The Xbox Series X could see prices climb even higher due to AI-driven memory shortages. Microsoft reportedly failed to secure adequate GDDR6 supplies despite being deeply involved in the AI space, while Sony planned ahead and has plentiful memory stocks.
MIPS accidentally used the wrong RISC-V vendor ID in Linux kernel 6.18, but the issue was caught before the final release. The company admitted their testing platform also had the same incorrect ID. They’re now switching to FPGA testing to prevent future mistakes.
Intel is accelerating development of its 14A process node with major technical breakthroughs and a deepening partnership with Nvidia. The company revealed it’s building a custom Xeon CPU for Nvidia featuring NVLink Fusion technology. This strategic shift comes amid intense competition in the semicon
Amazon Web Services and Saudi Arabia’s Humain are expanding their partnership with a massive deployment of 150,000 AI chips. The $5 billion investment includes Nvidia GB300s and AWS Trainium chips for an “AI Zone” in Riyadh. This comes amid a flurry of AI infrastructure announcements from the kingdo
Microsoft has expanded its Xbox Fullscreen Experience beyond the Asus ROG Ally to all Windows 11 handheld gaming devices. The feature will also be coming to laptops and desktops through the Windows Insider program. This gives PC gamers a console-like interface similar to Steam’s Big Picture Mode.
OpenAI is collaborating with Foxconn to design and build AI data center components across multiple US facilities. The partnership aims to secure long-term US manufacturing capacity for AI infrastructure. This comes amid OpenAI’s massive $1.4 trillion spending commitments and projected revenue growth
German company Tuxedo Computers has created a Linux laptop that seriously competes with Apple’s MacBook Pro. With premium build quality, impressive performance, and one of the best displays on any Linux machine, this might be the alternative you’ve been waiting for. The 3.09-pound laptop runs Tuxedo
Prebuilt PCs are challenging the long-held belief that DIY is always better. With better warranties, parts availability, and competitive pricing, system integrators are winning over converts. Even experienced builders are finding reasons to consider prebuilts.
Lenovo’s enterprise hardware division posted another loss despite massive revenue growth, while AI PCs accounted for only a third of their PC shipments. The company insists profitability is just around the corner as AI infrastructure demand grows.
Nvidia is bundling its new GeForce Now Fast Pass with Chromebook purchases, offering ad-free cloud gaming with queue skipping for a year. The plan includes access to over 2,000 games but limits users to just 10 hours of playtime monthly. This marks a significant push to make Chromebooks more appeali
