Microsoft’s Azure HBv5 instances have reached general availability featuring AMD’s custom EPYC 9V64H processors with HBM3 memory. The new instances offer up to 368 vCPUs and deliver staggering 6.7 TB/s memory bandwidth for HPC applications. Performance benchmarks show dramatic evolution from 2019’s
Google has introduced a dedicated Images tab in its mobile app that lets users discover, save, and organize pictures. The feature rolls out to US Android and iOS users over the next few weeks. It represents Google’s push into visual discovery and curation.
T-Mobile has activated a major solar installation at its largest Czech data center. The project covers rooftops and surrounding areas of the DC7 campus in Prague. It’s part of the company’s broader energy efficiency strategy for its flagship facility.
Tower Semiconductor is expanding its proven 300mm wafer bonding technology beyond image sensors to silicon photonics and SiGe BiCMOS processes. The move enables heterogeneous 3D-IC integration for data center applications. Cadence design tools now support the multi-technology platform.
A massive NHS data breach from June 2024 is finally being disclosed to patients after a 17-month investigation. The ransomware attack caused blood shortages and canceled thousands of medical procedures.
Actors Matthew McConaughey and Michael Caine are licensing their voices to AI startup ElevenLabs. McConaughey is using the technology for his Spanish newsletter while Caine joins the Iconic Voice Marketplace.
Samsung is reportedly upgrading the Galaxy S26 series with faster LPDDR5X RAM running at 10.7Gbps. This represents a 10% speed increase over the S25’s 9.6Gbps memory. The phones are expected to launch on February 25.
Backbone has launched its Pro Xbox Edition controller, featuring both wired USB-C and wireless Bluetooth connectivity. The $179.99 device works across phones, PCs, tablets, and TVs with seamless switching between devices.
Ubisoft’s roguelike Prince of Persia spinoff is coming to Nintendo consoles just in time for the holidays. The game includes all content from its year-long early access period and features Dead Cells-style gameplay.
Internal Microsoft financials reveal OpenAI’s massive inference spending on Azure cloud services. The documents suggest the AI company’s revenue numbers may be significantly lower than previously reported, raising questions about its financial sustainability.
