Google’s Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) are facing a legal challenge over their name. A smaller chip company, Tachyum, claims it owns the “TPU” trademark and is petitioning the U.S. Trademark Office to defend it. This could force Google to rename its flagship AI hardware.
Google has confirmed display issues on a “limited number” of Pixel 9 Pro, Pro XL, and Pro Fold devices. The company is offering free repairs or replacements for three years from the original purchase date, though devices with cracked screens or water damage may not qualify.
Nintendo has rolled out the 21.1.0 system update for both the original Switch and the Switch 2. The official notes only mention general stability improvements, but a fix for *Super Smash Bros. Ultimate* video playback has been confirmed. Dataminers are still digging for other hidden changes.
AI is moving to the edge, but security and accuracy are huge hurdles. A new solution called AirgapAI runs completely offline on Intel hardware and uses a patented engine to supposedly slash AI hallucinations. It’s a bold claim for the future of private, on-device intelligence.
Early specs for AMD’s next-gen mobile platform, codenamed Medusa Point, have surfaced. The Zen 6-based APUs will come in 28W and 45W configurations, aiming for a broad range of notebooks with a focus on efficiency and AI.
Samsung has developed new GDDR7 memory modules running at 40 Gbps per pin. With 3GB per chip, this tech could enable GPUs with massive VRAM without complex board designs.
A never-released iOS 19 prototype has surfaced, giving us a rare look at Apple’s software plans years in advance. The build, from an EVT-stage iPhone 16 Pro, hints at features planned for iOS 27 and confirms Apple’s internal naming chaos.
MIT researchers have created an aerial microrobot that can fly with the speed and agility of a real insect. Using a novel two-part AI controller, it’s 450% faster and can perform consecutive somersaults. However, significant hurdles remain before these bots can search disaster zones.
A new analyst note suggests Apple might use Intel’s 18A-P process for non-Pro iPhones in 2028. This follows Ming-Chi Kuo’s report of an NDA and sample procurement. But shifting core silicon away from TSMC is a monumental risk.
IBASE Technology has unveiled its MAF801 Edge AI platform, designed for tough industrial environments. It leverages 14th/13th/12th Gen Intel Core processors and dedicated GPU expansion to handle real-time analytics and machine vision.
