TNB Tech Minute: Apple and Intel Reach Preliminary Chip-Making Deal

TNB Tech Minute: Apple and Intel Reach Preliminary Chip-Making Deal

Author: Tech News Briefing May 8, 2026 Duration: 2:40
Plus: Nintendo projects softer year ahead and lower Switch 2 sales. And shares of cloud infrastructure company Akamai jump. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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