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Intel Corporation to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conference

Intel executives will attend Deutsche Bank's 2026 Technology Conference to discuss corporate operations and business strategy. Chief Financial Officer David Zinsner and Investor Relations VP John Pitzer are scheduled to speak on August 26, 2026. The session will be broadcast publicly via an online webcast.

Apple announces changes for apps in the European Union

Apple has revised its commercial terms for applications distributed within the European Union. The policy updates were established in coordination with the European Commission.

Securing the Infrastructure of Intelligence

NVIDIA announced a partnership with SB Energy to secure power, land, and facility capacity at an Ohio campus to host hardware for OpenAI. The data center will deploy NVIDIA's DSX platform across an initial 4.25 gigawatts, with installations scheduled to begin operating in phases between 2028 and 2030.

“The initial deployment is expected to provide 4.25 gigawatts of AI factory capacity.” — NVIDIA

Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indosat and NVIDIA Open Indonesia’s First University AI Center to Develop Local AI Talent

NVIDIA, Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, and Universitas Gadjah Mada have established the UGM Indosat NVIDIA AI Technology Center in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The facility provides academic researchers with accelerated computing resources and software frameworks to support local artificial intelligence development in sectors including healthcare, agriculture, and disaster management.

Apple opens Advanced Manufacturing Center in Houston

Apple has launched an Advanced Manufacturing Center in Houston. The site provides complimentary instruction and educational workshops targeted at small and mid-sized enterprises.

Class Is in Session: GeForce NOW Levels Up Linux, Chromebooks and More

NVIDIA has transitioned its native GeForce NOW application for Linux out of beta, offering distribution via Flatpak with support for Ubuntu 24.04 and newer releases. The cloud streaming platform also introduced server-side enhancements intended to reduce DLSS Frame Generation latency and increase frame rates for Performance tier subscribers.

“The native Linux app for GeForce NOW is officially out of beta.” — NVIDIA

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NVIDIA CEO Tops Glassdoor’s 2026 List of Best CEOs

Glassdoor named Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang as the top executive in its 2026 workplace rankings, reporting a 99 percent employee approval rating. The ranking was compiled from anonymous staff feedback submitted across United States companies between May 2025 and May 2026.

NVIDIA AI Factory Compute Is Becoming an Investable Asset Class

NVIDIA announced partnerships with institutional investment firms to facilitate third-party capital funding for AI data center deployments. The company outlined sustained commercial utilization and cloud rental price trends across its enterprise accelerator hardware, covering multiple product generations.

“reported B200 cloud rates spanning approximately $5.30 to $7.05 per GPU-hour.” — NVIDIA

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Why Scaling AI Compute Performance Requires a New Power Architecture

NVIDIA is introducing power infrastructure architectures centered on direct current 800 VDC distribution to improve energy efficiency in high-density data centers. Developed alongside industry partners through the Open Compute Project, the roadmap features hybrid-compatible power racks scheduled for late 2026 and multi-megawatt row power centers targeted for 2027.

Apple Arcade levels up with Block Blast!+ and Art of Fauna: Cozy Puzzles+

Apple has expanded its Apple Arcade subscription catalog with two additional puzzle games. The new releases consist of Block Blast+ and Art of Fauna: Cozy Puzzles+.