Orbital Raises $5 Million to Build Space Data Centers
Orbital, a new space data center startup, secured $5 million in seed funding to develop satellite-based AI compute infrastructure, with plans to launch its first spacecraft in 2028.
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Google and Nvidia Explore Intel as TSMC Backup for AI Chips
Google has ordered over three million AI chips from Intel for 2028 as TSMC faces capacity constraints.
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UK Allocates $1.47 Billion for Domestic AI Supercomputer
The UK government announced a $1.47 billion plan to reduce reliance on foreign AI hardware, including a $1 billion investment in a national AI supercomputer.
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IBM Unveils 100-Billion Vector Database for Semantic AI
IBM announced a 100-billion vector database to enhance semantic AI capabilities in its DB2 system, marking a significant step in content-aware storage solutions.
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NVIDIA and U.K. Showcase Sovereign AI Progress with Isambard and Infrastructure Growth
NVIDIA and U.K. partners are accelerating sovereign AI with Isambard-AI, the nation's most powerful computer, and expanded cloud infrastructure.
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Anthropic Hires OpenAI's Second Chip Engineer Amid IPO Preparations
Clive Chan, OpenAI's second chip engineer, joins Anthropic as both companies prepare for IPOs, signaling a shift in AI hardware strategy.
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Nvidia Launches RTX Spark Windows PCs with Arm-Based AI Hardware
Nvidia's RTX Spark PCs bring Arm-based AI hardware to Windows, featuring a dedicated NPU and hybrid CPU-GPU SoC.
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SpaceX Secures $920M Monthly Deal for 110,000 Nvidia AI Chips
SpaceX has signed a $920 million monthly contract with Google for 110,000 Nvidia AI chips ahead of its upcoming IPO.
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Startups Focus on Human-Centric Tech as AI Trends Shift
Startups like Board and Cyberdeck are gaining traction by promoting in-person interaction and analog experiences, with Cyberdeck creators seeing viral growth.
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Fitbit Air Tracks Health Without Screen, Uses Google AI
The $100 Fitbit Air fitness tracker lacks a display and screen, relying on Google’s AI for health insights and coaching.
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Apple May Add Cameras to Next AirPods for AI Enhancements
Apple is testing camera-equipped AirPods that could allow Siri to see surroundings, though delays are expected due to privacy and AI readiness concerns.
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Meta Builds Data Centers in Tents to Speed Up Construction
Meta has constructed six weatherproof tents in Ohio to house its multi-gigawatt data centers, cutting construction time in half, according to local permits and satellite images.