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Intel tells PC makers to adopt 18A CPUs or lose their supply, report claims — Intel 7 supply dries up, pressuring notebook and PC manufacturers in the US, China, and Taiwan

… Counterpoint Research analyst Brady Wang said that demand continues to outpace supply, and that some of that pressure may be offset by weakening PC demand overall. Some in the industry expect a year-on-year decline of more than 15% as component costs rise. …

May 19, 2026 · Luke James

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Executives are cutting jobs for an AI future that hasn't fully arrived yet, even as productivity gains remain difficult to prove — data neither confirms nor refutes an AI unemployment apocalypse

… As an increasing number of companies now believe AI will allow smaller teams to do more, even uncertain productivity gains are influencing hiring plans. The powerful technology is arriving in companies already under pressure to cut costs, demonstrate growth, and satisfy investors. …

Jun 8, 2026 · Etiido Uko