Google and Kairos sign nuclear reactor deal with aim to power AI

Google and Kairos sign nuclear reactor deal with aim to power AI

Google isn’t alone in eyeballing nuclear power as an energy source for massive datacenters. In September, Ars reported on a plan from Microsoft that would re-open the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania to fulfill some of its power needs. And the US administration is getting into the nuclear act as well, signing … Read more

In the iPad Mini 7 Box: No Charger in Europe, New Braided USB-C Cable

In the iPad Mini 7 Box: No Charger in Europe, New Braided USB-C Cable

The new iPad mini 7 does not come with a charger in the box in European countries, including the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, and others. This change is likely in response to EU regulations regarding electronic waste that will be enforced starting in 2026, but even some European countries that are not … Read more

B&W’s iconic Zeppelin speaker gets a Pro edition

B&W’s iconic Zeppelin speaker gets a Pro edition

Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) has released a new version of its classic Zeppelin wireless speaker, this time with a focus on adding technology normally found in the company’s range of high-end floor-standing speakers. The Zeppelin Pro Edition keeps the same $799 price as the previous model, and can be purchased starting October 15 in one … Read more

Intel and AMD Team up to Keep x86 PC Processors Alive

Intel and AMD Team up to Keep x86 PC Processors Alive

Intel and AMD have formed an advisory group for the x86 processor platform, hoping to “shape the future of the world’s most widely used computing architecture.” It’s a sign AMD and Intel are worried about ARM-based chips becoming more popular on PCs and servers. AMD and Intel have formed the ‘x86 Ecosystem Advisory Group’ in … Read more

Squeezing an Optical Atomic Clock Into a Briefcase

Squeezing an Optical Atomic Clock Into a Briefcase

Walking into Jun Ye’slab at the University of Colorado Boulder is a bit like walking into an electronic jungle. There are wires strung across the ceiling that hang down to the floor. Right in the middle of the room are four hefty steel tables with metal panels above them extending all the way to the … Read more

Arm touts growing ecosystem of sustainable AI datacenter silicon

Arm touts growing ecosystem of sustainable AI datacenter silicon

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Arm said that a year from its introduction, the Arm Total Design ecosystem has doubled in size, drivingglobal silicon innovation for sustinability. Datacenters are constantly challenged to balance power demands with the growth of AI workloads, … Read more

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