Global IT spending is set to keep growing at a rapid pace, reaching over $6 trillion by 2026. According to Gartner, this represents a 10.8% increase from current levels. The biggest driver of this boom is investments in AI infrastructure, which is fueling a surge in hardware and software spending across industries. AI Infrastructure Leads
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Ainekko, a startup focused on open, software-defined AI hardware, has announced a merger with Veevx, a company known for its embedded AI solutions and innovative memory tech. This collaboration aims to create more flexible, community-driven silicon platforms that empower developers and researchers. By combining their strengths, they hope to reshape the future of edge AI
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Google has announced a major upgrade to its LiteRT framework, a modern on-device inference engine that evolved from TensorFlow Lite. The new version introduces sophisticated hardware acceleration capabilities, making it faster and more versatile for a wide range of devices. This move aims to improve performance for apps that rely on AI models running locally
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Companies planning to upgrade their PCs this year should prepare for higher prices and less powerful configurations. Industry analysts warn that laptop costs are climbing, and the specs available at lower price points are shrinking. This trend is driven by ongoing shortages and rising component prices that are impacting the entire market. Why PC Prices
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IT managers and business owners should start planning now to replace their old Intel-based Macs. Apple announced last year that macOS 26 (Tahoe) will be the last version to support Intel chips, meaning macOS 27 won’t run on them at all. With support ending soon, it’s a good idea to consider upgrading your fleet of
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Microsoft has introduced Maia 200, its latest AI inference chip, signaling a shift in how artificial intelligence systems are optimized. The company describes Maia 200 as a groundbreaking inference accelerator designed to handle large reasoning models efficiently. This new hardware aims to improve how AI models deliver results, focusing not just on the amount of
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Ricursive Intelligence has announced a major funding boost, raising $300 million in a Series A round. The company is now valued at $4 billion after the investment, which was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners. The fresh capital comes just a couple of months after Ricursive’s public launch and includes investors like DST Global, NVIDIA’s venture
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By 2026, finding budget-friendly PCs might become harder, and those available could cost more. This shift is mainly due to Intel changing its manufacturing focus from standard PC chips to high-performance processors designed for AI workloads. The company has admitted it underestimated demand for data center products and is now doubling down on hardware optimized
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Intel started 2026 on a rough note. Its latest forecast for the first quarter fell short of what Wall Street expected, leading to concern among investors and analysts. Shares dropped, and the company’s outlook revealed ongoing struggles in its efforts to bounce back from years of heavy investment and technological shifts. This isn’t a new
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ZeroPoint Technologies has announced the appointment of Brett Cline as its new CEO. With over twenty years of experience in the semiconductor and software industries, Brett is known for leading successful go-to-market strategies and transforming innovative technologies into scalable businesses. His background includes work in advanced semiconductor, intellectual property, and electronic design automation (EDA) sectors.
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