Google’s TPU v7 Ironwood accelerators deliver Blackwell-level performance with 4.6 petaFLOPS FP8 and 192GB HBM3e memory. The real story is Google’s ability to scale these into pods of up to 9,216 chips, dwarfing Nvidia’s rack-scale approach. This could reshape the AI hardware landscape as major play
Nintendo is officially shifting its primary development focus to the Switch 2, effectively retiring the original Switch after its legendary nine-year run. The original console launched in March 2017 and has sold over 150 million units worldwide. While not immediately discontinued, the writing is on
Nippon Steel is making a massive bet on the data center boom with plans to produce specialized electrical steel for transformers. The company will invest billions at its Arkansas facility to manufacture grain-oriented electrical steel sheets. Mass production is scheduled to begin in 2028 as part of
Sony has rolled out one of the biggest updates yet for the PlayStation Portal handheld. The November 6th firmware adds cloud streaming for your entire game library, not just PS Plus titles. This fundamentally changes what the Portal can do for PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers.
Mchose has launched the Ace 68 Turbo, claiming the title of world’s first 16K polling keyboard. The mechanical board features magnetic switches and dual-chip architecture, targeting competitive gamers with a promotional price of $79.
Xpeng aims to deploy humanoid robots using solid-state batteries by late 2026. The company sees robotics as the ideal application for this emerging battery technology. They’re working with Chinese and foreign suppliers to make it happen.
The transition from high-performance computing to AI factories brings liquid cooling front and center. Companies like Motivair are leveraging 15+ years of experience cooling exascale systems to handle today’s AI workloads. The physics hasn’t changed, but the scale certainly has.
Nintendo’s latest earnings report reveals the Switch 2 has sold 10.36 million units as of September 30. The console reached this milestone in just four months since launch, while the original Switch continues its march toward becoming the best-selling console ever.
Steam Deck owners can now download games and updates with the screen off thanks to a new beta client. The feature works automatically when plugged in or can be manually activated. It’s one of the most requested quality-of-life improvements since the handheld launched.
AMD’s recent driver confusion has RDNA 1 and 2 GPU owners concerned about future support. The company initially suggested these cards would only get security updates, then walked it back. This raises serious questions about AMD’s commitment to long-term value.
