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NVIDIA announced the production of its first Blackwell wafer at TSMC’s Phoenix, Arizona fab, marking a major step in domestic chip manufacturing for its AI hardware. The Blackwell platform, touted as more powerful and up to 25 times more cost‑ and energy‑efficient than its predecessor, is positioned for volume production and aims to strengthen ties with major AI players while reducing exposure to tariffs and geopolitical risks. CEO Jensen Huang highlighted the significance of the milestone for U.S. semiconductor leadership and noted ongoing plans to expand U.S. manufacturing capacity and invest heavily in AI infrastructure. Lire la suite

Recent rumors suggest Nvidia's upcoming RTX 5000 Super graphics cards—part of the Blackwell family—are unlikely to appear before the first half of 2026. Earlier speculation of a late‑2025 or early‑2026 debut, including a possible CES showcase, has been pushed back to a window between March and May 2026. No manufacturers have received official specifications, but the leaks point to higher VRAM capacities, such as 24 GB for the RTX 5080 Super and 18 GB for the RTX 5070 Super. The delay could affect Nvidia's competitive positioning against AMD's RDNA 4 lineup. Lire la suite