Microsoft has launched its new Maia 200 AI accelerator, built for running large AI models. It claims significant performance advantages over hardware from AWS and Google Cloud. The chip is already powering internal services like Copilot.
Intel is powering the Viana vision AI platform, which promises real-time analytics without collecting personal data. The system uses synthetic data for training and runs on Intel Core CPUs at the edge. But the real test is whether this approach can deliver meaningful insights.
Taika Waititi promises a “fun” and “high stakes” Star Wars movie, aiming to recapture the original trilogy’s spirit. Meanwhile, Chris Pratt reveals he has a “strong vision” for Star-Lord’s future in the MCU, and Martin Scorsese is assembling a star-studded cast for a new horror film.
Nvidia is making another massive investment in AI cloud company CoreWeave, this time for $2 billion. The two plan to build “AI factories” together, but the deal highlights the increasingly circular nature of the AI boom.
Xbox Game Studios head Craig Duncan says the inconsistent timing for releasing games on PS5, like Forza Horizon 6’s delay versus Fable’s day-one launch, comes down to development resources and team size. He admitted the strategy has been inconsistent but says Xbox aims to improve, prioritizing makin
Researchers are using biology-like methods to understand massive, opaque AI models. Meanwhile, the fringe idea of head transplants is getting a surprising second look from tech longevity seekers.
A new, serious bug has emerged from Microsoft’s January 2026 security updates. After two emergency fixes, some Windows 11 PCs are now failing to boot entirely, displaying a black screen of death. Microsoft is investigating but hasn’t provided a clear solution.
The US Army Engineer Research and Development Center has deployed a new supercomputer named Barfoot at its Mississippi lab. The HPE Cray EX4000 system boasts 212,000 compute cores and will be used for military research and climate modeling.
Google has announced that Chrome 150 will be the last version supporting macOS 12 Monterey. Support ends on July 28, 2026, leaving millions of users on older Macs vulnerable without security updates. Apple is already telling users to ditch Chrome for Safari.
Tesla is expanding its Optimus robot training program from California to its Austin Gigafactory. The move is a major step in scaling up data collection for the humanoid robot, which Elon Musk sees as a potential blockbuster product.
