, while first-time players can purchase the Switch 2 version of Animal Crossing: New Horizons for $65. Update, January 15, 2026, 12:20PM ET: Updated to note that the Switch 2 edition is live. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/nintendo/the-animal-crossing-new-horizons-30-expansion-has-arrived-earlier-than-expected-160739394.html?src=rss

Letter: a top House Republican warns severe DRAM and HBM3E supply shortages may constrain H200 export licenses; Nvidia says it "can serve all approved" orders (Maggie Eastland/Bloomberg)

Letter: a top House Republican warns severe DRAM and HBM3E supply shortages may constrain H200 export licenses; Nvidia says it "can serve all approved" orders (Maggie Eastland/Bloomberg)

Maggie Eastland / Bloomberg : Letter: a top House Republican warns severe DRAM and HBM3E supply shortages may constrain H200 export licenses; Nvidia says it “can serve all approved” orders —  Tight memory chip supplies will constrain the number of US export licenses for Nvidia Corp. to sell …

How to claim Verizon's $20 credit for Wednesday's service outage

How to claim Verizon's $20 credit for Wednesday's service outage

Verizon is offering a very small mea culpa after Wednesday's massive outage , which drew more than 1.5 million reports on Downdetector and lasted hours. The carrier posted on X that it will offer a $20 credit, but customers must redeem it in the myVerizon app. "This credit isn’t meant to make up for what happened. No credit really can," the company wrote. "But it’s a way of acknowledging your time and showing that this matters to us." Incensed customers have largely replied with incredulity, both at the miniscule amount, and that it isn't being applied automatically. Engadget has reached out to Verizon seeking clarity on whether this credit can be claimed by contacting the carrier or only through the app. We will update this piece if we hear back. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/mobile/how-to-claim-verizons-20-credit-for-wednesdays-service-outage-171909695.html?src=rss