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Intel Launches GPU D-Series AI Accelerator, Targets Efficient Inference with 1.3 PFLOPS

At the Open Compute Project (OCP) 2026 conference, Intel officially named its long-teased Crescent Island AI accelerator the GPU D-Series, promising 1.3 PFLOPS of FP8 performance and 1.5 TB/s of memory bandwidth in an air-cooled, 350-watt PCIe form factor. The chip is designed for large language model inference, long-context reasoning and multi-tenant AI services, with Intel saying a rack of eight such GPUs can handle models exceeding one trillion parameters.

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CMF Launches First Wireless Speakers with Distinctive Milk-Carton Design

CMF, the budget-focused brand created by Nothing, has unveiled its first portable Bluetooth speakers, the Speaker S and Speaker M. The new devices, which the company is in the process of spinning off into an India-based standalone subsidiary, feature a design that resembles a carton of milk, combining affordability with bright colour options and a distinctive look intended to help them stand out in a competitive market.

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GlobalFoundries returns to advanced nodes with 7nm-class FDX Fusion process for low-power chips

GlobalFoundries has announced FDX Fusion, a 7nm-class fabrication process based on fully-depleted silicon-on-insulator (FD-SOI) technology, marking the company's return to developing advanced nodes nearly eight years after abandoning its FinFET roadmap. The process is designed for applications prioritising low power consumption and high integration, with production scheduled to begin in 2028 at GlobalFoundries' Dresden facility.

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Researchers demonstrate method to control 2D semiconductor crystal growth for future chips

Researchers have demonstrated a way to control where two-dimensional semiconductor crystals begin growing on a wafer, potentially removing a key barrier to manufacturing next-generation transistors at scale. The technique, described in a paper published in Nature on October 7, uses an etching flux to suppress random nucleation and force a single crystal to form at the centre of each patterned region. The team behind the work includes researchers from KAIST in South Korea and the startup TDS Innovation.

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Volkswagen replaces ID.4 with new ID. Tiguan crossover

Volkswagen has officially unveiled the ID. Tiguan, the replacement for its ID.4 electric crossover. The new model drops the numeric naming convention for the moniker of VW’s best-selling global model, the Tiguan, and will be built on an updated version of the company’s MEB platform, called MEB+. It will be offered with 58 kWh or 77 kWh battery packs, with range estimates of up to 373 miles (600 km) on the European WLTP cycle.

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Apple Announces October 13 Event Titled 'Welcome Home' Expected to Launch Smart Home Products

Apple has announced a special event scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, at 9:00 a.m. ET in New York, with the tagline 'Welcome home,' signalling a major push into the smart home market. The company is expected to unveil several new home products including a smart home hub with a display (rumoured to be called 'HomePad'), an updated Apple TV 4K, a second-generation HomePod mini, and smart home accessories co-developed with LG.

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Apple unveils Home Collection smart lock, doorbell and cameras in partnership with LG and Schneider Electric

Apple has officially entered the smart home hardware market with the launch of the Apple Home Collection, a range of accessories co-developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. The lineup includes a smart deadbolt lock, video doorbell, thermostat, temperature sensor, indoor and outdoor cameras, and a floodlight camera. The devices are designed to work with Apple's new HomeView smart home hub and are scheduled for release in December.

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Google officially launches Fitbit Edge, a midrange fitness tracker with OLED screen and week-long battery

Google today officially unveiled the Fitbit Edge, a new fitness tracker that brings a 1.34-inch OLED touchscreen, built-in GPS, and a replaceable battery to the midrange wearable market. First teased on X earlier this week with the caption "Get an Edge on your health. 10.12.26," the device sits between the minimalist Fitbit Air and the more powerful Pixel Watch 5, aiming to serve users who want notifications and fitness tracking without a full smartwatch.

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Musk confirms TSMC discussions over Terafab chipmaking collaboration

Elon Musk has confirmed that TSMC is in discussions with his Terafab semiconductor initiative about a possible collaboration, after a newsletter report said the world's largest contract chipmaker was exploring building and operating a facility exclusively serving Musk's companies. Musk confirmed the talks early on Saturday in an X post, writing "Just discussions, but something may come of it," while TSMC has not commented.

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Toshiba doubles HDD production capacity as AI drives demand for large-capacity storage

Toshiba has invested approximately ¥60 billion ($380 million) to double its hard disk drive assembly capacity in the Philippines, responding to surging demand from the AI sector for high-capacity nearline storage. The expansion includes new manufacturing lines at its Laguna Technopark facility that have already made their first shipments, positioning the company to ramp up production of next-generation drives.

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