Microsoft has rebuilt the Windows Server I/O stack to support NVMe SSDs natively, removing a legacy SCSI translation layer. This promises huge gains in IOPS, lower latency, and better CPU efficiency for enterprise workloads.
California utilities just had their state-guaranteed profit margins trimmed slightly. The move will save customers about $100 million, but it’s a drop in the bucket compared to the $840 million in new, pre-approved rate increases coming soon.
Maxsun has unveiled a unique mini ITX motherboard, the MS-PC Farm B860I, which features four DDR5 memory slots. This is a first for the mainstream consumer market, breaking the longstanding two-slot limit for the small form factor. The board also packs server-grade management and supports Intel’s up
A startling report shows one in three people in the UK are now using AI devices like ChatGPT for emotional support. This growing digital dependency is creating real-world consequences, from user withdrawal symptoms to critical safety risks.
Imprint, a fintech that builds co-branded credit card programs, has raised $150 million at a $1.2 billion valuation. The round was led by Khosla Ventures, with participation from several top-tier VC firms.
Despite China’s broader economic woes, its AI chip sector is minting billionaires overnight. A wave of successful IPOs, driven by US export controls and domestic demand, is creating a new tech elite.
Visa’s group president notes that $11 trillion in global cash won’t vanish overnight but will fuel digital payments growth for years. PYMNTS data shows mobile wallets now account for 35% of online and 21% of in-store transactions in major economies, signaling a major shift in how we pay.
Google is launching a major internal initiative called “TorchTPU” to make its AI chips fully compatible with the PyTorch software framework. The move, developed with Meta’s help, is a direct attempt to erode Nvidia’s software moat and make Google’s TPUs a viable alternative for developers.
A U.S. federal judge has halted a new Arkansas law that aimed to penalize social media platforms for designs that could harm minors. The judge ruled the law is “likely unconstitutional” and too vague. This is a major win for the tech industry’s pushback against state-level regulations.
Power management giant Eaton is expanding its U.S. manufacturing footprint to capitalize on the AI-driven data center boom. The company will open a new 350,000-square-foot campus in Virginia, creating 200 jobs and focusing on critical power distribution gear. This move is a direct response to unprec
