Microsoft is launching its third-generation Maia 300 AI accelerator, built on TSMC’s N2P process. The chip features 288 GB of HBM4 memory and 18 TB/s bandwidth, with plans for multi-gigawatt deployments starting in 2027.
Amazon is in discussions to acquire AI startup Decart for approximately $7 billion. The startup specializes in infrastructure that allows developers to run AI workloads across different processors.
Google is defending a planned $15 billion AI infrastructure investment in Visakhapatnam, India, following community concerns regarding water and electricity usage. The hub is expected to open in 2028.
Quantum computing firm IonQ has agreed to acquire cybersecurity startup Elisity in an all-stock deal valued at up to $1.3 billion, including performance-based payments.
Cyberattacks targeted refrigeration systems at hundreds of French supermarkets, including Intermarché and E.Leclerc, causing significant food spoilage. Authorities are investigating the incident.
Google released the Fitbit Edge fitness tracker for $179.99. The device features a 1.34-inch AMOLED display, a user-replaceable battery, and improved activity tracking, with shipping starting October 27.
