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CES 2026: New Mini-PCs from Acemagic, ASRock, and Asus Showcase Power and Retro Designs

Originally Published 21 hours ago — by TechPowerUp

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At CES 2026, Acemagic showcased mini PCs featuring AMD's Gorgon Point and Intel's Panther Lake chips, including a retro-inspired AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470-based system and a modern Intel Core Ultra X9 388H-based model, with high memory capacities and AI-focused configurations, highlighting powerful compact computing solutions.

Applied Digital Plans Cloud Spin-Out and EKSO Partnership for ChronoScale Launch

Originally Published 13 days ago — by Applied Digital Corporation (APLD)

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Applied Digital and EKSO announced a non-binding agreement to combine their cloud and exoskeleton businesses to form ChronoScale, a platform focused on high-performance GPU infrastructure for AI workloads, aiming to meet growing demand for specialized AI compute solutions. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026, with Applied Digital owning about 97% of the new company.

The Hidden Costs of AI and Data Centers on Energy and Communities

Originally Published 13 days ago — by CNBC

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The article discusses how the energy crisis is prompting a reimagining of data centers, with innovative concepts like underground, suspended, and space-based data centers being explored to improve sustainability and efficiency, though widespread adoption faces regulatory, technical, and cost challenges.

Bit-Brick Cluster K1: A 4-Slot RISC-V Cluster Board for SpacemiT K1 System

Originally Published 14 days ago — by CNX Software

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Bit-Brick Cluster K1 is a versatile 4-slot RISC-V cluster board designed for edge computing, AI, and embedded applications, supporting up to four SSOM-K1 modules with high-performance features, extensive I/O options, and software support for various operating systems, available for around $125 without modules.

Cisco Unveils Innovative Edge and AI Solutions for Enhanced Customer and Partner Experiences

Originally Published 2 months ago — by Cisco Newsroom

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Cisco has launched the Cisco Unified Edge platform, an integrated, modular system that extends data center capabilities to the edge, supporting real-time AI inferencing and agentic workloads across various industries with enhanced performance, security, and operational simplicity.

Apple's M5 Chip: The Next Generation of Power and Performance

Originally Published 2 months ago — by MacRumors

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The M5 chip offers significant performance improvements over the M4, especially in AI, graphics, and memory bandwidth, making it ideal for demanding tasks, though for everyday use the difference may be less noticeable. It is currently available in select Apple devices like the 14-inch MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro, with future models expected to feature higher-end variants.

Microsoft's Established AI Data Centers Outpace OpenAI's Expansion

Originally Published 3 months ago — by TechCrunch

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Microsoft has announced the deployment of its first large-scale AI 'factory' using over 4,600 Nvidia GPUs, with plans to expand globally, highlighting its existing extensive data center infrastructure and readiness to support advanced AI models, amidst competition with OpenAI and Nvidia.

Wall Street Analysts Discuss AMD's Role in Funding OpenAI's Chip Investments

Originally Published 3 months ago — by TechCrunch

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AMD is using stock warrants as a novel way to finance OpenAI's multi-billion dollar GPU purchases, with the potential for OpenAI to hold a stake worth around $100 billion if certain stock price milestones are met. This arrangement serves as a validation of AMD's AI GPU capabilities and could boost its market share, although OpenAI may sell the stock along the way to fund the purchases. The deal highlights innovative financing in the AI hardware industry and AMD's strategic push into AI data centers.

Top Mini PC Deals for AI, Gaming, and Budget-Friendly Performance

Originally Published 3 months ago — by Windows Central

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The GMKtec EVO-X2 mini PC, powered by the powerful AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 with 16 cores and Radeon 8060S graphics, offers desktop-class performance in a compact form factor, making it an excellent choice for AI, gaming, and as a desktop upgrade, especially at its current Prime Day price of $1,499.89.

Google Cloud's Q2 Success Signals Strong Big Tech Earnings and AI Growth

Originally Published 5 months ago — by Investor's Business Daily

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Google's cloud computing business reported a 32% revenue increase in Q2, driven by AI workloads, leading to positive Wall Street reactions and a stock rise. The company also raised its 2025 capital spending guidance to $85 billion, emphasizing AI infrastructure. Analysts see Google Cloud as a strong competitor to Amazon and Microsoft, with growth prospects supported by high demand and expanding backlog.

Nebius Stock Soars 81% YTD Amid Investor Interest and Strategic Moves

Originally Published 6 months ago — by Seeking Alpha

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Despite a 67% increase, Nebius Group remains undervalued by over 30% due to underestimated growth and a strong partnership with Nvidia, with upcoming Q2 earnings expected to prompt analysts to revise their conservative estimates and potentially close the valuation gap.

IBM Power11 Sets New Standards for Enterprise IT

Originally Published 6 months ago — by IBM Newsroom

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IBM Power11, the latest generation of IBM servers, offers enhanced performance, resilience, and AI integration, supporting seamless hybrid cloud deployment and delivering up to 55% better core performance, with features like zero planned downtime and rapid ransomware detection, aimed at transforming enterprise IT operations.

Micron Unveils Industry-Leading 60TB PCIe Gen5 SSD

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Micron Investor Relations

Micron Technology has introduced the Micron ION 6550, the world's fastest and most energy-efficient 60TB SSD, designed for exascale data centers. This E3.S and PCIe Gen5 SSD offers significant improvements in performance, energy efficiency, and rack density, making it ideal for AI workloads and data-intensive applications. The 6550 ION achieves 12GB/s using just 20 watts, providing up to 67% more density per rack and 20% better energy efficiency than competitors. It also features advanced security and endurance capabilities, supporting high-capacity NVMe workloads and reducing data center footprints.