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Intel pushes Xeon 6+ as key to datacenter power constraints

Intel is positioning its new 18A-manufactured Xeon 6+ processor, featuring 288 efficient cores, as a critical tool for operators looking to consolidate aging server fleets to make room for AI infrastructure.

Intel Xeon 6 processor chip on a circuit board

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DRAM prices set to jump another 60 percent as AI demand cripples supply

Contract prices for DRAM are expected to climb by up to 63 percent this quarter as major manufacturers continue to prioritize high-capacity memory for AI servers.

Close-up of silicon DRAM memory chips on a circuit board.

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Jensen Huang pivots Nvidia toward AI-driven PC transformation at Computex 2026

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang used the Computex 2026 stage to unveil the RTX Spark chip while dismissing potential for a gaming handheld, prioritizing a broader evolution of the personal computer.

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Direct-to-cell satellite adoption faces growth hurdles

While direct-to-cell connections are projected to reach 133 million by 2031, market analysts warn that niche demand and poor indoor performance will limit broader adoption.

Conceptual representation of direct-to-cell satellite technology.

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GrapheneOS releases version 2 of its Speech Services utility

The privacy-focused Android distribution GrapheneOS has officially launched version 2 of its Speech Services application, available now via its GitHub repository.

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California moves to mandate firearm-blocking algorithms in 3D printers

California lawmakers have approved Assembly Bill 2047, which would require manufacturers to embed firearm-detection algorithms into 3D printers by July 2028 to curb ghost gun production.

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Nvidia Unveils RTX Spark Arm-Based Superchip to Challenge Apple Silicon

Nvidia has launched the RTX Spark, an Arm-based superchip featuring 20 CPU cores and 6,144 Blackwell GPU cores, aimed at bringing high-performance gaming and AI capabilities to ultra-thin Windows laptops.

Nvidia pivots to consumer PC market with RTX Spark superchip launch at Computex

Nvidia has unveiled its RTX Spark SoC, an Arm-based processor pairing 20 CPU cores with a Blackwell GPU, set to power laptops and mini PCs from major manufacturers this fall.

Microsoft and Nvidia reshape professional computing at Computex 2026

Microsoft unveiled the Surface Laptop Ultra with 128GB of unified memory, while Nvidia announced a significant update to its DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction technology.

PC prices surge across Europe as AI demand starves consumer market

Average prices for notebooks and desktops in Europe have jumped by double digits as component manufacturers prioritize high-margin AI server chips over consumer electronics.

Malaysia mandates social media ban for users under 16

Malaysia has begun enforcing a new regulation that bars children younger than 16 from holding social media accounts, threatening companies with fines of up to 10 million ringgit ($2.5 million) for non-compliance.

Nvidia Enters Consumer PC Market with RTX Spark Arm-Based SoC

Nvidia has unveiled the RTX Spark, a new family of Arm-based chips featuring up to 20 Grace CPU cores and 6,144 Blackwell GPU cores, marking the company’s official entry into the consumer laptop and mini-PC market.