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Google will build a small modular nuclear reactor in Tennessee

The company will acquire up to 500 megawatts of nuclear energy under the agreement. This deal will allow an increase in the power output of the Hermes 2 Plant in Oak Ridge.

Daniela Morales Soler, 18 Aug 2025 21:35

Nvidia amplifies op-ed claiming H20 export ban failed to slow China’s AI push

Nvidia shared an op-ed arguing U.S. export controls on its H20 GPUs curtailed American influence without halting China’s AI progress.

Nathan Ali, 17 Aug 2025 18:40

Technician testing electronic hardware, similar to the process used for PQShield's post-quantum cryptography chip (Image source: Pexels)

PQShield launches UltraPQ-Suite and expands post-quantum cryptography hardware portfolio

PQShield expands post-quantum cryptography hardware with UltraPQ-Suite and PQPlatform-TrustSys, building on its 2024 NIST-approved silicon debut.

Louise Burke, 13 Aug 2025 14:56

The Sandisk UltraQLC 256TB NVMe U.2 SSD leverages Kioxia BiCS FLASH 3D flash memory technology to achieve its high capacity. (Image source: Sandisk)

Sandisk unveils UltraQLC 256TB NVMe U.2 SSD for datacenters

Sandisk has unveiled the UltraQLC 256TB NVMe U.2 SSD, engineered for massive data storage at datacenters and AI training clusters. Built using the 8th gen BiCS QLC NAND architecture, it delivers faster performance with lower power...

David Chien, 09 Aug 2025 03:16

Apple CEO Tim Cook at a recent company event (Image source: Apple)

Apple's smaller acquisitions could shape faster and more private AI in future devices

Cook confirms seven small acquisitions in 2025, amid broader AI investments that may strengthen on-device performance. The news comes as Apple's AI features currently available, such as those found on iPhones, face regular critici...

Louise Burke, 08 Aug 2025 17:17

Google signs first deals to reduce AI energy use in high-demand hours

To help ease pressure on the U.S. power grid, Google will begin cutting back electricity use at its AI data centers during times of high demand. The company has signed its first agreements with utility providers to temporarily slo...

Anmol Dubey, 04 Aug 2025 20:00

Zhaoxin showcases KaiXian KX-7000N AI-PC chip and 96-core Kaisheng KH-50000 server CPU at WAIC 2025 (Image source: Zhaoxin)

Zhaoxin unveils first NPU-equipped CPU and 96-core server chip at WAIC 2025

At WAIC 2025 in Shanghai, Zhaoxin introduced the KaiXian KX-7000N client CPU with an integrated NPU for offline AI workloads and the Kaisheng KH-50000 server chip delivering 96 cores, PCIe 5.0 lanes, and 384 MB L3 cache. Together,...

Nathan Ali, 31 Jul 2025 18:01

Micron expands its G9-NAND portfolio with record PCIe 6.0 performance and 245 TB capacities (Image source: Micron)

Micron's 9th gen NAND series debuts with world's first PCIe Gen 6 SSD

Micron’s new G9-NAND SSD portfolio combines the ultra-high bandwidth 9650 PCIe Gen 6 NVMe flagship, the capacity-focused 6600 ION series with up to 122.88 TB on PCIe 5.0, and the latency-optimized 7600 PCIe Gen 5 drive.

Nathan Ali, 30 Jul 2025 19:24

Tallgrass and Crusoe plan 10 GW AI data center near Cheyenne, Wyoming (Image source: Crusoe)

Wyoming’s upcoming AI campus could draw five times more power than its homes

Tallgrass and Crusoe propose a 1.8 GW AI data center campus just south of Cheyenne that could expand to 10 GW—surpassing the combined electricity use of every home in Wyoming.

Nathan Ali, 30 Jul 2025 14:43

China forms two AI alliances to localize chips and models. Pictured: Huawei's Atlas 900 AI cluster (Image source: Huawei)

The WAIC sees the launch of two strategic AI alliances to strengthen China’s chip-to-model ecosystem

At WAIC Shanghai, China’s AI sector unveiled two strategic alliances — the Model-Chip Ecosystem Innovation Alliance and the Shanghai General Chamber of Commerce AI Committee — to bridge GPU designers, LLM specialists, and industri...

Nathan Ali, 30 Jul 2025 11:17

EU plots $34.6 billion drive for gigawatt-scale AI data centers (Image source: Telenor)

The EU’s $34.6 billion AI factory plan aims to double compute capacity with 13 regional hubs and future gigafactories

Europe’s $34.6 billion AI factory program moves from blueprint to reality, with 13 regional hubs funded and plans for gigawatt-scale sites housing 100,000 GPUs. Power supply and private investment emerge as critical challenges to ...

Nathan Ali, 30 Jul 2025 04:28

Huawei's CloudMatrix 384 stakes a claim in China’s high-performance AI race. Pictured: Huawei's Atlas 900 AI cluster (Image source: Huawei)

CloudMatrix 384: Huawei's 384-chip AI cluster challenges Nvidia amid US export curbs

At WAIC Shanghai, Huawei unveiled CloudMatrix 384: a system of 384 Ascend 910C accelerators connected via a proprietary "super-node" interconnect, designed to rival Nvidia's GB200 NVL72 platform.

Nathan Ali, 26 Jul 2025 17:02

Nvidia’s B200 AI chips still reach China despite US export controls. Pictured: Nvidia's DGX superpod (Image source: Nvidia)

Billion-dollar Nvidia B200 shipments bypass US export curbs to China

Despite export curbs, over $1 billion of Nvidia’s flagship B200 AI processors slipped into China even after Washington tightened restrictions. Anhui-based “Gate of the Era” emerged as a key gray-market conduit, moving racks at pri...

Nathan Ali, 25 Jul 2025 14:05

Kioxia unveils 245 TB LC9 enterprise SSD aimed at AI-scale workloads (Image source: Kioxia)

Kioxia unveils industry’s first 245.76 TB NVMe SSD optimized for AI workloads

Kioxia’s new LC9 Series NVMe SSD doubles its top capacity from 122.88 TB to 245.76 TB, setting a new industry standard for both 2.5‑inch and EDSFF E3.L form factors.

Nathan Ali, 22 Jul 2025 08:55

Google signed an agreement to acquire hydro power for data centres. Reference image. (Image source: panumas nikhomkhai - Pexels)

Google signs a $3 billion deal to obtain renewable energy for AI and cloud computing

The company has been acquiring renewable energy for its data centres across the world to decarbonise its operations. By 2030, Google aims to achieve net zero emissions.

Daniela Morales Soler, 17 Jul 2025 14:33

Meta prepares gigawatt-scale data centers for the next wave of artificial intelligence. Pictured: Meta's Richland Parish data center (Image source: Meta)

Meta plans AI cluster that's almost the size of Manhattan

Meta is pouring billions into massive AI server farms, kicking off with its one-gigawatt Prometheus cluster followed by a five‑gigawatt Hyperion build. Prefabricated tents and on‑site gas plants slash costs and speed deployment, a...

Nathan Ali, 16 Jul 2025 13:57

Nvidia's CEO rejects the notion of an AI "arms race”. Pictured: Nvidia H100 NVL (Image source: Nvidia)

Jensen Huang says export controls only spur China’s AI chip development

CEO Jensen Huang says Washington’s high-end export controls have backfired by spurring China’s homegrown hardware. He argues an open, U.S.-built tech stack must set the global AI standard for all developers.

Nathan Ali, 14 Jul 2025 20:45

TeamGroup P250Q-M80 M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD. (Image source: TeamGroup)

TeamGroup introduces new PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD with one-click data destruction

The new P250Q-M80 M.2 drives from TeamGroup will let you wipe your data with the press of a button. The drives come in 256 GB up to 2 TB capacities but there is no information on when they will go on sale just yet.

Vineet Washington, 11 Jul 2025 17:55

Cerabyte targets ultra-dense, durable archival storage. Pictured: Cerabyte's glass ceramic storage (Image source: Cerabyte)

Cerabyte roadmap targets 100 petabyte glass-ceramic archival racks by 2030

Cerabyte plans 100 PB glass-ceramic archival racks with 2 GB/s throughput and sub-10-second access by 2030. A 2025 pilot will prove 1 PB racks at 100 MB/s, promising century-long media life at $1/TB while slashing carbon footprint...

Nathan Ali, 11 Jul 2025 14:00

U.S. Treasury sanctions Russia-based bulletproof hosting provider for enabling cybercriminal activity

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on Aeza Group, a bulletproof hosting (BPH) provider based in Russia, for facilitating cybercriminal operations that affect victims...

Chibuike Okpara, 02 Jul 2025 14:07

Nobitex's leaked code reveals intent to evade regulation, potentially aiding financial crime. A person wearing the "Anonymous" mask pictured. (Image source: Robert Stump, via Unsplash)

Exchange's leaked code reveals intent to evade regulation, potentially aiding financial crime

A recent report from TRM Labs has shed light on the inner workings of Nobitex, Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchange. TRM’s analysis revealed that the platform was built with obfuscation tools, VIP bypass logic, and deep integrat...

Chibuike Okpara, 02 Jul 2025 02:22

Intel rapidly loses server CPU market share. A few Xeon CPUs side-by-side pictured. (Image source: Intel)

Intel server CPU share shrinks to 62% — AMD still trails, but gap narrows

After decades of near-total dominance, Intel is rapidly losing its grip on the server CPU market. AMD’s EPYC processors are capturing an increasing share of revenue and enterprise trust, while ARM-based server chips are also gaini...

Andrew Sozinov, 27 Jun 2025 23:52

Qualcomm announces a new acquisition. (Image source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm announces acquisition of Alphawave Semi

Alphawave Semi is regarded as one of the world's foremost holders of compute and connectivity technologies - and will become part of Qualcomm soon, should the companies' planned merger go through in early 2026 as planned. The agre...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jun 2025 18:54

Fiber optic cables can also be used to create works of art. (Image source: Pexels/Georgie Devlin)

World record: New type of fiber optic cable achieves data transfer rate of 1 petabit per second over long distances

A team of researchers recently set a new world record for data transmission via fiber optics. A cable with 19 glass cores achieved a data transfer rate of around 1 petabit per second over a distance of almost 2,000 kilometers.

Alexander Pensler, 04 Jun 2025 11:59

Adidas suffers data breach after customer support provider is hacked, user information compromised

Adidas confirms a data breach via a third-party vendor, exposing user contact details. No payment or login data was affected, but the incident raises concerns about vendor-related security risks.

Anmol Dubey, 28 May 2025 09:19

Seagate warns AI workloads could increase data-center power use up to 165 percent by 2030

Seagate warns AI-driven data growth will outpace hard-drive manufacturing capacity and drive data-center emissions sharply higher.

Nathan Ali, 25 May 2025 01:46

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 now available with next-gen security capabilities (Image source: Generated using DALL·E 3))

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 now available with next-gen security features

Earlier this week, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 was released, sporting a Linux 6.12 LTS core, Wayland instead of X11, AI-driven admin tools, enhanced security features, microarchitecture optimizations, and various other changes. ...

Codrut Nistor, 22 May 2025 16:30

Storing and sharing files online with proper hotlinking supported: PixelDrain hands-on review

PixelDrain stands out from myriads of websites letting one store files such as videos online and easily share them with friends and strangers alike via a direct, permanent link. It has multiple advanced features such as rclone sup...

Sergey Tarasov, 18 May 2025 11:38

Saudi-backed Humain orders tens of thousands of Nvidia and AMD accelerators for a $10 billion AI project. Pictued: Nvidia's Voyager office (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia to ship 18,000 AI GPUs for $10 billion Saudi AI project

Nvidia will deliver 18,000 Grace Blackwell GB300 GPUs to power a 500-megawatt AI facility under Saudi Arabia’s new $10 billion infrastructure program.

Nathan Ali, 13 May 2025 22:42

Malaysia’s GPU imports hit record $2.74 billion in April. Pictured: Nvidia's Voyager office (Image source: Nvidia)

Malaysia GPU imports jump 3,400 percent amid stockpiling and trans-shipment scrutiny

Official Taiwanese trade data show Malaysia’s GPU inflow has eclipsed last year’s total in just four months, prompting fresh scrutiny of the country’s role in Nvidia’s supply chain and in U.S. export-control policy.

Nathan Ali, 12 May 2025 18:07

Beelink has only released a single photo of the AI Mini so far. (Image source: Beelink - edited)

Beelink AI Mini: New compact server revealed globally with AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and dual 10 Gbps Ethernet

The Beelink AI Mini is a compact server solution powered by AMD's powerful Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor. Launching later this year, Beelink has already revealed a few details about the AI Mini, including support for clustering via ...

Alex Alderson, 07 May 2025 19:08

Offshore wind farm. Reference image. (Image source: Pexels)

Google signs first offshore wind agreement to power data centers

The farm is expected to be operational by 2027 and complements the existing renewable portfolio in Taiwan. By 2030, Google expects to be net-zero across operations.

Daniela Morales Soler, 05 May 2025 11:49

The xMEMS XMC-2400 solid-state cooling chip dissipates heat by using sound waves to move air. (Image source: xMEMS)

xMEMS launches XMC-2400 chip that cools electronics by moving air with sound

xMEMS' XMC-2400 micro-cooling chip uses MEMS technology to dissipate heat efficiently in compact devices like smartphones and servers by moving air with sound with minimal power consumption.

David Chien, 30 Apr 2025 03:40

Russia targets 28-nanometer chip production by 2030, but gaps remain. Pictured: ASML clean room with engineers working on photolithography equipment (Image source: ASML)

Russia aims for homegrown 28 nm chips by 2030

Russia plans to launch its first domestic 28-nanometer chips by 2031, driven by MCST’s Elbrus CPU line and a state-backed equipment push. But outdated lithography tools, material dependencies, and a critical software talent gap th...

Nathan Ali, 25 Apr 2025 20:13

Google announces its biggest acquisition: $32 billion for the cybersecurity startup Wiz

The company signed an agreement with the Israeli cybersecurity startup for $32 billion, marking the biggest acquisition made by Google to date.

Daniela Morales Soler, 25 Mar 2025 13:50

Quantum computing is stepping into the light—literally. With photonic qubits enabling faster, more efficient processing at room temperature, innovations like the Aurora quantum computer push the boundaries of what’s possible. (Image Source : Xanadu)

Light-speed logic: The photonic future of quantum computing

CheckMag In the rapidly evolving realm of quantum computing, photonic systems—those that utilize light particles, or photons, for data processing—are emerging as a promising frontier. Unlike traditional quantum computers that rely on super...

Santiago Nino, 23 Mar 2025 21:30

Amazon GameLift Streams allows game developers to serve games from the cloud while eliminating lengthy downloads and installs. (Image source: Amazon)

Amazon GameLift Streams enables game developers to create streaming games with ease

The GameLift Streams service allows game developers to quickly host and stream video games to customers worldwide without modifying their game code. This also eliminates the need for players to download and install games prior to ...

David Chien, 10 Mar 2025 07:47

Bolt Graphics "Zeus" GPU comes with some unique features (Image Source: Bolt Graphics)

Zeus GPU from Bolt Graphics claims 10 times the performance of an RTX 5090 and comes with upgradable RAM

Startup Bolt Graphics claims its new Zeus GPU will outperform an RTX 5090 by a factor of 10, and comes with features that would make a consumer card turn it its grave. With a specification this crazy, you'd be forgiven for thinkin...

David Devey, 08 Mar 2025 22:01

Proxmox Mail Gateway 8.1.2 successor launches with SpamAssassin 4.0.1 and more (Image source: Proxmox)

Proxmox Mail Gateway 8.2 launches with SpamAssassin 4.0.1, enhanced rule system, and more

Based on Linux Debian 12.9 "Bookworm" and using the 6.8 kernel as default (with 6.11 as an option), Proxmox Mail Gateway 8.2 is now available with SpamAssassin 4.0.1, which packs updated rulesets. Additionally, this new release co...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Feb 2025 11:04

SanDisk eyes 1PB SSDs with next-gen UltraQLC platform (Image source: SanDisk)

SanDisk promises 1-Petabyte SSD, but release timeline remains unclear

SanDisk plans to develop petabyte-capacity SSDs using its advanced UltraQLC platform. This integrated solution combines 3D QLC NAND memory with a proprietary high-speed controller for optimized performance and power efficiency. In...

Andrew Sozinov, 17 Feb 2025 20:04

Arm could announce a server chip later this year (image source: generated with Leonardo.ai)

Arm to enter the chip making business with Meta as a confirmed customer

Financial Times reports that Arm plans to launch its own line of chips in the coming months. They will supposedly power servers at Meta, who is said to be Arm's first major client.

Anil Ganti, 14 Feb 2025 03:03

Lonestar prepares the Freedom RaaS lunar data center for spaceflight. (Image source: Lonestar Data Holdings)

Lonestar prepares Freedom lunar data center for space launch

Lonestar Data Holdings has tested the integration of its Freedom lunar data center with the Intuitive Machines IM-2 Athena mission lander in preparation for a first quarter SpaceX moon mission.

David Chien, 11 Feb 2025 00:13

Catbox and Pomf: Free anonymous file hosting services that support hotlinking

CheckMag Google Drive, Mega, The Internet Archive - these are some of the most popular websites that let one store/share files for free. The issue with them is, they do not support hotlinking meaning they don't allow one to access content ...

Sergey Tarasov, 10 Feb 2025 23:42

Made in EU for EU in the era of trade-wars: Lenovo's only European PC factory (image source: Benjamin Herzig/Notebookcheck.com)

Made in EU for EU in the era of trade-wars: Inside Lenovo's only European PC factory

Most PC manufacturers rely completely on ODM plants to make their PCs. Not so Lenovo. The biggest PC manufacturer by volume has a network of in-house factories all over the world - and since 2021, also in Europe. The 50,000 m² fac...

Benjamin Herzig, 03 Feb 2025 15:44

Servers consume roughly 5% of the world's electric power (Image source: Heladodementa via Pixabay)

Servers and data centers could use 30% less energy with a simple Linux update

This means that data centers around the world could save several terawatt-hours of energy with just 30 lines of code.

Mario Petzold, 28 Jan 2025 21:21

Temu, TikTok, Xiaomi and other well-known companies have been called out for their illegal data transfer to China (Image source: AI-generated)

Data privacy at risk: TikTok, Temu and Xiaomi's illegal data transfer to China scrutinized by digital rights organization

TikTok, AliExpress, Shein, Temu, WeChat, and Xiaomi openly admit to sending data to China in some cases. But according to EU law, data from EU customers may only be transferred to countries that do not undermine data privacy. Sinc...

Christian Hintze, 16 Jan 2025 21:14

Reference image: New York (Image source: Pexels)

New York's electric grid could face a crunch as demand grows rapidly

The electric system operator identifies increasing demand and limited new additions to the power grid. By 2033, New York City could face challenges in meeting the expected demand.

Daniela Morales Soler, 02 Jan 2025 13:03

Inteserct Power's existing renewable farm. Reference picture. (Image Source: Intersect Power)

Google signs a $20 billion partnership to power data centers with renewable energy

In order to meet the energy demand for its data centers, Google entered a partnership aiming to meet the growing energy demands of sectors like AI while improving grid resilience and sustainability.

Daniela Morales Soler, 28 Dec 2024 10:50

A rendering of Oklo's Aurora powerhouse (Image source: Oklo)

Sam Altman’s nuclear energy startup signs one of the largest nuclear power deals to date

Oklo, backed by Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, is expected to have its first commercial reactor online by late 2027. The agreement spans 20 years and is set to deliver 12 gigawatts of electricity.

Daniela Morales Soler, 25 Dec 2024 16:16