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7 hours ago

Tech industry

"Every Chip Is Getting Used Instantly" - Here's Why Google's AI Dominance May Be Unstoppable

Why Google's TPU Talks Just Made Marvell Technology a Must-Buy AI Stock

The custom ASIC market for AI data centers is projected to reach $118 billion by 2033, with Marvell Technology emerging as a key player.

Artificial intelligence

Anthropic considers developing own chip to reduce third party reliance

Anthropic leases data center capacity from CoreWeave

Anthropic signed a multi-year contract with CoreWeave for data center space to meet the growing demand for its Claude AI models.

Even Nvidia's own research teams can't get enough GPUs | Fortune

Access to Nvidia GPUs remains a significant bottleneck for AI development, impacting companies and researchers alike.

AMD Is Where Nvidia was 4 Years Ago -- This Is Where It Begins To Catch Up

AMD is positioned to capitalize on the evolving AI market, shifting focus from GPUs to CPUs for processing tasks.

7 hours ago

"Every Chip Is Getting Used Instantly" - Here's Why Google's AI Dominance May Be Unstoppable

Google's dominance in AI chip ownership positions it as the future leader in technology.

Why Google's TPU Talks Just Made Marvell Technology a Must-Buy AI Stock

The custom ASIC market for AI data centers is projected to reach $118 billion by 2033, with Marvell Technology emerging as a key player.

Anthropic considers developing own chip to reduce third party reliance

Anthropic is exploring the design of proprietary chips to address growing demand and infrastructure strain, but no final decisions have been made yet.

Anthropic leases data center capacity from CoreWeave

Anthropic signed a multi-year contract with CoreWeave for data center space to meet the growing demand for its Claude AI models.

Even Nvidia's own research teams can't get enough GPUs | Fortune

Access to Nvidia GPUs remains a significant bottleneck for AI development, impacting companies and researchers alike.

Nvidia slaps forehead: AI, that's what quantum needs!

Nvidia's AI models aim to reduce quantum processor error rates significantly, enhancing the reliability of quantum computing applications.

3 AI Semiconductor Stocks That Are Now Trading Below 20X Earnings

Three U.S.-based semiconductor stocks are trading low despite strong growth potential and market cap over $1 billion.

European startups

Japan going back to the future by reviving its chip industry

3 AI Semiconductor Stocks That Are Now Trading Below 20X Earnings

Three U.S.-based semiconductor stocks are trading low despite strong growth potential and market cap over $1 billion.

European startups

Japan going back to the future by reviving its chip industry

GAIA by AMD - Running Intelligent Systems Fully on Your Own Machine

GAIA is an open-source framework enabling local execution of intelligent agents, eliminating external dependencies and enhancing data control.

Business intelligence

fromInfoWorld

20 hours ago

The hyperscalers are pricing themselves out of AI workloads

AI is challenging traditional cloud pricing models, as buyers seek exceptional value beyond brand recognition and familiar pricing strategies.

Apple

fromTechRepublic

17 hours ago

Apple's Mac Mini 2026: New Leak Teases M5 Upgrade, Release Timeline

Apple is expected to release a new Mac mini with M5-series chips in early to mid-2026.

DevOps

fromBusiness Matters

2 days ago

The Role of Dedicated Servers in Scaling Modern Businesses

Infrastructure investment is crucial for SMEs to ensure reliability, performance, and user experience in a competitive digital landscape.

#ai-infrastructure

Venture

Tens of billions in days: CoreWeave shows how aggressively AI infrastructure is being funded | Fortune

Venture

Nebius Picking Up Where Nvidia Left Off? Acquisition Rumor Sparks New Stock Surge

fromEntrepreneur

What the Nvidia-Huawei Rivalry Means for AI

AI infrastructure vendor choice shapes risk, cost, and market access, with availability becoming more crucial than performance in scaling AI.

Are Intel Investors Tired of Winning Yet? Chipmaker Bags Another Big Score

Intel and Google collaborate on Xeon processors to enhance AI infrastructure and efficiency.

Bloomberg: Broadcom's Google deal proves AI infrastructure demand competing with Nvidia

The Broadcom-Google deal signifies a major shift in AI infrastructure competition, enhancing revenue visibility and growth potential for both companies.

fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence

Google Cloud deepens AI infrastructure partnership with Intel across Xeon and custom chips

Google Cloud and Intel are enhancing their AI infrastructure partnership, focusing on CPU deployment and custom chip co-development.

Tens of billions in days: CoreWeave shows how aggressively AI infrastructure is being funded | Fortune

CoreWeave secured significant funding through customer commitments and debt, highlighting aggressive financing in the AI infrastructure sector.

Nebius Picking Up Where Nvidia Left Off? Acquisition Rumor Sparks New Stock Surge

AI infrastructure deals are accelerating as costs rise, with Nebius Group potentially acquiring AI21 Labs to enhance its AI capabilities.

fromEntrepreneur

What the Nvidia-Huawei Rivalry Means for AI

AI infrastructure vendor choice shapes risk, cost, and market access, with availability becoming more crucial than performance in scaling AI.

Are Intel Investors Tired of Winning Yet? Chipmaker Bags Another Big Score

Intel and Google collaborate on Xeon processors to enhance AI infrastructure and efficiency.

Bloomberg: Broadcom's Google deal proves AI infrastructure demand competing with Nvidia

The Broadcom-Google deal signifies a major shift in AI infrastructure competition, enhancing revenue visibility and growth potential for both companies.

fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence

Google Cloud deepens AI infrastructure partnership with Intel across Xeon and custom chips

Google Cloud and Intel are enhancing their AI infrastructure partnership, focusing on CPU deployment and custom chip co-development.

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Microsoft raises UK Surface prices as RAM shortage bites

Microsoft has increased Surface device prices significantly due to rising memory and component costs.

RAMageddon has come for Microsoft's Surface Pro and Surface Laptop

Microsoft raised prices on Surface devices due to a global RAM shortage, with increases up to $500 across various models.

Tech industry

Global RAM shortage prompts Microsoft to hike Surface prices

fromEngadget

Microsoft raises prices on Surface PCs due to skyrocketing RAM costs

Microsoft has significantly increased prices across its Surface product line due to rising component costs influenced by generative AI.

10 hours ago

Two-year-old Surface PCs get $300 price hikes as sub-$1,000 models go away

Microsoft is increasing prices for Surface devices significantly, with no new models under $1,000 and substantial hikes across the lineup.

19 hours ago

Microsoft raises UK Surface prices as RAM shortage bites

Microsoft has increased Surface device prices significantly due to rising memory and component costs.

RAMageddon has come for Microsoft's Surface Pro and Surface Laptop

Microsoft raised prices on Surface devices due to a global RAM shortage, with increases up to $500 across various models.

Tech industry

Global RAM shortage prompts Microsoft to hike Surface prices

fromEngadget

Microsoft raises prices on Surface PCs due to skyrocketing RAM costs

Microsoft has significantly increased prices across its Surface product line due to rising component costs influenced by generative AI.

10 hours ago

Two-year-old Surface PCs get $300 price hikes as sub-$1,000 models go away

Microsoft is increasing prices for Surface devices significantly, with no new models under $1,000 and substantial hikes across the lineup.

Platform Engineering: Lessons from the Rise and Fall of eBay Velocity

eBay pioneered many technologies but ultimately could not save the company despite doubling engineering productivity.

'Nvidia wants to acquire a PC manufacturer like Dell or HP'

Nvidia denies rumors of acquiring a major PC manufacturer despite stock price surges for Dell and HP.

Nvidia's Stephen Jones on the toolkit powering GPUs: 'A wild ride'

Nvidia's CUDA toolkit is foundational for AI advancements and is driving innovations in quantum computing, robotics, and autonomous vehicles.

Silicon Valley

Nvidia Chips Are Getting Stolen

Nvidia faces significant chip smuggling issues, particularly involving Chinese companies, prompting actions from Bain Capital to address the situation.

The Silicon Showdown: Can Nvidia Defend Its Moat Against Google's TPUs?

Nvidia leads the AI chip market but faces competition from Alphabet and others investing heavily in AI technology.

NVIDIA Rises Even as Quantum Computing Threat Looms and Insider Selling Sparks Debate

NVIDIA shares rose 3% today, driven by the launch of quantum AI software and an expanded partnership with IBM.

NVIDIA Just Made Another Big Bet-Are You Still Paying Attention?

Nvidia invested $2 billion in Marvell Technology, continuing its trend of significant investments in the AI sector.

'Nvidia wants to acquire a PC manufacturer like Dell or HP'

Nvidia denies rumors of acquiring a major PC manufacturer despite stock price surges for Dell and HP.

Nvidia's Stephen Jones on the toolkit powering GPUs: 'A wild ride'

Nvidia's CUDA toolkit is foundational for AI advancements and is driving innovations in quantum computing, robotics, and autonomous vehicles.

Silicon Valley

Nvidia Chips Are Getting Stolen

Nvidia faces significant chip smuggling issues, particularly involving Chinese companies, prompting actions from Bain Capital to address the situation.

The Silicon Showdown: Can Nvidia Defend Its Moat Against Google's TPUs?

Nvidia leads the AI chip market but faces competition from Alphabet and others investing heavily in AI technology.

NVIDIA Rises Even as Quantum Computing Threat Looms and Insider Selling Sparks Debate

NVIDIA shares rose 3% today, driven by the launch of quantum AI software and an expanded partnership with IBM.

NVIDIA Just Made Another Big Bet-Are You Still Paying Attention?

Nvidia invested $2 billion in Marvell Technology, continuing its trend of significant investments in the AI sector.

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fromTNW | Corporates-Innovation

Intel joins Musk's Terafab as foundry partner in $25B chip megaproject

Intel partners with Terafab to produce one terawatt of AI compute annually, marking a significant shift in its foundry strategy.

15 hours ago

Susquehanna Raises Intel's Price Target to $65: Is the Struggling Chipmaker Finally Turning the Corner?

Intel's stock has surged, prompting Susquehanna to raise its price target to $65, indicating confidence in the company's near-term performance.

Intel joins Musk's Terafab AI chip project

Intel collaborates with SpaceX and Tesla on Terafab, a chip project for AI and robotics, enhancing Musk's chip manufacturing ambitions.

European startups

Intel is going all-in on advanced chip packaging

Intel's Fab 9 has resumed operations, focusing on advanced chip packaging to compete in the growing AI market.

Intel's Tesla Chip Deal Is a Genuine Game Changer

Intel's stock has surged over 65% year-to-date, driven by strong fundamentals and strategic partnerships in the AI sector.

Intel Climbs 5%: Landmark Google Partnership and Geopolitical Tailwinds Fuel the Rally

Intel shares are up 5% due to a partnership with Google and strong year-to-date performance.

fromTNW | Corporates-Innovation

Intel joins Musk's Terafab as foundry partner in $25B chip megaproject

Intel partners with Terafab to produce one terawatt of AI compute annually, marking a significant shift in its foundry strategy.

15 hours ago

Susquehanna Raises Intel's Price Target to $65: Is the Struggling Chipmaker Finally Turning the Corner?

Intel's stock has surged, prompting Susquehanna to raise its price target to $65, indicating confidence in the company's near-term performance.

Intel joins Musk's Terafab AI chip project

Intel collaborates with SpaceX and Tesla on Terafab, a chip project for AI and robotics, enhancing Musk's chip manufacturing ambitions.

European startups

Intel is going all-in on advanced chip packaging

Intel's Fab 9 has resumed operations, focusing on advanced chip packaging to compete in the growing AI market.

Intel's Tesla Chip Deal Is a Genuine Game Changer

Intel's stock has surged over 65% year-to-date, driven by strong fundamentals and strategic partnerships in the AI sector.

Intel Climbs 5%: Landmark Google Partnership and Geopolitical Tailwinds Fuel the Rally

Intel shares are up 5% due to a partnership with Google and strong year-to-date performance.

Apple could win the AI race without running

Apple aims to maintain its high-end hardware sales as AI becomes more integral to consumer technology.

DevOps

12 hours ago

Oracle taps Bloom for fuel cells to support datacenter binge

Bloom Energy expands its partnership with Oracle to provide 2.8 GW of fuel cell systems for US datacenter buildout plans.

Business intelligence

AI deployment in networks is stalling as pressure on infrastructure mounts

AI adoption in network environments is slower than expected, with increasing infrastructure demands and significant challenges in deployment and integration.

fromComputerWeekly.com

Qualcomm expands strategic advanced driver assistance systems, immersive eyewear collaborations | Computer Weekly

Qualcomm is helping address one of the auto industry's most pressing needs - scaling intelligent vehicle technology to meet growing consumer demand for vehicles that are automated, connected and highly personalised.

European startups

Software development

Microsoft is working on yet another OpenClaw-like agent | TechCrunch

Microsoft is testing OpenClaw-like features for its Microsoft 365 Copilot tool aimed at enterprise customers with enhanced security controls.

Even Nvidia Has Been Losing to This Unknown Chip Stock With 300% Upside

ACMR stock has outperformed NVDA and has significant upside potential due to its unique market position and valuation disconnect.

Science

fromNature

Breakthrough computer chip tech could help meet 'monumental demand' driven by AI

A new light source enables the creation of 8 nm wide structures on silicon wafers, increasing transistor density for advanced computer chips.

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Stock at $250: Buy, Sell or Hold?

AMD's stock at $250 is a buy due to strong earnings momentum and significant AI growth potential.

AMD Price Prediction: Where Will The Stock be in 2027

AMD's stock is projected to rise to $284.67, indicating a 16.17% upside over the next year.

16 hours ago

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Stock at $250: Buy, Sell or Hold?

AMD's stock at $250 is a buy due to strong earnings momentum and significant AI growth potential.

AMD Price Prediction: Where Will The Stock be in 2027

AMD's stock is projected to rise to $284.67, indicating a 16.17% upside over the next year.

Anthropic: Claude quota drain not caused by cache tweaks

Anthropic reduced the Claude Code prompt cache TTL from one hour to five minutes, impacting user experience and costs despite claims of no increased expenses.

3 days ago

Nvidia-backed SiFive hits $3.65 billion valuation for open AI chips | TechCrunch

SiFive raised $400 million, valuing the company at $3.65 billion, focusing on RISC-V open chip designs for AI data centers.

European startups

fromTechRepublic

Alibaba Launches AI Data Center Powered by 10,000 Homegrown Chips

Alibaba is creating its own semiconductors to power new data centers in response to US export restrictions on AI chips.

The AI RAM shortage is also driving up SSD prices

Consumer SSD prices have surged dramatically, with some models increasing by over 300% since late 2025 due to high demand and limited supply.

3 hours ago

AI-powered mainframe exits are a bubble set to pop: Gartner

Most mainframe exit projects using AI will fail due to overestimated capabilities of generative AI tooling.

fromHarvard Business Review

The Hidden Demand for AI Inside Your Company

Many corporate gen AI programs fail, leading employees to use personal AI tools secretly.

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Silicon Valley

Arm's CEO Insists the Market Needs His New CPU. It Could Piss Everyone Off

Arm's First Chip Just Dropped-and It Could Reshape the Entire Market

Arm Holdings launched its first AGI CPU, leading to a 16% stock price increase, signaling strong investor interest in agentic AI.

Tech industry

Arm Holdings: The Chip Designer Drawing NVIDIA Comparisons-Is It Justified?

Silicon Valley

Arm's CEO Insists the Market Needs His New CPU. It Could Piss Everyone Off

Arm is launching its own silicon, marking a significant shift from its licensing model and a return to its foundational roots.

Arm's First Chip Just Dropped-and It Could Reshape the Entire Market

Arm Holdings launched its first AGI CPU, leading to a 16% stock price increase, signaling strong investor interest in agentic AI.

Arm Holdings: The Chip Designer Drawing NVIDIA Comparisons-Is It Justified?

Arm Holdings' AGI CPU release has sparked significant market interest, raising questions about its competitive position in the tech industry.

SanDisk Jumps 7% With NASDAQ 100 Inclusion Days Away and AI-Driven NAND Demand at Full Throttle

SanDisk stock rises 7% due to NASDAQ 100 inclusion, strong earnings forecast, and increasing AI-driven NAND demand.

fromComputerWeekly.com

If we can't kick the habit, how do we manage AI's energy needs? | Computer Weekly

AI's energy consumption is rapidly increasing, impacting electricity prices and prompting community pushback against datacentre developments.

TSMC on course for fourth consecutive record quarter

TSMC is expected to report a record €14.6 billion profit for Q1 2026, driven by strong demand for 3-nanometer chips.

CoreWeave stock keeps going up: 3 reasons why the AI cloud-computing company is on fire this week

CoreWeave's stock surged over 37% following major agreements with Meta and Anthropic, reflecting strong demand for AI cloud infrastructure.

CoreWeave signs multi-year Anthropic deal as nine of ten top AI model providers join its platform

CoreWeave secured a multi-year deal with Anthropic for Nvidia GPU access, expanding its AI infrastructure capabilities significantly.

fromnews.bitcoin.com

3 days ago

AI Cloud Provider Coreweave Secures Anthropic Agreement for Claude Workloads

Coreweave signed a multi-year agreement with Anthropic to provide cloud infrastructure for AI model development and deployment.

fromFast Company

CoreWeave stock keeps going up: 3 reasons why the AI cloud-computing company is on fire this week

CoreWeave's stock surged over 37% following major agreements with Meta and Anthropic, reflecting strong demand for AI cloud infrastructure.

CoreWeave signs multi-year Anthropic deal as nine of ten top AI model providers join its platform

CoreWeave secured a multi-year deal with Anthropic for Nvidia GPU access, expanding its AI infrastructure capabilities significantly.

fromnews.bitcoin.com

3 days ago

AI Cloud Provider Coreweave Secures Anthropic Agreement for Claude Workloads

Coreweave signed a multi-year agreement with Anthropic to provide cloud infrastructure for AI model development and deployment.

This Semiconductor Stock Is All You Need To Be Buying

Taiwan Semiconductor is a crucial stock for portfolios, outperforming competitors and holding significant market share in chip manufacturing.

Barclays Just Raised Marvell to Overweight. Here's Why the AI Chip Race Is Far From Over

Barclays upgraded Marvell Technology to Overweight, highlighting its strong position in AI infrastructure and significant revenue growth.

#ai-chips

Artificial intelligence

Anthropic is exploring building its own AI chips

AMD Gains 4%, Broadcom Climbs 5%: The AI Chip Rally Has Two Very Different Winners Today

The AI chip market is diverse, benefiting different companies like AMD and Broadcom with distinct business models.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Meta and OpenAI's compute crunch gives Arm a big opportunity

Arm is launching its own AI chip, the Arm AGI CPU, in response to demands from major partners like OpenAI and Meta.

Anthropic is exploring building its own AI chips

Anthropic is exploring designing its own AI chips but may continue purchasing from third parties instead.

AMD Gains 4%, Broadcom Climbs 5%: The AI Chip Rally Has Two Very Different Winners Today

The AI chip market is diverse, benefiting different companies like AMD and Broadcom with distinct business models.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Meta and OpenAI's compute crunch gives Arm a big opportunity

Arm is launching its own AI chip, the Arm AGI CPU, in response to demands from major partners like OpenAI and Meta.

Google taps Intel for another round of custom network chips

Google continues collaboration with Intel for SmartNICs, opting for established technology over developing its own solutions like AWS's Nitro NICs.

AWS ponders selling its home-grown chips by the rack-load

Amazon's chip business could generate ~$50 billion annually if sold independently, highlighting significant demand and growth potential.

Data science

fromTechRepublic

1 month ago

Inside the Gas Engine Strategy Powering AI's Next Wave

Gas reciprocating engines are emerging as a critical power solution for AI data centers, with manufacturers like Caterpillar securing multi-gigawatt orders to meet demand that exceeds grid and turbine capacity.

Google and Intel deepen AI infrastructure partnership | TechCrunch

Google Cloud and Intel expand partnership to enhance AI infrastructure and develop processors, focusing on Xeon processors and custom IPUs.

PC sales rise in Q1 despite memory shortage - IDC

PC sales increased by 2.5% in Q1 2026, driven by preemptive purchases ahead of expected price hikes.

fromKotaku

Dell Says AI Demand For RAM Will Increase Dramatically In Future

The demand for RAM is predicted to increase significantly due to AI and datacenter needs, potentially worsening the ongoing RAM crisis.

#arm

Arm rolls its own 136-core AGI CPU to chase AI hype train

Arm has unveiled its first homegrown silicon, the AGI CPU, designed for artificial general intelligence and set for deployment by Meta.

Arm Is Now Making Its Own Chips

Arm is producing its own semiconductors, marking a shift from licensing to manufacturing in response to AI demand.

Arm rolls its own 136-core AGI CPU to chase AI hype train

Arm has unveiled its first homegrown silicon, the AGI CPU, designed for artificial general intelligence and set for deployment by Meta.

Arm Is Now Making Its Own Chips

Arm is producing its own semiconductors, marking a shift from licensing to manufacturing in response to AI demand.

Meta already deploying Nvidia's standalone CPUs at scale

Meta has deployed Nvidia's standalone Grace CPUs at scale and will deploy Vera CPUs and millions of Superchips to power general-purpose and agentic AI workloads.

fromFast Company

1 month ago

Here's every cool tech thing the AI RAM crunch is ruining

AI data-center demand is diverting DRAM production to server RAM, causing consumer RAM shortages, device delays, and steep price increases through 2028.

This AI Semi Equipment Maker Has Been Quietly Chewing Up the Competition

Lam Research has outperformed competitors in AI semiconductor equipment with a 321% total return over three years, despite recent stock fluctuations.

Arm's first CPU ever will plug into Meta's AI datacenters later this year

Arm AGI CPU features up to 136 cores and claims double the performance per watt compared to x86 chips.

1 month ago

Nvidia GPU availability near zero, AI compute demand off the charts

GPU availability is near zero, indicating demand from hyperscalers and enterprises far exceeds supply, validated by Nvidia's 73% revenue growth and 75% data center revenue increase.