Xockets has filed a lawsuit accusing Nvidia and Microsoft of stealing its Data Processing Unit (DPU) technology and forming an illegal cartel to avoid paying fair prices. The suit alleges Nvidia’s DPUs and Microsoft’s AI platforms infringe on Xockets’ patents. Xockets seeks damages and an injunction to stop Nvidia from selling specific products and Microsoft from using them. Read all
Transitioning from crypto to AI, Applied Digital has raised $160 million in funding from investors, including Nvidia and Related Companies. The capital will accelerate the company’s growth, allowing it to expand its data center and GPU cloud offerings. CEO Wes Cummins emphasized the strong partnerships with Nvidia and other investors as Applied continues its AI-focused pivot. Read all
Broadcom reported a 47% revenue surge in Q3, fueled by its VMware acquisition, generating $3.8 billion from the software giant. However, the company posted a nearly $2 billion loss due to a tax liability. Despite challenges, CEO Hock Tan remains optimistic, projecting $12 billion in AI-related silicon revenue for the year, while forecasting recovery in non-AI markets for Q4 and beyond. Read all
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is accusing Google of abusing its power in the digital advertising market. The CMA’s provisional findings claim Google favors its own adtech services, giving it an unfair advantage over competitors. This investigation joins others by the European Commission and US Department of Justice, all questioning Google’s dominance in the ad sector. Read all
At the Tencent Global Digital Ecosystem Summit, held in Shenzhen, Tencent introduced a wave of new innovations. The focus of these announcements was on AI and cloud computing, designed to accelerate digital transformation for businesses worldwide. Read all
Data centers across New York State can now snag grants of up to $2 million to transform their waste heat into valuable energy, thanks to NYSERDA’s latest initiative. By recycling excess heat to power nearby buildings, data centers not only slash utility costs but also drive decarbonization efforts. This is a prime opportunity to forge community partnerships and turn otherwise wasted heat into a win-win resource. Read all
AT&T has filed a lawsuit against Broadcom, accusing the tech giant of refusing to honor a VMware support deal unless AT&T buys costly subscriptions. The telecom warns that failing to secure support for its 75,000 VMs, which serve critical national security functions, could lead to major outages, including risks to the Office of the President and emergency services. Broadcom denies the claims. Read all
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is celebrating a key achievement after securing a “leader” spot in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for AI code assistants. Sharing this title with GitHub Copilot, GitLab Duo, and Google Cloud’s Gemini Code Assist, AWS views the recognition as proof of its rapid innovation and focus on boosting developer productivity through its Q Developer service. Read all
Duos Technology has launched its first Edge data center in Amarillo, Texas, aimed at bridging the digital divide in rural areas. Partnering with Region 16 Education Service Center, the initiative will enhance educational resources and drive economic growth for 60 school districts. This move strengthens Duos’ mission to deliver cutting-edge technology and digital equity to underserved regions. Read all
