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ASML launches major expansion with new manufacturing facilities to meet AI boom demand

ASML, Europe's most valuable firm, broke ground on a new production campus near Eindhoven to expand its chip-making equipment capacity. The BIC North project will accommodate up to 20,000 workers and features a Flow Factory for faster assembly of EUV lithography tools, with nearly all production capacity booked through 2027.

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ASML launches major expansion with new manufacturing facilities to meet AI boom demand

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AI Hardware Requirements in 2026: Choosing Between More RAM vs Bigger GPU for Local Models

Running AI models locally in 2026 requires careful hardware choices. While 64GB RAM emerges as the practical baseline for local AI workloads, 128GB systems offer headroom for larger models. The debate between prioritizing system memory versus GPU capacity intensifies as unified memory systems reshape the landscape.

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AI Hardware Requirements in 2026: Choosing Between More RAM vs Bigger GPU for Local Models

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AI Could Cure Cancer Within Our Lifetimes, But Chip Shortage Slows Progress, Says Arm Holdings CEO

Arm Holdings CEO Rene Haas claims AI will help find cure for cancer by solving complex biological modeling problems humans cannot. But semiconductor shortages are limiting AI data centers needed for medical breakthroughs, creating a supply-constrained environment that threatens to delay AI-driven drug discovery advances.

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AI Could Cure Cancer Within Our Lifetimes, But Chip Shortage Slows Progress, Says Arm Holdings CEO

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Microsoft Engineer Says Typing Code Is Absolutely Over as GitHub Copilot Reshapes Development

Microsoft Distinguished Engineer David Fowler sparked debate by declaring typing code is absolutely over as GitHub Copilot's AI coding agents now handle environment setup, testing, and pull requests. While 30% of Microsoft code is AI-generated, studies show AI code contains 1.4x more critical issues, keeping human oversight essential.

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Microsoft Engineer Says Typing Code Is Absolutely Over as GitHub Copilot Reshapes Development

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Vigyanlabs Launches FEMTO Micro Data Centre for Next-Generation AI Infrastructure

Mysuru-based deep-tech company Vigyanlabs launched FEMTO, a Sovereign AI-in-a-Box platform that brings high-performance GPU computing directly to organizations. Former ISRO Chairman Dr. S. Somanath unveiled the indigenous solution featuring air-cooled architecture, marking a significant step in building sustainable AI infrastructure from India.

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Vigyanlabs Launches FEMTO Micro Data Centre for Next-Generation AI Infrastructure

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XPeng Launches Mass Production of IRON Humanoid Robot as Tesla Optimus Faces Continued Delays

Chinese automaker XPeng has commissioned a dedicated automated production line for its IRON humanoid robot in Guangzhou, with over 80% of core processes automated. The AI-powered robot walked off the line autonomously after assembly, marking a shift from prototype to commercial-scale manufacturing while Tesla's Optimus program continues to face production delays.

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XPeng Launches Mass Production of IRON Humanoid Robot as Tesla Optimus Faces Continued Delays

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Arm Unveils AI-Native GPU and CPU Tech to Transform Mobile Gaming and AI on 2027 Android Phones

Arm announced CSS for Mobile 2 featuring the Mali G2-Ultra NX GPU with neural graphics capabilities and C2 CPU cores optimized for agentic AI. The technology promises 4x performance improvements through AI upscaling and frame generation while reducing power consumption by 38%, bringing desktop-quality graphics to smartphones launching in 2027.

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Arm Unveils AI-Native GPU and CPU Tech to Transform Mobile Gaming and AI on 2027 Android Phones

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AMD unveils Agentic AI chips at IFA 2026 to run 125-billion parameter models locally on Windows

AMD announced Strix Halo and Gorgon Halo chips at IFA 2026, enabling local compute for 125-billion parameter models on Windows. Microsoft's Pavan Davuluri revealed Project Zenith for developers, while AMD showcased the 96-core Threadripper Halo Station—a personal supercomputer designed to shift computing from command-based to agentic AI that understands user goals.

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AMD unveils Agentic AI chips at IFA 2026 to run 125-billion parameter models locally on Windows

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Scientists Develop Ultrafast Magnetic-Field Pulses to Slash Computer Memory Energy Use by 100x

Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have developed a breakthrough method using ultrafast magnetic-field pulses that could reduce memory energy use by up to 100 times. The approach addresses the sustainability challenges of AI infrastructure by moving magnetic memory closer to fundamental thermodynamic limits, potentially transforming how data centers operate.

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Scientists Develop Ultrafast Magnetic-Field Pulses to Slash Computer Memory Energy Use by 100x

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IQE Swings to £6M Profit as AI Infrastructure Demand Drives 43% Revenue Growth

British semiconductor materials manufacturer IQE posted a £6 million half-year profit compared to a £0.4 million loss last year, fueled by surging AI infrastructure demand and data center expansion. The Wales-based company reported 43% revenue growth to £64.6 million and plans to expand indium phosphide capacity to meet accelerating demand from AI and data center markets.

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IQE Swings to £6M Profit as AI Infrastructure Demand Drives 43% Revenue Growth

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Tech Giants Deploy New Cooling Systems to Cut AI Data Centers' Water Consumption

AI data centers consumed 222 billion liters of water globally in 2025 for cooling systems, but tech companies claim new technologies can drastically reduce this footprint. Nvidia's DSX system and closed-loop cooling methods promise near-zero water use, though trade-offs with electricity consumption remain a concern as public opposition grows.

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Tech Giants Deploy New Cooling Systems to Cut AI Data Centers' Water Consumption

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Japan Signals AI and Chips Will Dominate Next Phase of $550B US Investment Pact

Japan's trade minister Ryosei Akazawa confirmed that artificial intelligence and semiconductor projects will carry "very significant weight" in the upcoming third tranche of the $550B US-Japan investment pact. With $109B already committed to energy and minerals, the strategic investment is now pivoting toward high-tech industrial policy as both nations deepen technology-driven economic collaboration.

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Japan Signals AI and Chips Will Dominate Next Phase of $550B US Investment Pact

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Foxconn Posts Record $29.15B August Revenue as AI Demand Drives 52% Growth

Foxconn reported August revenue of $29.15 billion, up 52% year-over-year, marking its second-highest monthly total ever. The contract electronics manufacturer and Nvidia partner expects third quarter performance to outperform market expectations as AI server demand accelerates and ICT products enter peak season.

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Foxconn Posts Record $29.15B August Revenue as AI Demand Drives 52% Growth

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HP Unveils World's Thinnest NVIDIA RTX Spark Laptops with 1 Petaflop of AI Performance

HP announced the OmniBook Ultra 16 and OmniBook X 14, claiming the title of world's thinnest NVIDIA RTX Spark laptops. The Ultra 16 packs up to 128GB unified memory and 1 petaflop of AI performance into an ultra-thin design with 17-hour battery life. HP also detailed the upcoming OmniDesk desktop for continuous AI agent operations.

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HP Unveils World's Thinnest NVIDIA RTX Spark Laptops with 1 Petaflop of AI Performance

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AMD Unveils Threadripper Halo Station: 96-Core AI Workstation Runs Trillion-Parameter Models

AMD introduced the Threadripper Halo Station at IFA 2026, calling it the most powerful workstation in the world. The liquid-cooled system features a 96-core Threadripper Pro 9995WX processor and dual Instinct MI350P accelerators with 288GB of HBM3E memory, expandable to 576GB with four GPUs. Designed for machine learning researchers and developers, the workstation can run trillion-parameter models locally, with pricing expected to exceed $100,000.

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AMD Unveils Threadripper Halo Station: 96-Core AI Workstation Runs Trillion-Parameter Models

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