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BREAKING: US government to purchase 10% stake in Intel, according to report — here's what we know
sean.endicott@futurenet.com (Sean Endicott) , Sean Endicott, Windows Central
The US government is reportedly set to acquire a 10% stake in Intel, according to Bloomberg. It's a move that could reshape America’s semiconductor strategy. President Trump confirmed the deal, calling it “a great deal for them.”
Aug 22, 2025, 6:18 PM
NVIDIA builds a weaker AI chip for China — but will it pass the policy test?
c.cale.hunt@gmail.com (Cale Hunt) , Cale Hunt, Windows Central
Amidst escalating geopolitical tensions, NVIDIA continues its ambitious push in China, unveiling plans for the B30A AI chip—an advanced counterpart to the H20—aiming to secure market share against local competitors while navigating complex export control regu…
Aug 20, 2025, 9:04 PM
PlayStation hikes prices after Xbox — inflation or just peer pressure? Here’s what each model will now cost.
samuelwtolbert@gmail.com (Samuel Tolbert) , Samuel Tolbert, Windows Central
In a surprising turn, Sony confirmed a price increase for its PlayStation 5 consoles in the U.S., effective August 21, as economic pressures mount. This hike follows similar rises by Microsoft and reflects ongoing challenges in the gaming hardware market.
Aug 20, 2025, 7:57 PM
"I'm worried about China" — OpenAI's Sam Altman doesn't believe export controls will slow foreign progress in AI supremacy war
c.cale.hunt@gmail.com (Cale Hunt) , Cale Hunt, Windows Central
In an interview with CNBC, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated that he doesn't believe export controls will work to curb China's AI progress, and that the US is underestimating its power.
Aug 20, 2025, 11:02 AM
Perplexity made a sky-high $34.5 billion bid for Google Chrome — a bold and unusual move in the midst of antitrust scrutiny
sean.endicott@futurenet.com (Sean Endicott) , Sean Endicott, Windows Central
Perplexity made a $34.5 billion offer for Chrome, far above its own value, but Google has no plans to sell the world’s most-used browser.
Aug 18, 2025, 12:48 PM
NVIDIA and AMD will pay 15% for the right to sell to China in Trump's AI chip tax — "America cannot repeat 5G and lose telecommunication leadership"
c.cale.hunt@gmail.com (Cale Hunt) , Cale Hunt, Windows Central
Just a couple of weeks after the US government rescinded the ban on NVIDIA's H20 AI chip sales to China, it was announced that both NVIDIA and AMD will hand over 15% of their revenue from specific AI GPUs in order to receive export licenses.
Aug 16, 2025, 4:14 PM
With GTA 6, next-gen exclusives, and a console comeback on the horizon, Xbox risks sitting on the sidelines — here's why
jez@windowscentral.com (Jez Corden) , Jez Corden, Windows Central
Hardware definitely isn't Xbox's focus anymore, but with all of its extra-curricular distractions, it could end up missing this easy opportunity to actually sell more Xbox Series X|S consoles than usual.
Aug 16, 2025, 3:12 PM
Trump’s changing stance on Intel's "conflicted" CEO Lip-Bu Tan sparks talk of government stake in the chipmaker
sean.endicott@futurenet.com (Sean Endicott) , Sean Endicott, Windows Central
In a pivot, President Trump praises Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan following their recent meeting, unveiling potential plans to acquire a stake in the chipmaker.
Aug 15, 2025, 2:12 PM
"We don't install secret tracking devices in our products," — NVIDIA responds to a new report suggesting US officials are adding trackers to AI chip shipments
c.cale.hunt@gmail.com (Cale Hunt) , Cale Hunt, Windows Central
In a new report from Reuters, it's claimed that trackers have been discovered in some AI chip shipments "at high risk of illegal diversion to China." That's terrible timing for NVIDIA, which is under the microscope due to national security concerns from Beiji…
Aug 14, 2025, 10:08 PM
Xbox is distracted — will it miss these major upcoming opportunities to actually *sell* more Xbox Series X|S consoles?
jez@windowscentral.com (Jez Corden) , Jez Corden, Windows Central
Hardware definitely isn't Xbox's focus anymore, but with all of its extra-curricular distractions, it could end up missing this easy opportunity to actually sell more Xbox Series X|S consoles than usual.
Aug 14, 2025, 7:07 PM
Perplexity, Worth $18 Billion, Just Offered $34.5 Billion for Chrome (Which Isn’t for Sale)
sean.endicott@futurenet.com (Sean Endicott) , Sean Endicott, Windows Central
Perplexity made a $34.5 billion offer for Chrome, far above its own value, but Google has no plans to sell the world’s most-used browser.
Aug 13, 2025, 12:40 PM
China’s Giving NVIDIA the Side-Eye — H20 AI GPUs Face Major Trust Issues As Beijing Authorities Urge Avoidance
c.cale.hunt@gmail.com (Cale Hunt) , Cale Hunt, Windows Central
Just when NVIDIA thought it was in the clear to resume sales of its H20 AI GPUs to China, a new report suggests that Beijing is putting pressure on its major firms to avoid the chips.
Aug 12, 2025, 9:27 PM
“American National Security Principles Are Negotiable for the Right Fee” — Why NVIDIA and AMD Agreed to Pay the US Government 15% of China AI Chip Revenue
c.cale.hunt@gmail.com (Cale Hunt) , Cale Hunt, Windows Central
Just a couple of weeks after the US government rescinded the ban on NVIDIA's H20 AI chip sales to China, it was announced that both NVIDIA and AMD will hand over 15% of their revenue from specific AI GPUs in order to receive export licenses.
Aug 11, 2025, 9:56 PM
ROG Xbox Ally Handhelds Reportedly Launching in October — and Prices Have Leaked, Too
samuelwtolbert@gmail.com (Samuel Tolbert) , Samuel Tolbert, Windows Central
A new report indicates that the ROG Xbox Ally devices are slated to launch on October 16, while prices line up with a prior leak.
Aug 7, 2025, 3:42 PM
"I’d Rather Bing" — Trump’s Perplexity-Powered AI Search Engine Roasted by Reddit
sean.endicott@futurenet.com (Sean Endicott) , Sean Endicott, Windows Central
Trump Media’s new AI search tool uses Perplexity, but critics question its reliability and ethical foundation.
Aug 7, 2025, 1:57 PM
OpenAI Unveils Two New AI Models: gpt-oss-120b and gpt-oss-20b — and run locally on Snapdragon PCs and NVIDIA RTX GPUs
sean.endicott@futurenet.com (Sean Endicott) , Sean Endicott, Windows Central
Windows PCs powered by Snapdragon processors or NVIDIA RTX GPUs can run OpenAI's gpt-oss-20b model natively.
Aug 5, 2025, 7:29 PM
NVIDIA needs 300,000 more H20 AI chips from TSMC to meet China's demand — but some security experts aren't happy
c.cale.hunt@gmail.com (Cale Hunt) , Cale Hunt, Windows Central
NVIDIA has ordered 300,000 more H20 AI GPUs from TSMC just weeks after the ban on selling to China was reversed. That's great news for NVIDIA, but some national security experts are sounding the alarm.
Jul 30, 2025, 6:06 PM
President Trump: "What the hell is NVIDIA? I've never heard of it before" — but is it right to dunk on him?
sean.endicott@futurenet.com (Sean Endicott) , Sean Endicott, Windows Central
President Trump said he hadn’t heard of NVIDIA before learning about its AI dominance, but later praised CEO Jensen Huang as “amazing.”
Jul 24, 2025, 9:42 PM
"I don't think I changed his mind" — NVIDIA CEO comments on H20 AI GPU sales resuming in China following a meeting with President Trump
c.cale.hunt@gmail.com (Cale Hunt) , Cale Hunt, Windows Central
NVIDIA's H20 AI GPUs are once again allowed to be sold in China following a reversal of restrictions by the Trump administration, and NVIDIA's CEO claims it wasn't he who changed the US President's mind.
Jul 18, 2025, 9:30 PM
Microsoft sees its carbon emissions soar on an 168% glut in AI energy demand, "we recognize that we must also bring more carbon-free electricity onto the grids."
jez@windowscentral.com (Jez Corden) , Jez Corden, Windows Central
Microsoft's pledge to go carbon neutral by 2030 has hit an AI-shaped snag, as the firm's hunger for cloud growth impacts emissions targets.
Jul 9, 2025, 6:48 AM
Grab an Xbox Series S on sale in this anti-Prime Day deal — it's close to what it was before the price hike
samuelwtolbert@gmail.com (Samuel Tolbert) , Samuel Tolbert, Windows Central
The Xbox Series S is back at something resembling a decent price, but only while this anti-Prime Day deal lasts, so act fast!
Jul 8, 2025, 3:34 PM