Adapting to new threats with proactive risk management
A botched CrowdStrike update in July 2024 disabled more than 8 million Windows systems and disrupted hospitals, payment networks, broadcasters, and flights. The piece argues companies must move from reactive defenses to proactive risk management as interconnected systems and Artificial Intelligence-driven threats increase.
Artificial intelligence and server demand drive 2Q25 enterprise SSD revenue up 12.7%
TrendForce reports that ramped shipments tied to NVIDIA´s Blackwell platform and expanded general server deployments lifted enterprise SSD revenue in 2Q25 by 12.7% quarter on quarter. Ongoing component shortages and substrate lead times created board constraints that influenced vendor performance.
Samsung Display expands oled leadership into mobility at IAA Mobility 2025
Samsung Display will be the only panel manufacturer at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, showcasing an expanded vehicle oled portfolio and technologies aimed at safer driving and premium in-car entertainment.
Sarcina Technology pioneers UCIe-A and UCIe-S chiplet interconnects for Artificial Intelligence systems
Sarcina Technology announced patented methodologies for UCIe-A and UCIe-S chiplet protocols and an optimized redistribution layer interposer supporting data rates up to 32 gigabits transfers per second. The work targets package-level performance improvements for next-generation Artificial Intelligence workloads.
Axelera Artificial Intelligence introduces Metis M.2 Max for edge inference
Axelera announced the Metis M.2 Max, an Artificial Intelligence processor in an M.2 form factor that delivers PCIe-class performance for compute-intensive edge inference. The module increases memory bandwidth, supports up to 16 GB of memory, and offers extended temperature versions for harsh environments.
Intel 14A node expected to cost more than 18A due to high-na EUV
Intel´s CFO said the 14A node will carry higher wafer costs than 18A largely because it will use High-NA EUV tools. Intel says 14A also brings performance and power-efficiency gains enabled by RibbonFET 2, PowerDirect and Turbo Cells.
d-Matrix announces JetStream I/O accelerators for ultra-low latency artificial intelligence inference
d-Matrix introduced JetStream, a custom I/O card designed to deliver data center-scale artificial intelligence inference with ultra-low latency. The company says JetStream, paired with its Corsair accelerators and Aviator software, can scale to state-of-the-art models and improve speed, cost performance, and energy efficiency versus gpu-based solutions.
China´s artificial intelligence chip ambitions limited by HBM memory supply
A SemiAnalysis report finds high-bandwidth memory shortages, not foundry capacity, are the main bottleneck for China´s artificial intelligence chip scaling, constraining production despite stockpiles and foundry access.
Sneha Goenka’s ultra-fast sequencing cuts genetic diagnosis to hours
Sneha Goenka, MIT Technology Review’s 2025 Innovator of the Year and an assistant professor at Princeton, helped build a sequencing pipeline that reduces genetic diagnosis from weeks to hours. Her work pairs cloud computing architectures with real-time streaming analysis to accelerate clinical genomics.
Why basic science deserves our boldest investment
The transistor story shows how curiosity-driven basic science, supported by long-term funding, enabled the information age and today´s Artificial Intelligence technologies. Current federal and university funding pressures risk undermining the next wave of breakthroughs.