GlobalFoundries is acquiring Singapore-based Advanced Micro Foundry to significantly expand its silicon photonics capabilities. The deal positions GF as the largest pure-play silicon photonics foundry by revenue and addresses growing AI infrastructure demands. The acquisition includes plans for a ne
Samsung is reportedly negotiating to lower Exynos 2600 chip costs by $20-30 per unit for the Galaxy S26 series. However, these savings are expected to boost profitability rather than reduce phone prices for consumers. The familiar regional split continues with Exynos chips in Asia/Europe and Snapdra
According to The How-To Geek, Apple’s Magic Trackpad is the best standalone trackpad for Windows users despite being designed for Macs. The $129 device requires third-party drivers like Magic Utilities or open-source alternatives to unlock full gesture support on Windows 11. Users report the trackpa
Apple’s high-end Mac Pro workstation appears headed for the chopping block. The company is reportedly prioritizing Mac Studio development while leaving its $7,000 tower “on the back burner.”
AMD is pushing out additional microcode updates for Zen 5 processors to address RDSEED instruction issues. Meanwhile, early patches for Zen 6 architecture have already appeared in GNU Binutils, confirming new AVX-512 capabilities. The timing shows AMD’s rapid response to current issues while already
AMD continues its steady march against Intel’s CPU dominance, now capturing 30.9% of the overall x86 market. While Intel still leads at 69.1%, the gap has narrowed significantly from 75% just a year ago. The server and desktop segments show particularly strong momentum for AMD.
Samsung is taking a bold approach to China’s competitive foldable market. The Galaxy Z TriFold launches December 5, 2025, but only in select markets including China. This exclusive strategy could finally give Samsung the edge it needs.
Siemens Energy has significantly upgraded its profit outlook thanks to booming demand from AI data centers and gas turbines. The company’s order backlog hit a record €138 billion as it targets revenue growth in the “low teens” through 2028. CEO Christian Bruch called data centers “an extremely inter
Managing distributed IT systems is becoming increasingly complex for businesses. CRN has identified two data center startups founded since 2019 that solution providers should watch. These companies are addressing the growing need for infrastructure management tools.
Infinidat’s latest storage refresh isn’t just firmware promises – it’s delivering actual hardware improvements that matter. The company squeezed more capacity into smaller footprints while cutting entry costs significantly. They’re betting enterprises will consolidate workloads on fewer, more powerf
