Tech Intelligence: Samsung-Cadence 2nm AI Platform, AT&T Satellite Deal, and iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders
On September 11, 2026, Samsung Foundry partnered with Cadence on a turnkey 2nm design platform, AT&T expanded its Amazon Kuiper satellite alliance, Apple opened iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders, and lawmakers moved toward tighter AI safety rules.
Key points
- Samsung Foundry and Cadence launched a turnkey 2nm GAA chip design platform targeting datacenter AI and mobile hardware.
- AT&T Business expanded its Project Kuiper LEO satellite partnership with Amazon for enterprise connectivity and backhaul.
- Apple pre-orders opened for the iPhone 18 Pro line starting at $1,199.
- U.S. lawmakers draft new AI oversight following warnings from former Google and Anthropic safety researchers.
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