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.
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.
Daikin Applied Americas has acquired liquid cooling company Chilldyne, marking its second data center cooling acquisition this year. The deal gives Daikin access to Chilldyne’s patented negative pressure cooling technology capable of 300kW per unit. This move strengthens Daikin’s position in the hig
DDR5 memory prices have skyrocketed, with some kits now costing twice what they did just a few months ago. The price surge is driven by AI demand and supply shortages affecting both consumer and enterprise markets. There’s no end in sight for these unprecedented price hikes.
AMD just posted a massive 36% year-over-year revenue jump to $9.2 billion in Q3 2025. CEO Lisa Su confirmed their next-gen 2nm EPYC Venice “Zen 6” CPUs and Instinct MI400 AI accelerators are on track for 2026 launch, with multiple cloud partners already testing platforms.
Littelfuse just dropped a game-changing solid-state relay that could make batteries obsolete in smart thermostats and building controls. The CPC1601M harvests operating power directly from the load it’s controlling while drawing less than 1 μA from system supply. This could finally solve the common
Google is partnering with Planet Labs to launch TPU chips into space by early 2027. Their Project Suncatcher envisions massive 81-satellite clusters forming kilometer-wide data centers in low Earth orbit. This could revolutionize computing but faces enormous technical hurdles.
Apple is reportedly working on a Chromebook-style laptop priced well under $1,000. The device targets casual users who primarily browse the web and work on documents. This marks a major shift for Apple’s typically premium-focused strategy.
Apple is developing a more affordable Mac notebook set for release in the first half of 2026. The budget machine will cost well under $1,000 and compete directly with Chromebooks and affordable Windows laptops.
Apple is breaking from tradition by developing its first budget-friendly Mac laptop. The move targets Chromebook and entry-level Windows PC customers, particularly students and casual users who might prefer traditional laptops over iPads.
