Huawei has unveiled a major advancement in artificial intelligence (AI) hardware: its super pod technology. Designed to bundle thousands of AI chips into a single, high-performance system, the super pod represents Huawei’s strategic push to challenge Nvidia’s longstanding dominance in AI computing. By linking up to 15,000–16,000 graphics cards, including its own Ascend AI chips, Huawei aims to deliver unprecedented computing power for large-scale AI workloads. This development reflects China’s broader strategy to reduce reliance on Western chip manufacturers and strengthen domestic self-reliance in critical technologies. As global demand for AI continues to rise, Huawei’s initiative signals the company’s commitment…
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Microsoft announced on Friday that it will raise the recommended retail price of several Xbox consoles in the United States starting in October. The company cited “changes in the macroeconomic environment” as the primary reason for the adjustment. The price increase applies specifically to Xbox consoles, while accessories such as controllers, headsets, and other peripherals will maintain their current pricing. Microsoft also confirmed that console prices in markets outside the U.S. will remain unchanged. While the company did not directly link the increase to recent U.S. tariffs, industry analysts note that many consumer electronics manufacturers have been signaling rising prices…
China sharply escalated its trade standoff with the United States on Monday, accusing tech giant Nvidia, the most valuable company on the U.S. stock market and a leading supplier of artificial intelligence (AI) chips, of violating anti-monopoly laws. The announcement, made by Chinese regulators, marks a significant development in the ongoing trade and technology dispute between the two global powers. The statement comes as U.S. and Chinese diplomats hold the fourth round of trade talks in Madrid. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, heading the U.S. delegation, described the discussions as progressing well, suggesting cautious optimism despite rising tensions. However, the Trump…
Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, recently secured over $10 billion in funding at a $200 billion valuation, despite burning around $1 billion per month on data centers and computing power. This positions xAI among the world’s most valuable companies. The funding round drew investors such as Valor Capital, the Qatar Investment Authority, and Prince Al Waleed bin Talal via Kingdom Holding Company, strengthening xAI’s role as a major competitor to OpenAI, Alphabet, and Meta. Earlier this month, Anthropic raised $13 billion at a $183 billion valuation, while OpenAI’s secondary share sale valued the company at $500 billion. Data centre expansion…