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AIHardware

Broadcom Debuts Thor Ultra 800G Ethernet NIC with PCIe Gen6 for AI Infrastructure

Broadcom has unveiled the Thor Ultra, an 800G Ethernet Network Interface Card designed for AI data centers. The card leverages PCIe Gen6 and new packet control technologies to address limitations of traditional RDMA, promising improved performance and vendor flexibility.

Broadcom’s New AI Networking Solution

Broadcom has introduced the Thor Ultra, described in reports as the industry’s first 800G AI Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC). According to sources, the card is engineered for large-scale data centers that support advanced Artificial intelligence tools and workloads across hundreds of thousands of XPUs. The Thor Ultra’s implementation of PCIe Gen6 x16 is said to significantly boost throughput, addressing performance and scalability demands in AI-driven environments.

by Nathan Cole
ComputingHardware

AMD’s Helios MI450 Rack Emerges as Star Attraction at OCP Summit 2025

AMD’s Helios MI450 rack, valued at approximately $3 million, became a centerpiece of interest at the OCP Summit 2025. The system’s 72-GPU configuration and data center-ready design attracted consistent crowds of engineers and attendees. Industry observers noted significant design differences between AMD’s reference implementation and Meta’s custom rack solution.

Show Floor Magnetism

According to reports from the OCP Summit 2025, AMD’s Helios MI450 rack proved to be one of the most compelling systems on display. ServeTheHome’s Patrick Kennedy, who attended the event, noted that “while the show floor was open, there were crowds of folks just staring at this every time I walked by.” The glowing 72-GPU rack reportedly attracted engineers and attendees throughout the conference, serving as a focal point for discussions about AMD‘s AI infrastructure strategy.

by Elisa Romero
GamingHardware

Microsoft’s Xbox Strategy Evolves as New Handheld Devices Enter Market at Premium Prices

Microsoft’s Xbox division appears to be navigating a strategic pivot toward multiplatform gaming accessibility, according to industry analysis. The recent launch of premium-priced Xbox-branded handheld devices reportedly represents Microsoft’s evolving approach to the gaming market, though communication challenges continue to surface.

Xbox’s Premium Hardware Strategy Faces Market Test

Microsoft’s Xbox gaming division appears to be charting a new course in the hardware market with the introduction of high-end handheld devices, according to recent industry reports. The ROG Xbox Ally and its more powerful counterpart, the Xbox Ally X, have reportedly entered the market at $599 and $999 respectively, positioning Microsoft’s gaming ecosystem at the premium end of the video game console and handheld spectrum.

by Nathan Cole