AMD may raise prices on some of its microchips by around 10% at the end of 2026 due to increased manufacturing costs at TSMC. This could affect chips for AI, graphics cards, and chipsets, and may also potentially impact the price of Ryzen processors, although there is no official confirmation yet.
Apple has introduced the A20 Pro processor for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, featuring a revamped architecture, enhanced graphics performance, and a doubled Neural Engine. The significant boost in processing power and memory promises noticeable improvements, but the real advantages will be revealed through independent testing.
Arm has introduced the AGI server processor featuring up to 136 Neoverse V3 cores and support for up to 6 TB of memory, designed specifically for artificial intelligence workloads. Commercial shipments are expected to begin in the coming months.
OpenAI is developing a smartphone with artificial intelligence that can perform tasks directly without the need for apps. The device is expected to feature a new MediaTek chipset and is anticipated to launch by 2027.
A recent leak has revealed details about the Apple M5 Pro and M5 Max processors: the new chips promise up to a 20% performance boost and improved graphics, but with increased power consumption under full load.