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AMD, Cisco and HUMAIN Expand Saudi Arabia’s AI Infrastructure as AMD Instinct Systems Go Live

AMD, Cisco, and HUMAIN have deployed AMD Instinct systems to build out artificial intelligence infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. The collaboration marks the operational launch of these accelerated computing platforms within the region.

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Exciting updates for Sneaky Sasquatch come to Apple Arcade

Apple announced a crossover event running through October 7 that introduces themes from Sneaky Sasquatch into Subway Surfers+. Both video games are available as part of the Apple Arcade catalog.

GeForce NOW Gives Gamers More Ways to Play at Gamescom 2026

NVIDIA announced several updates to its GeForce NOW cloud gaming service, including user-configurable DLSS 4.5 settings for Ultimate tier subscribers. The platform is also adding official compatibility for the Firefox web browser with streaming up to 1440p at 120 FPS, GOG single sign-on integration, and upcoming support for legacy Steam Machine hardware.

“Ultimate members can enjoy GeForce RTX-powered gaming at up to 1440p and 120 frames per second.” — NVIDIA

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NVIDIA NVLink Fusion Expands With NVHBM Custom High-Bandwidth Memory

NVIDIA has introduced NVHBM under its NVLink Fusion initiative, moving memory controllers into the HBM base die rather than host compute chips. This architecture is designed to decrease power usage and conserve die space on custom processors. Amazon's Annapurna Labs will adopt the technology starting with its upcoming Trainium4 accelerators.

“NVHBM, built on the same technology that NVIDIA will use for future GPUs, integrates NVIDIA’s custom memory controller into the HBM base die.” — NVIDIA

Intel at AI Infra Summit 2026

Intel announced its participation in the AI Infra Summit 2026 to present updates regarding its artificial intelligence infrastructure across cloud, enterprise, and edge domains. As part of the event, Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan is scheduled to take part in a discussion session on September 15.

Building the systems behind the next generation of intelligent robots

Autonomous robots require compute platforms capable of managing real-time motor control, safety isolation, and high-throughput artificial intelligence inference simultaneously. Efficient operation depends on coordinating tasks between central processors and hardware accelerators without introducing latency bottlenecks. System-level integration remains critical as robotic workloads grow more demanding.

“According to the International Federation of Robotics, the global market value of industrial robot installations has reached a record USD $16.7 billion” — Arm

Leading Publishers Bring Blockbuster PC Games and Technology to NVIDIA RTX Spark

NVIDIA detailed upcoming software support for its RTX Spark platform, including anti-cheat integration and titles from major publishers ahead of its autumn rollout. The company also announced DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction, updating its AI-driven ray tracing denoiser model, alongside expanded integration of RTX technologies in upcoming PC games.

“DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction is available now, featuring NVIDIA’s latest second-generation transformer model to deliver even higher image quality in ray- and path-traced content.” — NVIDIA

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Apple introduces new Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra

Apple has unveiled an updated Mac Studio desktop computer. The revised hardware integrates M5 Max and M5 Ultra processors, bringing architectural updates targeted at graphics rendering and artificial intelligence workloads.

Apple unveils a more powerful Mac mini featuring the all-new M6 and M5 Pro

Apple has introduced an updated Mac mini compact desktop computer. The refreshed system is configured with either the M6 or M5 Pro processor.

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Apple introduces M6 and M5 Ultra for a big leap in performance and AI compute

Apple has introduced its M6 and M5 Ultra processors, deploying them in updated Mac mini and Mac Studio desktop computers. The refreshed hardware focuses on improved computational speed and artificial intelligence workload processing.

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