Advancements in semiconductor technology, GPU development, and data center infrastructure that power AI computing capabilities.
Texas Instruments announced it will acquire Silicon Labs in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $7.5 billion, with the transaction expected to close in the first half of 2027 pending regulatory approval.
Semidynamics has introduced its 3nm AI inference silicon and a vertically integrated stack covering chips, boards, and rack-scale systems for next-generation data centers.
Johnson Controls has introduced the YORK YDAM, an air-cooled magnetic bearing centrifugal chiller designed for high-density, multistory data centers and AI factories. The system delivers up to 3.5MW of cooling with 20% higher capacity density than comparable products.
Core AI Holdings, Inc. has signed a memorandum of understanding with CSPM Resources SDN BHD to pursue AI-ready data center projects in Malaysia, aiming to retrofit existing facilities into Tier 3 or Tier 4 AI-capable sites within 12 months.
Amazon plans to invest $200 billion in artificial intelligence, robotics, and infrastructure this year, marking a major increase from last year's spending. The company also reported $213 billion in quarterly revenue, with AWS showing its fastest growth in over three years.
Cerebras Systems has secured $1 billion in new funding led by Tiger Global Management, valuing the AI chipmaker at $23 billion as it prepares for a public offering later in 2026.
Born.ai, operating under EYWA LLC, announced the availability of its distributed computing patent portfolio for immediate license or acquisition. The assets cover technologies enabling large-scale AI workloads across federated networks of independent nodes.
At the AHR Expo 2026 in Las Vegas, LG Electronics and Midea Building Technologies showcased new HVAC and cooling solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial applications, including data center cooling systems and integrated smart building platforms.
Johnson Controls has introduced a Reference Design Guide Series for 1-gigawatt AI data centers, providing detailed thermal architectures for water-cooled, air-cooled, and absorption chiller systems integrated with advanced building controls.
SpaceX has acquired Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI, merging the two firms to develop orbital data centers powered by solar energy and launched via Starship.
Oracle announced plans to raise between $45 and $50 billion in 2026 through a mix of debt and equity financing to expand its Oracle Cloud Infrastructure capacity for major clients including AMD, Meta, NVIDIA, OpenAI, TikTok, and xAI.
FPT Corporation has announced the creation of the FPT Advanced Semiconductor Testing and Packaging Plant in Bac Ninh Province, marking Vietnam’s first fully Vietnamese-owned facility of its kind. The plant will enhance the country’s semiconductor ecosystem and provide training for local engineers.
ASML reported a record €13 billion in new orders for the fourth quarter of 2025, signaling continued strong demand for advanced chipmaking equipment driven by artificial intelligence infrastructure growth. The company posted €32.7 billion in annual net sales and announced plans to cut 1,700 jobs.
Blaize and Nokia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on edge and hybrid AI inference solutions across Asia-Pacific, combining Blaize's AI platform with Nokia's networking and automation systems.
Lucend, formerly known as Coolgradient, has raised $3.3 million in seed funding led by Remarkable Ventures Climate to expand its Transparent AI platform for data center optimization in the U.S.
Ricursive Intelligence has raised $300 million in a Series A funding round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, valuing the company at $4 billion. The Palo Alto-based startup, founded by Dr. Anna Goldie and Dr. Azalia Mirhoseini, aims to accelerate semiconductor design using AI.
SK hynix announced plans to establish a U.S.-based AI solutions firm, tentatively named AI Company (AI Co.), through the restructuring of its Solidigm subsidiary, with a $10 billion capital commitment to strengthen its role in the AI data center ecosystem.
BOSGAME has introduced two AI PC models, the VTA-439 and VTI-490, built on AMD Ryzen and Intel Core Ultra platforms, with global availability set for early 2026.
Saitech has configured and deployed a million-dollar Supermicro liquid-cooled computing system for the U.S. Army, providing rugged, high-density performance for mission-critical operations.
NVIDIA has invested $2 billion in CoreWeave to accelerate the AI infrastructure company's plans to build over 5 gigawatts of data center capacity by 2030. The deal nearly doubles NVIDIA's stake and strengthens their collaboration on AI computing infrastructure.
Weekly coverage of AI hardware developments including chips, GPUs, cloud platforms, and data center technology.
