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The rise of AI inference and agentic AI demands a fundamental rearchitecture of memory and storage systems, moving beyond traditional compute-centric approaches to integrated, efficient infrastructure.
John Ternus has taken over as Apple CEO from Tim Cook, signaling a new era for the tech giant, while Nvidia continues to expand its influence across the entire AI technology stack.
Ugreen has launched HomeAgent, a smart home platform featuring a hub that combines local storage, on-device AI, and a voice assistant named Uliya. It aims to keep data private and avoid subscription fees by processing everything locally.
RugOne, a Ulefon brand, has unveiled the Xsnap 7 Pro, a rugged smartphone featuring a unique magnetic removable camera that functions as a standalone action cam.
Lexar has unveiled the Muse, an ultra-slim portable SSD measuring less than 4mm thick, offering 512GB or 1TB capacities with fast read/write speeds.
A camouflaged Xiaomi SU7 Ultra test car has been spotted in China, featuring a larger rear wing and aggressive aerodynamic design, suggesting a potential high-performance, limited-edition model.
Apple's Vision Pro headset was used in a successful hip surgery at Duke Health, marking the first real-world use of Stryker's SportSuite Vision software.
Ultrahuman, an Indian startup, has raised $70M in a new funding round with Qualcomm's venture arm. The round values the Bengaluru-based startup at $365M, up from $120M in 2023. Ultrahuman is working with Qualcomm on a new ring that will use the U.S. chipmaker's silicon, a…
Brydge, an Apple accessory company, has launched color-matched keyboards for the entry-level iPad, matching the iPad's four colors: silver, blue, pink, and yellow.
Xiaomi 18 Fold officially unveiled at IFA 2026 with a wide design similar to Galaxy Z Fold 8, set to launch in China next week.
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW is adding 26 new games in September, prominently featuring NBA 2K27 which leverages the new DLSS 5 3D-Guided Neural Rendering for enhanced visual realism.
Sennheiser's new True Wireless 5 earbuds offer a more comfortable design, extended battery life, and user-replaceable batteries. The sound quality remains strong, but some audio quirks persist.
ByteDance plans to expand its AI data center capacity in Inner Mongolia's Ulanqab, adding 5-6 gigawatts of compute power by early 2028, reflecting increased AI infrastructure investment by Chinese tech giants.
Anker showcases a lineup of audio products at IFA 2026, featuring its new AI chip. The highlight is the Soundcore Space 2 Pro headset with improved ANC and real-time voice separation. The company also introduces new AI-powered earbuds and hearing aids.
Anker's new MindBase combines a smart home hub, NAS, and security features. It uses AI to monitor and respond to home events.
Nubia's NaviX Ultra smartphone, featuring ByteDance's Doubao Phone Assistant, has received network access approval in China and is set for commercial launch this month. This device is designed to use an AI agent to understand natural-language requests and perform tasks ac…
Lemonade 11.9, an open-source local AI server, has been released with experimental AMD ROCm HRX backend support for Llama.cpp, promising significant performance uplifts for AMD GPUs and APUs.
Google's Pixel 12 Pro Fold is set to adopt a crease-less display technology similar to Apple's upcoming iPhone foldable.
Physical AI startup Lyte secures $165M Series C funding at $1.6B valuation, led by Maverick Silicon.
Miele's new dishwasher features an AI-powered camera that helps tailor wash cycles and detergent amounts based on the contents.
Reliance Jio is making its cloud PC service, JioPC, available to all Indian internet users, aiming to transform older computers into AI-ready machines without hardware upgrades.
China's second-largest contract chipmaker, Hua Hong Grace Semiconductor, is investing US$2 billion in a new 12-inch speciality chip production line in Wuxi to boost capacity by 30% and meet surging domestic AI demand.
The 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing showcased hundreds of humanoid robots performing diverse tasks, signaling China's push to move these machines from demonstrations to practical, large-scale applications.
John Ternus has officially taken over as Apple's CEO, succeeding Tim Cook after his 15-year tenure. Cook transitions to the newly created role of executive chairman, while Ternus, a veteran in hardware engineering, now leads the company.
Hugging Face's French subsidiary Pollen Robotics has launched the Microduck robot, which has sold over 10,000 units quickly, delaying delivery times. The device is powered by a chip from Shanghai-listed Rockchip, highlighting global tech supply chain interdependence.
Nvidia stock is expected to continue its post-earnings momentum in September, driven by its strong Q2 results and supply chain expansion plans.
The European Union's ambitious plans for AI infrastructure, including new AI factories and data centers, are creating a massive demand for advanced semiconductors, which Europe currently cannot produce domestically.
Huawei invested over a quarter of its first-half revenue into research and development, leading to a 36% drop in net profit, despite a 9.55% revenue increase driven by smartphones and AI chips.
Qianxing Intelligence is deploying embodied AI robots in entertainment venues, allowing people to control humanoid fighting mechs in real-time battles, aiming to make embodied intelligence tangible.
SenseTime's AI chipmaking spinout, Sunrise, has reportedly secured RMB2 billion ($280 million) in funding, pushing its post-money valuation to RMB20 billion. This significant investment nearly doubles its previous valuation.