Introduction and Lead Stories for April 3rd

TSMC and Intel Partnership

Intel"s Vulnerability for Acquisition

Podcast Show Updates

GoDaddy Sponsorship Deals

Podfest Asia Insights

WordPress Layoffs Announcement

Security Issues with Dating Apps

Rural Fiber Internet Expansion Concerns

NASA"s Electric Moon Dust Shield

TikTok Faces Fines for Data Handling

Innovative Pacemaker Technology

Android Malware Concerns

YouTube Shorts Editing Updates

T-Mobile and Verizon Security Flaws

Market Reactions to Tariff Announcements

Stripe API Security Alert

Amazon Prime Subscriber Benefits

Elon Musk"s Tesla Sales Plunge

Amazon"s Bid for TikTok

ProtonVPN and Security Updates

Wikipedia"s Picture Improvement Efforts

Space-Made Miso

Android"s Find My Device Upgrade

iOS Bug Issues

GitHub Security Breaches

Verizon"s Price Lock Plan

Closing Remarks and Insider Thanks

TSMC and Intel have reached a preliminary deal where TSMC will help operate Intel’s chip facilities and own a 20% stake in a new joint venture. The agreement, influenced by U.S. efforts to revitalize domestic chip production, may involve TSMC sharing manufacturing techniques and training Intel staff. While still in early stages, the move marks … <a href="https://geeknewscentral.com/2025/04/03/tsmc-and-intels-partnership/">Continue reading TSMC and Intel’s Partnership #1811 →</a>
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TSMC and Intel have reached a preliminary deal where TSMC will help operate Intel’s chip facilities and own a 20% stake in a new joint venture. The agreement, influenced by U.S. efforts to revitalize domestic chip production,

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Full Summary: 
In the podcast episode “TSMC and Intel’s Partnership,” host Todd Cochrane discusses the preliminary deal between TSMC and Intel. He explained that TSMC would help operate Intel’s chip facilities and own a 20% stake in a new joint venture. This agreement, influenced by U.S. initiatives to revitalize domestic chip production, may involve TSMC sharing manufacturing technologies and training Intel staff. Cochrane notes the surprising nature of this partnership between long-time rivals, highlighting Intel’s losses and TSMC’s dominance in the industry. He speculates on the potential implications for Intel, including possible layoffs and the possibility of being vulnerable for acquisition. 
Cochrane welcomes listeners to episode 1,811, thanks the podcast’s sponsor, GoDaddy, and encourages support through the Geek News Central platform. He mentions his recent attendance at Podfest Asia in Manila, praises the growth of podcasting in the region, and confirms a return to regular show schedules after the event. 
Further, the episode covers various topics in tech news, including WordPress announcing significant layoffs to improve agility, concerns over explicit content leaks from dating apps, and a political commentary on the funding process for rural fiber internet expansion, criticizing current government hurdles. 
Cochrane shares developments on a remarkable injectable pacemaker developed by Northwestern University engineers. He discusses TikTok facing a €500 million fine over data-handling issues related to user privacy in the EU. He summarizes NASA’s successful tests of an electrodynamic dust shield on the moon and mentions upcoming updates to Google’s note-taking app, Google Keep. 
The host shares concerns about dodgy Android smartphones preloaded with malware and highlights YouTube’s new features for editing short-form videos. He discusses a T-Mobile bug that revealed sensitive data and Verizon’s recent security flaws that allowed unauthorized access to call logs. 
Towards the end of the episode, Cochrane discusses stock market reactions to tariff announcements affecting tech companies like Apple and Amazon, followed by insights into issues like GitHub’s security breaches and Tesla’s declining sales. He wraps up with a reminder of his appreciation for listener support and encourages engagement v...

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