Apple is reportedly developing an affordable MacBook that could start at just $599. The device would use iPhone processors instead of M-series chips and target Chromebook buyers. Launch is expected in the first half of 2026.
Microsoft’s long-awaited Azure HBv5 virtual machines are now generally available, featuring custom AMD EPYC 9V64H processors with HBM3 memory. These VMs offer up to 368 cores and nearly 7TB/s of memory bandwidth, targeting memory-intensive HPC applications. Independent benchmarks from Phoronix show
Microsoft has rolled out voice support in its Copilot mobile app, allowing users to have natural conversations with the AI assistant. The feature is currently available for iOS and Android users with Copilot licenses, with plans to expand to all users soon.
OpenAI just inked a $38 billion, seven-year cloud partnership with AWS that gives them access to “hundreds of thousands” of Nvidia GPUs. The deal comes as the company restructures and eyes a potential $1 trillion IPO valuation. This massive compute investment signals OpenAI’s aggressive scaling plan
Windows 10 is proving much stickier than Windows 7 was during its end-of-life period. Despite Microsoft ending free support on October 14, the aging OS still commands over 40% of the Windows market while Windows 11 adoption crawls along.
The three cloud hyperscalers saw their combined revenue hit $79 billion in the third quarter of 2025. All three CEOs emphasized AI’s role in driving growth, though Microsoft’s Azure figures remain opaque compared to competitors.
OpenAI is diversifying its cloud partnerships with a massive $38 billion deal with Amazon Web Services. The move comes just days after the AI company restructured its relationship with longtime partner Microsoft. Amazon shares jumped 4% on the news.
Nvidia is teaming up with Deutsche Telekom on a massive €1 billion AI data center project in Munich. The facility will use 10,000 Blackwell GPUs to boost Germany’s AI computing capacity by 50% when it launches in early 2026. Early partners include Perplexity and Agile Robots for in-country AI servic
Palantir shares sank despite beating earnings expectations, highlighting the paradox of high-performing companies with stretched valuations. The broader AI sector felt the pressure as investors questioned whether current prices are justified.
CPU manufacturers love to dazzle with impressive specifications, but many of these numbers don’t translate to real-world performance. Understanding which specs actually matter can save you hundreds on your next processor purchase.
