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AMD pitches AI laptops with dedicated processing power
Semiconductors

AMD pitches AI laptops with dedicated processing power

Local AI features could run faster, stay private and work offline as chipmakers push laptops with dedicated neural processors.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Qualcomm to buy Modular in push for edge AI software
Semiconductors

Qualcomm to buy Modular in push for edge AI software

The deal gives Qualcomm a stronger software layer for developers as AI workloads spread from edge devices into data centres.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
How AI can be the biggest accelerator for SMBs
Data Protection

How AI can be the biggest accelerator for SMBs

AI now helps smaller firms speed up routine work and decisions, but only when their PCs can handle the workloads securely and efficiently.

By Alexey Navolokin • 3 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026
Asia Pacific firms broaden AI PC & workstation use
Network Infrastructure

Asia Pacific firms broaden AI PC & workstation use

Nearly half of larger Asia Pacific firms have deployed AI PCs, while 95% expect workstations to be vital for AI work within two years.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 7th May 2026
Intel launches Core Ultra Series 3 AI gaming laptops
Gaming

Intel launches Core Ultra Series 3 AI gaming laptops

New thin-and-light models from Acer to MSI promise local AI and up to 77% faster gaming than Lunar Lake, Intel says.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Arrow backs .lumen AI glasses to guide blind users
Endpoint Protection

Arrow backs .lumen AI glasses to guide blind users

.lumen teams with Arrow to scale AI-powered haptic glasses that guide blind users, aiming to bring the guide-dog experience to a headset.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
AMD unveils yotta-scale AI roadmap & USD $150m pledge
Robotics

AMD unveils yotta-scale AI roadmap & USD $150m pledge

AMD maps 'yotta-scale' AI future with Helios platform, new chips across data centre to edge, and a USD $150m education pledge.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
AI boom drives record rise in chip equipment spending
Semiconductors

AI boom drives record rise in chip equipment spending

AI demand pushed Q3 2025 chip equipment billings to a record USD $33.66 billion, up 11% year on year as investment in advanced nodes surged.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
AMD unveils new Radeon, Ryzen & AI PC innovations at Computex
Gaming

AMD unveils new Radeon, Ryzen & AI PC innovations at Computex

AMD unveils Radeon RX 9060 XT, Radeon AI PRO R9700, and Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series at Computex 2025, targeting gamers, pros, and AI development.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Red Hat partners with Axiom Space for station data centre launch
Virtualisation

Red Hat partners with Axiom Space for station data centre launch

Red Hat and Axiom Space are set to launch the AxDCU-1 to the International Space Station in spring 2025, revolutionising in-space data processing.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Intel expands AI PC portfolio with Core Ultra launch
Software-as-a-Service

Intel expands AI PC portfolio with Core Ultra launch

Intel has unveiled its expanded Core Ultra (Series 2) AI PC portfolio, aiming to enhance global business performance with advanced processors and features.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Intel unveils Xeon 6 processors for AI & networking
Unified Communications

Intel unveils Xeon 6 processors for AI & networking

Intel has unveiled its Xeon 6 processors, promising double the AI performance and enhanced energy efficiency for data centres and networking applications.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025

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Saras Micro Devices hires ex-Amkor chiefs for growth
Unified Communications

Saras Micro Devices hires ex-Amkor chiefs for growth

As AI chips strain power delivery, the Arizona firm is adding senior packaging veterans to turn its technology into commercial sales.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2026
European IT distributors see resilience as software & AI grow
Endpoint Protection

European IT distributors see resilience as software & AI grow

European IT distribution showed resilience in Q2 2025 with software and AI-driven hardware boosting growth despite tariff and networking challenges.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025
Lenovo unveils IdeaPad Slim 3 2025 in India from INR ₹63,790
Endpoint Protection

Lenovo unveils IdeaPad Slim 3 2025 in India from INR ₹63,790

Lenovo unveils IdeaPad Slim 3 2025 in India, featuring a sleek metal design and powerful Intel or AMD processors from INR 63,790.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Lumai raises $10m to revolutionise AI with optical tech
Endpoint Protection

Lumai raises $10m to revolutionise AI with optical tech

Lumai has secured over $10 million in investment to boost its AI processing capabilities and data centre sustainability through innovative optical computing technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Siemens expands PAVE360 with AMD & Microsoft collaboration
Unified Communications

Siemens expands PAVE360 with AMD & Microsoft collaboration

Siemens Digital Industries Software has enhanced its PAVE360 technology for Software Defined Vehicle development by integrating AMD hardware on Microsoft Azure.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025