Marvell’s $540M Bet on AI Networking
Chipmaker Marvell is spending $540 million to acquire networking firm XConn Technologies. The move is a direct play to build better infrastructure for AI data centers, where fast connections are everything.
Category: AI
Windows 11’s Copilot can now peek into your taskbar apps
Microsoft is adding a new “Share with Copilot” option directly to the Windows 11 taskbar. The feature lets you send an app’s contents to the AI for analysis and suggestions. It’s rolling out now to all PCs, not just new Copilot+ models.
Sony’s AI Ghost Could Play Your Games For You
A new Sony patent reveals plans for an AI system that could play through difficult game sections for struggling players. The system would be trained on footage from countless users. It’s a radical step beyond current help features.
YouTube Music’s AI Slop Problem Is Driving Subscribers Away
YouTube Music’s algorithm is recommending a flood of low-quality, AI-generated music to paying subscribers. Users say hitting “Not interested” does nothing, and the fake tracks keep coming back. It’s a core failure that has people ready to cancel.
SK hynix Shows Off 48GB HBM4 and LPDDR6 for AI’s Next Act
SK hynix is giving a sneak peek at the memory that will power future AI systems. The highlight is a 48GB HBM4 chip, but new modules for servers and on-device AI are also in the mix for a 2026 showcase.
AMD’s Ryzen AI Halo is a 200B-parameter monster in a mini PC
AMD CEO Lisa Su unveiled the Ryzen AI Halo at CES 2025, a mini PC designed as an AI developer platform. It can run models with up to 200 billion parameters locally and is expected to launch in the second quarter of this year.
MotorK grabs another €3 million to shore up its finances
Milano-based MotorK has secured an additional €3 million in financing from its existing lender, Atempo Growth. The funds will be used to bolster the company’s financial standing as it continues to develop its AI-centric SaaS platform for car dealers.
AMD’s new Ryzen AI 400 chips promise a battery life revolution
AMD has officially unveiled its Ryzen AI 400 Series processors, codenamed “Gorgon Point,” at CES 2026. The chips promise major leaps in unplugged performance and AI power, aiming to make x86 laptops truly competitive on battery life.
AMD’s New AI PC Chips Promise a Faster, Smarter 2026
AMD is betting big on the AI PC, announcing its Ryzen AI 400 Series processors and a new gaming chip at CES 2026. The company says the new hardware will enable faster multitasking and smarter everyday computing. Devices with these chips are slated to arrive in early 2026.
Nadella’s “Bicycles for the Mind” vs. the AI “Slop” Reality
Satya Nadella says we should stop calling AI “slop” and see it as “bicycles for the mind.” Yet, his own company’s layoffs in 2025 fueled the very narrative he’s trying to counter. So, is AI a replacement or a tool?