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Computex 2026: Even Drenched in AI, NVIDIA N1X Steals the Spotlight
The Register's systems editor reports from Computex 2026. Pushed by AI demand, the NVIDIA N1X announcement and the reality of soaring hardware prices come into focus.
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US Government to Invest $2 Billion in Nine Quantum Technology Firms; IBM to Establish New Company
The US Department of Commerce reached a basic agreement to invest a total of $2 billion in nine quantum technology companies, including IBM, under the CHIPS Act. This is the largest-ever direct equity investment by the government. IBM will also establish a new dedicated foundry company, "Anderon."
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Micron Begins Shipping 245TB SSDs, Targeting AI Infrastructure with Massive Capacity
Micron has launched the world’s largest-capacity 245TB SSD, aimed at AI infrastructure and cloud providers, reducing rack space and power usage.
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Baidu-Backed AI Chip Company Plans Dual Listing in Hong Kong and Shanghai
Kunlun Core, an AI chip subsidiary of Baidu, is preparing for simultaneous listings in Hong Kong and Shanghai, marking a push for independence and heightened competition in China's domestic AI chip market.
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PCIe 8.0 Standard Achieves 256GT/s, New Connector Technologies Under Evaluation — Official Approval Expected by 2028
PCI-SIG has released the draft of the PCIe 8.0 standard. Aiming for 256GT/s transfer speeds and up to 1TB/s bandwidth, it also explores new connector technologies. Official approval is expected by 2028.
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AMD Predicts Over 20% Drop in Gaming Revenue for Second Half Due to Soaring Memory Costs
AMD announced its Q1 2026 earnings, reporting record data center revenue but warned of a 20%+ decline in gaming revenue due to rising memory costs.
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AMD Hits Record Quarterly Revenue as Data Center CPU Demand Soars — Server CPU Market Projected to Reach $120 Billion by 2030
AMD achieved record-high revenue in Q1 2026, with its data center segment growing 57% year-over-year, driven by surging AI demand. The company has significantly raised its long-term outlook for the server CPU market.
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