Industry News
Apple and Intel Preliminary Foundry Agreement Reported
Apple and Intel have reportedly reached a preliminary agreement for Intel to manufacture some Apple processors, marking a significant step in Apple’s chip supply chain diversification. TSMC currently manufactures most of Apple’s self-designed chips. 2026-05-08
Quantum Dot Spin Qubit Mobility Breakthrough Achieved
Scientists achieved moving spin qubits between quantum dots without losing quantum information, combining advantages of atomic (mobile) and electronic (mass manufacturable) systems. Significant for quantum error correction and quantum computing scaling. 2026-05-08
Supermicro Executives Allegedly Smuggled Nvidia AI Chips to China via Thai Government Entity
A smuggling network involving Supermicro executives to transport restricted Nvidia AI servers to China (including Alibaba) via Thai government entities was exposed. Nvidia H100 chips have been under US export controls since 2022. 2026-05-09
TheA1200 Retro Computer Delayed by Half a Year Due to Global Chip Shortages
TheA1200 (Commodore Amiga emulator) delayed nearly 6 months due to global chip shortages, now scheduled for December 4 release. Chip shortage has spread from AI to consumer electronics and industrial control sectors. 2026-05-09
Sources: Ars Technica, Tom’s Hardware
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