The AI boom is hitting the power grid hard. A new analysis shows data centers added $6.5 billion in costs to secure electricity, raising concerns about higher bills for everyone. Meanwhile, Nvidia is pushing the tech further with new AI for autonomous vehicles.
Nvidia has officially launched its next-generation Vera Rubin AI computing architecture at CES 2026. The platform, arriving months early, is already slated for use by major cloud providers and AI labs. This move comes as Nvidia rides a wave of record data center revenue.
HP is unifying its HyperX and Omen gaming brands for the first time since acquiring HyperX five years ago. The new lineup includes the powerful HyperX Omen Max 16 laptop, claiming to be the world’s most powerful with fully internal cooling.
Microsoft is expanding its cloud gaming footprint again, this time to Hisense TVs. The move is part of a long-term strategy to decouple the Xbox experience from the physical console. Details on how it will work are expected in the coming months.
Ambarella has launched its CV7 edge AI vision system-on-chip, boasting over 2.5x the AI performance of its predecessor. Built on Samsung’s 4nm process, it targets everything from 8K consumer products to industrial automation.
The EU is refusing to back down from enforcing its landmark tech regulations despite escalating threats from the US Trade Representative. American officials have warned of potential fees and restrictions on European software firms operating in the US if the bloc doesn’t change course. With fines alr
Get ready for more expensive computers. Analyst firm IDC confirms that major PC makers like Lenovo, Dell, and HP are warning clients of imminent price hikes of 15-20% due to a severe shortage of DRAM and SSD components. The shortage is being fueled by AI hyperscalers buying up all available memory,
An NYU professor used AI to fight AI-assisted cheating. He built an AI examiner that gave 25-minute oral exams to 36 students for a total cost of $15. The results were revealing.
India’s first wave of OSAT companies is shifting from building capacity to claiming price competitiveness. Meanwhile, Chinese EV makers have captured nearly a third of the Indian market in a surprising shift.
LG is unveiling its CLOiD home robot at CES, claiming it can fetch items, cook, and even fold laundry. It’s a bold vision for a “zero labor home,” but the practical and financial realities are huge question marks.
