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US Quantum Computing Push Faces Legal Challenge
A $2 billion US government investment in nine quantum computing startups is under fire. Rep. Zoe Lofgren argues the spending violates the CHIPS Act.

AI data centers spark memory chip shortage that could raise car and medical device prices
A coalition of nine U.S. trade groups warns the Trump administration that AI-driven demand for DRAM chips is squeezing supply, threatening price hikes across automotive, medical and telecom sectors through 2027.

Cerebras wafer-scale chip runs trillion-parameter model 7x faster than GPU clouds
Cerebras claims its wafer-scale chip runs a trillion-parameter AI model nearly seven times faster than GPU-based clouds, challenging Nvidia's dominance in inference.

Nvidia CEO sees $200B opportunity in AI agent processors
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang predicts a $200 billion market for CPUs dedicated to AI agents. The company plans to expand beyond GPUs into specialized processors for autonomous AI systems.

Battery Life Gains Let Health Trackers Monitor Around the Clock
Advances in battery technology are finally letting health trackers monitor continuously without daily charging. This shift could change how consumers use wearables for health.

SSD Prices Surge Nationwide but SanDisk Deal Bucks the Trend
The 8TB SanDisk Desk Drive drops $1,000 at Best Buy amid rising SSD costs. The deal offers a rare window for high-capacity storage buyers.

Apple Hints at Price Hikes, Sparking Rush on Current MacBook Air Deals
Apple signals possible price increases, making current discounts on M4 and M5 MacBook Air models a rare opportunity for buyers.

Security Audit Clears DJI Drones of Malware, Challenges FCC Ban
A U.S. cybersecurity audit found no malware or backdoors in DJI drones, casting doubt on the FCC ban and fueling a $1.56B legal fight.

Apple’s MacBook Neo Faces Fresh Wave of Rivals From Dell and Microsoft
Dell and Microsoft are launching new laptops aimed at the MacBook Neo, but critics say they miss key design and performance lessons from Apple.

Khadas Tea Pro Brings Audiophile-Grade Sound to Mobile Devices via Magnet and USB-C
The Khadas Tea Pro is a compact DAC that attaches magnetically to iPhones and connects via Bluetooth or USB-C to deliver a significant audio upgrade for phones and laptops.

Intel Confirms Next-Gen Xeon Server Chips for 2027 With Major Performance Gains
Intel’s Diamond Rapids Xeon CPUs arrive in 2027 with up to 50% more cores and double memory bandwidth to challenge AMD’s EPYC Venice.

IBM's Hidden Role in Automating Chip Manufacturing
IBM claims credit for pioneering semiconductor manufacturing automation. The company's early work laid the foundation for modern chip production. This history holds lessons for today's supply chain challenges.

What Android Users Need to Know Before Using Their Phone as a Car Key
Digital car keys on Android offer convenience but raise security questions. Learn how NFC and UWB work, what risks exist and how to stay safe.

AMD Plans Budget-Friendly Re-Release of Ryzen 7 5800X3D CPU
AMD may re-release the Ryzen 7 5800X3D as a 10th Anniversary Edition, offering a powerful upgrade for older AM4 PCs without requiring new DDR5 RAM.

AI demand forces a fundamental shift in enterprise data center strategy
Rising AI workloads are pushing companies to rethink infrastructure, moving from general-purpose servers to specialized GPU clusters and liquid-cooled data centers.

IBM Launches First Dedicated Quantum Chip Factory as Separate Company
IBM spins off its quantum chip manufacturing into an independent foundry, aiming to accelerate commercial quantum computing development.

New Programming Language CPPL Bridges Prompts and Circuits
A novel language called CPPL lets developers program circuits using AI-style prompts. It could reshape how hardware is designed for machine learning workloads.

Chuwi UniBook Takes on Apple MacBook With New Intel Chip
Chuwi's UniBook laptop uses Intel's new Core 3 304 CPU to challenge Apple's budget MacBook. Priced $150 lower, it targets cost-conscious buyers seeking performance.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra Marks Return to Arm-Nvidia Partnership
Microsoft and Nvidia announce the Surface Laptop Ultra, a 15-inch flagship with an Arm-based Nvidia chip. The company says it's the most powerful Surface ever, a decade after a failed Arm bet.

Nvidia Enters Arm Chip Fight With RTX Spark Launch
Nvidia unveils the RTX Spark, an Arm-based superchip at Computex 2026, directly challenging Apple's M5 and Qualcomm. The move signals a major shift in the PC processor market.