Brain-Inspired AI Could Slash Compute Costs, Researchers Say
A new paper argues that mimicking brain architecture in AI design is more important than massive data training. The approach could reduce the need for colossal, expensive data centers.
Category: Computing
The Liquid Cooling Boom is Here, and It’s All About the CDU
The data center liquid cooling market is in a phase of “high-level explosive growth,” driven by AI’s insatiable demand. With specialized “neocloud” providers growing over 200% year-on-year, the race is on to deploy efficient, scalable cooling like never before.
A Billion PCs Stuck on Windows 10 Is a Huge Problem
Microsoft ended mainstream support for Windows 10 last October, but nearly a billion PCs are still running it. According to Dell, half of those machines are too old to even upgrade to Windows 11, creating a massive hardware refresh challenge for the industry.
AMD’s New Pro GPUs: A W7900D for China and Mysterious AI Cards
AMD has officially listed the Radeon Pro W7900D, a variant of its flagship workstation card designed to comply with US export restrictions to China. The company’s Linux drivers also reveal two new AI-focused GPUs, the R9600D and R9700S, hinting at a broader professional portfolio expansion.
Microsoft’s Fix for Slow Teams? A New Process in 2026
Microsoft is planning a performance upgrade for the Teams desktop client on Windows. The key is a new dedicated child process for handling calls, set to debut in early January 2026.
Windows 11’s Upgrade Problem Is Worse Than You Think
Windows 11 adoption has hit a massive wall according to Dell’s COO. About 500 million capable PCs remain on Windows 10 while another 500 million are too old to upgrade. This creates a perfect storm for Microsoft’s security and AI ambitions.
Honor’s Magic V5 gets major Android 16 update
Honor has started the staged rollout of MagicOS 10 for its Magic V5 foldable smartphone. The substantial 3.6 GB update includes numerous new features and improvements. It may take several days to reach all users globally.
Thermaltake’s Minecube 360 Ultra Has Four Screens On Your CPU
Thermaltake just launched the Minecube 360 Ultra ARGB Sync, an all-in-one liquid cooler that takes LCD displays to the extreme. The CPU block features four separate 3.95-inch screens that can show system stats or animations.
Your 2.5GbE network upgrade might be a waste of money
Upgrading from 1GbE to 2.5GbE sounds like a no-brainer, but the reality is more complicated. Most home users won’t actually benefit from the extra speed, and you could encounter stability issues with cheaper hardware. Here’s who actually needs faster networking and who should stick with what they ha
Intel’s Next-Gen CPUs Get Faster RAM, Big AI Boost
Intel is planning significant upgrades across its CPU lineup with faster memory support and major AI performance improvements. The Arrow Lake Refresh will support 7200 MT/s DDR5 out of the box, while Nova Lake’s NPU jumps to 74 TOPS. These changes could reshape desktop computing performance through