Lexar tests SSD offloading for local AI models

Lexar is developing an AI-focused SSD approach that shifts some local model workloads from DRAM to NAND Flash. Internal tests point to lower memory requirements for running larger models on consumer PCs.

Intel starts risk production on 18A-P for Diamond Rapids Xeon

Intel has introduced 18A-P, a refined foundry node planned for its next-generation Xeon Diamond Rapids server processor. The update targets higher performance, lower power use, and improved thermal behavior versus Intel 18A.