MSI just unveiled a compact 4-liter desktop PC built for AI. It runs on AMD’s upcoming Ryzen AI Max+ processors and can dedicate up to 96GB of its fast unified memory directly to the GPU, aiming to eliminate VRAM bottlenecks for local AI and creative work.
Bell Canada and Ontario’s Queen’s University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to build and operate a sovereign AI supercomputing facility. The project aims to support Canadian research and business while safeguarding data from foreign oversight, though key details like compute power remain
Commonwealth Fusion Systems has installed the first of 18 massive magnets for its Sparc reactor, aiming for a 2027 start. The company also announced a partnership with Nvidia and Siemens to build a digital twin, hoping AI will accelerate the path to fusion power.
Gigabyte has unveiled a new lineup of 800-series motherboards at CES 2026, headlined by the X870E Aorus Xtreme X3D AI Top. These boards are engineered specifically for AMD’s Ryzen 9000 Series X3D processors, featuring support for DDR5-9000+ memory and AI-driven performance modes.
At CES, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang shifted his prediction for a robotics “ChatGPT moment” from “around the corner” to “nearly here.” The company unveiled new AI models and tools for self-driving cars and robots, but building the actual machines is a much harder problem. The gap between simulation and rea
Accenture is acquiring UK-based AI startup Faculty in an undisclosed deal. Meanwhile, a new demo shows developers running multiple AI coding agents from just a smartphone, hinting at a major shift in how software gets built.
Global banking regulators are considering a proposal that would let major banks lend against pure cryptocurrencies like Dogecoin with far less capital. This would expose the core financial system to assets with no fundamental value. The push comes from finance and crypto trade groups aiming to tap i
HP is launching a new professional 4K monitor designed to declutter desks and boost productivity. The Series 7 Pro uses a single Thunderbolt 4 cable to deliver 4K at 120Hz, charge laptops with 140W of power, and act as a hub. It’s built with recycled materials and is expected in March.
Nvidia has unveiled its next-generation Rubin AI supercomputing platform, promising massive efficiency gains over its predecessor. The first systems will ship to major cloud partners like AWS, Google, and Microsoft in late 2026.
With Micron’s RSI hitting 73 and trading 30% above its 50-day moving average, CNBC proposes a specific May 2025 options play. It’s designed to cap upside at $360 while protecting down to $240. But is this strategy too clever for its own good?
