The $132 Billion Infrastructure Pivot You Might Have Missed Advanced Micro Devices and Intel Corporation are positioned to capitalize on the massive expansion of legacy server compute infrastructure. MarketBeat · May 19
"Not the mainstream PC update you're hoping for": I break down how the Surface Laptop 8 for Business compares to the Surface Laptop 7 The Surface Laptop for Business (8th Edition) has launched, but before you run out and buy one, I have some details about what exactly is new (and why you should probably wait). Windows Central · May 19
Surface Laptop for Business 8 review: This new privacy screen makes your laptop invisible to everyone else in the coffee shop Microsoft's Surface Laptop for Business 8th Edition features a world-first integrated privacy display and Intel’s Core Ultra 3, and a high price. Windows Central · May 19
Microsoft forced to bring back Surface Laptop with 8GB RAM as it scrambles to keep prices down amidst RAM crisis: New device fails to meet Copilot+ PC requirements Microsoft's midrange Surface Laptop offering with 16GB RAM now starts at $1,499 for business customers, forcing the company to bring back an 8GB configuration to bring that price down. Windows Central · May 19
Microsoft confirms that it will bring Snapdragon X2 chips to new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop this year Although not available today, the company has confirmed that customers will be able to buy its new Surface devices with Snapdragon X2 chips later this year. Windows Central · May 19
The new Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 is great — but it's hard to recommend to most people The Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 offers strong performance and long battery life. However, its high $1,949 asking price is a lot to ask for the average consumer. Tom’s Guide · May 19
Microsoft unveils Surface Laptop 8 and Surface Pro 12 for 2026 with Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chips, display upgrades, and new haptics: Launching first for business customers today Microsoft is refreshing its Surface for Business portfolio today with new Intel chips, with consumer models expected in the coming months along with Snapdragon X2 variants over the summer. Windows Central · May 19
Nvidia's outlook will be a test of its strategy to maintain AI dominance Nvidia anticipates strong earnings but faces new competition in AI chips. Demand is shifting to processors that run AI in real-time, a market where rivals like Alphabet and Amazon are making strides. Traditional players Intel and AMD are also pushing new chips. The Economic Times · May 19
Intel tells PC makers to adopt 18A CPUs or lose their supply, report claims — Intel 7 supply dries up, pressuring notebook and PC manufacturers in the US, China, and Taiwan Intel has redirected its constrained Intel 7 capacity toward server and industrial customers. Tom’s Hardware · May 19
Your older MacBook is about to lose Apple support – here are the affected models At least four Apple Macs are on the chopping block, when the new macOS arrives T3 · May 19
Intel's Project Firefly creates sub-$600 laptops to compete with Apple's MacBook Neo — leverages China's smartphone manufacturing blueprint to produce affordable Wildcat Lake systems Intel China has unveiled Project Firefly, which borrows a page from China's smartphone supply chain to produce budget-friendly laptops that leverage Wildcat Lake processors. Tom’s Hardware · May 19
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The first true MacBook Neo rivals are here, packing double the RAM and storage of Apple's budget laptop Honor, ASUS, and HP are the first to ship laptops powered by Intel Wildcat Lake CPUs, matching the price of the MacBook Neo but with more storage and memory. Windows Central · May 18
MacBook Neo finally has a rival — Intel Wildcat Lake laptops promise double the RAM and battery life for under $600 A new Intel Wild Lake laptop hits retail as a potential MacBook Neo competitor. What does it offer? Tom’s Guide · May 18
Barchart · May 18 As a New CPU Surge Takes Wall Street, Tiger Global Just Took a New Stake in Intel Stock Intel Corporation is back on Wall Street’s radar, as fresh AI-driven CPU buzz lures heavyweight investors back into the fold.
TechRadar · May 18 Discord's latest 'year of the Linux desktop' update is a game-changer for Steam Deck, but fans are concerned about its age verification plans Discord's latest efforts to improve the user experience, particularly on Linux, are certainly noteworthy, but its age-verification plans remain a concern.
International Business Times · May 18 U.S. Weighs Secure AI Base In Israel's Desert Amid Rising Tech Rivalry With China The United States is considering establishing a secure artificial intelligence facility in Israel's Negev Desert as part of discussions aimed at protecting advanced technologies and limiting exposure to Chinese espionage risks.
The Economic Times · May 18 GTA 6 pre-order leaks spark massive buzz as fans track rockstar updates: Expected pricing, console editions, Trailer 3 speculation, characters, how to buy details GTA 6: Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto VI is once again dominating headlines after leaked retailer emails hinted that GTA 6 pre-orders could begin soon. Fans continue tracking updates related to GTA 6 price leaks, PS5 and Xbox editions, Trailer 3 rumors, characters, system requirements, and how to buy the…
PC Gamer · May 18 Overclockers squeeze a record-topping 9.2 GHz out of a 14900KF, just 800 MHz shy of the ten gigs that Intel promised us all those years ago But since it's just 1% faster than the previous record, that lofty goal remains just as elusive as ever.
Fortune · May 18 Trump's new corporate playbook: Why the administration is taking equity stakes in companies like Intel In an interview with Fortune, President Trump discusses the dealmaking initiatives behind Washington's growing portfolio of corporate equity stakes.
The Economic Times · May 18 As chip industry chases AI, US national labs look to newcomers for supercomputers America's nuclear weapons program faces a computing crunch. High-precision simulations for nuclear weapons are becoming difficult to power. This is because major chip makers are focusing on artificial intelligence. Sandia National Laboratories is now testing chips from new companies like NextSilicon. This ensures the nation's security mission can continue uninterrupted.
The Guardian - US · May 18 Donald Trump says he ‘wasn’t involved’ in creation of $1.7bn compensation fund – as it happened This live blog is now closed.
Fortune · May 18 Inside Trump’s vision of the U.S. as a shareholder in American companies: 'I should have asked for more' Also: All the news and watercooler chat from Fortune.
The Economic Times · May 18 Trump tells Fortune he should have asked for bigger Intel stake Former U.S. President Donald Trump stated he should have sought a greater stake in Intel for the U.S. government. The administration previously invested $10 billion, with the stake now valued over $50 billion. Trump suggested he could sell shares gradually without impacting the stock price.
Fortune · May 18 President Trump on being America's CEO-in-chief, making 'deals that no normal person would make' In a wide-ranging interview, Trump explains how the Iran war could delay his interest-rate plans, why he regrets asking for only 10% of Intel, and what will happen to America’s dealmaking empire when his term is over.