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On October 5, Huawei and Qualcomm announced a multi-year patent licensing agreement that includes cross-licenses to their patent portfolios in 5G, AI, computing, and networking. This agreement also involves Qualcomm's acquisition of specific Huawei U.S. patents related to these technology fields. T...
NVIDIA has expanded its CUDA-Q™ open source platform by introducing CUDA-Q Logical, an orchestration layer designed for developing applications for fault-tolerant quantum computers. This enhancement is crucial for enabling quantum processors to manage errors in physical qubits, facilitating larger c...
This summer, the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing hosted the inaugural AI Educators Pilot, a weeklong workshop designed to enhance the teaching of artificial intelligence across various disciplines. Faculty from institutions in Greater Boston, South Carolina, West Virginia, and Texas participated...
JD Cloud has announced plans to construct a computing cluster featuring 100,000 general-purpose GPUs from Moore Threads. This initiative was unveiled during JD's 2026 Global Technology Explorers Conference and aims to enhance capabilities in large-model training, inference, and embodied AI, making c...
Kodiak AI has announced a collaboration with AMD to integrate AMD EPYC Series processors into its seventh-generation autonomous truck platform. This partnership marks Kodiak as the first company to utilize these advanced processors in driverless trucking, enabling the efficient processing of vast se...
Star Catcher Industries and Aethero have formed a partnership to enhance high-performance computing and AI capabilities in orbit by addressing power limitations. Aethero will utilize Star Catcher's upcoming orbital energy grid to access additional power on demand, enabling spacecraft to manage incre...
The computing capabilities of humanoid robots, such as Nvidia's Thor at 2070 TFLOPS and the S600 from Digua Robotics at 560 TOPS, appear abundant. However, in real production scenarios, merely comparing TOPS is insufficient. Effective computing power, which considers memory bandwidth and software st...
Qingyang's national data center cluster has achieved a remarkable computing power of 185,000P, with 99% of this power dedicated to intelligent computing. This advancement supports over 700 enterprises involved in the chip-compute-model-application chain, showcasing the region's commitment to digital...
At the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), the concept of embodied intelligence emerged as a focal point. As attendees engaged with advancements in multimodal large models, a roadmap concerning computing chips, supernode architecture, and AI application deployment began to reshape...
Suxian Micro has launched the TH1100 GPGPU, boasting 100 teraflops of computing power specifically designed for embodied artificial intelligence applications. This new product incorporates innovative in-chip compute-storage fusion and AI ROM technology, enhancing its efficiency and performance. The...
U.S. defense technology firms Lantronix and Swarmer are collaborating to create a compact computing platform that enhances small military drones' onboard processing power by four times. This new system integrates Lantronix’s Open-Q 6490CS System-on-Module with Swarmer’s autonomy software, aiming to...
Rescale, a digital engineering platform, has secured funding through the Genesis Mission, a US Department of Energy initiative aimed at creating an advanced integrated science discovery platform. As a partner in the Agentic HPC Pipeline Initiative, Rescale will collaborate with national laboratories...
At the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), a striking 3-meter tall, 500-kilogram red transforming mech, showcased by Yushu Technology, captured attendees' attention. This GD01 model, designed for high-risk environments, can switch between bipedal and quadrupedal forms in seconds an...
During a media briefing on July 15, Digua Robot's CEO, Wang Cong, stated that there are currently no industry standards for the computing power required for embodied intelligence chips. He emphasized the uncertainty surrounding chip performance, data standards, algorithms, and practical applications...
Researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory, Northeastern University, Google Quantum AI, and the University of Texas at Austin have introduced a new quantum computing algorithm called the quantum Hermite transform (QHT). This algorithm aims to broaden the scope of...
Eni and Generative Bionics have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore industrial applications for humanoid robots, beginning with GENE.01. This agreement, established on September 30, aims to enhance inspection, manufacturing, and Physical AI computing through joint analysis and testing ef...
Teradyne, Inc. has announced the launch of Magnum E2, a high-speed memory test system designed for advanced DRAM and NAND flash interfaces, including LPDDR6, DDR6, GDDR7, and NAND flash. Built on the Near-DUT Test architecture, Magnum E2 supports both production and engineering configurations, facil...
Google is set to send its Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) into orbit for the first time aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-18 mission. This initiative aims to assess the performance of powerful computing hardware in space, specifically how it withstands launch forces, radiation, and extreme temperatures in...
Hygon, a Chinese chipmaker, is set to unveil a new robotics AI chip. The launch is accompanied by the slogan, "Let computing power reach the physical world," highlighting the company's focus on bridging the gap between digital and physical realms. This development is significant as it underscores t...
Zhu Zhaosheng announced that Huawei's Ascend has successfully crossed an ecosystem inflection. He emphasized the importance of innovations such as ThinkPro, the open PTO ISA, and the Ascend 950 SIMD+SIMT. Additionally, he noted that the CANN MAU has surpassed 5,200, and the 10k-NPU community compute...
At IFA 2026 in Berlin, D-Robotics is highlighting its Sunrise™ AI chips, which power a variety of home robots. Notable products include TCL's hey AiMe companion robot, Vbot's SuperDog quadruped, and the xLean TR1 floor washer, showcasing the versatility of D-Robotics' technology. The significance o...
Nscale has entered into a multi-year partnership with Figure, committing $3.5 billion to deploy up to 100,000 Nvidia GPUs for Figure's next generation of humanoid robots. The agreement has the potential to exceed $6 billion, with initial deployments of Nvidia Vera Rubin GPUs set for Barstow, Texas,...
Nscale has entered into a significant agreement to provide a minimum of $3.5 billion in AI cloud computing resources to the robotics startup Figure. This partnership not only enhances Figure's technological capabilities but also signifies Nscale's commitment to supporting innovative robotics solutio...
Teradyne, Inc. has launched three advanced instruments for its UltraFLEXplus platform, specifically designed to address the growing complexities of AI and data center semiconductor testing. The UltraPin5000-EM, UltraPort-PCIe6, and UltraVS64-HP instruments enhance scalability, flexibility, and perfo...
NVIDIA and MediaTek have announced an expansion of their collaboration to develop next-generation AI computing platforms, focusing on AI infrastructure, local AI computing, and automotive applications. MediaTek will integrate NVIDIA's NVLink Fusion™ platform to facilitate the creation of custom XPUs...
Nuclear power stations in North America have started utilizing a new virtual system named NIVA, developed by Atomic Canyon in partnership with several industry organizations. This software enables engineers and technicians to efficiently query extensive archives of technical and regulatory records,...
Waymo has disclosed new technical specifications of its onboard computing system that powers its autonomous driving technology. This system features a custom-built 5 nm ASIC that delivers over 1,000 TOPS of machine learning performance, designed to operate under challenging conditions encountered by...
Drone manufacturer Modovolo is leveraging quantum-inspired computing technology from BQP to accelerate the design process of its next-generation propellers. By incorporating BQP's BQPhy simulation platform into its engineering workflow, Modovolo can evaluate a significantly larger number of propelle...
SpaceX and Nvidia have announced a partnership to develop the Starmind AI1 satellite, which will utilize Nvidia's Rubin GPUs and Vera CPUs for AI computing in low Earth orbit. This initiative aims to create a vast network of satellites, potentially reaching one million, forming a distributed AI supe...
Morgan Stanley forecasts that global cloud computing capital expenditures will reach $1.2 trillion by 2027, marking a 30% increase year-over-year. This projection is $170 billion higher than previous estimates made in the second quarter. The firm noted that the four major U.S. hyperscale cloud servi...
Engineers at The University of Texas at Austin have created a 3D-printable bio-material called JIBEs (Jammed Interconnected Bilayer Emulsions) that mimics the selective filtering capabilities of biological tissue. This innovative material can be produced rapidly and at scale, overcoming previous lim...
Booster Robotics has introduced the Booster T2, a humanoid robot platform aimed at real-world applications and embodied AI research. The T2 Pro version utilizes NVIDIA’s Thor chip, delivering up to 2,070 TFLOPS for real-time perception and control. The robot is designed for tasks requiring mobility...
In the midst of ongoing discussions regarding China's computing power dynamics, Shanghai Zhangjiang has established itself as a significant national center for silicon photonics. This development comes as over 20 companies have set up operations in the area, covering the entire value chain of the te...
Starmind has announced that its satellite technology can save approximately 880 billion liters of cooling water annually at full scale. This figure is equivalent to the annual household water use of around 6.5 million Americans. The technology operates by utilizing a closed-loop liquid cooling syste...
On January 30, 2026, SpaceX filed with the FCC to launch up to 1 million AI compute satellites, positioning orbital data centers as a solution to the increasing demand for AI computing power. Ground data centers are facing significant challenges, with energy consumption projected to reach approximat...
China’s Longsys has achieved a significant milestone by stabilizing its monthly production capacity at one million micro solid-state drives. This accomplishment comes as the company aims to meet the growing demand for advanced storage solutions in various sectors, including consumer electronics and...
A Japanese semiconductor company has showcased its advanced edge AI platform during a recent demonstration for the U.S. Air Force. This event took place as part of ongoing efforts to enhance military technology and operational efficiency. The platform is designed to process data at the edge, enablin...
Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in artificial intelligence technology by discovering a new way to create electronic components that mimic the behavior of biological neurons and synapses. This development, which occurred in a laboratory in 2024, could drastically reduce the energy co...
Chip Bridge Semiconductor is making significant strides in the development of advanced computing technology aimed at enhancing robotic intelligence. The company is focused on creating a new generation of chips designed to serve as the foundational brain for robots, enabling them to process informati...
Dell has unveiled a cutting-edge high-density AI and supercomputing server, aimed at enhancing computational capabilities for enterprises and research institutions. This launch took place on October 10, 2023, at the company's annual technology conference in Austin, Texas. The new server is engineere...
NVIDIA has announced that its GPUs equipped with Confidential Computing technology are now being utilized for confidential inference in Apple’s Private Cloud Compute (PCC). This development marks a significant expansion of Apple’s cloud capabilities, extending beyond its own data centers to include...
Hitachi and Intel have announced a strategic partnership aimed at advancing technologies in physical AI, quantum computing, and digital infrastructure. This collaboration, which was revealed recently, seeks to leverage Hitachi’s strengths in information technology, operational technology, and indust...
Shenzhen Hetao College, in partnership with Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), the Shenzhen Big Data Research Institute, and Huawei, has announced a significant advancement in domestic artificial intelligence computing. The collaborative effort culminated in the successful completion of a fu...
Researchers from Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf and the University of Messina have unveiled a groundbreaking application of magnetic soft robots in the fields of random number generation and reservoir computing. This innovative study, conducted recently, highlights how these robots utilize cha...
Microsoft is positioning itself for a transformative shift in technology, focusing on the development of advanced artificial intelligence systems. The tech giant announced its strategic initiatives during a recent event held in Redmond, Washington, where executives outlined plans to integrate AI cap...
Researchers have developed an innovative room-temperature quantum device that utilizes twisted light to entangle photons and electrons, marking a significant advancement in quantum technology. This breakthrough addresses one of the major challenges in the field, potentially leading to the creation o...
KEENON Robotics has introduced the XMAN-L1, a new compact humanoid robot aimed at enhancing interactive service experiences. The unveiling took place recently, showcasing the robot's capabilities in various service-oriented environments. This innovative technology is designed to assist in tasks such...
Researchers at Virginia Tech are advancing the field of soft robotics, which utilizes flexible, muscle-like materials to create machines capable of bending and stretching in ways that surpass traditional rigid robots. This innovative technology enables applications such as harvesting ripe tomatoes a...
Recent advancements in soft robotics, which utilize flexible, muscle-like materials, have revolutionized the field, allowing machines to perform tasks such as picking ripe tomatoes and navigating complex search-and-rescue environments. However, despite their impressive capabilities, these innovative...
At the 2026 Hannover Industrial Fair, humanoid robots demonstrated advanced capabilities powered by the BotPack B series computing backpack, marking a significant leap in robotics technology. This innovative computing solution allows the robots to operate independently of cloud services, providing h...
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