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hardware 22.02.2026

The top manager of Intel said that by the end of the year about half of all sold computers will be equipped with artificial‑intelligence accelerators.

Intel sees 2026 as a pivotal year for AI-powered personal computers *Intel Japan President Makoto Ohno says that by 2026 half of all PCs sold will be equipped with AI chips.* - I...

hardware 22.02.2026

Perplexity introduced advertising into its AI system for the first time, but has now abandoned it out of concern for losing user trust.

Perplexity stops using advertising in its AI services San Francisco startup Perplexity, one of the first players in the generative artificial intelligence market that launched an...

hardware 21.02.2026

In Japan, the prices of AMD graphics cards have risen to such an extent that demand has fallen, and now they are decreasing by 15–20 %.

How AMD Gaming Graphics Card Prices Are Changing in Japan 1 — Overview In recent months the rise in memory prices has become the main driver of gaming graphics card price increa...

hardware 21.02.2026

Google demonstrates the interface of AR glasses on Android XR and reveals the principles of their development

New Perspective on Android XR: How Google and Samsung Are Preparing for the Mass Launch of Smart Glasses This year, a real “takeoff” is expected for devices running Android XR, wh...

hardware 21.02.2026

The court prohibits OpenAI from using the brand name Cameo

Judicial ruling: Cameo wins protection, and OpenAI is forced to rename its feature The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California sided with Cameo in a dispute wi...

hardware 21.02.2026

Dreame unveiled the luxury phone Aurora, crafted from gold and adorned with precious stones

After Dreame—a well-known robot vacuum manufacturer—showcased smart rings and action cameras, it decided to enter the smartphone segment. At a recent presentation in Poland, the br...

hardware 21.02.2026

Google I/O in May – May 19–20, where Gemini, Android and much more are expected to be announced.

Google Announces Dates for Google I/O 2026 * TL;DR: The annual developer conference Google I‑O will take place on May 19–20, 2026. The company has already opened free online regi...

hardware 21.02.2026

Apple is developing a smart intercom with Face ID that will allow entry to the house via facial recognition.

Apple could launch a video intercom in 2026 that works within HomeKit According to the latest Bloomberg reports, the company plans to release a home intercom this year. The device...

hardware 21.02.2026

SpaceX is participating in a closed Pentagon tender to develop AI for voice‑controlled swarms of drones

New drone capabilities: SpaceX and xAI participate in Pentagon competition Recent military conflicts have shown how important unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) of various types have...

hardware 21.02.2026

A new era after an incomplete deal: Nvidia sold the remaining Arm shares for $40 billion

A Brief History of the Deal More than five years ago, Nvidia attempted to acquire British processor architecture manufacturer Arm for $40 billion, but antitrust authorities ultima...

hardware 21.02.2026

The United States has invested billions to become independent from China in rare earth resources, and the project could last for decades

China‑USA: Competition for Rare Earth Minerals 1. Why this is so important – China controls a large share of the world’s supply chains for rare earth elements (REEs) and actively...

hardware 21.02.2026

Machine builders are on the rise: profits of companies selling chip equipment have been increasing for eight consecutive quarters, driven by the rapid development of AI

Brief Overview of the Chip Equipment Market Metric Current Quarter Previous Quarter Average Revenue Growth for Equipment Suppliers >10 % (first time in 3 quarters) 8 % Revenue gro...