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news Goldman Sachs expects agentic AI to drive a huge jump in token use by 2030

Goldman Sachs expects agentic AI to drive a huge jump in token use by 2030

Goldman Sachs expects agentic AI to become one of the biggest drivers of AI compute demand over the next decade. The bank says global token consumption could grow 24 times by 2030 compared to 2026 levels. By 2040, that figure could rise to 55 times as AI agents become more common across business and software systems. Agentic AI refers to AI systems that can

Elon Musk visits Intel’s Oregon fab as foundry momentum builds

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Elon Musk has visited Intel’s Oregon fab, giving Intel another sign of growing attention around its foundry business and advanced chip manufacturing plans. The visit comes as Intel is trying to turn its manufacturing comeback into real customer wins. The Oregon site is one of Intel’s most important facilities. It is tied to advanced process development and production work, including chips built on Intel’s 18A technology. Intel’s 18A process is
news GeIL Spear V brings DDR5 8000 MT/s speed without BIOS overclocking

GeIL Spear V brings DDR5 8000 MT/s speed without BIOS overclocking

GeIL has announced its new Spear V DDR5 memory, and its main selling point is simple: it can run at 8000 MT/s under official JEDEC specifications without requiring manual overclocking. That matters because DDR5 8000 MT/s has usually been treated as an enthusiast speed. Most memory kits need Intel XMP or AMD EXPO profiles to reach that level, and even then, stability depends on
news Apple reportedly turns to Intel for future MacBook Neo chips as TSMC supply stays tight

Apple reportedly turns to Intel for future MacBook Neo chips as TSMC supply stays tight

Apple has reportedly reached a preliminary chipmaking deal with Intel, giving the company another source of supply for future chips used in its devices. The agreement is said to involve Intel manufacturing some Apple chips, though the exact product has not been officially named. The report suggests the chip could be Apple’s next generation A21, which may be used in future MacBook Neo models.
news SK hynix has almost no spare memory capacity as AI demand keeps rising

SK hynix has almost no spare memory capacity as AI demand keeps rising

SK hynix is facing heavy demand for memory chips, and some major tech companies are reportedly offering money to help it expand production. The pressure comes from the AI boom. Large data centers need huge amounts of DRAM and HBM for GPUs, CPUs, and AI accelerators. As AI systems grow, memory has become one of the hardest parts of the supply chain to secure.
news AMD overtakes Intel in data center revenue for the first time as AI demand shifts toward CPUs

AMD overtakes Intel in data center revenue for the first time as AI demand shifts toward CPUs

AMD has reportedly passed Intel in data center revenue for the first time, marking a major moment for the company’s EPYC server business. The shift happened in the first quarter of 2026, according to DigiTimes. AMD had already been gaining ground in data centers since late 2025, but this is the first quarter where its data center revenue moved ahead of Intel’s. The timing
news Samsung memory workers push toward strike after rejecting 10 percent bonus offer

Samsung memory workers push toward strike after rejecting 10 percent bonus offer

Samsung’s memory chip workers are still pushing for a larger bonus even after management offered a 10 percent payout tied to operating profit. The dispute comes as memory prices rise and Samsung’s semiconductor business becomes more important to the wider AI supply chain. Workers in Samsung’s memory division have been demanding a bigger share of the unit’s profits, arguing that their bonus should reflect
news Gigabyte launches AORUS RTX 5090 Infinity with hidden triple fan cooling and big factory overclock

Gigabyte launches AORUS RTX 5090 Infinity with hidden triple fan cooling and big factory overclock

Gigabyte has launched its AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 Infinity, a premium custom graphics card built around NVIDIA’s Blackwell architecture and 32GB of GDDR7 memory. The card stands out because of its unusual cooler design. At first glance, it looks like a dual fan graphics card, but Gigabyte has actually built a triple fan cooling system into the shroud. Two large Hawk fans are visible
news Intel’s comeback depends on turning foundry interest into real customer wins

Intel’s comeback depends on turning foundry interest into real customer wins

Intel’s recovery has gained momentum under CEO Lip Bu Tan, but the company’s next challenge may be harder than rebuilding confidence. It now has to turn interest in its foundry business into confirmed, lasting customer deals. The company was in a difficult position just a year ago, with pressure on its stock, doubts around its manufacturing roadmap, and heavy competition in AI. Since then,
news Gmail’s AI writing tool can now match your tone and use inbox context

Gmail’s AI writing tool can now match your tone and use inbox context

Google is updating Gmail’s “Help me write” feature so AI generated emails can sound more like your own writing. The tool can now look at your previous emails to better understand your tone and style. That should make drafts feel less generic and more natural, especially if you use Gmail for work messages, client replies, or regular personal emails. Google is also giving “Help
news Gen Z’s gaming habits may make Xbox Game Pass more important than ever

Gen Z’s gaming habits may make Xbox Game Pass more important than ever

A new gaming audience report suggests younger players are becoming less interested in buying full price games, and that shift could work in Xbox Game Pass’ favor. The report says 62 percent of Gen Z respondents no longer buy full price games. Instead, younger audiences are becoming more comfortable rotating through games and subscriptions, much like they already do with music, movies, and TV
news Double Fine developers are preparing to unionize under Microsoft

Double Fine developers are preparing to unionize under Microsoft

Double Fine Productions workers are moving toward unionization, giving employees at the Xbox owned studio a formal way to speak together on pay, benefits, workplace conditions, and quality of life. The effort became public through a petition filed with the National Labor Relations Board on May 7, 2026. The union push is being organized with the Communications Workers of America and is expected to
news Helldivers 2 Steam reviews fall to Mostly Negative as players push back against recent updates

Helldivers 2 Steam reviews fall to Mostly Negative as players push back against recent updates

Helldivers 2 is still active and far from dead, but its community is clearly frustrated with the current state of the game. Recent Steam reviews for the co op shooter have dropped to Mostly Negative, with only 38 percent of more than 10,000 recent reviews marked positive at the time of the report. The drop reflects growing anger over bugs, balance changes, progression issues,
news Sony takes $565 million Bungie impairment as questions grow around Destiny and Marathon

Sony takes $565 million Bungie impairment as questions grow around Destiny and Marathon

Sony has recorded another major impairment loss tied to Bungie, raising fresh questions about the studio’s future and the strength of PlayStation’s live service strategy. The latest hit is roughly $565 million. That follows a previous $204 million impairment related to Bungie, meaning Sony has now written down a large amount of value from the studio it bought in 2022. An impairment loss does
news Resident Evil Requiem gets free Leon Must Die Forever roguelike mode

Resident Evil Requiem gets free Leon Must Die Forever roguelike mode

Capcom has released a free DLC update for Resident Evil Requiem, adding a new mode called Leon Must Die Forever. The mode lets you play as Leon Kennedy in a wave based survival challenge filled with zombies and monsters. Your goal is to fight through increasingly difficult enemies and reach a final battle against Victor, the game’s main villain. Leon Must Die Forever is
news Double Fine developers move to unionize under Microsoft

Double Fine developers move to unionize under Microsoft

Double Fine Productions developers are preparing to unionize, adding another major labor effort inside Microsoft’s gaming business. A petition filed with the National Labor Relations Board on May 7, 2026, shows that workers at the Xbox owned studio are seeking union representation. The effort is being made with the Communications Workers of America and would include both full time and part time employees. Double
news Chrome for Android tests Contextual Tasks for AI Mode

Chrome for Android tests Contextual Tasks for AI Mode

Google is testing deeper AI Mode integration in Chrome for Android through its new “Contextual Tasks” feature, which now opens AI Mode directly inside the browser. The change brings Google’s contextual task work from desktop Chrome to mobile and connects it more closely with AI Mode on Android. AI Mode is Google Search’s conversational AI interface that supports follow-up questions and contextual responses. Google
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