China has launched a sprawling AI computing network called the Future Network Test Facility (FNTF). Spanning 34,175 miles across 40 cities, it pools computing power from western and eastern regions. The system is a key part of China’s “East Data, West Computing” national strategy.
Microsoft and AMD are deepening their partnership with a focus on FSR Ray Regeneration, a machine-learning upgrade to ray tracing. The tech aims to deliver better lighting without the performance hit and has already debuted in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, hinting at its role in future Xbox hardware.
Avalue has launched a 3.5-inch single-board computer designed for harsh industrial environments. Its key trick is compatibility with multiple Intel CPU generations, aiming to simplify long-term upgrades for automation and edge AI projects.
A developer known as Zoicware has updated his RemoveWindowsAI script to target the AI-packed Windows 11 25H2 update. The tool claims to do a deeper clean than competitors by deleting packages and files, and can even block future AI reinstalls. It includes over 2,400 lines of code and a restore funct
AMD has launched its FSR “Redstone” update, packing new AI upscaling tricks like Ray Regeneration. The catch? It’s exclusive to current-gen Radeon RX 9000 series GPUs, and a key feature, Radiance Caching, won’t hit games until 2026.
Microsoft Visio 2021 Professional has seen a massive price cut for the holidays. A lifetime license is now just $12.97, down from its regular list price of $249.99.
Axiomtek has launched a rugged medical edge computer designed to handle intensive clinical workloads. The mBOX603 supports high-end GPUs for AI inference and meets strict safety standards for use in operating rooms and imaging suites.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced a massive $17.5 billion investment in India’s cloud and AI infrastructure. The plan includes building its largest hyperscale data center region in Hyderabad and training 20 million people in AI skills by 2030.
Intel is pushing its Core Ultra 200V processors as the brains of the new AI PC era. The promise is major efficiency gains and practical, on-device AI for business users. But what does that actually mean for your workday?
AMD has hired former AWS infrastructure leader Arvind Balakumar to spearhead engineering for its Helios AI server platform. This is a key move in its long-shot bid to compete with Nvidia’s AI infrastructure dominance. The Helios rack-scale system is slated for a 2026 debut.
