The budget graphics card market faces its toughest moment in years as memory price spikes make low-end GPUs unprofitable. AMD and Nvidia are reportedly considering discontinuing entry-level models entirely. This could reshape affordable PC gaming for years to come.
Microsoft has announced its Cobalt 200 CPU featuring 132 Arm Neoverse-V3 cores with individual per-core power scaling. The custom silicon leverages TSMC’s 3nm process for maximum efficiency in Azure data centers. This represents Microsoft’s latest move in the escalating cloud hardware arms race.
Decenta has deployed a new AI edge computing system designed for real-time processing across enterprise, industrial, and medical applications. The tower-rack convertible supports Intel Core Ultra processors and high-performance AI accelerator cards. It’s part of Intel’s broader push into edge AI inf
The latest Top500 list shows El Capitan retaining its crown as world’s fastest supercomputer at 1.809 exaflops. Meanwhile, Europe celebrates its first exascale system with Jupiter Booster hitting exactly 1 exaflop, and AMD secures another major European contract for the Alice Recoque supercomputer.
Xsens has unveiled its new Xsens Link motion capture system and Xsens Humanoid software suite. The technology transforms human movement into robot-ready kinematics for training humanoid robots. This could accelerate development in the rapidly growing humanoid robotics industry.
ASUS and Microsoft’s premium handheld gaming PC is flying off shelves faster than expected. The $999 ROG Xbox Ally X is in short supply due to underestimated demand. This scarcity actually validates the high-end handheld concept and promises better ecosystem support.
Valve’s upcoming Steam Machine won’t be priced to compete with current consoles like PlayStation and Xbox. The company confirmed it will be priced like a PC since it can’t subsidize hardware with game sales. With a 2026 launch, pricing could start around $700 and potentially reach $1,000.
Chinese chip maker Loongson has started development of its 3D7000 server CPU family featuring chiplets with over 32 cores each. The processors will use sub-10nm process technology and include support for DDR5 memory and PCIe 5.0 interfaces. Production is expected around 2027-2028 for China’s domesti
Valve is taking another shot at the living room with a new Steam Machine that the company claims beats what most gamers currently own. The compact PC promises to run most Steam games well while targeting an entry-level price point.
The LTO Program just announced 40TB LTO-10 tape cartridges coming in early 2026, representing a 33% capacity jump. Meanwhile, Vdura’s Data Platform V12 software promises better performance with SMR hard drives. Both technologies are pushing the boundaries of affordable mass storage.
