Abee’s $2,524 Watercooled AI Mini PC Is A Powerhouse
Abee has entered the mini PC market with a surprisingly powerful first offering. The AI Station 395 Max packs flagship specs into a compact watercooled design for serious AI workloads.
Category: Computing
UCD drops €724k on Nvidia supercomputer for AI research boost
UCD is spending €724,000 on a new Nvidia supercomputer that delivers 50 times the performance of their existing cluster. The system will support AI research across healthcare, climate modeling, and cultural analytics while giving thousands of students access to cutting-edge compute power.
The Math Behind AI’s Black Box Problem
Deep learning powers everything from ChatGPT to protein structure prediction, but its “black box” nature makes it difficult to understand and trust. Now mathematicians are applying rigorous frameworks to shed light on what’s really happening inside neural networks.
Carrier’s big bet on liquid cooling is heating up
Carrier Global is diving deeper into data center liquid cooling with new CDUs ranging from 1.3-5MW. The units feature modular heat exchangers that achieve approach temperatures as low as 3.6°F. This expands their QuantumLeap thermal management suite launched earlier this year.
Microsoft Kills SmartScreen in Internet Explorer on Windows 11
Microsoft has deprecated the SmartScreen security feature in Internet Explorer and IE Mode specifically on Windows 11. The change takes effect with the latest Windows updates through KB5071357. SmartScreen continues working in Edge and older Windows versions.
Apple’s Budget MacBook Could Change Everything in 2026
Apple is reportedly developing an affordable MacBook that could start as low as $599. The device would use iPhone processors instead of M-series chips and target students and casual users. This marks Apple’s first serious attempt to compete with Chromebooks and budget Windows laptops.
UCD drops €724k on Nvidia’s latest AI supercomputer
University College Dublin is making its biggest AI investment yet with a €724,000 Nvidia supercomputer. The DGXB200 system promises 50x faster performance than existing clusters and will support research from healthcare to cultural analysis. It’s expected to arrive by early next year.
Microsoft Drops SmartScreen Protection in IE Mode on Windows 11
Microsoft is removing SmartScreen protection from Internet Explorer and IE Mode specifically on Windows 11. The change reflects the company’s ongoing efforts to phase out legacy components. Enterprise administrators will need to adjust their security configurations accordingly.
OpenAI’s $1.4 Trillion Bet and the Man Making It Happen
While Sam Altman gets the spotlight, Greg Brockman is quietly orchestrating OpenAI’s most ambitious moves. The cofounder is building gigawatts of compute capacity through high-stakes partnerships and political maneuvering.
Apple’s Budget Mac Is Finally Coming
Apple appears to be developing a more affordable Mac priced under $1,000 that uses iPhone-class processors. This would mark a significant shift in Apple’s approach to the budget computer market while maintaining performance standards.