At CES, MSI is shifting focus from gaming to professional productivity with its new Pro Max series. The lineup includes all-in-one PCs, minimalist desktops with AMD Ryzen AI 300 chips, a fancy QD-OLED monitor for Mac users, and a suite of high-end components like an X870E motherboard. It’s a clear b
In a major move for energy-hungry data centers, Liberty Energy is partnering with Vantage Data Centers to develop up to 1 gigawatt of natural gas-fired power generation. The deal, announced January 5, reserves 400 MW of capacity for 2027 to support hyperscale and AI growth. This aims to solve the cr
Lucid Group reported better-than-expected vehicle deliveries for Q4 and 2025, driven by its new, cheaper Gravity SUV. However, production more than doubled, far outpacing sales growth and highlighting persistent demand issues in the high-end EV market.
Samsung is reportedly set to increase prices for its upcoming Galaxy S26 series in its home market of South Korea. The move breaks a three-year price freeze and creates a strange scenario where the phones could be cheaper in the US.
Space Forge’s ForgeStar-1 satellite has successfully generated plasma in low Earth orbit, reaching 1,000°C. This industry-first test proves the extreme conditions needed for space-based semiconductor manufacturing are possible. The satellite will now burn up, but its tech paves the way for future fa
The future of a reliable power grid isn’t just about big power plants anymore. It’s about a complex, intelligent network of distributed energy resources, from home batteries to virtual power plants, all managed by advanced software. This shift is attracting massive investment and changing how utilit
According to a Wall Street Journal opinion piece, China’s projected $1 trillion trade surplus for 2025 is a form of “economic conquest.” The author claims China’s power stems from a deliberate strategy of building 90% excess production capacity to dominate key global industries, using tools like sub
TSMC secured a US license to import chip tools to its Nanjing fab. Meanwhile, analysts are buzzing about a “Great Reversal,” where top Chinese AI talent is now decamping to the West, with Meta’s acquisition of a Beijing-based AI startup as the prime example.
China is directing major investment into its national power grid to build a system capable of handling a surge in renewable energy. New guidance targets over 420 gigawatts of west-to-east transmission capacity by 2030. The plan warns against over-building and seeks private capital.
The massive demand for AI infrastructure is creating a memory shortage for consumer devices. According to a new report, this could lead to significantly higher prices for PCs and smartphones in the coming years.
