18 Apr, 2026

Intel and TSMC could lose billions in chip factory funding thanks to stalled German budget, Intel construction is already underway

Subsidies that multinational chipmakers are set to receive to build their fabs in Europe will come from two sources: the European Union itself, as part of the European Chips Act approved in July, and individual states. So far, Germany has promised $22 billion in incentives to chipmakers like Intel and TSMC, which is why the companies announced plans to build fabs there. […]

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Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Ultra gets a $600 Black Friday discount, making it an even better MacBook Pro alternative

Samsung’s rival to the MacBook Pro, the Galaxy Book 3 Ultra, is on a deep discount for Black Friday. At Best Buy, it’s $600 cheaper than when we reviewed it earlier this year, for a grand total of $1,799.99. It comes with an Intel Core i7-13700H, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050, and a vivid AMOLED display. […]

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Lenovo recalls USB-C laptop power banks due to fire risk — check now to see if you’re affected

If you own a Lenovo Go USB-C Laptop Power Bank, you should stop what you’re doing and pay close attention to the following: Lenovo today issued a recall for the device — citing the possibility that it could go up in flames, which obviously presents a serious safety hazard. First, you can see if your […]

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