France is getting its first exascale supercomputer in a €544 million project funded by EuroHPC. The Alice Recoque system will use AMD’s upcoming Venice Epyc CPUs and Instinct MI430X GPUs when it launches in late 2026. Located at GENCI’s Paris facility, it promises energy efficiency for AI and tradit
Apple is reportedly shifting focus to performance improvements and AI features for next year’s iOS 27 update. The approach mirrors macOS Snow Leopard’s emphasis on stability over flashy new features. This comes as Apple works to catch up in the AI race while preparing for future hardware like foldab
Lenovo executives are sounding the alarm about an impending memory shortage they call the largest supply-demand gap in a decade. The company reported record $20.4 billion quarterly revenue but says navigating the memory crunch will dominate the narrative in coming quarters.
Dell has shipped their new Pro Max with GB10 systems to Phoronix for testing. This compact workstation features NVIDIA’s GB10 superchip with 20 total CPU cores and comes with 128GB of LPDDR5X memory. Starting at $3,699, it’s positioned as an AI development powerhouse in a tiny chassis.
Canonical has partnered with AMI to integrate Ubuntu netboot functionality directly into UEFI firmware. This means users can now install Ubuntu simply by selecting it from their boot menu with just an Ethernet connection. No more USB drives or external media required for Linux installation.
Vantage Data Centers has completed a massive $1.6 billion investment into its Asia-Pacific platform. The funding comes from existing investors GIC and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and includes acquiring Yondr’s hyperscale campus in Johor, Malaysia.
NVIDIA is pushing the boundaries of high-performance computing with two major Linux developments. The company is preparing 1.6 terabits per second networking technology for the Linux 6.19 kernel while also open-sourcing driver patches for next-generation GPUs. These moves signal NVIDIA’s serious com
Microsoft is testing significant changes to Windows 11’s right-click context menus and File Explorer performance. The update groups common actions into a “Manage file” flyout and adds background preloading for faster launches. Store apps can now be uninstalled directly from the library page.
TCS is teaming up with TPG for a massive $2 billion investment in its HyperVault AI data center business. The move aims to build GW-scale AI infrastructure with liquid-cooled data centers. This positions TCS to compete aggressively in the AI services market.
Windows Insiders get a major update with gaming-focused improvements and productivity enhancements. The build introduces full-screen Xbox experience for all PC form factors and significant File Explorer optimizations.
