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China clears Nvidia H200 sales to tech giants, reshaping AI data center plans

The limited approvals can ease immediate pressure on local hyperscalers but leave longer-term constraints in place, with implications for global enterprise AI infrastructure.

By Prasanth Aby Thomas

Jan 29, 2026 3 mins

Artificial Intelligence CPUs and Processors Data Center

Microsoft launches its second generation AI inference chip, Maia 200

Calling it the highest performance chip of any custom cloud accelerator, the company says Maia is optimized for AI inference on multiple models.

By Taryn Plumb

Jan 26, 2026 6 mins

Artificial Intelligence CPUs and Processors

Photonic chip vendor snags Gates investment

Neurophos expects the funding to speed up manufacturing development of its chips, which could be used to accelerate AI.

By Maxwell Cooter

Jan 26, 2026 2 mins

Artificial Intelligence CPUs and Processors

Intel wrestling with CPU supply shortage

Intel expects CPU supply will improve after the first quarter

By Andy Patrizio

Jan 26, 2026 4 mins

CPUs and Processors Markets Technology Industry

Nvidia is still working with suppliers on RAM chips for Rubin

After changing its requirements for high-bandwidth memory chips, Nvidia is close to certifying a new source for supplies.

By Maxwell Cooter

Jan 26, 2026 2 mins

Artificial Intelligence CPUs and Processors

Intel’s AI pivot could make lower-end PCs scarce in 2026

The tech giant is pivoting its strategy to focus on processors to support AI workloads, meaning less capacity for chips for PCs.

By Taryn Plumb

Jan 23, 2026 7 mins

Artificial Intelligence CPUs and Processors

Intel nabs Qualcomm veteran to lead GPU initiative

After months of uncertainty, Intel comes back with a big hire and reaffirms its commitment to GPU technology.

By Andy Patrizio

Jan 22, 2026 3 mins

CPUs and Processors Networking

Cisco extends Nexus 9000 support to Intel Gaudi 3 AI accelerators

Cisco is integrating its Nexus 9000 Series AI networking switches with Intel's Gaudi 3 AI accelerators.

By Michael Cooney

Jan 20, 2026 4 mins

Artificial Intelligence CPUs and Processors Networking

RISC-V chip designer SiFive integrates Nvidia NVLink Fusion to power AI data centers

The tie-in expands processing options for AI data centers, but leaves rival interconnect UALink out in the cold.

By Maxwell Cooter

Jan 19, 2026 3 mins

Artificial Intelligence CPUs and Processors Data Center

Nvidia H200 chips in China: US says yes, China says no

Just as the US approves exports to the country, Chinese customs officers have reportedly been told not to allow the chips into the country. What now?

By Paul Barker

Jan 14, 2026 5 mins

CPUs and Processors Government Laws and Regulations