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Minisforum unveils AI X1 Pro-470 mini PC with Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 for on-device AI acceleration

Minisforum has launched the AI X1 Pro-470, the world's first mini PC powered by AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 processor with 86 TOPS NPU performance. The compact system targets on-device AI acceleration with support for up to 128 GB DDR5 memory, 12 TB storage capacity, and OCuLink for external GPU connectivity, starting at $634 for barebone configuration.

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Minisforum unveils AI X1 Pro-470 mini PC with Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 for on-device AI acceleration

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Lagarde says AI investment boom will take time to deliver productivity gains across Europe

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde acknowledged that AI investment is fueling a surge in private-sector spending across the euro zone, particularly in information communication technology and data center infrastructure. However, she cautioned that realizing meaningful productivity gains from this AI-driven spending will require patience as the region navigates how artificial intelligence impacts both economic growth and inflation.

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Lagarde says AI investment boom will take time to deliver productivity gains across Europe

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TSMC to produce cutting-edge 3nm AI chips in Japan as demand from tech giants soars

Taiwan's TSMC announced plans to manufacture advanced 3-nanometer semiconductors at its second Kumamoto factory in Japan, a significant upgrade from initial plans. The move addresses bottlenecked production capacity driven by surging AI demand from customers like Nvidia, while also reflecting geopolitical considerations as the chipmaker diversifies beyond Taiwan.

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TSMC to produce cutting-edge 3nm AI chips in Japan as demand from tech giants soars

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Nvidia Must Accept Strict Licensing Terms for H200 AI Chip Sales to China, Lutnick Says

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated that Nvidia must comply with non-negotiable licensing terms for selling H200 AI chips to China, including Know-Your-Customer requirements to prevent military access. The chipmaker has not yet agreed to all proposed conditions, delaying shipments despite Trump administration approval. Chinese firms are turning to black-market hardware and domestic alternatives amid the uncertainty.

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Nvidia Must Accept Strict Licensing Terms for H200 AI Chip Sales to China, Lutnick Says

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Google Gemini reaches 750 million users as Gemini 3 launch drives explosive growth

Google's AI chatbot Gemini has crossed 750 million monthly active users, adding 100 million in a single quarter following the Gemini 3 launch. While still trailing ChatGPT's 810 million users, the rapid growth signals Google's successful comeback in the AI chatbot competition after previous setbacks.

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Google Gemini reaches 750 million users as Gemini 3 launch drives explosive growth

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Alphabet doubles AI spending to $185B, sells $20B bonds and rare 100-year notes to fund buildout

Google's parent company Alphabet is doubling down on artificial intelligence with capital expenditure reaching up to $185 billion this year—roughly double last year's total. To finance this unprecedented AI infrastructure buildout, the company sold $20 billion in dollar bonds and is issuing rare 100-year sterling bonds, the first by a tech company since the 1990s.

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Alphabet doubles AI spending to $185B, sells $20B bonds and rare 100-year notes to fund buildout

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Germany Opens €1 Billion AI Data Center to Boost Digital Sovereignty and Industrial AI

Deutsche Telekom, Nvidia, and SAP have launched one of Europe's largest AI computing facilities in Munich. The €1 billion Industrial AI Cloud aims to reduce European dependence on foreign digital infrastructure while boosting Germany's AI computing power by 50%. The facility operates at 30% capacity and represents the first step toward building AI gigafactories across Europe.

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Germany Opens €1 Billion AI Data Center to Boost Digital Sovereignty and Industrial AI

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Positron raises $230M Series B to challenge Nvidia with energy-efficient AI chips at $1B valuation

Semiconductor startup Positron has raised $230 million in Series B funding at over $1 billion valuation to accelerate development of energy-efficient AI chips. Backed by Qatar Investment Authority and Arm Holdings, the Reno-based company claims its upcoming Asimov chip will deliver five times more tokens per watt than Nvidia's Rubin GPU while offering six times more memory capacity for inference workloads.

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Positron raises $230M Series B to challenge Nvidia with energy-efficient AI chips at $1B valuation

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Infineon ramps up investment by €500M as AI data centers fuel unprecedented chip demand growth

German chipmaker Infineon is increasing its fiscal 2026 investment to €2.7 billion, up from €2.2 billion, to meet surging demand for AI data centers. The company expects AI business revenue to reach €2.5 billion in 2027, representing a tenfold increase within three years, as it navigates a weak automotive market.

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Infineon ramps up investment by €500M as AI data centers fuel unprecedented chip demand growth

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Intel hires chief GPU architect to challenge Nvidia's dominance in AI and data center markets

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan confirmed the chipmaker is actively developing GPUs with newly hired chief architect Eric Demers from Qualcomm. The move signals Intel's commitment to compete in the lucrative AI and data center GPU market, where Nvidia currently dominates. Intel plans to manufacture these chips internally through its foundry business.

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Intel hires chief GPU architect to challenge Nvidia's dominance in AI and data center markets

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Supermicro Revenue Growth Soars 123% as AI Boom Drives Record Q2 Results

Supermicro delivered a stellar second quarter with revenue jumping 123% to $12.7 billion, fueled by surging demand for AI infrastructure. The company raised its annual revenue forecast to at least $40 billion as GPU-based systems accounted for 84% of quarterly revenue. Despite margin pressures, CEO Charles Liang sees strong growth ahead with Data Center Building Block Solutions.

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Supermicro Revenue Growth Soars 123% as AI Boom Drives Record Q2 Results

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AMD revenue forecast disappoints investors despite strong AI chips sales and China boost

AMD reported fourth-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street estimates with revenue rising 34% to $10.3 billion, driven by its data center business and AI chip sales. But the company's first-quarter revenue forecast of $9.8 billion, while above consensus, fell short of some investor expectations who sought bigger AI gains. Shares tumbled 13% as concerns emerged about AMD's ability to compete with Nvidia in the booming AI market.

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AMD revenue forecast disappoints investors despite strong AI chips sales and China boost

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Western Digital unveils HDD tech roadmap with 100TB drives and flash-like performance for AI

Western Digital revealed breakthrough hard drive innovations at Innovation Day 2026, introducing High Bandwidth Drive Technology and Dual Pivot design that promise to deliver flash-like performance for AI workloads. The company's new storage roadmap targets 100TB capacity by 2029 while addressing the growing demands of AI-driven data storage with 4x throughput gains and 20% power reduction.

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Western Digital unveils HDD tech roadmap with 100TB drives and flash-like performance for AI

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Intel partners with SoftBank to develop Z-Angle Memory that promises triple HBM capacity

Intel and SoftBank subsidiary Saimemory signed a collaborative agreement to develop Z-Angle Memory (ZAM), a vertically-stacked memory technology designed to compete with High Bandwidth Memory in AI data centers. The next-generation memory promises 2 to 3 times more capacity, greater bandwidth, and half the power consumption of HBM, with prototypes expected in 2027 and mass production targeted for 2029.

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Intel partners with SoftBank to develop Z-Angle Memory that promises triple HBM capacity

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Nvidia's $100 billion OpenAI investment shrinks to $20 billion as chip tensions surface

Five months after announcing plans for a $100 billion investment, Nvidia and OpenAI's mega-deal has stalled. The chipmaker now plans a $20 billion investment instead, while OpenAI quietly pursues alternative chip providers. The tension centers on inference performance issues, with OpenAI reportedly dissatisfied with Nvidia's GPU speed for coding tasks, prompting deals with Cerebras and AMD to reduce dependency.

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Nvidia's $100 billion OpenAI investment shrinks to $20 billion as chip tensions surface

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