Nvidia announced RTX Spark — its first full-fledged Arm-based PC chip. The new product features 20 CPU cores and up to 128 GB of unified memory.
Moscow is banning the parallel import of Intel, Samsung, and Acer electronics starting May 27. This will lead to technological backwardness and rising prices.
NAVI defeated GamerLegion with a score of 3:0 to become IEM Atlanta 2026 champions. The prize pool for the tournament in the USA was $1 million.
Apple and Intel have agreed on chip production after a year of negotiations. The U.S. government received a 10% stake in Intel, which facilitated the conclusion of this deal.
Samsung's capitalization reached $1. 03 trillion after a 12 percent jump in shares. The company became the second in Asia after TSMC to achieve such a valuation.
Tim Cook will officially step down as Apple CEO on September 1, 2026. Company veteran John Ternus has been appointed as the new head.
Musk's team is negotiating with equipment suppliers and Samsung to launch chip production. The Terafab project is expected to provide terawatts of power.
The Japanese government has increased funding for the startup Rapidus to produce 2-nanometer chips. Total investments in the project will reach $16.3 billion.
Shares of Qualcomm Inc. and Arm Holdings Plc fell sharply after quarterly reports due to fears that a memory chip shortage will limit the growth of the electronics industry. This shortage, caused by the development of AI infrastructure, is leading to lower phone production and rising prices for consumers.
Nvidia plans to release up to eight Arm-based laptops, including gaming models, which will be a competitor to Intel and AMD. Lenovo has already indicated the existence of a "Legion 7 15N1X11" gaming laptop with an Nvidia N1X processor.
Chipmaker Intel has lost its appeal against a European Union antitrust decision. However, the court reduced the fine imposed on the company two years ago by a third, cutting it by 140 million euros.
OpenAI has become the world's largest startup after a deal that allowed employees to sell shares at a $500 billion valuation. This elevates OpenAI above SpaceX and coincides with negotiations to become a commercial company.
The Trump administration expects to receive a multi-billion dollar commission from investors for control of TikTok in the US. This deal, approved by Trump and Xi Jinping, is part of complex negotiations and could amount to billions of dollars.
Scientists at the University of Minnesota have developed a 3D-printed scaffold with stem cells that restored motor functions in rats with spinal cord injuries. This technology could revolutionize the treatment of paralysis.
The United States will acquire a 10% stake in chipmaker Intel for $8. 9 billion. The company will receive a government grant, with the US not having a seat on the board of directors.
Intel shares rose 7% after reports that the Trump administration was discussing acquiring a stake in the company. This is related to plans to revive American chip manufacturing and Intel's Ohio plant.
Donald Trump has softened his stance on the head of Intel after previously demanding his resignation. Now Tan will cooperate with the US government to overcome losses in the chip business.
Donald Trump plans to impose a 100% tariff on imported computer chips if companies do not produce them in the US. This move could raise prices for electronics and cars, but would stimulate investment in American manufacturing.
Apple is considering acquiring the startup Perplexity AI to strengthen its position in the artificial intelligence field. This deal will help the company develop its own AI-based search engine, which is an important step given the threat of the agreement with Google being terminated.
MSI has introduced the Claw A8 BZ2EM with an AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip and up to 24 GB of DDR5. There is also a Polar Tempest version with an Intel Core Ultra 7 258 and 2 TB NVMe SSD.
Apple is actively developing new chips for smart glasses, Macs, and AI servers, planning to release them by 2027. The company is also working on chips for Apple Watch and AirPods.
May 1 marks World Password Day, School Principal's Day, and other events. This is an occasion to pay attention to important aspects of security, education, and work.
