The global shortage of memory chips continues to impact the tech industry, with supply struggling to keep up with rising demand. The surge is mainly driven by the rapid growth of artificial intelligence applications and other high-tech sectors. Despite plans to boost production, most manufacturers are only able to meet around 60% of the worldwide
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Microsoft has announced significant price increases for its Surface lineup of computers. The decision comes as a response to ongoing global shortages of RAM, which has driven up manufacturing costs. As a result, the top-tier models of the Surface Laptop and Surface Pro now retail at $1,499, marking a $500 increase since their launch in
Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, often recalls the moment he personally delivered an AI supercomputer to OpenAI back in 2016. That machine included Nvidia’s CUDA toolkit, which played a crucial role in transforming early AI experiments into the powerful applications we see today. Huang credits CUDA as the backbone of Nvidia’s success in AI
At embedded world 2026 in Nuremberg, a clear trend emerged: the rapid growth of intelligent edge systems. Companies are increasingly moving AI and computing power from the cloud directly onto devices, enabling real-time decisions and more efficient operations. ThunderSoft and its joint venture Thundercomm showcased their latest innovations that aim to push edge AI forward
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The U.S. government has unexpectedly pulled back on a plan to regulate the export of artificial intelligence chips worldwide. The proposal, released earlier this week by the Commerce Department, surprised many in the tech industry. Chips are a crucial part of AI systems, and restricting their export could have big implications for how AI develops
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Meta has introduced four new custom-designed chips aimed at improving how it handles AI tasks and recommendation systems across its social media platforms and other services. These chips are part of the Meta Training and Inference Accelerator (MTIA) family and are intended for use in data centers. Meta has been working on developing its own
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Apple’s latest MacBook models are changing the game. With the introduction of the new M5 chips, Macs are now offering impressive performance at more accessible prices. This shift is making Macs a more attractive option for a wider range of users, from professionals to everyday consumers. Performance Gains with Apple Silicon The new M5 MacBook
AI technology is transforming industries worldwide, and a major player in this space, Nscale, has just raised a significant amount of funding to fuel its growth. The UK-based company announced a $2 billion Series C funding round, which is one of the largest ever in Europe. The investment values Nscale at $14.6 billion and highlights
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Leaked benchmark results for Apple’s newest Mac processors have just surfaced, giving a glimpse of what’s coming. These early scores suggest that the new MacBook Neo is perfectly capable of handling everyday tasks like browsing, using apps, and basic productivity. At the same time, the M5 Max MacBook Pro stands out as the fastest consumer
Apple has announced a major upgrade to its lineup of Mac computers, introducing the new M5 chip in several models. Along with the MacBook Air, the company revealed the latest MacBook Pro variants with the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. They also unveiled new displays, including a redesigned Studio Display and a new Studio
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