The relentless demand for AI infrastructure is creating a severe memory shortage, and PC makers are feeling the heat. Prices for RAM and SSDs are surging, leading to immediate price hikes and potentially derailing the long-awaited business PC refresh cycle.
A new report gathers predictions from top OT security executives on how AI will reshape industrial cybersecurity next year. The consensus? Unchecked deployment is setting the stage for major breaches, legal battles, and a scramble for governance. The wild west phase is ending.
Dell has resurrected its iconic XPS laptop brand after shutting it down just over a year ago. The new XPS 14 and 16 models are available now, starting at $2,050, but they’re making a clear break from the recent “AI PC” marketing frenzy.
Google is introducing new AI-powered features to Gmail, aiming to help users manage their inboxes. However, the most advanced capabilities, like asking questions about your emails, are reserved for paying subscribers.
Wisconsin lawmakers have introduced a bill to create a new utility rate class specifically for data centers. The legislation aims to prevent other customers from subsidizing the massive power and water demands of these facilities.
Samsung’s long-promised Ballie home robot has been “indefinitely shelved,” according to a new report. The spherical companion, first shown in 2020 and promised for a summer 2025 release, will now remain an internal “innovation platform.”
AMD is planning to launch socketed desktop versions of its Ryzen AI 400 mobile processors in Q2 2026. Executives hinted this could open the door for DIY builders to buy the laptop chips directly and install them in desktop PCs, a previously impossible feat.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang highlighted Serve Robotics’ delivery robot at CES 2026, saying “I love those guys.” Analysts are now bullish, with one seeing 98.5% upside. The stock is up 25% this year but remains volatile.
Lenovo is making a major push into AI inference hardware with new purpose-built servers. This comes as the inferencing market, distinct from AI training, is forecast for massive growth. But can they stand out in a crowded field?
Silicon Republic has published a strict AI usage policy for its newsroom. The policy completely bans AI from writing any editorial content or creating authentic photography. AI tools are only permitted for support functions like transcribing interviews or organizing data.
