ASRock Industrial is expanding its edge computing portfolio with several new AI-ready systems designed for harsh industrial environments. The iEP-7030E series leverages Intel Core Ultra processors and integrated NPUs for computer vision and automation tasks. These fanless systems operate from -25°C
Michael Wolf’s annual tech predictions are here, and they’re focused on two explosive areas. His 2026 Technology and Media Outlook Report dives deep into AI-powered search and spatial computing. The insights will be presented at WSJ’s Tech Live this Wednesday.
Abee, traditionally a PC case manufacturer, just entered the mini PC market with a powerhouse designed for AI workloads. The cube-shaped AI Station 395 Max features water cooling, a 16-core Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU, and a massive 128GB of LPDDR5X memory.
Carrier Global Corporation has launched a new range of cooling distribution units for liquid cooling in data centers. The CDUs feature modular heat exchangers that can achieve approach temperatures down to 3.6°F, lower than the industry standard.
The UK’s Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs invested heavily in modernizing its IT estate, only to deploy an operating system that reached end of support in October. The department still has 24,000 end-of-life devices to replace as it races against technical debt.
While Sam Altman captures headlines, Greg Brockman is quietly orchestrating the most ambitious infrastructure build in tech history. The OpenAI cofounder is betting everything on reaching AGI, but the financial and political stakes have never been higher.
Apple appears to be developing a more affordable MacBook priced under $1,000. The device would use iPhone-class chips rather than M-series processors while still outperforming early M1 Macs.
Microsoft is testing a major change to Windows 11 that replaces the traditional search box with an “Ask Copilot anything” interface. The feature requires Windows Insider build 26220.7051 or higher and additional tools to enable. Early testing shows mixed results with some search functionality workin
Python developers have been waiting for this one. After years of workarounds and failed proposals, lazy imports are finally becoming an official language feature. The key difference? This time they’re opt-in rather than mandatory.
Apple is working on a budget MacBook aimed at competing with Chromebooks and entry-level Windows PCs. The company plans to launch the device in the first half of next year for well under $1,000, marking a significant shift from its typical premium pricing strategy.
