Nvidia is launching its Vera CPU as a standalone product, not just a GPU sidekick. With 88 custom Arm cores and massive memory bandwidth, it’s a full-frontal assault on the server market. This changes everything for AI infrastructure.
Texas Instruments is forecasting first-quarter earnings growth, defying its usual seasonal slowdown. The chipmaker cited stronger data center sales and a budding recovery in its industrial business as the key drivers.
Mark Gurman reports Apple’s M6 processor could arrive “in the near future,” a surprisingly quick follow-up to the M5 that launched just three months ago in October. This would echo the rapid five-month gap we saw between the M3 and M4 chips.
Microsoft has unveiled its Maia 200 AI accelerator, built for inference. The company claims it outperforms rivals from Amazon and Google and is already deployed in its data centers to run models like GPT-5.2.
A new laser power transmission system has successfully completed a key test phase, beaming energy to drones from 2 kilometers away. The tech, backed by U.S. military command, aims to make flight times virtually infinite for long-range drones.
Apple is reportedly planning a rare double-upgrade for the MacBook Pro in 2026. The second update could bring a dramatic redesign with an OLED display and, for the first time, touch support.
Naya’s Connect system is a highly customizable desktop setup centered on a modular keyboard. You can magnetically attach modules like a Dock with swappable inputs, a 24-key pad, or a 6-key column. It’s smashed its Kickstarter goal, but shipping isn’t until February 2027.
Google has launched a last-minute discount on the Pixel 9a, dropping its price by $100. The deal runs until February 15, just days before the expected Pixel 10a launch, which may not be a major upgrade.
Microsoft is launching Copilot Checkout, an AI agent that can purchase items directly within a chat. Starting with partners like Etsy, PayPal, and Shopify, it aims to make shopping seamless. But it also makes Microsoft’s AI assistant more inescapable than ever.
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.
