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TSMC announces $100 billion investment in US chipmaking

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TSMC announces $100 billion investment in US chipmaking Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. – the world’s biggest chipmaker – will invest at least $100 billion to expand chip manufacturing in the US. During a press conference on Monday, President Donald Trump said the funding would go toward building two additional chip manufacturing facilities in Phoenix, Arizona. The $100 billion investment buil…

The Verge 913 2025-03-05

More than 1 billion people are now watching podcasts on YouTube every month

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More than 1 billion people are now watching podcasts on YouTube every month YouTube isn’t a podcast app, but that hasn’t stopped it from becoming the number one place people who want to consume online radio shows now turn to. According to the company, a staggering 1 billion people are tuning into podcasts every month on YouTube. That’s not just more than either Apple or Spotify can claim

The Verge 827 2025-02-28

Apple responds to tariff threat with a $500 billion US investment plan

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Apple responds to tariff threat with a $500 billion US investment plan Apple has announced plans to invest more than $500 billion in the US over the next four years, including hiring 20,000 new employees and launching a new server factory in Texas. The announcement was teased after a meeting last week between CEO Tim Cook and President Donald Trump, and comes as the company tries to

The Verge 1.2k 2025-02-26