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Chip race: Microsoft, Meta, Google, and Nvidia battle it out for AI chip supremacy

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Chip race: Microsoft, Meta, Google, and Nvidia battle it out for AI chip supremacy

The rise of generative AI has been powered by Nvidia and its advanced GPUs. As demand far outstrips supply, the H100 has become highly sought after and extremely expensive, making Nvidia a trillion-dollar company for the first time.

It’s also prompting customers, like Microsoft, Meta, OpenAI, Amazon, and Google to start working on their own AI processors. Meanwhile, Nvidia and other chip makers like AMD and Intel are now locked in an arms race to release newer, more efficient, and more powerful AI chips.

As demand for generative AI services continues to grow, it’s evident that chips will be the next big battleground for AI supremacy.

  • Intel is reportedly testing its 18A process again.
  • Nvidia’s next AI chip, Blackwell Ultra, will be unveiled next month.
  • OpenAI is reportedly getting closer to launching its in-house chip
  • Intel is canceling Falcon Shores, its next big AI chip.
  • Intel cancels AI chip, talks painful past and simplified future
  • Nvidia’s market cap drops by almost $600 billion amid DeepSeek R1 hype.
  • Elon Musk, White House adviser, says OpenAI deal announced at White House is a sham
  • An AI supercomputer you can carry around.
  • PlayStation and AMD are teaming up to infuse games with AI
  • China opens an antitrust investigation into Nvidia
  • What happened to Intel?
  • Intel’s CEO is out after only three years
  • Nvidia says its Blackwell AI chip is ‘full steam’ ahead
  • Nvidia just made nearly $20 billion in pure profit in a single quarter.
  • Intel’s Gaudi AI chips are far behind Nvidia and AMD, won’t even hit $500M goal
  • OpenAI will start using AMD chips and could make its own AI hardware in 2026
  • “We had a design flaw in Blackwell,” admits Nvidia CEO.
  • AMD’s AI chips are coming for Nvidia — but how quickly?
  • Samsung and TSMC have reportedly discussed building AI chip “megafactories” in the UAE.
  • Qualcomm wants to buy Intel
  • Apple A16 chips are reportedly being made in America.
  • Intel’s big turnaround plan includes spinning off its chipmaking business
  • Sony reportedly picked AMD over Intel for the PS6
  • TikTok’s parent company reportedly gets closer to making its own AI chips.
  • AMD is turning its back on flagship gaming GPUs to chase AI first
  • The Nvidia AI antitrust investigation is ‘escalating,’ reports Bloomberg
  • Don’t expect affordable Nvidia Blackwell gaming GPUs to arrive anytime soon.
  • Geekbench has an AI benchmark now
  • Some good news from Intel.
  • The terror machines at Elliot Management view Nvidia as overvalued and say AI isn’t going to live up to the hype.
  • AMD is becoming an AI chip company, just like Nvidia
  • OpenAI wants in on the AI chip business.
  • AMD will acquire an AI startup for $665 million.
  • a16z is trying to keep AI alive with Oxygen initiative.
  • Softbank is trying to borrow $10 billion for AI-related projects.
  • Apple Silicon exec joins Rain AI to develop new hardware.
  • Nvidia overtakes Microsoft as the world’s most valuable company
  • Nvidia is the world’s most valuable company at the moment.
  • Nvidia is now more valuable than Apple at $3.01 trillion
  • Even the Raspberry Pi is getting in on AI
  • Intel, Google, Microsoft, Meta, and more want to standardize the tech used in AI data centers.
  • Nvidia will now make new AI chips every year
  • Nvidia just made $14 billion of profit in a single quarter thanks to AI chips.
  • Google announced Trillium, its sixth generation of Tensor processors.
  • Apple plans to use M2 Ultra chips in the cloud for AI
  • Apple’s ‘Project ACDC’ is creating AI chips for data centers.
  • US plans $285 million in funding for ‘digital twin’ chips research
  • With $1B in sales, AMD’s MI300 AI chip is its fastest selling product ever.
  • OpenAI will give you a 50 percent discount for off-peak GPT use.
  • Meta’s new AI chips run faster than before
  • Intel launches new AI accelerator to take on Nvidia’s H100.
  • The US is reportedly working on a list of restricted Chinese chipmaking factories.
  • Inside TSMC’s very secretive chip training facility.
  • A $40 billion AI investment fund?
  • Nvidia reveals Blackwell B200 GPU, the ‘world’s most powerful chip’ for AI
  • Google engineer indicted over allegedly stealing AI trade secrets for China
  • The GDDR7 graphics memory standard is here.
  • Intel plans to be inside 100 million AI PCs by next year.
  • Leading edge chipmakers requested $70 billion in CHIPS Act grants.
  • Nvidia’s role in the AI wave has made it a $2 trillion company
  • Microsoft and Intel strike a custom chip deal that could be worth billions
  • “Generative AI has hit the tipping point.”
  • Nvidia lets Google’s Gemma AI model loose on its GPUs.
  • Intel announces bleeding-edge Intel 14A, targeting 2027 with High-NA EUV.
  • SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son wants $100 billion for a new AI chip venture.
  • Nvidia is now worth more than Amazon and Alphabet
  • AI expert Andrej Karpathy confirms he’s left OpenAI.
  • Biden administration says it’s investing $5 billion in research to boost US semiconductor manufacturing.
  • Nvidia plans to help companies make custom versions of its expensive AI chips.
  • The latest rumor about Sam Altman’s AI chip-building dream could require up to $7 trillion.
  • Huawei just retasked a factory to prioritize AI over its bestselling phone
  • Meta’s reportedly working on a new AI chip it plans to launch this year.
  • AMD says its MI300 AI accelerator is “now tracking to be the fastest revenue ramp of any product in our history”.
  • Nvidia’s AI partners are also its competition.
  • OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is talking to TSMC about fabricating AI chips.
  • OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is still chasing billions to build AI chips
  • Intel’s Core Ultra CPUs are here — and they all come with silicon dedicated to AI
  • AMD releases new chips to power faster AI training
  • The GPU haves and have-nots.
  • About that new venture.
  • Microsoft is finally making custom chips — and they’re all about AI
  • Nvidia is launching a new must-have AI chip — as customers still scramble for its last one
  • Meta is working on a new chip for AI
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Apple’s latest AirPods are already on sale for $99 before Prime Day

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Apple’s latest AirPods are already on sale for  before Prime Day

Amazon Prime Day kicks off tomorrow, July 8th, but you don’t have to wait until then to pick up Apple’s latest pair of AirPods at a discount. Right now, the AirPods 4 are available for around $99 ($30 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart, while the AirPods 4 with noise cancellation are going for around $149 ($30 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. That’s within $10 of the lowest price we’ve seen on the ANC model and matches the lowest price to date on the base pair.

Both versions of Apple’s current-gen earbuds feature shorter stems and larger buds than previous models, allowing them to accommodate a broader range of ear shapes. The open-style earbuds use a hard plastic body that doesn’t create a tight seal inside your ear, which means they sacrifice some bass response compared to gummy-tipped earbuds. Hardshell earbuds won’t create pressure in your ear, though, which can feel uncomfortable after listening to music for a few hours.

Overall, the fourth-gen AirPods sound better than previous models due to a custom amplifier and new acoustic architecture. Audio quality is somewhat subjective and largely depends on how the music was recorded, mixed, and mastered; however, former Verge staffer Chris Welch noted in his review that he was pleased with the sound of Apple’s latest pair of wireless earbuds. If you’re upgrading from an older pair, you’ll notice a difference.

The AirPods 4 run on Apple’s H2 chip, which is required for Voice Isolation, a feature that reduces background noise and amplifies the volume of your voice during calls. If you’re using an iPhone, you can say “Hey Siri” to evoke Apple’s smart assistant to place calls, hear and return messages, and play music. You can also locate the earbuds using the Find My app on Apple devices if they’re misplaced.

The entry-level model can last up to five hours on a single charge and can be fully charged five times using the included USB-C charging case (the ANC model also offers wireless charging). Both pairs of earbuds are also IP54-rated for dust, sweat, and water resistance, ensuring you can wear them safely during workouts. Needless to say, the AirPods 4 are excellent earbuds at their current price, whether you opt for the model with active noise cancellation or not.

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How micro-robots may soon treat your sinus infections

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How micro-robots may soon treat your sinus infections

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A breakthrough in medical technology could soon change how sinus infections are treated. Scientists have created micro-robots for sinus infection treatment that can enter the nasal cavity, eliminate bacteria directly at the source, and exit without harming surrounding tissue. This drug-free, targeted approach may reduce our dependence on antibiotics.

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A woman with a sinus infection. (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

What are micro-robots for sinus infection treatment?

These microscopic robots are smaller than a speck of dust. They are made of magnetic particles enhanced with copper atoms. Doctors insert them through a narrow duct in the nostril. Once inside, the micro-robots are guided by magnetic fields to reach the infected area.

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At that point, a fiber optic light heats the particles and triggers a chemical reaction. This reaction breaks through thick mucus and destroys harmful bacteria at the infection site. As a result, treatment becomes faster, more precise, and far less invasive.

This latest advancement comes from a collaboration of researchers at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, along with universities in Guangxi, Shenzhen, Jiangsu, Yangzhou, and Macau. Their work, published in “Science Robotics,” has helped move micro-robotic medical technology closer to real-world applications. 

Why use micro-robots instead of antibiotics?

Traditional antibiotics circulate throughout the entire body. In contrast, micro-robots target only the infected area. This reduces side effects and lowers the risk of antibiotic resistance. Furthermore, patients may recover faster because the treatment goes straight to the source.

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A woman with a sinus infection. (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

Are micro-robots safe?

So far, animal trials have shown promising results. Micro-robots successfully cleared infections in pig sinuses and live rabbits, without causing tissue damage. However, scientists still need to ensure that every robot exits the body after treatment. Leftover particles could pose long-term risks.

In addition, public acceptance remains a challenge. The idea of tiny machines inside the body makes some people uncomfortable. Nevertheless, experts believe those fears will fade over time.

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What other uses are possible?

Researchers are already exploring how micro-robots could treat infections in the bladder, stomach, intestines, and bloodstream. Several teams around the world are working to make the technology more advanced and adaptable for deep internal use. If successful, these innovations could revolutionize the way we fight bacteria in the human body.

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A doctor examining a woman with a sinus infection. (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

Kurt’s key takeaways

The rise of micro-robots for sinus infection treatment marks a major shift in medical care. By offering precise, non-invasive therapy without antibiotics, this method could redefine how infections are treated. With continued research and testing, these tiny tools may soon become powerful allies in modern medicine.

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Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2 will be even sadder and bloodier

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The new season will be directed by Kai Ikarashi, who also directed episode six in the first season, “Girl on Fire.” There’s no word yet on when Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 will premiere, but they did show off this new poster artwork. A trailer will be shown later tonight during a panel at 8:30PM PT for the animation studio, Trigger.

Showrunner and writer Bartosz Sztybor said during Friday’s panel that for season one, “I just wanted to make the whole world sad… when people are sad, I’m a bit happy,” and that this new 10-episode season will be “…of course, sadder, but it will be also darker, more bloody, and more raw.”

A brief summary of the follow-up series tells fans what to expect following the end of David’s story in season one:

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 presents a new standalone 10-episode story from the world of Cyberpunk 2077— a raw chronicle of redemption and revenge. In a city that thrives in the spotlight of violence, one question remains: when the world is blinded by spectacle, what extremes do you have to go to make your story matter?

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