The massive power demands of AI chips are forcing a fundamental shift in how they’re built. Co-packaged optics (CPO) is emerging as the critical solution, and a trio of Taiwanese tech leaders are positioning themselves to own the ecosystem.
In a strategic push for CPU independence, Qualcomm has acquired RISC-V specialist Ventana Micro Systems. This move directly strengthens Qualcomm’s custom Oryon CPU development and its commitment to the RISC-V ecosystem.
According to The How-To Geek, the author has completely stopped using Raspberry Pi boards for self-hosting, moving to mini PCs instead. The core issues are ARM compatibility problems, underpowered processors compared to similarly-priced x86 hardware, and the unreliability of using microSD cards as b
A benchmark for Intel’s next-gen Xeon 696X workstation CPU has leaked. The 64-core chip shows a multi-core score 27% behind AMD’s competing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX. It’s likely an early sample, but the gap is significant.
Infineon has launched new package options for its CoolSiC MOSFET 750V G2 technology. The new Q-DPAK and D2PAK offerings are designed to boost power density and efficiency in demanding applications like EV chargers and server power supplies.
Nvidia is reportedly developing optional software to track the geographic location of its AI chips, starting with its new Blackwell line. This comes amid unverified reports that China’s DeepSeek AI models were trained on smuggled Blackwell chips. The news follows U.S. approval for Nvidia to sell its
According to a Microsoft report, more than half of current enterprise devices can’t handle AI workloads, leading to higher long-term costs. Chipmakers like AMD are pushing new “AI PC” processors with built-in neural engines to process data locally, promising major productivity gains and security ben
The AI server race is heating up, and it’s not just about Nvidia anymore. According to new data, custom ASIC servers are poised for explosive growth in 2026, with Google’s TPU leading the charge. This shift could reshape the entire supply chain and profit landscape for hardware makers.
AMD has officially released its FSR Redstone SDK and Unreal Engine plugin for developers. The update brings machine learning-powered upscaling, frame generation, and ray tracing denoising, primarily for new RDNA 4 GPUs.
Apple’s long-rumored foldable iPhone is predicted to have a massive impact on the market. According to IDC, it could capture over 22% of global foldable shipments in 2026 and drive 30% category growth.
