The surge in AI data center construction is creating a massive new demand for concrete, a major source of carbon emissions. Tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon are now striking deals for low-carbon concrete to shrink their environmental footprint before the servers even turn on.
The Trump administration is planning a massive $1.6 billion investment in US Rare Earth. The move aims to reduce America’s heavy reliance on China for processed minerals essential for EVs, AI, and weapons systems.
According to a new report, Intel is planning dedicated Core G3 variants of its upcoming Panther Lake processors, specifically tuned for portable gaming PCs. The focus is on consistent performance and a major leap in integrated Arc B390 graphics power.
ASUS has unveiled a surprisingly compact ProArt GeForce RTX 5090 at CES. The card uses a 2.5-slot design and borrows cooling tech from NVIDIA’s Founders Edition to fit into multi-GPU workstations.
Fusion power is moving from science project to construction site. Commonwealth Fusion Systems is building its SPARC demonstration plant, using AI from Siemens and Nvidia, and aims for first plasma energy in 2027.
The global memory market is on a tear, with revenue expected to jump by over 20% in 2025 and a staggering 40%+ in 2026. AI-driven demand for High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) and shortages in general-purpose chips are creating a perfect storm for growth.
Industry leaders believe construction is safe from AI disruption because it relies on manual labor. But the author argues they’re missing how AI is moving up and down the task stack, starting with knowledge work like cost estimating.
Maytronics has unveiled the Dolphin Eon series at CES, robotic pool cleaners designed to operate in water as shallow as 8 inches. The two models feature tank-like treads and app control, with prices starting at $899. A hybrid power option is coming later this year.
A deep dive reveals the Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme uses TSMC’s new 3nm N3X process, prioritizing speed over efficiency. Despite hitting 5.00GHz and packing 31 billion transistors, it still lags behind Apple’s silicon in key tests.
The schedule for the massive CES 2026 trade show is now official. The event will take place in Las Vegas from January 6th through the 9th.
