The site of a former Unilever soap factory in Warrington, UK, is being transformed into a modular AI data center. Demolition work began recently and will take 18 months to complete. The new facility will be operated by Dante FS subsidiary Platform Data Centre UK.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella revealed the company has IP rights to OpenAI’s custom AI semiconductors being developed with Broadcom. The deal extends Microsoft’s exclusive rights through 2032 and includes post-AGI models. This gives Microsoft unprecedented access to OpenAI’s hardware innovations while
Researchers have developed the first graphene-based solar cells that can power temperature sensors directly without batteries. The system uses storage capacitors that charge in minutes and power sensors for more than 24 hours. This breakthrough could enable decades-long autonomous sensor systems for
Valve is introducing foveated streaming for its new Steam Frame VR headset, using eye tracking to optimize wireless game streaming. The technology could potentially work with other headsets that support eye tracking and Steam Link compatibility. This approach could significantly improve the wireless
The AI boom is forcing a radical rethink of how chips communicate. Traditional networking can’t keep up, sparking a gold rush in optical technology and billion-dollar acquisitions.
Google is working on enabling mainline Linux kernel support for future Pixel hardware. Simultaneously, the company is developing Skia “Graphite” to dramatically accelerate Chrome’s graphics performance using modern APIs and multi-threading.
AI systems are consuming massive amounts of NAND storage, causing prices to skyrocket. The TLC 1TB NAND price jumped from $4.80 in July to $10.70 in October. Companies may respond by reducing storage capacities in future devices.
A critical NASA communications antenna has been broken since mid-September, stalling asteroid studies and raising concerns about future missions. The 230-foot dish at the Goldstone Complex suffered mechanical damage and flooding, with repairs complicated by the federal shutdown. This comes as the ag
The third quarter of 2025 saw CPU shipments increase 2.2% quarter-over-quarter, marking the third consecutive quarter of growth. Windows 10’s end-of-life appears to be the primary driver as users upgrade hardware to meet Windows 11 requirements. However, analysts expect the growth to slow significan
PC building has too many outdated “rules” that don’t hold up to real-world testing. From power supply ratings to thermal paste myths, here are six conventions you can safely ignore for your next build.
