Intel’s new Latency Optimized Mode for Xeon 6 “Birch Stream” platforms keeps uncore frequencies higher for consistent performance. Testing reveals substantial power increases alongside modest performance gains. The feature remains disabled by default due to power concerns.
Apple is breaking from its premium strategy with a budget laptop that uses iPhone processors instead of M-series chips. The device aims to compete with Chromebooks and attract iPad users who want a traditional laptop experience.
Portal Space Systems is launching its Starburst spacecraft in 2026 to demonstrate rapid orbital maneuvers. The vehicle represents a strategic move to address growing demand for agile satellites in proliferated architectures. This comes as the space industry increasingly values responsive, mobile ass
Abee has entered the mini PC market with a powerhouse machine designed for AI workloads. The AI Station 395 Max features water cooling, 128GB of LPDDR5X memory, and AMD’s latest Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor.
The transition from petascale to exascale computing required liquid cooling as rack densities surged from 20-50kW to 300-400kW. Now AI factories face the same thermal challenges but at unprecedented scale. Motivair’s experience cooling the world’s most powerful supercomputers provides crucial insigh
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 that can deliver up to 300kW per unit.
The Switch 2 has sold 10 million units in its first six months, making it the biggest console launch in history. Nintendo has raised its hardware forecast to 19 million units by March 2026.
Super Micro Computer’s second-quarter profit forecast missed analyst estimates despite strong revenue projections. The server maker’s shares tumbled in late trading as investors questioned its ability to capitalize on AI demand. The disconnect between sales growth and profitability raises concerns a
Apple is reportedly developing an M5 Ultra chip for the Mac Studio, targeting a 2026 release. This follows the company’s decision to skip an M4 Ultra variant entirely. The chip will likely power both Mac Studio and Mac Pro updates.
AMD delivered record quarterly revenue of $9.2 billion, driven by sharp increases in CPU and Instinct GPU sales. The company also deepened its partnership with OpenAI, which could generate over $100 billion in revenue over the next few years.
