Microsoft: Win 11 multitasking 40% faster on 8GB RAM via memory optimization
Microsoft says lab tests show Windows 11 is 20% more responsive and multitasking is 40% faster on memory-constrained PCs.
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Chinese embodied AI funding jumps fivefold as makers pivot from hardware to software
ITjuzi data shows $13 billion raised in 322 deals during the first half of 2026, marking a strategic shift away from pure robotics hardware.
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Anthropic Diversifies Chip Suppliers to AMD, Amazon and Google for 2026 Capacity Surge
The New York Times reports Anthropic is expanding hardware procurement to include AMD and cloud providers, aiming for massive capacity growth by 2026.
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Huawei Ascend 960DT to use Samsung and SK Hynix memory, sources say
Huawei told clients its next flagship AI chip will rely heavily on foreign memory suppliers, highlighting limits on US export controls.
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Vanguard ETF Concentrates 44.6% in Nvidia, Apple, Alphabet and Microsoft
The Vanguard Morningstar Mega Cap Growth ETF holds a heavy concentration in four tech giants, delivering 13.8% annual returns since 2007.
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Intel Q4 outlook miss and AI-driven PC cost squeeze shake government stake
Intel’s weak forecast and rising PC component costs triggered a stock crash that erased $12 billion from the US government’s holdings.
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Arizona lawmakers unite against AI data centers over water strain
Bipartisan opposition grows in drought-hit Arizona as data centers face backlash unlike earlier chip fab approvals.
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RTX 5080 prices equal RTX 5090 launch MSRP as stock dries up
Nvidia’s second-fastest GPU now costs $2,000 or more, matching the premium card’s initial price while availability remains limited.
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