"We expect tight conditions to persist beyond calendar 2027 as a result of AI-driven demand across all segments coupled with structural supply constraints," CEO Sanjay Mehrotra said in the report. Read Entire Article
Qualcomm unveils sweeping AI infrastructure strategy to take on Nvidia in the data center
Given the incredible explosion of interest in AI infrastructure and the chips that power them, it's no surprise that virtually every semiconductor company has been talking about how their offerings are an important part of the overall AI computing story. Read Entire Article
The US government wants a working quantum computer by 2028 and quantum-resistant encryption by 2031
One order directs federal agencies to work with private companies and universities to deliver a quantum computer capable of supporting scientific research by 2028. The Department of Energy has been tasked with identifying the technical benchmarks that will define the system. Read Entire Article
Europe’s digital euro is one step closer, designed to cut out Visa and Mastercard
The European Parliament said the digital euro can be used to make both online and offline payments to merchants across Europe. Online payments would be processed through an account-based system, while offline payments would function more like cash, with transactions conducted directly via local storage devices such as smartphones. Read...
Google Home Speaker debuts with Gemini AI and Matter support
The new Google Home Speaker brings Gemini and expanded smart home capabilities, and Matter hub support. Reviews highlight its more natural voice experience, though some note that audio quality doesn't clearly surpass the older Nest Audio. Read Entire Article
Meta just launched its own-branded smart glasses for $299
Orders are now open for Meta Glasses, a new lineup launched in partnership with EssilorLuxottica and sold under Meta's own name for the first time. The AI-powered wearables carry over the core features from the earlier Ray-Ban and Oakley models but start at $299, undercutting the entry-level Ray-Ban Meta by...
Valve is working with Intel, AMD, and Nvidia to make SteamOS run on any PC hardware
SteamOS has spent most of its life as a closed ecosystem, optimized almost exclusively for Valve's own devices. That's beginning to change. The company recently updated its Arch Linux-based OS to broaden hardware compatibility, and the move is backed by active collaboration with some of the biggest names in the......
Microsoft is selling new 8GB Surface laptops that don’t qualify as Copilot+ PCs
The 8GB Surface Pro starts at $849, while the new Surface Laptop variant is priced at $949. Both are powered by the original Snapdragon X Plus SoC, include 256GB of storage, and are otherwise identical to the first-generation 12-inch Surface Pro and 13-inch Surface Laptop. They are available now on......
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ sets a new performance bar with a very expensive handheld
Early reviews praise the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ for pushing handheld performance, with Intel's Arc G3 Extreme outperforming current AMD rivals in many tests. However, at $1,800 and lack no OLED display, it's a very tough sell. Read Entire Article
LG claims its OLED panels deliver perfect color and brightness accuracy
LG Display recently announced that its OLED panels can accurately reproduce colors and brightness levels as content creators intended. The Korean manufacturer is the first company to pass a new Intertek certification program, and says it will use the achievement to better communicate the benefits of its display technology to......