Samsung has unveiled the PM9E1, a new PCIe Gen5 SSD designed for compact AI systems. It offers a massive 4TB capacity and read speeds up to 14.5 GB/s, all in a tiny M.2 2242 form factor. The drive is optimized for platforms like NVIDIA’s DGX Spark desktop AI supercomputer.
Microsoft is rolling out an optional preview update for Windows 11, KB5074105. It finally fixes a huge pain point with the Smart App Control security feature and bundles several other fixes.
The European High-Performance Computing Joint Undertaking has signed a contract for the MareNostrum 5 AI Upgrade project. The upgrade, to be installed in the first half of 2026, will add new computing partitions for large language model training and inference powered by next-generation GPUs.
According to 9to5Mac, Tim Cook shared a key adoption stat for Apple Intelligence during Apple’s fiscal Q1 2026 earnings call. He highlighted Visual Intelligence and Live Translation as standout features, though specifics on what counts as “active” use remain vague.
A video from ASUS China accidentally showed a desktop folder named “9950x3dv2” on a test system. This specific internal label has sparked serious speculation that a revised, higher-end Ryzen 9 X3D CPU is already in the hands of board partners for validation.
Linux gamers can now stream games at up to 5K/120Hz or a blistering 360Hz at 1080p with a new native GeForce Now app. This dedicated client promises better stability and performance over the previous browser-based workaround.
Microsoft’s Windows 11 has officially crossed the 1 billion user threshold. The milestone comes as the OS sees a 45% surge, largely tied to Windows 10’s end of support.
The latest tech podcast dives into brain-inspired AI chips and a big boost for wireless charging. Both are key for the next generation of smart devices.
Nvidia is putting $2 billion into cloud provider CoreWeave to help build a massive network of AI data centers. The goal is to develop over 5 gigawatts of capacity by 2030, a huge power commitment. However, some research suggests the industry’s infrastructure demands might be overblown.
Google is turning Chrome into an AI agent that can shop for you and plan vacations. The new “auto browse” feature is rolling out now, but major retailers are already suing to block similar AI tools.
